concert11:00Swedish rock veterans Europe take the stage at Paviljonki in Jyväskylä, bringing their classic 80s rock sound and signature hits.
concertFinnish symphonic metal band Stratovarius performs in Vaasa.
concert18:00Cryptic Hatred performs in Tampere at Olympia-kortteli.
concert20:00Finnish band Yö and Olli Halonen perform at Peurunka Arena in late November. Tickets cost 35 euros, and a party bus is available from Jyväskylä.
festival19:00Vaasa Baroque Autumn 2026 is a series of four baroque concerts throughout autumn and December. The festival showcases Vaasa Baroque and international baroque ensembles at various venues across Ostrobothnia.
concert18:30Singer-songwriter Pauli Hanhiniemi performs at Satama Arena with the Kymi Symfonietta orchestra. Known for his classic songs with Kolmas Nainen, Hanhiniemi is one of Finland's most important rock lyricists.
other18:00Mikaeli Christmas Party returns with a 1990s theme. Eurodance band Movetron and magician Luttinen perform in restaurant spaces with a 90s Christmas menu. The event is K-18 (adults only).
concert20:00Finnish rock band Kilpi takes the stage at Vaasan Sähkö Areena for a live concert.
concertD1 Dani takes the stage at Lutakko in Jyväskylä on 27 November 2026.
concertDeath Hawks at On The Rocks at 2026-11-27
concert21:00YO plays a live show at Kylpylahotelli Peurunka in Laukaa on a late November evening.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kuopio's KalPa and JYP.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between KooKoo and Hämeenlinna. The match starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lukko and Jukurit in Rauma.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Tappara from Tampere against Kiekko-Espoo.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match between IFK Helsinki and SaiPa in Helsinki.
concert21:00Finnish rock act Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus take the stage at Finlandia Klubi in Sibeliustalo, Lahti.
concert18:00Katri Ylander marks 20 years as an artist with a concert at Kimara. The former Idols finalist performs her greatest hits in duo format.
concert20:00Julma Henri performs at House of Rock Bar in Kouvola.
sport19:30Ice hockey match in the Finnish league between HIFK and SaiPa at Helsinki Ice Hall.
concert20:00Finnish rock band Neljä Ruusua plays a live show at Naantali Spa, with the concert starting at 20:00.
concert18:30Ahti takes the stage at Zemppi Areena in Kempele on 27 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish artist Vilma Jää takes the stage at Sellosali in Espoo for an evening concert.
concert21:00Pandora takes the stage on board M/S Viking Glory in Turku, with the show starting at 21:00.
concert15:45Pianist Heikki Hallanoro performs a mindfulness piano concert after work in Valve's Tanssisali hall.
concert19:00Päkä takes the stage at Revolution in Jyväskylä on 27 November 2026.
concert19:00Violinist Lotta Marie takes the stage at Spa & Hotel Kunnonpaikka in Vuorela for an evening concert.
concert20:00Crimson Day performs in Tampere at the Maanalainen club.
concert21:00Sokar takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu, starting at 21:00.
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concertFinnish singer-songwriter Maritta Kuula performs at John Scott in Turku.
concert19:00Edicti takes the stage at Ravintola Torvi in Lahti, with the show starting at 19:00.
concert(2 days)
Benjamin performs at Himoksen during his Locker Room Tour. Tickets cost 26 € and can be reserved 2 days in advance.
concert22:00Rony Rex performs a late-night concert in Helsinki.
concertRony Rex at Helsinki at 2026-11-27
concert19:00Ben Granfelt plays Pensselitehdas in Porvoo on 13 November 2026, starting at 19:00.
theater12:00Jyväskylä City Theatre presents the play Aino A., which tells the story of architect Aino Aalto's life and creative work alongside Alvar. History, passion and theatrical storytelling intertwine.
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.
concert(2 days)
Rock concert with John Smith at Jyväskylän Paviljonki. An evening of rock music on November 27, 2026.
festival(3 days)
A three-day music camp for young people aged 13-29 at Malmitalo, where you play in a band under the guidance of experienced coaches.
concert12:00M//O takes the stage at Lumosali in Vantaa in November 2026.
festival16:00A family-friendly evening in Karkkila featuring late-night shopping, entertainment, and elves roaming the streets.
concert19:00Finnish artist Yona takes the stage at Teatern Vanha Juko in Lahti.
concert20:00NUMENTO takes the stage at Fuusio in Turku on 27 November 2026, starting at 20:00.
concert20:00Juno takes the stage at Martinniemen Kerhola in Oulu on 27 November 2026.
concert21:00Wildstylez performs at The Cable Factory in Helsinki on Friday, 27 November.
concert22:00BESS takes the stage at Tulisuudelma in Vantaa for a late-night show.
other(2 days)
John Smith Frozen 2026 at Paviljonki Areena in Jyväskylä.
lecture18:00Reading circle discussing Ulrike Herrmann's book on economics and sustainable living. Meets at Entressen Library with no advance registration needed.
lecture16:30The Museum of Finnish Craft offers a guided tour through the exhibition about Huopaliike Lahtinen, a family business with over a century of history in felt manufacturing.
theater18:00Laukaa Theatre stages Aleksis Kivi's classic The Seven Brothers with over 30 children and young performers. A musical adventure about seven brothers in Jukola.
theater18:00A tragicomedy about workplace pressures and management. A two-actor play where the same elevator scene is seen from two different perspectives.
festival18:00Ylöjärvi Christmas Opening launches the festive season at the Town Hall Square with vendor spaces and activities for all ages.
concert20:00A Queen tribute night at RioLive in Oulu, bringing the legendary band's biggest hits to the stage.
exhibition11:00Hakasalmen villa is open free of charge from 11:00 to 17:00. A worthwhile visit to see the Stefan Bremer - Helsinki by Night exhibition.
club19:00Monthly dance evenings at Uudenkylä community hall with Helena Lerkkanen Duo. Admission 18 €.
other18:00JEIS Friendsgiving 🍂🦊 As the days get darker and colder, Friendsgiving gathers friends around a shared meal to celebrate friendship 👭 and name what we're thankful for before winter settles in. This is a potluck 🍛 - brin…
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture16:30An exhibition tour at the Finnish Craft Museum about Huopaliike Lahtinen, a family business with over a century of felt-making tradition spanning four generations.
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.
lecture14:00A music devotion service for pensioners and unemployed people organized by Roihuvuori Parish, combining prayer, hymns, and spiritual songs.
lecture(3 days)
Weekend course for active young people in Sley's youth work focusing on Christian youth work themes. The course includes full board and accommodation at Karku Evangelical Institute.
lecture(3 days)
A three-day dance course combining movement, improvisation and embodied prayer. The course is open to all, with no previous experience required.
lecture(3 days)
A Christian weekend at Karkun evangelical institute in Sastamala exploring Paul's teaching and Christian living through lectures, discussions and small group work.
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.
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.
other11:00A calm morning gymnastics session focusing on mobility, balance, and body-opening exercises. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, free, and no advance registration needed.
other(3 days)
Christian silence retreat at Karku Evangelical Institute featuring prayer times, prayer painting, and silent sauna. Led by deacon and art therapist Outi Niemi.
other13:00Storybook is a gathering place for craft and story lovers where you can bring your own work and spend time with kindred spirits. This Christmas-themed meeting offers coffee and tea.
other19:00A Christmas event at Oulujoen kirkko in Oulu.
other(2 days)
Maunu's 80th birthday celebration at Selin multifunctional hall in Selki.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Astrid Menasanch Tobieson performs her stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A witty and personal comedy show from a Finnish comedian.
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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.
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Guided tour of the Musiikkitalo concert organ with 124 stops. Discover the instrument's diverse sounds and special features with an organist and guide.
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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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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.
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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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.
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Pori Jazz is Finland's largest rhythm music festival, featuring international and Finnish artists. The programme offers both paid concerts and free performances, plus a dedicated Pori Jazz Kids festival for children.
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Kangasniemi Music Weeks is a vocal-focused festival with concerts, opera and vocal art courses led by conductor Mikko Franck.
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Kuhmo Chamber Music is a summer festival where talented chamber musicians perform concerts in the beautiful natural setting of Kainuu.
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Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is Finland's largest folk music festival, featuring hundreds of performances, workshops and jam sessions from Finnish and international artists.
+ 990 more long-running events — see the calendar.