concert20:00New Zealand underground guitarist Roy Montgomery performs in Tampere. Known for his dark and intimate sound, Montgomery has been active since the 1980s.
concert18:00Two Finnish folk music bands, Rautakoura and Paula Wolski, perform at the library. Free admission.
concert19:00American rock band Canyon Lights makes its Finnish debut. Drawing inspiration from 70s rock, Pat Faherty, Tim Carman, and Heather Gillis deliver their music live.
concert20:00Swedish jazz pianist Jacob Karlzon performs at Sellosali in Espoo. The concert starts at 20:00.
classical19:00Brahms's Ein Deutsches Requiem performed at Sibeliustalo in Lahti - one of the Romantic era's most celebrated choral and orchestral works.
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Rusk is a chamber music festival in Pietarsaari where classical music meets other art forms. Led by conductor Anna-Maria Helsing, the 2026 edition also features the internationally renowned string quartet Vertavo.
concert20:00Ukrainian artist Druga Rika performs in Helsinki.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Jyväskylä JYP and Vaasan Sport.
lecture18:00Editor Paavo Teittinen visits Mosaiikin Library to discuss his Finlandia Prize-winning book "Pitkä vuoro" about forced labour in a constitutional state.
classical21:01A season ticket for Oulu Sinfonia's autumn 2026 programme, giving access to all concerts at Madetojan sali in Oulu.
club20:00Electronic music event at Arkisto in Helsinki starting at 20:00.
concert10:00A storytelling concert introducing Finnish traditional instruments and folk songs, perfect for the whole family including young children.
lecture17:30Juha Hurme presents the life and works of author Anni Polva in a one-hour show blending lecture, humor, and theatre, followed by audience discussion.
concert18:00An open performance event for songwriters to present new songs and receive feedback from the audience.
concert18:00A series of student concerts from the North Helsinki Music Institute featuring different instrumental groups and age categories.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
lecture18:45A lecture series where Dr. Tuukka Perhoniemi investigates the nature of time from four perspectives: cultural, temporal, scientific, and philosophical.
lecture17:00Kalasatama Library's reading circle discusses Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah's novel Stone Heart. Open to all without advance registration.
theater18:30Agatha Christie's crime story on stage: Miss Marple investigates a murder mystery when a famous film star moves to an English village. Murmuu Theatre's production at Muuramesali.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
ballet09:00A dance theatre performance by Raatiko where dance and humour blend into a partly true story.
lecture16:45Free training on volunteering at Vuosaari Library. Learn the fundamentals, practical skills, and communication techniques while discovering volunteer opportunities in the area.
lecture18:00A literary reading circle exploring Miranda Cowley Heller's novel Paper Palace through the lens of love. Open to all.
lecture18:00Margaret Atwood discusses The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, two dystopian novels that became global phenomena, and reflects on her broader literary career.
other10:00A family café featuring singing, play and movement for children and adults from diverse backgrounds. A great way to meet other families and practice Finnish.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture10:00Seniors teach other seniors how to use digital devices. Bring your own device and charger.
lecture11:00A singing group that performs folk melodies, popular songs, and classical pieces together. Led by music educator Satu Luomajoki.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture13:00A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
lecture13:00A community singing group at Stoa where classical melodies and folk music are performed together under the guidance of music teacher Vesa Lintula.
lecture13:00Free digital advice at Vaajakoski Area Library on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Trained volunteers help with devices and online services. Advance booking required.
lecture17:00Free reading group for adults learning Finnish. No registration needed, drop in whenever you can.
lecture17:00Free guided tour of the Helsinki exhibition at the City Museum of Helsinki. Tours available in Russian, Finnish, and English.
lecture18:45Lecture series on classical texts of ancient Greek drama and their ideas. Docent Markku Koivusalo presents works by Aristophanes and Euripides from September through November.
lecture14:00A guided backstage tour of Jyväskylä City Theatre where professionals share theatre stories and show you the stage, set design studio, and storage areas.
lecture18:00Russian-language book club at Pasila Library where literature enthusiasts discuss books together. Meetings every Tuesday at 18:00.
lecture15:45A philosophy café where participants discuss fundamental questions about human existence throughout the autumn. Each meeting opens with a brief philosophical introduction followed by shared reflection. Free entry and no prior knowledge required.
lecture16:45A seven-part lecture series on Russian music history from the 19th century to today. Follow the evolution from Romanticism through modernism and the Soviet era, exploring how history and politics influenced these composers' lives and creative output.
lecture17:00A lecture series tracing Finnish architectural history from medieval stone churches to contemporary housing estates. Seven talks held over autumn at Stoa.
lecture18:30A lecture series exploring art's nocturnal world from moonlight to nightmares. FM Leena Reinilä examines themes of sleep and night in art history across five sessions.
lecture13:15A lecture series on the ideas of romanticism and its influence on European culture. The lectures examine romanticism's definition, its manifestations across different countries, and its connection to politics and nationalism.
lecture17:00A five-part lecture series on the great ideas of modernity from rationalism to communism, where Dr. Mika Pekkola explores philosophical foundations and historical consequences.
lecture18:45A lecture series exploring American history from slavery and expansion to imperialism, led by Dr. Pasi Kallio.
other13:00Baby Meetups is a gathering place for families with infants at Perhetalo Kajuutta. Meetings are held four days a week with varied activities, guidance, and motor skill exercises.
other18:00Gentle sauna yoga at Juurikkasaari combining relaxation and movement. Suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. Led by Tuija Särkivuori, 45 minutes on Tuesdays at 18.00.
lecture12:00Memory Café is an open meeting place for everyone interested in memory care. Autumn 2026 brings a series of meetings in Karkkila featuring lectures and discussions on memory-related topics.
lecture09:00Virtual open day for Kiipulan Vocational School where you can learn about educational programmes and campuses online.
other13:00Crochet course for beginners and experienced crafters. Learn from the basics at your own pace, make granny squares and other projects. Yarn and hooks available on site.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
exhibition(143 days)
Oliver Beer's video opera transports viewers to prehistoric caves in southwestern France, where eight singers harness natural acoustics. The exhibition combines sound, video, and paintings created through sound vibrations.
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The Savonlinna Opera Festival presents five classic operas in summer 2026, featuring Lisette Oropesa's debut in the title role of Norma.
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An international classical music festival featuring Finnish orchestras and artists alongside the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
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A classical music festival in Nurmes featuring concerts in various venues, lectures, and workshops throughout the summer.
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An audiovisual concert where Sámi joik meets electronic music, joik, and video art. The concert explores Sámi worldview, colonialism, and environmental consciousness through traditional Sámi goddesses and spiritual themes.
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Esa Leskinen's historical drama about Finland's struggle to preserve democracy during the Cold War. Urho Kekkonen is the central character, portrayed by Janne Reinikainen and Vesa Vierikko at different ages.
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A clown musical about creating art, aging, and mortality, inspired by ancient mythology and performed by two seasoned clowns and a musician.
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A stage adaptation of Iida Turpeinen's award-winning novel about extinction and humanity's relationship with nature, told through the skeleton of a Steller's sea cow. The performance explores how Western thought shifted when we realized we could erase entire species from existence.
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Six women compete in a reality-TV theatre show on the National Theatre's main stage. Kristian Smedsin's new production blends anarchist comedy with reality-TV format.
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Two actresses interpret Nobel laureate Imre Kertesz's novel about a lost book, memory, and European history. A psychological thriller exploring the search for a hidden work.
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Martti Suosalo plays the interstellar soldier Starman, who arrives on Earth to intervene in humanity's biodiversity crisis. Raila Leppäkoski's minimalist monologue explores the state of nature and humanity's future.
theater(56 days)
Four international artists collaborate on a live collage performance blending choreography, performance art, and theatre. A simultaneously funny, tragic, and absurd experience that challenges traditional artistic forms.
theater(30 days)
A sharp comedy about two recovering alcoholics whose AA sponsorship relationship unravels as moral self-examination pushes them toward crisis.
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Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
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A Nordic dance festival with over a hundred events throughout the week, ranging from international guest performances to courses and seminars. GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents works by leading choreographers.
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Red Nose Company reimagines Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring through four clowns who dance, dissect the classic, and build a ritual filled with silent comedy.
musicalin 3 days (93 days)
A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
exhibition(52 days)
Iiris Elena Rusi's exhibition explores the sale of sex and erotic services from the artist's perspective. The show also features other workers in the industry and reflects public attitudes toward the subject.
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Traditional British folk dancing with live music from Helsinki Cèilidh Band. No experience needed and everyone is welcome.
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A musical where Julia takes control of her own life after Romeo. Written by Emmy-winning screenwriter David West Read and composed by Max Martin, filled with 1990s and 2000s hits.
theater(36 days)
A classic tale of a magical gnome and a secret pearl comes to life on the National Theatre's main stage. Follow the Master Gnome's adventure through enchanted worlds filled with mystery and danger.
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Gaming nights for women and girls aged 16-28 at Pelitalo Sture. Play on computers, consoles, and board games with support from youth coordinators.
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Weekly jazz club at Manala bar in central Helsinki featuring a resident trio and guest musicians on Thursday evenings.
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Johan Eichhorn's photo exhibition brings nature's transformations into people's homes. In staged images, familiar spaces become strange, revealing how the reshaping of nature has become an invisible part of everyday life.
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Gaming event for rainbow youth featuring computers, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, and VR equipment at Pelitalo Sture.
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A peaceful book club where reading enthusiasts gather to read together in silence. Welcome to bring your own book or borrow one on site.
festival(71 days)
Adult Culture Fridays at Lippulaiva Library. Free events featuring theatre, music, crafts, and discussion twice monthly.
opera(37 days)
Mozart's classic about a tangled love story involving four characters with conflicting desires. A funny and touching opera suitable for ages 12 and up.
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Helsinki City Theatre invites older adults to share life stories and create small theatrical performances together. Drama exercises and conversation are included. No experience needed, and participation is free.
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Community theatre group for older adults exploring theatre, music, and visual art. No experience required and you can join at any time.
stand-up(40 days)
André Wickström marks 30 years as a stand-up comedian with a jubilee show featuring highlights from his career and fresh material.
stand-up(51 days)
Astrid Menasanch Tobieson performs her stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A witty and personal comedy show from a Finnish comedian.
stand-up(9 days)
Iikka Kivi's full-evening stand-up special where the comedian tackles midlife crisis and global problems through humour. The show is rated K-18 and runs approximately 1.5-2 hours.
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A comedy about a marriage in crisis when friends send the couple to an elite couples' training camp. Written by Niina Lahtinen and Joonas Nordman, directed by Anna Dahlman.
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John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
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KOM Theatre's autumn premiere examines Western indifference to global political crises. Director Susanna Kuparinen presents a fact-based farce and satire where news invades the home.
theaterin 4 days (60 days)
Dario Fo's Mysterio Buffo is a series of physical monologues where ordinary people take on power and authority. Actor Pyry Äikää performs four of Fo's stories at KOM-teatteri from September through November.
ballet(20 days)
Krzysztof Pastorin's choreography for Dracula returns to the repertoire. Bram Stoker's classic tale of a Transylvanian count comes to life in a ballet set to music by Wojciech Kilar.
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The Naantali Music Festival is an international chamber music festival held in historic churches and other concert venues. The festival presents leading Finnish and international musicians.
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Urkuyö and Aaria is one of Finland's oldest classical music festivals, held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer in Espoo. In 2026, the festival marks its 40th anniversary under the artistic direction of opera singer Tuomas Katajala.
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Taidekeskus Salmela is one of Finland's largest cultural events, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions and concerts. Open daily throughout summer 2026.
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Vekara-Varkaus is a children's festival with diverse art forms, hobbies, adventures and workshops for kids of all ages.
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Iitti Music Festival is a chamber music festival centred on a wooden cross church over 300 years old. The highlights include a piano concert and a midnight concert.
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Film festival in Sodankylä featuring international and Finnish directors under the midnight sun.
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Free film screenings for families with babies at Pasila Library, with a baby-friendly environment featuring dimmed lighting, lower sound levels, and freedom of movement.
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The Sommelo Folk Music Festival in Kuhmo showcases traditional and oral music through both classical and contemporary interpretations, from rune singing to modern artistic expression.
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Musiikin aika is a contemporary music festival in Viitasaari featuring Finnish and international composers and performers. The programme includes world premieres and academic activities.
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The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
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Finland's oldest and largest festival for poetry, recitation, and small-scale theatre. Performances, author meetings, and discussions for the whole family.
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A traditional chamber music festival presenting classical music in manor houses and churches on Kemiönsaari.
+ 1038 more long-running events — see the calendar.
