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Haaga Art Society marks its 60th anniversary with an exhibition of paintings and photographs by five artists displayed in Kanneltalo cafe's windows throughout the summer.
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Free partner dance classes at Malminkartano Puustellinaukio on Monday evenings in summer 2026. Trained instructors teach various dance styles - foxtrot, humppa, waltz, tango and more - with no experience or registration required.
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Kanneltalo celebrates Kannelmäki's diversity through an outdoor photo exhibition featuring black-and-white portraits and stories of people for whom the neighbourhood is significant.
otherin 5 days (5 days)
Free summer art workshop for primary school children at Kanneltalo Mon-Fri 3-7 August, 10:00-14:00. A different creative project each day: collage, miniature figures, mosaic, stencils, and flower painting. Instruction in Finnish, English, and French.
exhibition(16 days)
A multisensory exhibition and event exploring the values and future of the forest through art, music, workshops, and theatre performances at Kanneltalo in August.
lecture13:00Jukka Ilmonen presents the results of the two-year Metsäkissa2044 project, in which participants wrote ecological utopian texts and took part in artistic production. The exhibition also features work from other project members spanning journalism, visual art, theatre, and music.
festival17:00Kanneltalo becomes a forest world filled with movement, poetry, shared singing and art. A free family event exploring the forest's future and summer memories.
festival17:30During Arts Night, you'll create a clay artwork together under the guidance of visual artist Susu Rytteri. The event suits all ages and is part of the larger "In the Forest's Protection" exhibition.
other17:00A workshop where participants learn to write Japanese haiku poems on forest themes, guided by musician and theatre instructor Katja Luhtala.
other13:00Jukka Ilmonen's Forest Improdialogue examines forest issues from an unconventional perspective with a diverse cast of characters. The event is part of the free exhibition and event series "In the Forest's Care" at Kanneltalo.
exhibition15:00Visual artist Susu Rytteri meets the public at Kanneltalo as part of the extensive exhibition and event series "In the Forest's Care", combining visual art, sound, and movement.
other17:00Virpi Koskela leads a nature connection workshop exploring how contact with nature affects wellbeing and creativity through exercises and discussion. Part of Kanneltalo's "In the Forest's Shelter" exhibition.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
lecture16:00Professor Antti Rajala and doctoral researcher Aki Saariaho discuss utopian pedagogy and its application in education. The lecture presents an educational experiment at Otaniemi Upper Secondary School where students envisioned alternative futures using artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
lecture13:00A roundtable discussion on the future of forests and their inhabitants during Finland's Nature Day. Jaana Kanninen leads the conversation with an author, animal philosopher, researcher, and artists sharing their visions for a good future for nature.
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.
concert18:00Free community singing evening at Kanneltalo's café led by musician Mari Kätkä. The event is open to all and lasts one hour.
lecture15:00Actress Seela Sella visits Kanneltalo to discuss her career with Tuomo Holopainen. The event is based on Antti Heikkinen's biographical work and concludes with a book signing.
theater18:00A two-person play about friendship and love told through letters exchanged between two people over many decades.
lecture17:30Biologist Santtu Pentikäinen discusses the relationship between rats and humans and what rats reveal about us as city dwellers. A Wednesday Club lecture at Kanneltalo.
concert14:00Tervola Group presents poems by 94-year-old Mirjami Lehto at a Kanneltalo Thursday matinee. The collection explores the northern landscape, everyday life, love, and aging.
concert18:00Finnish tango ensemble Tango del norte celebrates 15 years with a concert tour. The programme features traditional Argentine and Finnish tango classics alongside works by Astor Piazzolla.
lecture18:00Author Riko Saatski discusses his debut novel Night Watchers at Kanneltalo's free events series. The event is free and open to all.
exhibition(46 days)
An exhibition and sound work exploring refugees' and evacuees' experiences of leaving home and rebuilding their lives. Tiina Hallakorpi and Minna Raskinen present participants' stories alongside household objects and a specially composed musical piece.
concert18:00The Finnish vocal ensemble Rajaton celebrates nearly three decades of music with their favourite songs - both members' picks and audience choices. A concert about love and friendship.
lecture18:00Writer Monika Fagerholm discusses her Finlandia Prize-winning novel with translator Hannimari Heino. A free author visit at Kanneltalo.
festival16:00Free neighbourhood event at Kanneltalo featuring workshops, sport presentations, music and entertainment for the whole family.
other13:00Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
theater18:00Two cantankerous retirees from Ala-Vittula embark on an adventure to Fuengirola in this comedy about freedom and self-determination.
festival14:00Helsinki Day at Kanneltalo is a free dance carnival featuring stage dances, dance classes, street dance performances and K-pop programming for young people.
exhibition(35 days)
The Haaga Art Society celebrates 60 years with an exhibition showcasing members' artworks from six decades. The Kanneltalo gallery displays paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures alongside the society's history. The exhibition features a free accompanying programme with artist meetings and workshops.