172 events for the next 18 months
theater(38 days)
Tiina Puumalainen's new drama Lady T explores the meeting between Margaret Thatcher and a hotel worker. The play portrays Britain's first female prime minister - a powerful leader who remained distant from her children.
theater(84 days)
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.
theater(80 days)
Robert Jägerhorn's close-up magic session where illusions unfold right before your eyes. An intimate performance for just 12 spectators, blending storytelling, humor, and magic.
theater(85 days)
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.
theater(87 days)
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(35 days)
Two brothers live in isolation in North Philadelphia until a valuable guest named Harold changes their fate. The National Theatre presents Orphans, a drama about freedom, brotherhood, and violence.
theater(98 days)
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(80 days)
Helsinki City Theatre presents Fretti Mercury Etsii Onnea, a theatrical performance starting at 18:30.
theater(19 days)
A monologue play about Finnish poet Eino Leino's love interests, written by Pinja Hahtola and directed by Seppo Honkonen. An award-winning production exploring the poet's romantic history.
theater(87 days)
John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
theater(73 days)
KOM Theatre's autumn premiere examines Western indifference to global political crises. Director Susanna Kuparinen presents a fact-based farce and satire where news invades the home.
theater(59 days)
A play about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on a marriage. Markku falls ill and Pirjo becomes his caregiver. A humorous yet unsparing examination of the challenges memory disease brings.
theater(76 days)
Community theatre group for older adults exploring theatre, music, and visual art. No experience required and you can join at any time.
theater(15 days)
Duo Harha presents "Can You See Me?", a performance exploring overthinking through circus, light art, and physical expression.
theater(66 days)
Red Nose Company reimagines Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring through four clowns who dance, dissect the classic, and build a ritual filled with silent comedy.
theater(84 days)
Teatteri ILMI Ö's TaideLiikutus is an open community theatre group using theatre, improvisation, movement, and music. You can join at any time and participate according to your availability.
theater(3 days)
Ella Lahdenmäki and Tapio Viitasaari perform an intimate work about southern identity and roots. The performance combines acting and music, drawing on the creators' personal experiences.
theater(87 days)
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(87 days)
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.
theater(24 days)
A silent performance about a chicken named Candy who dreams of being a swan. A playful story about growing up and daring to be yourself, told through dance and clowning.
theater(3 days)
Youssef Asad Alkhatib's monologue about his own life - displacement, identity, and the fierce determination to become an actor.
theater(4 days)
Eppu Nuotio's play tells the stories of Karelian refugee children from the 1920s. Kaisa Leppänen stars at Karjalatalo.
theater(3 days)
Actor Miiko Toiviainen performs a personal monologue about his transgender experience and journey to self-acceptance. A poetic and musical performance that won the National Monologue Competition.
theater(69 days)
Martti Suosalo plays the interstellar soldier Starman, who arrives on Earth to intervene in humanity's biodiversity crisis. Raila Leppäkoski's minimalist monologue explores the state of nature and humanity's future.
theater(10 days)
A children's theatre story about a talkative seven-year-old who writes a winning tale that then gets stolen. Directed by Antti Lattu, written by Johanna Masalin.
theater09:30A multilingual, participatory theatre performance for young children and families. The Forest Sounds takes audiences into an absurd forest filled with music, play and surprises, ending with collective drumming and dancing.
theater14:00A poetry reading where Ragnar Bengtström's verses meet the cello of Elina Mattila. A co-production by DuvTeatern and Wegelius Kammarorkester, directed by Mikaela Hasán.
theater10:00A puppet theatre performance inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's classic, where the rabbit has plenty to do - until nothing interests him anymore. Featuring small animal puppets, nursery rhymes, songs and live music for all ages.
theater(6 days)
Director Saana Pohjonen explores the return of new spirituality and the power of faith amid ongoing crisis in JUMALA=RAKKAUS. Performance at Kiasma-teatteri in September.
theater(37 days)
Two childhood sweethearts meet on a train after twenty years. A new play about old loves and the dreams that never came true.
theater18:00A touring music theatre performance exploring the meeting of city and forest, featuring urban animal songs and paintings by director Katri Mehdo.
theater10:00A dance work by OSIRIS Theatre for babies and their companions. Vauvavaltameri is a sensory experience where primordial ocean organisms float and change shape. Suitable for 0-18 month-olds and the whole family.
theater18:00Teatteri Pyhä presents a monologue performance based on Arto Paasilinna's novel, with actor Jukka Rasila performing the story of a journalist who abandons his city life to journey across Finland with a young hare.
theater19:00Jennifer Haley's award-winning play "The Nether" explores how technology and virtual reality shape humanity. The drama follows a prosecutor who suspects a businessman of serious crimes in a story spanning two realities.
theater18:30Jyväskylä City Theatre presents the play Aino A., which tells the story of architect Aino Aalto's life and creative work alongside Alvar. History, passion and theatrical storytelling intertwine.
theater18:00Improvisational group Pioneerit presents an English-language improvisational theatre performance inspired by things that are broken, incomplete, or need fixing.
theater(9 days)
Four short plays in English featuring comedy, tragedy, and everything in between. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
theater19:30Sisi Majitu Finland presents theatre performances in the Old Parsonage garden during the City of Light festival weekends. Free admission.
theater19:00in 2 days
Stella Polaris presents a fully improvised theatre performance where actors, musician and lighting designer create the story from audience suggestions. The result is always a surprise - comedy, drama or musical.
theater13:00in 2 days
A multilingual and participatory theatre show for children and families. The audience journeys into an absurd forest full of music, games, and surprises, ending with collective dancing and drumming.
theater14:00in 2 days
Tuomo Railo's monologue based on T.S. Eliot's poems about cats. With the elderly cat lover Mr. Tassukainen, we explore his cat Hermione and the secrets of naming cats.
theater15:00in 2 days
A touring musical theatre performance about the meeting of city and forest. Jari Rättyä and Katri Mehdon's creations present a roots musician's urban animal songs.
theater19:00in 2 days
Ökö Impro presents a fully improvised murder mystery with absurd twists and surprising turns. A child-friendly performance from the Hämeenlinna improvisation group.
theaterin 5 days (60 days)
Dario Fo's Mysterio Buffo is a series of physical monologues where ordinary people take on power and authority. Actor Pyry Äikää performs four of Fo's stories at KOM-teatteri from September through November.
theaterin 5 days (37 days)
A visual theatre piece exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Russia, where expressing identity has become increasingly dangerous. Director Roman Boklanov transforms interviews and memories into a collage of objects, puppets, shadows, and physical performance.
theater18:00in 5 days
A wild children's theatre show where Unikuskit embark on adventures through the world of a broken Dream Machine. Suitable for ages 4-9.
theater17:00in 6 days
Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
theaterin 6 days (5 days)
Singer Viitasen Piia presents her solo show Ne ei löydä mua at Q-theatre's guest stage. The performance explores themes from her album Ihmisen aika through spoken word, video, and music.
theater19:15in 6 days
Pitkä Impro Helsinki's advanced group presents a long-form improvisation performance exploring ensemble thinking and multi-layered storytelling. Free admission.
theater09:00in 6 days
A wild children's theatre production about Unikuskit adventuring through dream worlds. For ages 4-9, 50 minutes.
theater09:00in 6 days
A children's dance performance where you follow the hurried rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
theater14:00Pianist Iiro Rantala and actress Lotta Kuusisto perform Vuosirenkaita, a powerful show about life built on music and storytelling.
theater(8 days)
Pier Lorenzo Pisano's play Hiili explores two people's encounter with the unknown. Roosa Söderholm and Jari Virman star under the direction of David Kozma. At Konepajan näyttämö 1-8.10.2026.
theater18:00A puppet theatre show about Mr. Kontiainen's quest for a mysterious treasure. A tale of adventure and discovering what truly matters.
theater09:00A children's theatre show where audiences follow a busy rabbit on a journey to the magical Wonderland.
theater18:00Eila's Story is a journey through the memories of a farm mistress from 1955 to 1995. The performance honours the women of the countryside and their work for their communities.
theater19:00Two actors blend stand-up and theatre in a warm and funny story about a middle-aged man's crisis.
theaterMariska is a theatre production at Lahti City Theatre.
theater14:00Laukaa Theatre stages Aleksis Kivi's classic The Seven Brothers with over 30 children and young performers. A musical adventure about seven brothers in Jukola.
theater13:00A tragicomedy about workplace pressures and management. A two-actor play where the same elevator scene is seen from two different perspectives.
theater14:00A visual and humorous fable for the whole family about a wolf that changes everything. Teatteri QO combines object theatre, puppet theatre and storytelling in a performance that explores social and philosophical questions from a child's perspective.
theater09:00A children's dance performance where you follow the hurried rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
theater(5 days)
A three-part streamed monologue series about three East Finnish housewives across a century. The performances explore farm life's everyday reality, joys and sorrows, and the traditions and practices of each era.
theater(4 days)
A one-act play by Sixten Lundberg exploring wartime history through letters discovered by a daughter. The story weaves together a young man's life at the front and everyday life at home, revealing how war's impact lingers long after peace returns.
theater09:00A children's dance performance where you follow the hurried rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
theater10:30A children's theatre performance about moving and how new neighbours become friends. Created together with kindergarten children from Malmi.
theater18:00A poetry performance featuring Ragnar Bengtström's verses, where words, cello and the actor's interpretation create a tender whole. Sharp humour meets warmth in poems about life's beauty, sorrow and absurdity.
theater(56 days)
Four international artists collaborate on a live collage performance blending choreography, performance art, and theatre. A simultaneously funny, tragic, and absurd experience that challenges traditional artistic forms.
theater12:00Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu brings a children's music show full of adventure and energy to Tampere.
theater18:30A performance featuring Finnish war and peace poetry from the 1940s to today, exploring how poetry has helped people navigate fear and hope for the future.
theater09:30Molli is a small, easily irritated character whose life changes when Pikku Sisu becomes a friend. This performance based on Katri Kirkkopelon's book teaches children over 3 about friendship and managing emotions.
theater18:00The touring theatre collective Ritvalalaiset presents an intimate performance about two sisters and their lifelong friendship in the sauna, woven through with music, songs and poetry.
theater19:00Krista Siegfrids and Mark Levengood celebrate Finland-Swedish culture on stage - a show brimming with Runeberg tarts, crayfish parties, dialects and songs for those who miss home.
theater(20 days)
Youth National Theatre presents "if we are asked", where young people from different countries collaborate with experienced artists. The production explores language, truth and tradition across multiple languages.
theater(4 days)
A romantic comedy about a couple adapting to a law that limits the number of words they can speak each day. English-language production from the Soup Troupe theatre group.
theater19:00A jubilee production of the humanistic spectacle where private detective Camille searches for a missing politician in the mysterious Happo Hostelli.
theater13:00Teatteri ILMI Ö celebrates EMMA's 20th anniversary with a playful birthday simulator where the audience chooses its own programme from a menu. A multilingual and entertaining experience for all.
theater14:00Private detective Camille searches for a missing mayor in the mysterious Happo Hostelli. An alumni-led jubilee production from Turku's humanistic spectacle.
theater18:00An intense monologue about visual artist Elin Danielson-Gamboa, a pioneering Finnish woman artist who studied in Paris. Nadja Tuoriniemi performs this story of an artist who refused to be forgotten.
theater15:00Agatha Christie's crime story on stage: Miss Marple investigates a murder mystery when a famous film star moves to an English village. Murmuu Theatre's production at Muuramesali.
theater14:00Teatteri Rollo presents a fun superhero story where ordinary heroes discover what true heroism really means. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
theaterAleksi Holkko and Hanna-Kaisa Tiainen present a nine-hour performance based on Proust's "In Search of Lost Time" novel series. A unique staging at Hanasaari coal power plant.
theater12:00An alumni-led theatre production from Turku's humanistic spektakle anniversary, where private detective Camille must rescue a mayor trapped in a virtual reality game. An improvised theatrical performance featuring flashing lights and theatrical fog.
theater13:00A silent circus theatre performance blending magic, acrobatics and science tricks with comedy. Suitable for children and adults alike.
theater17:00An alumni production from Turku's humanistic spektakel where detective Camille must rescue a mayor trapped in a virtual reality game.
theater15:00A fun play by Linnateateri about Tatu and Patu solving everyday problems with odd inventions. Suitable for children from 3 years old.
theater19:00Teatteri Rajapinta presents a comedy about death and family reckoning. Two adult siblings confront the aftermath of their mother's sudden death as past and present collide.
theater19:00A gamified circus performance where transpoli becomes an obstacle course. Participants can be players or spectators and experience the transpoli process through game and circus.
theater14:00Language arts teacher Kati Oinonen presents poems by classic Finnish poets at Tapiola Library. The performance features interactive moments with the audience.
theater18:00Teatteri Mukamas explores forest secrets through live music and puppet theatre. Suitable for children aged 3 and up.
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theater18:00Kauri Honkakoski Company's apocalyptic drawing-room drama explores a tipping point through physical theatre. A wordless ensemble piece on paradise's final shore, where a group of people enjoy a picnic as the world crumbles around them.
theater18:00A dance performance for children exploring pollinators and their importance to nature through movement, knowledge, and play.
theater(24 days)
Juha Hurme directs his own version of Aleksis Kivi's classic Seven Brothers at Jyväskylä City Theatre. In the production, seven young people retreat to the forest to study, while Kivi's original story with its crises and meetings unfolds further.
theater17:00Story Theatre Storia presents an interactive performance where audience experiences and hopes are brought to life through improvisation, featuring a director, musician and actors.
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theater18:00Kauri Honkakoski Company's physical theatre ensemble work explores the world's collapse and tipping points. A 60-minute non-verbal performance built on embodiment, recommended from age 12.
theater18:00Finland's first locking street dance work combines funk, absurd theatre and live music in an epic tale of cowboys, friendship and masculinity.
theater18:00Youssef Asad Alkhatib's autobiographical performance about Finnish culture and his relationship with Tapio Rautavaara. On stage Alkhatib and musician Taavi Hasunen.
theater(7 days)
Entanglement collective's work installation explores the relationship between humans and trees through ritualistic movement, sound, and images. Based on long-term field research in a protected ancient forest, it raises questions about human responsibility for biological diversity.
theater17:00Follow a busy rabbit on a magical journey to Wonderland. A dance theatre production for children by Tanssiteatteri Raatikko.
theater18:00Puppet theatre PikkuKulkuri's production about a spotless ladybug teaches children to embrace difference. The audience can sing along with familiar children's songs during the performance.
theater10:00A French-Finnish puppet theatre show where elephants perform circus acts. A silent 35-minute performance for children over 2 years old.
theater19:00A new comedy show from the team behind "Saikkua, kiitos!" featuring Ville Keskilä, Kalle Pylvänäinen and Antti Peltola in multiple roles. A two-hour performance that tackles current phenomena.
theater19:00Four friends vow to speak only truth during a Halloween night with the help of a mysterious Peruvian wine. A comedy that is both eerie and hilarious at the Savoy Theatre.
theater16:45The improvisation theatre group performs "A Taste of Life", a show built on ensemble collaboration and attentive listening.
theater19:00Lapin Alueteatteri stages an engaging theatrical production about adventure and mystery. A story of Yona's quest to find lost pearls.
theater18:00A live science performance exploring the challenges of digital services and the impact of algorithms on society. Researchers and actors together on stage through documentary theatre.
theaterMariska is a theatrical performance at Tampereen teatteri, Frenckell-näyttämö.
theater18:00Jennifer Haley's award-winning play "The Nether" explores how technology and virtual reality shape humanity. The drama follows a criminal investigator who suspects a businessman of serious crimes committed in a virtual world.
theater09:00A dance performance from Tanssiteatteri Raatikko where narrative and movement blend with humor and playfulness.
theater17:00The theatrical production Seuraparlamentti is staged at Ylöjärvi Museum in Nokia. A classic Finnish comedy-drama for all ages.
theater(3 days)
Teatteri Esko presents a political comedy where an association founds a new party over coffee and karaoke. The audience can influence the annual meeting and sing together.
theater09:00A dance performance from Dance Theatre Raatikko where dance and humour create something entirely their own. A playful experience for anyone curious to see what happens when dance meets laughter.
theater(2 days)
Political object theatre production about Palestine's first sex toy shop, which opens just as the Second Intifada begins. Ishmael Falke's direction and screenplay explore war and its impact on people's everyday lives.
theater09:00Dance Theatre Raatikko presents a performance where dance and humour create something entirely unique. A show for anyone curious to see what happens when movement meets laughter.
theater20:00Choreographer Mélanie Demers and performer Angélique Willkie explore self-revelation through dance, voice, and presence in this intense solo performance.
theater18:00An evening of theatre, storytelling, and a three-course dinner at Restaurant Tähkä in Rusko.
theater09:00A dance theatre performance by Raatiko where movement blends reality with imagination.
theater18:00An ultra-romantic puppet show about Angelika, who adventures from pirates to the sun king. A shameless tribute to 1960s entertainment literature.
theater14:00A witty dance performance from Dance Theatre Raatiko where narrative and movement meet in a creative way.
theater15:00Factory Theatre presents a puppet theatre production for the whole family based on Sven Nordqvist's classic. A 45-minute story about Papa searching for his lost hat and finding small objects that awaken old memories.
theater18:30A former gymnasts' performance exploring body, training, and women's sport. An award-winning work celebrating Finnish gymnastics.
theater09:00Dance performance from Tanssiteatteri Raatikko that mixes dance with humor in a half-true narrative.
theater(30 days)
A sharp comedy about two recovering alcoholics whose AA sponsorship relationship unravels as moral self-examination pushes them toward crisis.
theater18:00Betty Tchomanga explores the history of colonialism through four portraits where dance, speech and body tell stories from France to Benin, Algeria and Ethiopia. A performance at Stoa as part of the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival.
theater18:00Greta Production brings Olavi Paavolainen's Riviera journey to life through poetry, music, and dramatic scenes. A performance that interweaves history, culture, and art.
theater09:00A humorous dance performance from Tanssiteatteri Raatikko where storytelling and movement blend in a playful way.
theater(2 days)
Red Nose Company's production of Ilmari Kianto's classic about Finnish voting rights and equality. Two award-winning actors perform a humorous musical play set in a Kainuu cottage.
theater22:00Dana Michel presents her new solo work YOU CANNOT CAN in a swimming pool at Hotel St. George. The work explores swimming, safety, and socioeconomic realities through kaleidoscopic curiosity.
theater09:00A playful dance performance where storytelling and movement blend together with wit and humor.
theater10:00A half-hour puppet theatre show that takes children to the African savannah with flamingo songs and elephant calls. Giraffe, hippopotamus and tortoise star in adventures from African tales and world stories.
theater(2 days)
Red Nose Company's English-language Don Quixote brings Cervantes' classic to life with swinging live music and windmills. Timo Ruuskanen and Tuukka Vasama perform on stage.
theater18:00Stella Polaris presents a completely improvised theatre piece where actors, a musician, and a lighting designer create an entire performance based on the audience's ideas in real time.
theater14:00Sara Grotenfelt performs Last Hurrah, a work exploring different emotional aspects of celebration. Physicality and absurdity meet in a piece that is part of the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival.
theater18:30A comedy about two women who accidentally board the wrong ship during a conference cruise. A play about friendship, love, and life's unexpected turns, performed by Lotta Ansakorvi and Jenna Teinilä.
theater09:00Dance Theatre Raatikko presents a playful performance where dance and humour create a unique story for all ages.
theater20:00Johanna Karlberg, Antonia Atarah and Alen Nsambu present the provocative work Swedish Asshole with the Akademiska Sångföreningen choir. An absurd exploration of Finland-Swedish identity, belonging and cultural in-betweenness.
theater(36 days)
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.
theater16:30The Capital Karelians Youth's 60th anniversary concert is a dramatized folk dance theatre with over a hundred performers. The production combines folk dance, music, and theatre in an adventure story through Karelian parishes.
theater14:00Red Nose Company's Frankenstein is a playful clown show where disco music and interactive comedy meet Mary Shelley's classic. Suitable for the whole family.
theater19:00Drag poet Maimu Brushwood marks a decade of artistic practice with a celebration featuring collaborators and admirers. Poetry, drag and performance art blend in this Finnish-language show.
theater10:00An interactive performance for babies exploring the wonders of life through characters Kukka and Nuppu. Designed for families with infants, with all baby care activities welcome. About 30 minutes, followed by time to explore the props.
theater09:00A dance performance from Tanssiteatteri Raatikko that blends humor, truth, and movement.
theater(3 days)
A wordless family dance show combining juggling and shadow theatre, exploring the world from a grain of sand to the cosmos. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
theater10:00A Swedish-language children's show based on Gunilla Bergström's beloved Mikko Mallikas books. This 35-minute touring production for ages 2-8 features three actors bringing the story to life.
theater09:00A humorous dance performance from Tanssiteatteri Raatikko where dance and comedy create a playful theatrical experience for all ages.
theater10:00An interactive dance theatre performance where children search for their power animals among Nordic creatures, exploring questions about the value of animals and humans while discovering their own strengths.
theater18:30An evening exploring life's new chapters through conversation and music, featuring five notable speakers discussing career changes, personal growth, and reinvention.
theater18:00A classic fairy tale on stage featuring three-dimensional digital characters from video games - a Finnish world premiere of this innovative theatrical adaptation.
theater19:00Tero-Petri takes the stage at TEHDAS Teatteri in Turku for an evening performance starting at 19:00.
theater10:00A theatre trip to Mikkeli featuring Mikkeli Theatre's comedy "Pokka pitää", with a snack, performance, and Christmas buffet at restaurant Holvi.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater18:00A festive revue show "Like It's the Last Day" at Utran Uittotupa in Joensuu.
theater09:00A Christmas dance performance for children at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko. This enchanting show captures the wonder and magic of the holiday season.
theater15:00Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu brings a jungle adventure to Tampere-talo - a lively children's show for the little ones.
theater18:00A festive revue show with a Joensuu theme, presenting "Like It's the Last Day" at Utran Uittotupa.
theater14:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Raatikko Dance Theatre.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A Christmas dance performance for children at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko. Experience the festive magic of the season through dance and music.
theater17:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that immerses you in the enchanting atmosphere of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theaterMoon Shot is a performance at Teatro in Turku on December 18.
theater09:00Dance theatre Raatikko invites you into a fairy-tale Christmas world through dance and music.
theater14:00A performance that transports you into the enchanted world of Christmas at Tanssiteatteri Raatikko in Vantaa.
theater09:30Theatre trip to Joensuu featuring Agatha Christie's detective story "Miss Marple and the Staring Eyes". The trip includes a snack, performance, and buffet dinner.
theater19:00A theatrical work exploring memory and human relationships through fragmented narrative.
Last 100 events that already happened.
theater15:00Loiske Ensemble celebrates 20 years of creating baby performances with BabySauna, a sensory journey into Finnish sauna culture for the youngest audiences.
theater10:00Interactive puppet theatre story time with singing, games, and tales for children aged 4-7.
theater09:00A children's dance performance where you follow the hurried rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
theater19:00Teatteri Rajapinta's revue tackles current issues with wit and humour. Glamour, rural romance and everyday observations create an entertaining show set to catchy music.
theater(2 days)
Oskari Turpeinen & Kinetic Orchestra present "Block - Maybe We Go Out", a work combining dance, circus, live music, and theatre. The performance explores growing up and uncertainty about the future.
theater17:00Sleepymat must get little Elsi to sleep in this evening story show filled with play and singing. Afterwards, children can create their own dream landscape.
theater19:30Pulkkinen Live 2 is a sketch comedy directed by Jari Salmi and Teemu Koskinen, where familiar characters return in new situations. A roughly 1 h 40 min performance at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinäjoki.
theater14:00A dream performance that draws the audience into the mythical world of dreams, seeking connections with archetypes and stories. A few participants can share their own dreams as the foundation for the performance.
theater14:00Author Sirpa Pääkkönen presents a musical story about Milla-Malle and her magic carpet. An African adventure filled with new friends, animals and the longing to return home.
theater14:00Follow a busy rabbit on a family-friendly adventure to Wonderland.
theater13:00A performance based on Katri Kirkkopello's book about little Molli, who learns about friendship and managing her emotions. Suitable for children over 3 years old.
theater18:30The beloved characters from the Pulkkinen series take the stage in a live show featuring brand-new sketches. Jari Salmi and Teemu Koskinen perform the iconic roles.
theater18:00Magician Aatu Itkonen and mentalist Jari Hynynen combine magic, mentalism and comedy in a family-friendly show with abundant music and lighting effects.
theater18:00METKA Spex presents interactive improvisation theatre "Elli's Wonderful Adventures", where the audience can interrupt scenes and influence the story. A student-created performance combining theatre, music and dance.
theater15:00Poetry educator Kati Oinonen performs poems by Harmaja, Hellenen and Leino at Kalajärvi Service Centre. The performance includes interactive moments with the audience.
theater10:30A dance and circus performance for kindergarten groups where Vekkuli-Vilma journeys to the mysterious village of Metkala through juggling, acrobatics, and dance.
theater(2 days)
A poetic pornokabaret that confronts Santeri Alkio's classic novel with 21st-century popular culture through live camera, theatre, and dance.
theater18:00Two cantankerous retirees from Ala-Vittula embark on an adventure to Fuengirola in this comedy about freedom and self-determination.
theater17:00Kajaani City Theatre presents a new play by Pipsa Enqvist about the importance of literacy. A modern teacher and a 1840s church sexton meet through heavenly intervention and discuss the challenges of teaching reading.
theater(3 days)
A stage work based on Mirkka Rekola's poems, where movement and music interweave memory, longing, and the significance of queer literature.
theater18:00A new play exploring the power of literacy. A heavenly council meets a ninth-grade teacher in this Kajana City Theatre production, where classical and modern worlds collide.
theater18:00A dance and circus performance for children following Vekkuli-Vilma's journey to the mysterious village of Metkala. The show features dancing, acrobatics, and fun puzzles to solve.
theater18:00METKA Speksi presents interactive improvisation theatre "Ella's Wonderful Adventures", where the audience can interrupt scenes and change their direction. A completely student-made performance at Arabiasali.
theater18:00METKA Speksi presents interactive improvisation theatre "Elli's Wonderful Adventures", where the audience can interrupt scenes and change their direction. A student-created performance combining theatre, music and dance.
theater19:30A Ukrainian monodrama exploring identity and trauma through physical theatre and ritualistic stage language.
theater20:00Mariska performance at Kouvola Theatre in Lahti.
theater19:00Marfa Gorvits directs this personal drama about friendship and change, where old friends meet virtually to recall their childhood. A Russian-language performance without subtitles.
theater18:00An improvisation show combining music and theatre, featuring Loud Visual and the group Rinkeli. The performance is in English.
theater17:00Jännite performs "Eipä Vissiin!" in Oulu.
theater16:00Doubt - Holding the Show Together explores the invisible interaction between stage and audience in a series of small performances across Helsinki in autumn 2026. The Laserdragons2000 group asks what remains unrecorded in live performative art.
theater11:00A children's theatre production about moving and neighbourhoods, where the main character the Mover explores a new home in Malmi with a neighbour. Free performance recommended for ages 4 and up.
theater18:00Teatterikone presents an interactive evening where theatre, music and experts explore frustration as a force for change and creativity.
theater18:00METKA Speksi presents interactive improvisation theatre "Ellie's Wonderful Adventures", where the audience can interrupt scenes and determine their direction. At Arabiasali at 18:00.
theater17:00Tulevaisuusteatteri explores human presence through theatrical scenes followed by audience discussions.
theater18:00Agit-Cirk merges spoken theatre and contemporary circus into a dystopian science fiction work exploring the present through absurdity and physical storytelling. Surviving artists attempt to preserve fragments of cultural history and locate a northern paradise.
theater18:00METKA Speksi presents interactive improvisation theatre where the audience can interrupt scenes and control their direction. Elli's Wonderful Adventures tells the story of a 27-year-old woman's adventures at the casino.
theater17:00A dance performance where everyday household materials transform into costumes, music, and movement for children and adults alike.
theater18:00Jyväskylä City Theatre opens its renovated building with a programme about the upcoming season and new technology, followed by dancing to a diverse musical repertoire.
theater19:00Mikhail Zygar directs and performs alongside Ingeborga Dapkunaite in a series of five novellas about love and historical turning points. A Russian-language performance at Savoy Theatre.
theater18:00METKA Speksi presents interactive improvisation theatre where the audience can interrupt scenes and influence the action. Ella's Wonderful Adventures tells the story of a young woman's adventures at the casino.
theater13:30Community theatre group for seniors exploring theatre, improvisation, movement, sound and music. Meets on Tuesdays in autumn and spring at Vuotalo.
theater15:00A contemporary circus work exploring bodily expression and our time. RISA's performance plays at the boundary between light and shadow, where acrobatics and dance merge into a unified whole.
theater10:30A children's show aboard the Viking XPRS - Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu brings jungle rhythms and adventure for young audiences.
theater18:00TaYT Kesägalleria is an hour-long performance combining four small productions into one whole, blending theatre and video art. A celebration with music follows the final show.
theater20:00A theatre production at Linnateatteri in Turku.
theater(3 days)
A dance theatre performance blending contemporary dance, theatre, and live music that explores change and the history of a northern port city. The first collaborative work of four Raahe-based artists.
theater18:00A fully improvised theatre performance where actors bring book characters to life through conversation and attentive listening.
theater(21 days)
Oblivia returns to its early performance venues in a walking performance that moves from the Tram Museum through the Winter Garden to the former VR warehouse area. Founders Annika Tudeer and Timo Fredriksson guide the audience through reflections on the past and Helsinki's transformation.
theater18:00A two-person play about friendship and love told through letters exchanged between two people over many decades.
theater18:30Music, movement and dance converge in a work inspired by medieval Iberian rituals, comparing women's experiences across centuries.
theater18:00Agit-Cirk blends spoken theatre and contemporary circus in a dystopian science fiction setting. Surviving artists attempt to preserve fragments of Finnish cultural history after global catastrophe.
theater15:00Puzzle Theatre's Papa is a humorous and tender story about moving chaos from a father's viewpoint. The actor transforms cardboard boxes into a playground and shows the audience how to make masks and puppets from simple materials.
theater19:00Teatteri Rajapinta's revue tackles current issues with sharp wit and humor. The performance follows Anneli on her last day of work and the world's chaotic state. Actors dash energetically across the stage backed by punchy music.
theater15:00A puppet theatre performance by Canadian company Puzzle Théâtre where wooden pieces transform into strange creatures. Full of humour and surprises, suitable from age 4.
theater15:00A poetry performance about local forests. Katja Luhtala and the Metsä M Collective present "Metsäsydän - Ode to Local Forests," a work combining verse, organic sounds, and music with personal forest memories.
theater15:00Actors from Entäs Nyt theatre present excerpts from diary entries written by Maunula residents. The performance is part of the Maunulan kyläkekkerit neighbourhood programme.
theater13:00Aaro Vuotila performs a musical monologue around Uno Cygnaeus's statue, awakening the founder of public education. A journey through Finland's educational history for the whole family, with free admission.
theater11:00Family programme featuring Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu at Lurens Summer Theater. An entertaining show for the whole family.
theater(10 days)
Two 19th-century melodramas at NoName Theatre: "The Terror of London" and "East Lynne". English-language performance recommended for ages 13 and up.
theater18:00A mobile theatre walk through Seminaarinmäki where Aaro Vuotila performs his new compositions and P. J. Hannikainen classics set against the backdrop of Jyväskylä's history.
theater18:00Legion Theatre's forest theatre collective performs a one-hour physical theatre show in Kannelmäki forest, exploring nature's diversity through movement, humor, and poetry without technical effects.
theater10:30Naivni Divadlo Liberec's almost wordless performance about a boy and his red balloon is part of SAMPO Festival, which showcases visual theatre and puppet theatre from around the world.
theater19:00A magical-realist tragicomedy about a Finnish artist collective stranded in Murmansk in 1974. Egoists II provides live music in this middle chapter of the Kuu trilogy.
theater10:00A puppet theatre story about a wolf that fell out of a book. A beautiful performance with live music for children over 4 years old, part of the SAMPO Festival.
theater18:00An improvised theatre performance where actors explore their reading experiences and bring book characters to life on stage.
theater10:30BUU-klubben LIVE is a Swedish-language children's show with songs, games and surprises for ages 3-7. The performance lasts about 30 minutes and is free, but advance booking is required.
theater21:00A performance of Kehä at Katismaan kesäteatteri in Säkylä.
theater17:00Shaghayegh Ansari leads audiences on a guided audio walk through Helsinki's streets to explore ecological loss and migration. The performance projects stories from endangered cities and questions where crises truly belong.
theater15:00Susanna Abaijón-Karvinen's solo dance theatre work explores motherhood through dance, physical theatre, video and sound. A powerful portrait of the contradictory reality of motherhood and a mother's many roles.
theater14:00Dancer Heli Keskikallio presents her solo work Ordinary Matters at the Theatre Museum's artist residency. The demo performance lasts about an hour, followed by a discussion with the artist.
theater19:00Ivar Bremer presents a Robin Hood-inspired theatre performance in Vuotalo's hall during Arts Night. A Swedish-language show for all ages with free admission.
theater18:00A puppet theatre performance about plants and growth by Teatteri Qo. Suitable for children aged 4 and up.
theater18:00An interactive stage work for children where the audience explores an underwater world through dance, drawing and music. Suitable for ages 3-9, free admission.
theater17:00Clown artist Taina Mäki-Iso presents an interactive performance where the fortune wheel reveals life's ups and downs. For ages 12+ and adults.
theater17:00A puppet theatre performance about Mur the bear's adventures, where puppetry and music create a magical world for children.
theater17:00Improvisation group Kosteusvaurio makes its debut at the Night of the Arts, where the audience acts as scriptwriter and the group creates new characters and situations.
theater17:00A site-specific audio walk through Helsinki's streets exploring ecological loss and migration. The performance weaves together stories from endangered cities with local experiences, revealing how crises travel across the world.
theater13:30Osiris Theatre's Summer Festival is a dance and music performance with Riikka Siirala and Mari Kätkä, where the audience is invited to dance and sing together.
theater10:30Auraco presents "Syli", a dance and mime theatre work for infants and adults. A wordless 30-minute performance combining dance and music around the theme of a child and adult's shared embrace.
theater10:30A puppet theatre production about plants and growth for young audiences. The performance introduces natural plants and invites children to make their own observations and discoveries.
theater18:00Marja Rautakorpi and the young flamenco group Adelante present an experimental dance work exploring humanity and community. Criaturas, the result of a year-long collaboration, examines why we separate individuals when we need each other.
theater18:00Yoga teacher and poet Jenni Palm performs a poetic narrative from her work "Kinless" with soundscape accompaniment.
theater18:00A youth theatre production combining four short plays and video art into a cohesive performance lasting approximately one hour.
theater20:00TaYT Summer Gallery is a one-hour theatre performance where four small productions - two plays and two video works - interweave. The programme explores loneliness, history, and the traces people leave behind.
theater(2 days)
The health centre comedy Saikkua, kiitos! has been performed nearly 700 times for over 400,000 audiences. The play explores Finnish everyday life from the perspective of health and illness, featuring songs composed by Ismo Leikola.
theater(32 days)
Remembrance Day is a Finnish theatre production about Finns who emigrated to the Soviet Union in the 1930s and became victims of Stalin's terror.
theater16:00A mobile theatre production by Teatterikone on Seminaarinmäki, where Aaro Vuotila performs his new compositions and classics by P. J. Hannikainen set against the backdrop of Jyväskylä's history.
theater16:00Jämsä Summer Theatre presents Michael Cooney's farce Money from the Air in summer 2026 with a strong ensemble cast directed by Päivi Lahtinen and Reko Himanen.
theater16:00A mobile theatre performance through Jyväskylä's Seminaari Hill featuring songs and stories about the area's history. Aaro Vuotila performs his own compositions and classics by P. J. Hannikainen.
theater20:00Rakkaudella, Jake is staged at Kellokosken Ruukki in August 2026.
theater19:00A theatre piece about the workers of a chaotic wing restaurant navigating grease fires, burnout, and late capitalism - part of the Teatterikesä OFF programme in Tampere.
theater13:00An immersive theatre production exploring one-sided relationships, invisibility and admiration. Created by graduates of Tampereen Ylioppilasteatteri and TAMK's music theatre programme, featuring cinematic light and sound design.
theater19:00A narrative theatre performance about how nature offers hope and strength, built on the shared memories and experiences of actors and audience.
theater18:00Jämsä Summer Theatre presents Michael Cooney's farce Money from the Air in summer 2026 with 20 performances running from June through August.
theater15:00A comedy about love and family when an eastern Finnish and a western Finnish young person meet. Sharp humour, charming characters, and heartfelt scenes.
theater22:00A comedy about family chaos at the summer cottage when a gardening magazine editor arrives to take photos. Featuring theatre actors and guest performers, plus dance from UMC Dance Studios.
theater18:00LeijonaDuo brings their magical summer show to Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.
theater14:00Ryhmäteatteri presents a historical drama spanning Finland's early 20th century - from the general strike through the civil war to the 1930s - at Suomenlinna Summer Theatre.
theater18:30Lotta Ansakorvi and Jenna Teinilä present their 20-year jubilee production Love Boat - Comedy, a humorous exploration of relationships and friendship.
theater18:00A family play where animals take over the stage to explore fear, humanity, and whether the Big Bad Wolf is truly as dangerous as his reputation suggests.
