concert19:00The Raskasta Joulua tour celebrates its 23rd year with a concert at Satama Arena. A large ensemble of renowned artists performs under the direction of guitarist Erkka Korhonen.
concert19:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen takes the stage at Seinäjoki City Theater in December 2026.
concert19:00Finnish rock legend Michael Monroe takes the stage at Fuuga in Turku in December 2026.
concert19:30Viive takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki on 9 October.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and KooKoo in Pori.
sport18:30A League ice hockey match where Helsinki Jokerit face Karpat. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kuopio's KalPa and TPS Turku. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kiekko-Espoo and Hämeenlinna. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and Ilves in Lahti.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match where Mikkeli's Jukurit face IFK Helsinki.
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concert19:00Finnish pop artist Jenni Vartiainen takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu in December 2026.
sport18:30Ice Hockey League regular season match where Jokerit faces Kärpät at Helsinki Areena.
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concert18:15Students from Helsinki's music schools perform a concert at the Musiikkitalo. Free admission.
classical10:00An open general rehearsal where the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra prepares for the evening's concert. Watch how a classical music performance comes together.
lecture14:00Lecture series for older adults on health, wellbeing and environment featuring nine lectures from September to December. Attend in person or online.
concert19:00Country Couple performs live at Ravintola Manala in Helsinki.
concert18:00BESS performs at Baltic Princess in Turku.
theater18:00Teatterikone presents an interactive evening where theatre, music and experts explore frustration as a force for change and creativity.
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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.
festival10:00Monthly gathering for seniors and people with disabilities in Vesanto, featuring a rotating programme and refreshments.
stand-up18:00Finland's best stand-up comedians and emerging talents perform at Lobby Myyrmäki hosted by MC Ali Jahangiri, with surprise acts.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
lecture17:30Writer and folk poetry researcher Juha Jyrkäs visits Karkkila library. The event is organized by Uusimaa Writers and is open to all.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:00Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
lecture18:00A young adult evening at Silmu featuring missionary couple Perendit as guests. Food, conversation and fellowship for ages 18-40.
lecture13:30Singing sessions for seniors at Syystie Service Centre. The programme features popular songs, folk melodies and classical pieces, exploring their background and shared memories together.
lecture17:00Free online training on volunteer work via Teams. Covers basics, practical matters, communication skills, and support roles for children and young people.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other15:00Two saunas on Lake Päijänne's shore open every Wednesday afternoon - a contemporary landscape sauna and a traditional wood-fired sauna with swimming opportunities between sessions.
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.
other17:00Eija and Riitta host a bingo evening with ball draws and prizes.
other18:00Hunter exam at Erähovi in Kauhajoki on 18.11.2026 at 18:00. Register in advance via riista.fi; exam fee 20 €.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Sastamala Gregoriana is an early music festival presenting medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. This year it celebrates its 30th anniversary under the theme "Tears and Joy - Affects in Music", with new artistic director violinist Anthony Marini beginning his tenure.
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Korsholm Music Festival brings classical chamber music to the Ostrobothnian coast. The festival is led by cellist Jan-Erik Gustafsson.
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A traditional lied and chamber music festival presented in manor houses and churches across four locations. The programme includes classical music, children's concerts and diverse events.
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The Nordic region's largest brass music festival, featuring international artists, concerts, and a soloist competition set in North Karelia's scenic landscape.
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Award-winning chamber music festival on the historic shores of Lake Tuusulanjarvi in Järvenpää and Tuusula.
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A woodwind instrument festival in Uusikaupunki featuring chamber and orchestral concerts, jazz, folk music, children's programming, and masterclasses.
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International piano music festival featuring world-class pianists and emerging young talents in the Serlachius area.
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A four-day art festival for children and families at Verkatehdas in Hämeenlinna, featuring diverse programming for all ages.
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Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit is a major folk music festival with over 20 concerts and numerous folk musician performances. The programme includes Finnish championships for mouth harp, mandolin, and accordion players.
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Lahti International Organ Week is an annual festival featuring organists, orchestras and choirs, combining the organ with film, opera, dance and experimental art forms.
+ 798 more long-running events — see the calendar.