sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between IFK Helsinki and Kiekko-Espoo in Helsinki.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kouvola's KooKoo and TPS Turku. The match starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between JYP and Hameenlinna. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Vaasan Sport and Jokerit.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and KalPa in Pori.
sport18:30Finnish Ice Hockey League match between HIFK and K-Espoo at Helsinki Ice Hall.
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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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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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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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.
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A festival featuring chamber music, jazz, folk music, and children's concerts in the Pellinge archipelago and Porvoo Cathedral, founded by opera singer Monica Groop.
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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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The Pakko sanoa! art festival gathers theatre makers, musicians, and dancers in Suomussalmi with a programme for all ages.
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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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A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.
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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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A collection exhibition from the Saastamoinens Foundation filling EMMA's collection space and celebrating the museum's 20th anniversary. Featuring works by around 50 artists, the show explores how humans and other species can live together in a changing world.
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Avantin Suvisoitto presents classical music concerts in Porvoo for all ages. The programme features soloists and conductors of world-class calibre.
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Karuna Flow Music Duo performs mantra music with piano, guitar, and vocals. Free admission.
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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 karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
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Laid-back trivia night at Saunabaren on alternate Tuesdays. No competition, just fun and self-challenge.
+ 100 more long-running events — see the calendar.