concert19:00
Sat 19.12.
19:00
Juttutupa, Helsinki
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 in Helsinki
Starting today
concert19:00
sport17:00
Sat 19.12.
17:00
Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki
Ice Cage 9 | Panorama Restaurant
Watch Ice Cage 9 from Panorama Restaurant at Veikkaus Arena. Enjoy a three-course meal at your table while following the action in the ring from the third floor.
concert18:00
Sat 19.12.
18:00
Veikkaus Arena Parkhallen, Helsinki
Juno
club20:00
Sat 19.12.
20:00
Storyville, Helsinki
alk. 11,50 €
Disco Saturday
Storyville's regular disco night on Saturdays. With an advance ticket, skip the queue if you arrive before 21:00.
other18:30
Sat 19.12.
18:30
Tallink m/s Victoria, Helsinki
Pandora
lecture11:00
Sat 19.12.
11:00
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
Reading Together Group - Beginner Level
A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
lecture12:00
Sat 19.12.
12:00
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
Explore the World of Chinese Together!
Free Mandarin Chinese course for adults at Itäkeskus Library, led by certified teacher Ning Li. Instruction is in Finnish, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
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
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.
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
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
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 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.
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
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 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.
other
Mon 17.8. – Mon 21.12.
Stadin yhteisötalo Kontula, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open Craft Workshop
Open craft workshop where you can use the community centre's tools to work on your own projects and learn from other participants.
other
Thu 3.9. – Thu 27.5.
Roihuvuoren kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Warrior Cats Club
The Warrior Cats Club meets every other Thursday. Members do activities and Warrior Cats-themed tasks in a relaxed atmosphere. All ages welcome.
club
Wed 9.9. – Wed 16.12.
Kinaporin seniorikeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Kinaporin Daytime Dances
Daytime dances at Kinaporin service centre featuring Capri Band. Free entertainment for everyone.
exhibition
Fri 5.6. – Sun 3.1.
Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Helsinki
0-23€
in progress
Aalto Design - Forms of Wellbeing
The Architecture and Design Museum presents the Aalto legacy through a wellbeing lens, featuring drawings, furniture, artworks and rarely seen items from the museum's collections.
exhibition
Sat 12.9. – Sun 31.1.
Didrichsenin taidemuseo, Helsinki
https://www.didrichse…
in progress
Elin Danielson-Gambogi
Exhibition of Finnish artist Elin Danielson-Gambogi, who worked at the intersection of two cultures. Her self-portraits and intimate works reveal how identity is shaped through art.
exhibition
Fri 18.9. – Sun 29.8.
Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseo, Helsinki
16 / 6 / 0 €
in progress
Barley Porridge and Crispbread
Exhibition spanning a century of Finnish school meals - from free lunches that transformed education to modern food services.
exhibition
Fri 9.10. – Sun 29.8.
Urheilun ja liikunnan kulttuurikeskus TAHTO, Helsinki
0-17€
in progress
Lions of the People
The Lions of the People exhibition presents Finnish ice hockey history, people, and phenomena at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. Open from October 2026 to August 2027.
exhibition
Sat 10.10. – Sun 24.1.
Talttakuja 6, Helsinki, Helsinki
21,90€
in progress
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun - The Immersive Exhibition brings ancient Egypt to life with immersive 360-degree projections, VR experiences, and interactive displays. This globally acclaimed exhibition has been visited by over 2.5 million people worldwide.
exhibition
Wed 14.10. – Sun 21.3.
Amos Rex, Helsinki
https://amosrex.fi/na…
in progress
The Other Side of the Mountain
Amos Rex's autumn exhibition presents contemporary art from artists on the African continent and in the Afro-Nordic diaspora. The show features 11 artists, nearly 60 works, and three newly commissioned pieces.
exhibition
Fri 23.10. – Sun 29.8.
Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki
Pääsyliput 17/11 €. A…
in progress
COMING SOON: PUNK! 50 Years of Energy on Helsinki's Streets
The Punk Museum presents Helsinki's punk history across five decades in an exhibition at Hakasalmen villa from October 2026. Concert memories, posters, and sonic worlds bring punk to life.
other
Tue 24.11. – Tue 22.12.
Jakomäen kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
(29 days)
Little Mornings
Rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers at Jakomäki Library. The guided session lasts about 30 minutes, followed by free play and books.
lecture
Thu 4.6. – Thu 31.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Ankkuri Group
Ankkuri Group is a peer support group for pensioners and unemployed people discussing mental wellbeing, life management, and substance use.
lecture
Mon 8.6. – Mon 28.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Intelligence and Flash
Memory training group for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi service centre. Train your memory together with others using various tasks - no registration needed.
lecture
Tue 9.6. – Tue 22.12.
Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open Memory Group at Laajasalo Service Centre
Open memory group for people with a memory diagnosis or memory problems. Meet others in the same situation and receive peer support and information about brain health.
lecture
Mon 29.6. – Mon 28.12.
Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open peer support group for family carers
Open peer support group for family carers meeting monthly. Share experiences, get information about services, and receive support from others in similar situations.
lecture
Wed 8.7. – Wed 30.12.
Kannelmäen palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open Memory Group
Open memory support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis or memory challenges. The group offers peer support, discussion, and activities to support memory at Kannelmäki service centre.
lecture
Tue 4.8. – Tue 29.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Brain Training - aivojumppa
Brain training in a small group at Kampi service centre. Simple exercises that stimulate different brain regions and can be done at home.
lecture
Mon 10.8. – Mon 21.12.
Asukastalo Ankkuri, Herttoniemi, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open Memory Group at Resident House Ankkuri
Open memory group for people with memory challenges or a memory diagnosis. Meet others in the same situation, receive peer support, and learn about brain health and practical daily support.
lecture
Wed 12.8. – Wed 30.12.
Itäkeskuksen palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Gym Equipment Instruction
A physiotherapist instructs on gym equipment use for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
lecture
Tue 1.9. – Tue 29.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Poetry Circle
Poetry circle for pensioners and unemployed in Helsinki with a service centre card. The free card is available from the service centre's information desk.
lecture
Tue 1.9. – Tue 22.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Café español y finés
Open discussion group for Spanish and Finnish with native speakers. Suitable for all language levels.
lecture
Wed 2.9. – Wed 30.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Discussion Group for Swedish-Speaking Seniors
Discussion group for Swedish-speaking pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki with a service centre card.
lecture
Sat 5.9. – Sat 19.12.
Munkkiniemen kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Story Time on Saturdays
Story time at Munkkiniemi Library every Saturday at 11 a.m. for children from 3 years old, but all ages are welcome.
lecture
Sat 5.9. – Sat 29.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Read Together Group - English as Support Language
A reading group for Finnish language learners with English as the support language. Free participation for adults, small children welcome. No registration needed.
lecture
Sat 5.9. – Sat 29.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Reading Group Together - Advanced Level
A reading group for advanced Finnish language learners where participants read and discuss together. Participation is free and requires no pre-registration.
+ 130 more long-running events — see the calendar.