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.
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.
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.
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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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 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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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 Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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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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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.
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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.
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The exhibition showcases the Bentvueghels group and Mathias Withoos' work, combining Roman landscapes with lush botanical imagery.
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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.
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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.
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The musician collective Orivesi All Stars invites you to an open jam session where you can play any acoustic instrument.
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Accordion singers perform at Kampin service centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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Karuna Flow Music Duo performs mantra music with piano, guitar, and vocals. Free admission.
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Community singing for pensioners and unemployed in Helsinki with a service centre card. Free event at Kampi service centre.
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Sibelius Academy early music students perform lunch concerts in the book tower of Richardinkatu Library. Free admission.
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Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.
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Levyraati is a music discussion group that meets on alternate Tuesdays. Members listen to and discuss songs from different eras around a shared theme.
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Free knitting club at Puistola Library on Wednesday evenings. Suitable for both beginners and experienced craft enthusiasts.
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Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
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A manga club for teenagers and young adults meeting every other Monday at the library to discuss manga and share comic recommendations.
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Laid-back trivia night at Saunabaren on alternate Tuesdays. No competition, just fun and self-challenge.
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Bridge card game group for retirees and unemployed at Myllypuro senior centre. Welcome to play!
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Weekly Shanghai card game group at Malminkartano Library. An easy-to-learn game for both beginners and experienced players.
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Open board game club for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Play various board games in a relaxed setting.
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An open music club at a senior centre where you can participate anytime. Free event.
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Free dance event for pensioners and unemployed people at Kampin service centre.
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Myllypuro Library's chess club welcomes players of all ages and abilities. Flexible start time, no commitment - drop in whenever it suits you.
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A film club for young people where participants watch films together and discuss them. For ages 12 and up.
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A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
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The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
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Monthly English-language stand-up nights featuring female and LGBTQ+ comedians at all levels. Open-mic events at Lazy Fox in Kamppi.
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A reading circle exploring books featuring animals. Meets in the restaurant at Myllypuro service library.
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A reading circle at Jakomäki Library where participants discuss books together. Open group that welcomes new members at any time.
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An open poetry salon where participants discuss and share their favorite poems in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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A monthly crime fiction reading group at Maunulan Library where readers discuss detective novels together over coffee or tea.
+ 410 more long-running events — see the calendar.