concert19:00Finnish rock band Von Hertzen Brothers performs at Lutakko in Jyväskylä. An energetic concert from one of Finland's most beloved rock groups.
concert21:30Finnish rock band Apulanta takes the stage at Ikaalinen Spa for a late-night concert in December 2026.
concert19:00Vesala returns for a concert hall tour across 16 Finnish cities in autumn 2026. The concerts feature her well-known songs, new arrangements, and compositions she has written for other artists.
concert16:00Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica takes the stage at Hyvinkään Villatehdas in Hyvinkää in December 2026.
concert19:30Finnish power metal band Stratovarius plays Wanha Areena in Hyvinkää on 11 December 2026, with doors and show from 19:30.
concert18:00Captain Jack takes the stage at Lappi Arena in Rovaniemi for a festive Christmas concert.
concert20:00Finnish rock veterans Klamydia take the stage at Wanha Areena in Hyvinkää for an evening of their best-known songs.
concertFinnish rapper Koira takes the stage at Ravintola Klubi in Tampere this December.
concert17:00Community Christmas carol singing featuring traditional and modern carols at Taulumäki Church, conducted by Ilkka Aunu with accompaniment from Jyväskylä Sinfonia.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and Tappara.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between JYP and Jokerit in Jyväskylä.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lappeenranta SaiPa and Kuopio KalPa.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and Hämeenlinna. The game starts at 18:30.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Rauma Lukko against Assat. The game starts at 19:30.
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Maija Vilkkumaa performs at Himoksen in Jämsä. The concert starts at 21:00 and tickets cost 26 euros.
concert22:00Finnish rock veterans Popeda take the stage at Hotel Waltikka in Valkeakoski.
stand-up18:00Sami Hedberg's stand-up show "Lupa nauraa" delivers fresh observations, stories, and topical humour. The performance is age-restricted (K18) and runs just over two hours.
concertMoon Shot performs at Maxim in Kuopio on 11 December 2026.
concert12:00Jami Faltin takes the stage at Ilona in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish rock legend Michael Monroe takes the stage at Suistoklubi. The former Hanoi Rocks frontman is renowned for his intense live performances.
concert19:00Erja Lyytinen and friends bring a blues-tinged Christmas concert to Pohjankartanon sali in Oulu.
concert19:30Finnish artist Julma Henri takes the stage at Revolution in Jyväskylä on 11 December 2026.
concert22:30Finnish pop artist Reino Nordin takes the stage at Bar IHKU in Tampere for a late-night show starting at 22:30.
concert20:00Pandora takes the stage at Joulugaala in Rovaniemi on December 11.
concert22:00Rony Rex takes the stage at Klubi in Tampere on 11 December 2026, starting at 22:00.
musical18:30A musical about women's life experiences, told with sharp wit and humor. The production grew from a Facebook discussion about menopause and celebrates the power of sharing one's story.
concert17:00Tackle takes the stage at Maanalainen in Tampere on 11 December 2026.
concert19:00British singer-songwriter Jann Wilde performs in Tampere.
concert19:00Konstan joulu 2026 is a Christmas event held at Pyhän Johanneksen Kirkko in Kuopio in December 2026.
concert22:30Etta takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Oulu for a late-night show starting at 22:30.
theater18:30Jyväskylä 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.
concert20:00Finnish band Barrel plays a live set at Nirvana Bar & Live Club in Turku.
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Disco-pop artist Benjamin performs at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu. He is featured in the autumn 2026 Vain elämää programme.
concert13:00Free concert series from Finland's Music Campus featuring classical performances by students at two venues in Jyväskylä throughout autumn 2026.
theater09:00A Christmas dance performance for children at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko. Experience the festive magic of the season through dance and music.
festival21:00A traditional Christmas celebration at Lumosali in Vantaa with festive cheer and holiday spirit.
concert19:00A night of 1980s hit songs performed live at RioLive, Oulu. Kasarishow puts the decade's biggest tracks on stage - kings and queens of the 80s, all in one show.
lecture16:30A vibroacoustic relaxation method using singing bowls to create deep relaxation through vibration and sound. A 40-minute session lying under a blanket.
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.
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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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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.
musical(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.
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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.
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.
festival(71 days)
Adult Culture Fridays at Lippulaiva Library. Free events featuring theatre, music, crafts, and discussion twice monthly.
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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Lahti International Organ Week is an annual festival featuring organists, orchestras and choirs, combining the organ with film, opera, dance and experimental art forms.
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Tampere Theatre Summer is one of Europe's leading theatre festivals, offering seven days of contemporary Finnish theatre and international guest performances.
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A chamber music festival in Old Rauma presenting both celebrated classical works and rarely heard compositions.
+ 657 more long-running events — see the calendar.