sport18:30
Tue 29.12.
18:30
Helsinki
Jokerit – Kiekko-Espoo
Liiga ice hockey match between Helsinki Jokerit and Kiekko-Espoo.
Tue, 29 Dec 2026
Starting today
sport18:30
sport18:30
Tue 29.12.
18:30
Pori
Assat – Jukurit
Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and Jukurit in Pori.
sport18:30
Tue 29.12.
18:30
Hämeenlinna
Hameenlinna – TPS Turku
Liiga ice hockey match in Hämeenlinna. Hämeenlinna faces TPS Turku on December 29 at 18:30.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concert
Fri 28.8. – Mon 28.8.
Kiasma-teatteri, Helsinki
23 €
(732 days)
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
(121 days)
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.
festival
Fri 5.6. – Sun 20.6.
Ilmajoki
in progress
Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat
Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
festival
Mon 8.6. – Sun 13.6.
Kuopio
in progress
Kuopio Dances and Sings
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
Tue 18.8. – Thu 31.12.
Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri, Helsinki
(136 days)
& 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.
festival
Mon 8.6. – Sun 20.6.
Varkaus
in progress
Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week
Vekara-Varkaus is a children's festival with diverse art forms, hobbies, adventures and workshops for kids of all ages.
festival
Wed 10.6. – Sat 19.6.
Iitti
in progress
Iitti Music Festival
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.
festival
Wed 10.6. – Sun 20.6.
Sodankylä
in progress
Sodankylä Film Festival
Film festival in Sodankylä featuring international and Finnish directors under the midnight sun.
festival
Wed 24.6. – Fri 2.7.
Kuhmo
in progress
Sommelo Folk Music Festival, Kuhmo/Kainuu
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.
festival
Tue 30.6. – Sun 11.7.
Viitasaari
in progress
Musiikin aika, Viitasaari
Musiikin aika is a contemporary music festival in Viitasaari featuring Finnish and international composers and performers. The programme includes world premieres and academic activities.
festival
Wed 1.7. – Tue 13.7.
Jyväskylä
in progress
Jyväskylä Summer
The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
festival
Wed 1.7. – Sun 11.7.
Kajaani
in progress
Kajaani Poetry Week
Finland's oldest and largest festival for poetry, recitation, and small-scale theatre. Performances, author meetings, and discussions for the whole family.
exhibition
Tue 18.8. – Sun 8.8.
Ateneumin taidemuseo, Helsinki
https://ateneum.fi/au…
(356 days)
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
Sat 5.9. – Sun 7.2.
EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Espoo
20/10 €, alle 18-vuot…
(156 days)
Howard Smith
A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.
concert
Thu 25.6. – Sun 4.7.
Porvoo
in progress
Avantin Suvisoitto, Porvoo
Avantin Suvisoitto presents classical music concerts in Porvoo for all ages. The programme features soloists and conductors of world-class calibre.
club
Fri 14.8. – Fri 28.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(288 days)
Karaoke
Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
exhibition
Sat 12.9. – Sun 31.1.
Didrichsenin taidemuseo, Helsinki
https://www.didrichse…
(142 days)
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.
club
Tue 2.6. – Tue 11.8.
Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoo
ilmainen
in progress
Youth Evening
Free youth evening at Lippulaiva Library featuring games, discussions, and activities for young people from seventh grade and up.
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.
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
Wed 8.7. – Wed 30.12.
Kannelmäen palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Open Memory Support 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
Sat 5.9. – Sat 29.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(267 days)
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.
lecture
Sat 5.9. – Sat 29.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(267 days)
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
Mon 7.9. – Mon 26.4.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(232 days)
Reading Group Together - for men and women
Free reading group for Finnish language learners of all levels, with no registration required and open to drop-in participants.
lecture
Mon 7.9. – Mon 5.4.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(211 days)
French-language theatre workshops
LiikeLab ry runs low-threshold theatre workshops primarily in French at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila.
other
Thu 4.6. – Thu 31.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Multikulti
A low-threshold, multicultural handicraft workshop for pensioners and unemployed people. Experiment with various techniques without prior experience or language skills.
other
Mon 8.6. – Mon 4.1.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Pilke-porukka
A low-threshold group offering peer support, companionship, and meaningful activities. Coffee and snacks are provided.
other
Tue 7.7. – Tue 29.12.
Kannelmäen palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Pilke Group
The Pilke Group is a guided peer support group for older adults with current or past substance abuse issues. The group meets regularly with shared breakfast and offers support, companionship, and meaningful activities.
other
Wed 19.8. – Wed 26.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(281 days)
Bridge 47 ry
Bridge 47 ry hosts an event to advance global civic education and sustainable development through collaboration and advocacy.
other
Wed 19.8. – Wed 26.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
(281 days)
UNICEF Doll Workshop
UNICEF volunteers craft dolls whose sale supports children's wellbeing. Each doll goes to a family that donates 20-40 euros or more to UNICEF's work.
other
Wed 19.8. – Wed 30.12.
Munkkiniemen kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
(134 days)
Reading Dog Luna
Reading dog Luna listens to children read at Munkkiniemi Library. These 15-minute sessions help especially children who find reading difficult or anxiety-inducing.
other
Mon 31.8. – Mon 26.4.
Entressen kirjasto, Espoo
ilmainen
(239 days)
Chair Gymnastics
Chair gymnastics for seniors and people with functional limitations at Entressen Library in Espoo. The exercises strengthen muscles, improve balance, and maintain mobility - no advance registration needed.
lecture
Wed 3.6. – Wed 26.8.
Lippulaivan kirjasto, Espoo
ilmainen
in progress
Mobile Espoo Info at Lippulaiva Library
Espoo Info service advisors visit Lippulaiva Library to provide guidance and digital support on city services.
lecture
Mon 1.6. – Mon 31.8.
Entressen kirjasto, Espoo
ilmainen
in progress
Mobile Espoo Info at Entressen Library
Espoo Info service advisors offer guidance and digital support on city services at Entressen Library.
lecture
Tue 9.6. – Tue 25.8.
Sellon kirjasto, Espoo
ilmainen
in progress
Arabic Story Time
Arabic story time for children every Tuesday at Sello Library. Sanaa tells stories about adventures, imagination and dreams.
lecture
Wed 10.6. – Wed 26.8.
Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Wednesday Club at Laajasalo Service Centre
A discussion group for pensioners and unemployed people at Laajasalo Service Centre. The event is open to all who have a service centre card.
other
Tue 2.6. – Fri 28.8.
Sellon kirjasto, Espoo
ilmainen
in progress
Mobile Espoo Info at Sello Library
Espoo Info service advisors are at Sello Library offering guidance on city services, digital support, and information about HSL, Kela, and Visit Espoo services.
lecture
Fri 21.8. – Fri 21.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
290 €
(274 days)
Kristiina Leppänen: The World of Masks - Ages 15-18, Born 2007-2011
Kristiina Leppänen leads a course where 15-18-year-olds design and create their own masks from recycled materials while exploring the significance of masks in art and culture.
lecture
Sat 5.9. – Sat 15.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
Osallistuminen maksut…
(253 days)
Ad Astra: Visual Arts Course for Young People - Ages 11-18, Born 2008-2015
Free visual arts course for ages 11-18 covering drawing, painting, and applied art techniques. Led by a professional artist and taught in Finnish, English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
lecture
Mon 7.9. – Mon 22.3.
Annantalo, Helsinki
220 € lukukaudelta
(197 days)
Helsinki School of Visual Arts: Pictures in English - Ages 9-12, Born 2015-2018
A language immersion group at the Helsinki School of Visual Arts where children aged 9-12 learn visual art and English together. The course covers various techniques from painting to three-dimensional design.
other
Mon 20.7. – Tue 20.7.
Leikkipuisto Maunula, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Library Bus Playground Tour Mon 8.6 and Mon 20.7
Helsinki's mobile library visits Maunula playground. Borrow or read books from the bus with your own library card.
other
Mon 7.9. – Mon 22.3.
Annantalo, Helsinki
220 €
(197 days)
Helsinki Art School: Pictures in English - Ages 7-9, Born 2018-2020
Language immersion group at Helsinki Art School where children aged 7-9 practice visual art and English together. The course covers various techniques and art vocabulary.
lecture
Mon 24.8. – Mon 10.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordkonstskola: Gestaltningsgänget - 9-10-year-olds, born 2016-2017
Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art as basic art education for 9-10-year-olds. Students write poetry, prose, and drama while receiving feedback on their texts.
lecture
Mon 24.8. – Mon 17.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(267 days)
Sydkustens ordkonstskola: Sagospirarna - 6-year-olds, born 2020
Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art instruction for 6-year-olds. In the group, you create stories, write poetry, and explore drama at your own pace. Teaching is conducted in Swedish.
lecture
Mon 24.8. – Mon 10.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordskola: Skriftstojarna - 7-8-year-olds, born 2018-2019
Sydkustens ordskola offers word art instruction for 7-8-year-olds. Classes cover poetry, prose, and drama at each student's own pace with teacher support. Teaching is in Swedish and follows the word art school curriculum.
lecture
Tue 25.8. – Tue 11.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordkonstskola: Textspexarna - 11-12-year-olds, born 2014-2015
Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art instruction for 11-12-year-olds. During lessons you create stories, write poetry and drama at your own pace. The teaching follows the school's curriculum and is conducted in Swedish.
lecture
Tue 25.8. – Tue 11.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordkonstskola: Genre Geniuses - Ages 13-15, Born 2011-2013
Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers a word art course for ages 13-15. Students write poetry, prose, and drama under teacher guidance. Instruction is in Swedish.
lecture
Tue 25.8. – Tue 11.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordkonstskola: Skildringscheferna - Ages 16-18, born 2008-2010
Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers word art for teenagers aged 16-18. Students create their own stories and write poetry, prose, and drama with guidance and feedback.
lecture
Thu 27.8. – Thu 13.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordskola: Storyskaparna - Ages 9-10, born 2016-2017
Sydkustens ordskola offers word art instruction for ages 9-10. Students create their own stories and write poetry, prose, and drama in Swedish.
lecture
Thu 27.8. – Thu 13.5.
Annantalo, Helsinki
(260 days)
Sydkustens ordkonstskola: Manusmästarna - 11-12-year-olds, born 2014-2015
Sydkustens ordkonstskola offers foundational word art education for 11-12-year-olds. Students write poetry, prose, and drama while receiving feedback on their texts.
+ 5 more long-running events — see the calendar.