concert20:00Olavi Uusivirta and Mira Luoti perform at Peurunka Arena on 21.11. Tickets 39 € from Ticketmaster, party bus from Jyväskylä.
concertFinnish rock band Apulanta takes the stage at Pakkahuone in Tampere.
concertFinnish rock band Viikate performs in Jyväskylä.
concert20:00Happoradio plays Rytmikorjaamo in Seinajoki - a night of Finnish rock with the band's best-known songs.
concert19:00Canadian technical death metal band Archspire takes the stage at Ääniwalli in Helsinki for a night of high-speed, precision metal.
concert12:00Silence The Echo concert in Turku.
concert19:00Finnish singer Jenni Vartiainen performs at Sibeliustalo in Lahti.
concert07:00Finnish singer-songwriter Maija Vilkkumaa performs live at Sawohouse Underground in Kuopio.
concert18:00The Rusk festival's closing concert showcases young and timeless classical music masterworks. Artistic directors Anna-Maria Helsing and Vertavo lead the programme.
concert19:30Ricky-Tick Big Band and Julkinen Sana share the stage at Espoo Cultural Centre, bringing Finnish hip-hop and big band sounds together in one show.
concert19:00Finnish folk and pop singer Suvi Teräsniska performs live at Kulttuurikeskus Poleeni in Pieksämäki in November 2026.
concert19:00Päkä takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki, with the show starting at 19:00.
concert20:00Paara performs at On The Rocks in Helsinki. A music event on Saturday evening.
concert18:00A jubilee concert celebrating Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday with Queen's music. The updated tour features new script, fresh songs and striking visual design.
concert19:00Movetron performs in Pori at Enersense Areena.
concert20:00Ahti takes the stage at Taidetehdas in Porvoo on 21 November at 20:00.
sport14:00Liiga ice hockey match between Kiekko-Espoo and Assat in Espoo.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Jukurit and TPS Turku in Mikkeli.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Kuopio KalPa and IFK Helsinki.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Jokerit in Oulu.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Lukko and Hämeenlinna. Puck drops at 17:00.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Vaasan Sport and Pelicans.
concert20:00Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist perform their first joint tour concert, focusing on the classics and depth of blues music.
concert17:00Crown Magnetar plays Ääniwalli in Helsinki on 21 November 2026, with the show kicking off at 17:00.
concert21:00Finnish band Steve'n'Seagulls brings their signature bluegrass-rock show to Lohja Spa & Resort in Karjalohja.
concert12:00Jami Faltin performs in Karkkila.
concert19:00Riku Niemi Orchestra performs at Finlandia Cafe&Wine in Helsinki.
concert22:00Us takes the stage at Ravintola Telakka in Tampere, starting at 22:00.
concert20:00VITUN ISO ROTSI takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki on 21 November, starting at 20:00.
concert22:00BESS takes the stage at Ikaalinen Spa in Ikaalinen on 21 November 2026.
classical19:00Mozart's Requiem performed at Kirkkonummi Church. One of classical music's most celebrated works in an intimate church acoustic.
concert22:00Finnish rapper Cledos takes the stage at Las Palmas in Hämeenlinna.
club(2 days)
XL5 performs at Himoksen overnight from 21:00 to 03:00. Ticket price is 26 €, including a 2 € entrance service fee.
concert18:00Konsta Hietanen takes the stage at Kouvolatalo in Kouvola on 21 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish artist Vesala takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu on 20 November 2026.
concert13:00Tanja Ilona performs at St. Paul's Church in Helsinki on 21 November 2026 at 1 p.m.
concert15:00Chamber music concert Continuum for Quartet from the Rusk festival, performed at Gula salen in Kuddnäs. Tickets from 5 euros.
concert19:00Canyon Lights performs at Shopping Centre Rewell in Vaasa.
concert22:30STIG takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Tampere for a late-night show starting at 22:30.
concert21:00Black Royal takes the stage at Bar 15 in Seinäjoki, starting at 21:00.
theater15:00A classic fairy tale on stage featuring three-dimensional digital characters from video games - a Finnish world premiere of this innovative theatrical adaptation.
theater19:00Tero-Petri takes the stage at TEHDAS Teatteri in Turku for an evening performance starting at 19:00.
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.
concert18:00The 1980s get a full stage treatment at Porin Ravirata, as KASARISHOW - Kings and Queens from 80's rolls out the decade's biggest hits live in Pori.
concert12:00keiju performs at Kulttuurikuppila Brummi in Rauma.
concert19:00Finnish artist Yona performs at Suistoklubi in Hameenlinna on 21 November 2026.
concert21:00Sokar takes the stage at Musta Kynnys in Jyväskylä on 21 November 2026.
concert21:00Saattohoito79 takes the stage at Kaivuri Pub in Kuopio.
concert21:00Finnish blues musician Ben Granfelt performs at Pub Nousuvesi in Espoo.
club20:00DJ Oku Luukkainen plays 90s hits at Revontuli Resort's themed party night. Dress up in 90s style for the full experience.
concert18:00Pulkkinen performs at RioLive in Oulu.
concert20:00Finnish act Luutarhatontut takes the stage at Taverna Eskolanmäki in Kouvola for an evening concert starting at 20:00.
theater14:00Laukaa Theatre stages Aleksis Kivi's classic The Seven Brothers with over 30 children and young performers. A musical adventure about seven brothers in Jukola.
concert19:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
concert21:00Benjamin performs at Sibeliustalo, Finlandia Klubi in Lahti.
other12:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other13:00English-language guided tour through Tytyri Mine exploring its history, geology, and underground life at nearly 100 metres depth. After the tour, you can freely explore the mine and visit the art exhibition.
other11:00Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
ballet14:00A humorous dance performance where storytelling and movement blend together in a playful way.
classical16:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
lecture09:00Open first aid training course at Lekottajantupa in Konnuslahti. A free one-day course that concludes with a three-year valid EA certificate.
lecture15:00Joogaohjaaja Elviira Hyytiän ohjaamalla illalla harjoitellaan myötätuntoisuutta ja lempeyttä itseä kohtaan. Ohjelmassa meditaatiota, rauhallista jooga-harjoitusta, äänimaljarentoutusta ja heräilyä.
other12:00Karkkilan Kuulon kuulolähipalvelu tarjoaa ilmaista neuvontaa kuulokojeiden käyttöön ja huoltoon sekä tarvikkeiden myyntiä.
otherPrivate event at Nyrölätalo in Jyväskylä.
concert22:00Pasi ja Anssi perform at Piazza Tahko in Kuopio.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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.
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.
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.
clubin progress
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.
+ 1021 more long-running events — see the calendar.