lecture17:00A guided walk along Mätäjoki where you learn about trout spawning and the recently renovated Strömberg Park. The excursion starts in Pitäjänmäki and follows the river towards Tali golf course.
festival(7 days)
An annual celebration of contemporary art across Finland, Gallery Week showcases dozens of exhibitions, performances, and guided tours at galleries in Helsinki and beyond.
festival(11 days)
Finland's largest film festival showcases bold and boundary-pushing films from over 80 countries. The programme includes 136 feature films and 114 short films.
lecture17:00A guided walk exploring the place names and history of Herttoniemenranta. Share your own memories of this Helsinki neighbourhood.
festival(4 days)
Finland's first Helsinki Circus Festival presents 13 circus performances over four days - from street circus to children's shows. The festival takes place at multiple venues across Helsinki, with free entry to outdoor performances.
festival(2 days)
Konstrundan is Finland's largest open studio event, bringing together around 430 artists, designers, and craftspeople from across the country to showcase their work. Free entry.
festival(4 days)
Open House Helsinki offers guided tours through architectural works normally closed to the public, led by architects and experts.
festival(14 days)
During SYÖ! Weeks, restaurants across Finland offer special dishes for 12 euros over a two-week period.
festival(10 days)
The Nordic region's largest design and architecture festival, featuring around 150 events for professionals and the general public. Most of the programme is free.
festival07:00Baltic Sea Day fills Helsinki with maritime entertainment: concerts, exhibitions, workshops and swimming, mostly free.
festival(5 days)
Runokuu is an international literature festival uniting traditional and experimental literature. The festival gathers performers and audiences to inspire one another across boundaries.
festival(19 days)
The Nordic region's largest multidisciplinary festival brings together music, theatre, dance and visual art. Helsinki Festival is an annual cultural event that attracts audiences from around the world.
sport(6 days)
Helsinki Cup is one of Europe's largest junior football tournaments, bringing teams from over 70 countries to fill Helsinki for a week.
festival(7 days)
Finland's largest human rights and cultural festival, featuring a parade and park celebration on Saturday. Most of the programme is free and open to all.
festival09:00Helsinki Day is a free festival celebrating the city's birthday, featuring music, performing arts, guided tours, and exhibitions for all ages.
festival(2 days)
Finland's largest carnival festival featuring workshops, celebrations, and colourful parades. Completely free and suitable for all ages.
festival(3 days)
ODDfest is a professional event for the creative industries in Helsinki on 12-13 June 2026, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, and culture enthusiasts. The conference ODDference runs in parallel.
other(5 days)
Guided sports camp for children aged 7-14 run by SAMBO-2000 ry. Four themed sessions with sports, excursions and visits in Helsinki during June and August.
festival(75 days)
Finland's largest organ festival with over a hundred concerts throughout summer 2026. The programme includes organ concerts alongside singers, instrumentalists, choirs and vocal ensembles.
