concert19:00Noora Louhimo performs a Christmas concert blending festive classics with her own songs. A family evening filled with Christmas memories and personal stories from a versatile vocalist.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match where Tampere-based Ilves faces Hämeenlinna.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kiekko-Espoo and Jukurit in Espoo.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match where Kouvola's KooKoo faces KalPa.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring TPS Turku against Karpat in Turku.
concert19:00A traditional Christmas concert held at Naantali Church.
concert13:00Free concert series from Finland's Music Campus featuring classical performances by students at two venues in Jyväskylä throughout autumn 2026.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
theater09:00A performance that immerses you in the enchanting atmosphere of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
concert19:00Concert by Matalien jouset in Grankulla. Free entry.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture11:00English 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.
lecture13:00A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
lecture13:00Free digital advice at Vaajakoski Area Library on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Trained volunteers help with devices and online services. Advance booking required.
lecture17:00Free reading group for adults learning Finnish. No registration needed, drop in whenever you can.
lecture18:00Russian-language book club at Pasila Library where literature enthusiasts discuss books together. Meetings every Tuesday at 18:00.
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.
lecture17:00Sysmä Library's reading circle gathers to discuss books and the feelings they evoke. The autumn programme features works by Tiina Laitila and Herta Müller, plus a webinar by Minna Rytisalo.
other16:30Yoga and meditation session at Kalasatama Free City Lounge. A calming practice for wellbeing.
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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Classical music in Lapland's mountain landscape with ten concerts at various venues in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä.
+ 558 more long-running events — see the calendar.