concert20:00
Tue 29.12.
20:00
Tavastia Club, Helsinki
Tue, 29 Dec 2026 in Helsinki
Starting today
concert20:00
sport18:30
Tue 29.12.
18:30
Helsinki
Jokerit – Kiekko-Espoo
Liiga ice hockey match between Helsinki Jokerit and Kiekko-Espoo.
sport18:30
Tue 29.12.
18:30
Helsinki Areena, Helsinki
Jokerit - K-Espoo
Jokerit face K-Espoo in a Finnish ice hockey league match at Helsinki Areena.
lecture13:00
Tue 29.12.
13:00
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
Dada's Indian, Gentle Yoga
A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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
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 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.
lecture
Mon 7.9. – Mon 26.4.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
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
in progress
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
Tue 4.8. – Tue 29.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Watercolour Group
Watercolour group for Helsinki pensioners and unemployed people. Paint together at Kampin service centre.
other
Tue 4.8. – Tue 29.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Knitting Café
Free knitting circle for pensioners and unemployed people at Helsinki's service centre. Participation requires a service centre card.
other
Wed 5.8. – Wed 30.12.
Itäkeskuksen palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Strength and Balance at the Gym 1
A group fitness class designed to build strength and balance, ideal for older adults and those with balance difficulties.
other
Wed 5.8. – Wed 30.12.
Itäkeskuksen palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Strength and Balance at the Gym 2
A guided exercise group that develops functional capacity and balance. Suitable for those with balance challenges, fear of falling, or osteoporosis.
other
Wed 5.8. – Wed 30.12.
Itäkeskuksen palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver support group at the service centre. Pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card meet for exercise and peer support.
other
Thu 6.8. – Thu 31.12.
Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Widow's Club
The widow's group offers peer support for retirees and unemployed people from Helsinki with a service centre card.
other
Wed 12.8. – Wed 26.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Billiards for Beginners
Billiards evening for beginners at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren. Wednesdays with no experience required, supported by staff and other players.
other
Fri 14.8. – Fri 28.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Walking and chatting
A relaxed walk starting from Saunabaren where you set your own pace and explore the nature and local spots around Maunula.
other
Mon 17.8. – Mon 4.1.
Vuosaaren kirjasto, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Games and Programming
A programming and games club at Vuosaaren Library where you learn coding, 3D modelling, and animation. No prior experience required, and you can borrow a laptop from the library.
other
Wed 19.8. – Wed 26.5.
Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila, Helsinki
ilmainen
in progress
Bridge 47 ry
Bridge 47 ry hosts an event to advance global civic education and sustainable development through collaboration and advocacy.
+ 83 more long-running events — see the calendar.