lecture10:00A lecture series on contemporary literature in autumn 2026 featuring writers, researchers, and journalists. Topics range from Nobel Prize winner László Krasznahorkai to the Finlandia Prize candidates. Free admission.
lecture11:00A lecture series on Finnish sculpture history. FM Soili Poikonen explores major sculptors and their works in Helsinki. Free admission.
lecture17:00Master of Arts Outi Martikainen and Professor Ana Nuutinen discuss definitions of textile craft and art, and their role in the art field. The lecture series explores the distinctions between art craft and craft art, and the significance of craft for small business enterprise.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the forgotten achievements of women scientists and why their contributions have been overshadowed in history. Four lectures spanning from prehistoric times to the present day.
lecture18:45This lecture series examines the Soviet Union and Russia's development from Stalin's death to today through current research. It covers political, cultural and social changes and provides context for understanding contemporary Russia.
lecture14:30Five lecture series across the autumn: Japan, Thailand, Sweden's Age of Greatness, sacred places of religions, and Finnish women artists. All lectures are free.
festival13:00in 3 days
Photography Sunday's 10th anniversary brings together photography enthusiasts for exhibitions, a panel discussion, a light painting workshop, and the launch of an anniversary book.
lecture11:00in 4 days
SeniorSurf teaches seniors practical Android skills in short sessions. The autumn programme is packed with useful tips for phone management and apps.
lecture16:30in 4 days
A ten-part lecture series on digital security. You can attend in person or online, and by participating in at least seven lectures, you can earn the national Digital Security competence badge.
lecture17:00in 4 days
A lecture series on the current situation in the United States and Trump's policies. Non-fiction author Atte Korhola examines education, science, and immigration policy.
lecture18:00in 4 days
Open reading circle exploring James Joyce's classic novel Odysseus. Meetings every two weeks, first meeting Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. Free entry.
lecture18:45in 4 days
This lecture series traces Siberia's history from conquest and indigenous peoples through Stalin's camps to modern energy projects. Docent Marina Vituhnovskaja-Kauppala guides participants through the region's development and significance for understanding Russia.
lecture11:00in 5 days
A singing group that performs folk melodies, popular songs, and classical pieces together. Led by music educator Satu Luomajoki.
lecture16:45in 5 days
A seven-part lecture series on Russian music history from the 19th century to today. Follow the evolution from Romanticism through modernism and the Soviet era, exploring how history and politics influenced these composers' lives and creative output.
lecture17:00in 5 days
A five-part lecture series on the great ideas of modernity from rationalism to communism, where Dr. Mika Pekkola explores philosophical foundations and historical consequences.
lecture18:00in 5 days
Margaret Atwood discusses The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, two dystopian novels that became global phenomena, and reflects on her broader literary career.
lecture18:45in 5 days
A lecture series where Dr. Tuukka Perhoniemi investigates the nature of time from four perspectives: cultural, temporal, scientific, and philosophical.
theater16:45in 6 days
The improvisation theatre group performs "A Taste of Life", a show built on ensemble collaboration and attentive listening.
lecture17:00in 6 days
Lecture series on Sámi history, culture and contemporary life featuring experts on Sámi crafts, architecture and the Helsinki City Museum exhibition.
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.
lecture17:00Master of Arts Enni Lähderinne and PhD researcher Mari Kosunen explore the value and meaning of garments at the intersection of craft, art, and economics. This lecture series examines the definitions of textile craft and art and their justification.
lecture17:30Open reading circle exploring South and Latin American literature, led by poet Pilvi Pääkkönen. Weekly meetings throughout autumn, free admission.
lecture18:00Open reading circle exploring African American literature from classics to contemporary authors. Meets every two weeks, free entry.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the history of Hinduism in the West. Theology doctorate holder Jyri Komulainen explores neo-Hinduism, gurus, and religious change across four lectures from October through November.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the visual means of theatre and the development of stage technology from the Stone Age to the early 1900s. Two lectures explore the history of stages and the theatrical innovations of the Baroque era.
lecture17:00A lecture series on war and peace from the perspective of working women. Six experts discuss historical and contemporary issues from the labour movement to the UN's human rights work.
lecture18:00An evening presentation of Latvian poetry where Mirja Hovila reads her own translations and discusses two new collections and the challenges of translating poetry.
lecture18:45Seven lectures on 17th-century European philosophy from Descartes and Elisabeth to Spinoza and Hobbes. Lecturer is Severi Hämäri.
lecture17:00Lecture series on the history of money from Mesopotamia to the Bretton Woods system. Explores how money and debt have shaped society across different eras.
lecture18:00A two-part lecture series with Professor Klaus Laalo on the evolution of Finnish vocabulary from Agricola to today. The first part covers early vocabulary growth and Lönnrot's innovations, the second explores more recent vocabulary through literature.
lecture17:00Lecture series on life in Helsinki after the Winter War, 1940-1941. Docent Samu Nyström explores the city's everyday changes, reconstruction, and survival under war's shadow across two evenings.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the greatest myths of ancient Greece and their impact on European art. Five lectures by Dr. Ari Saastamoiselta from mid-September through early October.
lecture16:45A lecture series on how composers use musical techniques to create horror and supernatural atmosphere in opera and concert music.
lecture17:00A five-part lecture series on Italian fascism's history from Mussolini to contemporary neo-fascism, exploring politics, aesthetics, and cinema.
lecture17:00A four-part lecture series on Europe's Arctic regions: Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Svalbard. Explore the history, culture, geopolitics and human adaptation to northern conditions.
lecture18:45Lecture series on Asian theatrical traditions from rituals to kabuki. Dance scholar Jukka O. Miettinen presents forms from Turkey to Japan through video materials and analysis.
lecture18:45Lecture series on the history of Hietaniemi Cemetery and the notable people buried there. Lecturer FM Soili Poikonen presents the cemetery's monumental art and its creators.
other12:30Instrument jams in Christmas spirit - play together with other musicians. Two evening sessions, free event.
lecture18:00A three-part lecture series exploring Daphne du Maurier's life and literary works. The celebrated author is known for her psychologically intense thrillers and gothic style.
lecture13:30Flamenco artist Katja Lundén presents her work from a career spanning over 25 years. Free admission.
lecture16:45A lecture series on how classical composers depict nature through music. Listen to examples from different periods and explore how rhythm, harmony, and timbre bring natural phenomena to life.
lecture17:00Lecture series on ancient paintings spanning European Paleolithic cave art and Finland's Stone Age rock paintings.
lecture17:00A lecture on the history and present-day situation of Ingrian Finns, presented by Dr. Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola.
lecture18:00A lecture on George Orwell's literary works and their various adaptations - from book excerpts to film and music. Free admission for all.
lecture11:30Lecture on alternatives to American software with better privacy protection. The event is open to everyone and you can attend in person or remotely.
lecture14:00Presentation of the Helsinki Workers' Institute autumn programme featuring course overview, programme samples, and enrolment guidance. The event is free and also streamed on the Helsinki channel.