opera19:00
Thu 10.12.
19:00
G Livelab, Helsinki
free entry
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 in Helsinki
Starting today
opera19:00
concert17:30
Thu 10.12.
17:30
Olarin Panimo, Helsinki
Tackle
concert17:00
Thu 10.12.
17:00
Stoa, Helsinki
ilmainen
NUMI: Young People's Evening of New Music
NUMI is a free music event for young artists aged 13-29. Eight performers present their songs and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
club10:00
Thu 10.12.
10:00
Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari, Helsinki
ilmainen
Billiards Players' Day
Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
lecture17:00
Thu 10.12.
17:00
Kanneltalo, Helsingin työväenopisto, Helsinki
ilmainen
From Constantinople to Novgorod - Fascinating Byzantium in a Nutshell
An eight-part lecture series on Byzantine history and its influence on the ancient Russian principalities. Lecturer is Dr. Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola.
lecture11:00
Thu 10.12.
11:00
Stadin yhteisötalo Pihlajamäki, Helsinki
ilmainen
English Conversation Club
English 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.
lecture10:00
Thu 10.12.
10:00
Stoa, Helsinki
ilmainen
Learn Finnish Through Song - Singing Workshops for Immigrants
A series of singing workshops for immigrants where Finnish is learned through music and movement. Advance registration is required.
other10:15
Thu 10.12.
10:15
Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
Chair Gymnastics
Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:30
Thu 10.12.
12:30
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
Open Sewing Workshop with Volunteer Instructor
Open sewing workshop at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with sewing machines and sergers. Volunteer instructors are available on Mondays and Thursdays to help you learn the equipment.
other13:00
Thu 10.12.
13:00
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
Bingo
A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other13:00
Thu 10.12.
13:00
Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
Handicraft Guidance
Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other18:00
Thu 10.12.
18:00
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Helsinki
ilmainen
make-a-thek: Mendis Clothing Repair Pop-up
Free clothing repair pop-up at Oodi where you can learn to repair, modify, and upcycle clothes. Materials and guidance are provided, no experience necessary.
other13:00
Thu 10.12.
13:00
Kanneltalo, Helsinki
Art Fitness - Let Art Move You!
Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
exhibition
Fri 6.11. – Sun 28.3.
Nykytaiteen museo Kiasma, Helsinki
0-23
in progress
Oliver Beer - Resonance Project: The Cave
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.
concert
Fri 28.8. – Mon 28.8.
Kiasma-teatteri, Helsinki
23 €
in progress
Ánnámáret: Bálvvosbáiki
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.
theater
Sat 15.8. – Wed 16.12.
Suomen Kansallisteatteri, Helsinki
22-62€
in progress
The Second Republic
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.
theater
Tue 1.9. – Wed 30.12.
Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri, Helsinki
in progress
Elolliset
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.
theater
Mon 14.9. – Sat 19.12.
Suomen Kansallisteatteri, Helsinki
21-58€
in progress
Wild Women of the Jungle
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.
theater
Tue 15.9. – Sat 19.12.
Suomen Kansallisteatteri, Helsinki
24-49€
in progress
Closure
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.
musical
Mon 28.9. – Tue 29.12.
Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri, Helsinki
in progress
The Story of the Laughing Wanderer
A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
musical
Tue 18.8. – Thu 31.12.
Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri, Helsinki
in progress
& Julia
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.
club
Fri 21.8. – Fri 11.12.
Pelitalo Sture, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Gaming Nights for Women and Girls 16-28
Gaming nights for women and girls aged 16-28 at Pelitalo Sture. Play on computers, consoles, and board games with support from youth coordinators.
club
Thu 27.8. – Thu 17.12.
Manala Restaurant & Bar, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Manala Afterwork Jazz
Weekly jazz club at Manala bar in central Helsinki featuring a resident trio and guest musicians on Thursday evenings.
club
Wed 9.9. – Wed 16.12.
Pelitalo Sture, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Rainbow Gaming: Gaymers' Night
Gaming event for rainbow youth featuring computers, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, and VR equipment at Pelitalo Sture.
club
Thu 10.9. – Thu 10.12.
Pohjoismainen kulttuuripiste, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Silent Book Club
A peaceful book club where reading enthusiasts gather to read together in silence. Welcome to bring your own book or borrow one on site.
theater
Thu 20.8. – Thu 17.12.
Myllypuron seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
From Story to Theatre
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.
stand-up
Tue 27.10. – Wed 16.12.
Lilla Teatern, Helsinki
in progress
When Baba Falls in the Pool at 23.47
Astrid Menasanch Tobieson performs her stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A witty and personal comedy show from a Finnish comedian.
theater
Mon 31.8. – Sat 19.12.
Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri, Helsinki
in progress
Home Team
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.
theater
Thu 3.9. – Sat 19.12.
Lilla Teatern, Helsinki
in progress
De Obehöriga
John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
theater
Sat 14.11. – Sat 19.12.
Suomen Kansallisteatteri, Helsinki
21-52€
in 2 days (36 days)
The Tale of the Shining Pearl
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
Thu 19.11. – Tue 29.12.
Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri, Helsinki
(41 days)
No-No
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.
festival
Tue 16.6. – Tue 15.12.
Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Baby Cinema
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.
festival
Thu 20.8. – Sat 4.9.
Helsinki
in progress
Helsinki Festival
The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
festival
Wed 26.8. – Sun 29.8.
Helsinki
https://sampofestival…
in progress
SAMPO International Puppet Theatre Festival, Helsinki
SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
exhibition
Tue 1.9. – Sun 10.1.
Luonnontieteellinen museo, Helsinki
https://www.helsinki.…
in progress
Creative Destruction - Johan Eichhorn's Photo Series
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.
festival
Fri 4.9. – Fri 11.12.
Malmin kauppatie 26, Helsinki, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Uusimaa CP Association Hangout Evenings
Open meetings for members of the Uusimaa CP Association featuring various group activities and discussions. The autumn schedule includes outings, relaxation exercises, themed evenings, and museum visits.
festival
Wed 7.10. – Sat 27.2.
Annantalo, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Children's Book Festival!
The Children's Book Festival showcases Finnish picture books across three exhibition spaces from October 2026 to February 2027. The exhibitions offer reading corners, workshops, and visits from illustrators and authors.
exhibition
Tue 18.8. – Sun 8.8.
Ateneumin taidemuseo, Helsinki
https://ateneum.fi/au…
in progress
Modern Classics: Elga Sesemann
This exhibition presents Elga Sesemann's (1922-2007) extensive artistic output and her significant role in modern Finnish art. Ateneum Art Museum, 18.8.2026-8.8.2027.
exhibition
Thu 24.9. – Sun 10.1.
Sinebrychoffin taidemuseo, Helsinki
0-21€
in progress
The Peacock in the Garden - Mathias Withoos' Rome
The exhibition showcases the Bentvueghels group and Mathias Withoos' work, combining Roman landscapes with lush botanical imagery.
exhibition
Sat 10.10. – Sun 14.2.
Villa Gyllenberg, Helsinki
0-12€
in progress
A Glimpse into the Sampo Collection
An exhibition of the Sampo Group's art collection spanning from the 19th century to the present at Villa Gyllenberg. Open from October 2026 to February 2027.
exhibition
Fri 23.10. – Sun 28.2.
Ateneumin taidemuseo, Helsinki
https://ateneum.fi/au…
in progress
Arcana Borealis
The exhibition examines Nordic women artists' engagement with esoteric movements from the late 19th century onwards, revealing their overlooked networks and the significance of artistic collaboration.
concert
Thu 27.8. – Thu 17.12.
Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Orivesi All Stars - jam session
The musician collective Orivesi All Stars invites you to an open jam session where you can play any acoustic instrument.
concert
Thu 3.9. – Thu 17.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Accordion Singers
Accordion singers perform at Kampin service centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
concert
Thu 3.9. – Thu 27.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Mantra Music Evenings at Seurahuone
Karuna Flow Music Duo performs mantra music with piano, guitar, and vocals. Free admission.
concert
Fri 4.9. – Fri 18.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Music for Strength
Community singing for pensioners and unemployed in Helsinki with a service centre card. Free event at Kampi service centre.
concert
Mon 7.9. – Mon 14.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Körmyt-mieslaulajat
A singing event for pensioners and unemployed people at Helsinki's Kampi service centre.
concert
Wed 16.9. – Wed 16.12.
Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
New Hopes for Early Music
Sibelius Academy early music students perform lunch concerts in the book tower of Richardinkatu Library. Free admission.
club
Thu 11.6. – Thu 10.12.
Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Pasila Library Silent Reading Circle
A monthly silent reading circle at Pasila Library where participants read quietly together. Each person brings their own book and enjoys a peaceful reading session without discussion.
club
Fri 3.7. – Fri 18.12.
Kinaporin seniorikeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Bridge
Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.
club
Fri 24.7. – Fri 11.12.
Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Men's Group at Laajasalo Service Centre
A men's group meets at Laajasalo Service Centre for conversation and companionship. The event is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
club
Tue 11.8. – Tue 18.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Record Council
Levyraati is a music discussion group that meets on alternate Tuesdays. Members listen to and discuss songs from different eras around a shared theme.
club
Wed 12.8. – Wed 16.12.
Puistolan kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Knitting Club
Free knitting club at Puistola Library on Wednesday evenings. Suitable for both beginners and experienced craft enthusiasts.
club
Fri 14.8. – Fri 11.12.
Stadin yhteisötalo Pihlajamäki, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Karaoke
Karaoke for singers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. No singing talent required, and you can also just listen.
club
Fri 14.8. – Fri 11.12.
Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Friday Jamit
Open-mic evening for music and spoken word with Ogeli House Band and guest artists.
club
Fri 14.8. – Fri 28.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Karaoke
Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
club
Mon 17.8. – Mon 21.12.
Vuosaaren kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Manga Club at Vuosaaren Library
A manga club for teenagers and young adults meeting every other Monday at the library to discuss manga and share comic recommendations.
club
Tue 18.8. – Tue 11.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Trivia
Laid-back trivia night at Saunabaren on alternate Tuesdays. No competition, just fun and self-challenge.
club
Wed 19.8. – Wed 16.12.
Myllypuron seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Bridge
Bridge card game group for retirees and unemployed at Myllypuro senior centre. Welcome to play!
club
Wed 19.8. – Wed 23.12.
Malminkartanon kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Shanghai Card Game Group
Weekly Shanghai card game group at Malminkartano Library. An easy-to-learn game for both beginners and experienced players.
club
Thu 20.8. – Thu 17.12.
Kustaankartanon seniorikeskus, palvelukeskuksen toiminta, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open Board Game Club
Open board game club for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Play various board games in a relaxed setting.
club
Fri 21.8. – Fri 18.12.
Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Join the Music - Music Club
An open music club at a senior centre where you can participate anytime. Free event.
club
Fri 21.8. – Fri 11.12.
Vesalan nuorisotalo, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Rainbow Evening
Vesala youth centre opens its doors to rainbow youth and their allies. Welcome to 12-17-year-olds who are rainbow people or thinking about rainbow issues.
club
Fri 4.9. – Fri 18.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Senior Dance
Free dance event for pensioners and unemployed people at Kampin service centre.
+ 546 more long-running events — see the calendar.