concert18:00The Beat Goes On brings 1960s music to life at Savoy Theatre with two evenings of classic hits performed by original musicians from that era.
concertFinnish symphonic metal band Stratovarius performs in Tampere.
concertFinnish rock band Klamydia plays at Hakametsän Jäähalli in Tampere on 20 November 2026.
concert20:00Ahti takes the stage at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinajoki on 20 November 2026.
concert19:30Finnish symphonic metal legends Stratovarius bring their epic sound to Tampere Ice Stadium on 20 November.
festival(2 days)
A two-day industrial, EBM and goth festival at Tiivistämö in November featuring international and local acts performing 18:00-03:00 both days.
concert20:00Finnish rock band Popeda takes the stage at Circus Live in Kuopio.
concert20:00Timo Pieni Huijaus celebrates his new album Son of Velkala with a release tour across Finland. The Helsinki show at On The Rocks in November features new material and fan favourites, with rapper Tiia Karoliina opening the evening.
concert21:00Finnish rock band Apulanta takes the stage at Taidetehdas in Porvoo.
concert23:00Finnish rock band Klamydia performs at Ikaalinen Spa in Pori.
club(2 days)
Solid Base and DJ Ice K perform at Himoksen in Jämsä overnight from 21:00 to 03:00. Tickets 26 €, advance booking recommended.
concert18:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela takes the stage at Järvenpää-talo for a live concert.
concert20:00Two Finnish bands perform at Peurunka Arena with party bus service from Jyväskylä and accommodation packages available.
concert20:00Finnish punk-rock band Klamydia takes the stage at Tampere Ice Stadium on 20 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish pop artist OLGA performs her #YOLO CLUB TOUR at Ääniwalli with a dance-choreographed pop show.
concert18:00Viki & Köpi celebrate 10 years at Veikkaus Arena. Legazy Seat tickets offer a premium experience with dedicated entrance, welcome drink, and food.
concert19:00The independent alternative band joku iiris performs at Malmitalo, blending poignant songwriting with moments of joy.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Hämeenlinna and Jokerit. Puck drops at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Jyväskylä Pallokerho and IFK Helsinki.
sport18:30KooKoo faces Karpat in a Liiga ice hockey match in Kouvola.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and Lukko in Lahti.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lappeenranta SaiPa and TPS Turku.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match between Ilves and Tappara in Tampere.
theater10:00An interactive dance theatre performance where children search for their power animals among Nordic creatures, exploring questions about the value of animals and humans while discovering their own strengths.
concert18:00Chamber music concert from the Rusk festival in Pietarsaari. You can choose a climate ticket whose proceeds support old-growth forest protection.
concert12:00VIKI & KÖPI celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special show at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki - ticket packages available.
theater18:30An evening exploring life's new chapters through conversation and music, featuring five notable speakers discussing career changes, personal growth, and reinvention.
concert22:00VIIVI takes the stage at Tulisuudelma in Vantaa for a late-night concert.
concert19:00Maustetytöt performs at Dubrovnik club for an intimate special show before their European tour, celebrating their international success from Kaurismäki's films.
ballet19:00Stravinsky's classic ballet Petrushka tells the tragic fate of a lovesick puppet-theatre character. The Helsinki City Orchestra performs this iconic work at Musiikkitalo.
concert19:00Finnish artist Vesala takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu on 20 November 2026.
concert18:15Students from Helsinki's music schools perform a concert at the Musiikkitalo. Free admission.
concertFinnish singer-songwriter Maritta Kuula takes the stage at John Scott's Ratina in Tampere.
concert21:00Cledos performs at Sibeliustalo in Lahti.
concert12:00Keiju performs at Louhisali in Espoo in November 2026.
concert19:00Canyon Lights performs at Turun Rytmiklubi in Turku.
concert19:00F plays at Turun musiikkitalo Fuuga in Turku on 20 November 2026.
concert19:30International chamber music festival in Jakobstad. The concert "Music for After Us" takes place on 20 November 2026 in Schaumansalen, tickets from 5 €.
concert22:00Headline acts perform at John Scott's Arkadia in Helsinki on 20 November, doors from 22:00.
classical10:00An open general rehearsal where the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra prepares for the evening's concert. Watch how a classical music performance comes together.
concert18:00Ira Kaspi takes the stage at Poppari in Jyväskylä for an evening show.
festival16:30Kanneltalo celebrates Children's Rights Day with free music workshops for all ages in the afternoon and an evening of contemporary folk and world music featuring Tell Your Birds and Manu Rosales.
concert19:00Violinist Lotta Marie performs at Tampere Hall.
concertMetal bands Hellgate Necrosodomy, Messiah Paratroops, Goats of Doom, and Black Mass Pervertor take the stage at Kaivuri Pub in Kuopio.
festivalIsojoulu 2026 is a Christmas event at Enersense Areena in Pori.
concert19:00Pandora takes the stage at Spa Hotel Vesileppis in Leppävirta on 20 November 2026 at 19:00.
concert11:00Baroque ensemble Baccano performs Italian Baroque masterworks by Vivaldi, Corelli, Geminiani and Marcello. Free entry.
concert22:30STIG takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Oulu, with the night kicking off at 22:30.
theater18:00A classic fairy tale on stage featuring three-dimensional digital characters from video games - a Finnish world premiere of this innovative theatrical adaptation.
exhibition12:00An exhibition presenting two artists named Saara: Saara Pylvänäinen's textiles and paintings alongside Saara Vallineva's visual art and book illustrations, where central Finnish nature and local cultural heritage converge.
club18:00Global Club Nights is a club series celebrating music with musicians and music lovers. On 20 November at Kanneltalo, Argentine composer Manu Rosales and contemporary folk ensemble Tell Your Birds perform.
concert12:00M//O takes the stage at Escape in Jyvaskyla on 20 November 2026.
festival(3 days)
Weekend course in Israeli dance for beginners and intermediate dancers at Karkun Evangelical Institute. Learn traditional folk dances and modern circle dances with experienced instructors from Tampere.
concert19:00American blues musician Ben Granfelt performs at Storyville.
concert19:00Hurma performs at Bar IHKU in Turku on Friday evening. A live music event starting at 7 PM.
other12:00An open weaving kiosk where anyone can try weaving on looms without prior experience. Danish textile artist Rosa Tolnov Clausen's project explores the future of weaving.
concert19:00Pulkkinen performs at RioLive in Oulu.
concert19:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
ballet09:00A humorous dance performance from Tanssiteatteri Raatikko where storytelling and movement blend in a playful way.
classical13:00Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
other17:30Spend two uninterrupted hours reading in a quiet library after hours, with tea and light snacks provided.
other18:30A peaceful reading circle for quiet reflection and personal time. Read in silence, enjoy refreshments, and optionally share your thoughts with fellow readers.
other09:30Dancing Family Café is an active gathering for young children and their guardians. After a shared opening, children play freely with various equipment.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:30Five lecture series across the autumn: Japan, Thailand, Sweden's Age of Greatness, sacred places of religions, and Finnish women artists. All lectures are free.
lecture16:30A lecture series on opera's evolution from the 20th century to today. Covers impressionism, expressionism, modernism, and contemporary opera, exploring how composers transformed the form and expression of opera.
lecture17:00Creative writing course for young people aged 16-20, led by word artist Aamu Pulkkinen. Participants practice writing poetry and prose, share their texts, and receive feedback. Free, registration required.
lecture16:30A vibroacoustic relaxation method using singing bowls to create deep relaxation through vibration and sound. A 40-minute session lying under a blanket.
lecture14:00Open reading circle for adults at Martinlaakso Library. In August, Christy Leftier's "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" will be discussed. Free entry, no registration required.
lecture(3 days)
Oil painting course for hobbyists and beginners led by artist Tatsuo Hoshika, covering landscape painting, colour theory and personal artistic development over three days.
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.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other10:00Open craft group meeting at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bring your tools and materials and create together with others.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
concert20:00Finnish rock veterans Neljä Ruusua play a live show aboard the Baltic Princess in Turku.
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.
festival(5 days)
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.
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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.
clubin progress
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.
theater(3 days)
A wordless family dance show combining juggling and shadow theatre, exploring the world from a grain of sand to the cosmos. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
ballet(41 days)
Helsinki Dance Company revives Kenneth Kvarnström's landmark contemporary dance work no-no with a new production. This intense movement ritual balances extreme physicality with sensual poetry, marking three decades since the piece transformed Finnish dance.
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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.
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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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