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A play shop for children where the gallery becomes a colorful supermarket world. Kids stock shelves, work the checkout, and run the grill station.
other13:00Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
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.
ballet19:00A Christmas ballet by the Tanssila dance school, blending classical music with Finnish storytelling for the whole family.
theater10:00in 6 days
An 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.
festival16:30Kanneltalo celebrates Children's Rights Day with free music workshops for all ages in the afternoon and an evening of contemporary folk and world music featuring Tell Your Birds and Manu Rosales.
club18:00Global Club Nights is a club series celebrating music with musicians and music lovers. On 20 November at Kanneltalo, Argentine composer Manu Rosales and contemporary folk ensemble Tell Your Birds perform.
other17:00An open meeting place serving coffee, tea, and snacks. The programme is created together with local residents, and children are welcome.
concert18:00Free community singing evening at Kanneltalo's café led by musician Mari Kätkä. The event is open to all and lasts one hour.
other16:30Two music workshops for children: at Demo, participants create their own songs on iPad; at Jamkids, they sing and play various instruments. No prior experience needed, free admission.
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.
lecture18:00Astronomer Esko Valtaoja discusses contemporary phenomena in Kanneltalo's free Monday series.
concert18:00Tenor Jyrki Anttila celebrates his 60th birthday at Kanneltalo with a concert of his favourite songs, accompanied by pianist Anu Kosonen and accordionist Petri Ikkelä.
concert11:00A group singing session featuring classic Finnish schlager songs, organized by music school Demo. Open to everyone regardless of prior experience.
concert18:00¡Ya Voy! blends Colombian folk music and free jazz into a unique improvised sound. Four musicians from Colombia, France and Europe create new music with swaying rhythms and freedom.
cinema17:00The tragicomedy Isänpäivä screens for free as part of Kanneltalo's Free Mondays series, with an introductory lecture beforehand.
concert18:00Community band Jääkissa performs pop and rock in multiple languages. An evening with music enthusiasts from various backgrounds.
theater18:00Finland's first locking street dance work combines funk, absurd theatre and live music in an epic tale of cowboys, friendship and masculinity.
concert18:00Finnish instrumental ensemble Piirpauke performs its latest album featuring classical Finnish compositions at Kanneltalo.
other10:00Kanneltalo's free art club for primary school children on Friday 16.10. Visual artist Karo Tapiovaara introduces various visual art techniques.
other10:00Free autumn holiday workshops in ecological art using recycled paper at Kanneltalo. Two sessions: paper pulp and collage techniques.
other18:00Funky Fossils Collective celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a hip hop dance performance showcasing the group's history and a new jubilee choreography.
concert18:00Trumpeter Eero Savela and sound artist Kadi Vija present their music at Kanneltalo as part of the centennial celebration Jazz in Finland 100 Years.
ballet18:00Katja Lundén Company explores the essence and philosophy of love through dance. The performance combines dance, movement, music and speech in questions arising from ancient conceptions of love.
concert18:00Jussu Pöyhönen, former frontman of Suurlähettiläät, performs music by Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, and JJ Cale with The Rooty Toot Toot Band at Juurilla Club.
ballet18:00Proyecciones is a flamenco evening featuring solos from young and experienced dancers alongside the contemporary work Criaturas, dedicated to Laura Rintamäki who shaped Finnish flamenco.
club18:00Jazz bassist Humphrey Mubba and Trio Mandeng present African music at this free club evening in Kanneltalo, welcoming children accompanied by an adult.
theater14:00Pianist Iiro Rantala and actress Lotta Kuusisto perform Vuosirenkaita, a powerful show about life built on music and storytelling.
cinema17:00Lauri-Matti Parppei's award-winning debut about a flautist returning to his hometown and finding solace in strange music and friendship. Film historian lecture precedes the screening.
concert15:00Magician Simo Aalto's 50th anniversary tour features classic magic, visual effects, and interactive tricks for all ages. Both children and adults can assist on stage.
concert18:00Saxophonist Timo Lassy and accordionist Niko Kumpuvaara present an acoustic duo blending jazz and world music influences. Part of Jazz in Finland's centennial celebration.
lecture18:00Author Nura Farah discusses her book Snowland, exploring the immigrant experience in Finland and the search for belonging.
theater18:00Oskari 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.
concert17:00Three musical ensembles and two dancers perform a hypnotic blend of Karelian folk music, accordion trance, and contemporary interpretations at Kanneltalo. A concert uniting tradition and modernity through music from Ingria and Karelia.
theater18:00Magician Aatu Itkonen and mentalist Jari Hynynen combine magic, mentalism and comedy in a family-friendly show with abundant music and lighting effects.
theater18:00Two cantankerous retirees from Ala-Vittula embark on an adventure to Fuengirola in this comedy about freedom and self-determination.
festival18:00Kanneltalo hosts a neighborhood celebration with free programming for all ages, culminating in Grande Mahogany's free concert at 6 p.m.
festival16:00Free neighbourhood event at Kanneltalo featuring workshops, sport presentations, music and entertainment for the whole family.
lecture18:00Writer Monika Fagerholm discusses her Finlandia Prize-winning novel with translator Hannimari Heino. A free author visit at Kanneltalo.
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.
festival13:00A community-based performance event where participants create collective "peace movements" with artists, accompanied by live wind music.
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.
concert19:00An orchestra inspired by Kanneltalo's exhibition, where kantele, vocals, and world music influences converge. A roughly 40-minute concert with free admission.
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.
lecture18:00Author Riko Saatski discusses his debut novel Night Watchers at Kanneltalo's free events series. The event is free and open to all.
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.
exhibition(27 days)
Helena Blomqvist's photo exhibition ABANDONED explores a wooden boat abandoned on the Kaisaniemi shore and why we forget what once mattered. The exhibition is shown in Kanneltalo café's display cases, free admission.
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.
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.
theater18:00A two-person play about friendship and love told through letters exchanged between two people over many decades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
exhibition16:00Kanneltalo's gallery presents a multisensory exhibition from the Metsäkissa2044 project featuring visual art, sound, and participatory activities. The exhibition is accompanied by a series of events with artists, musicians, and theatre collectives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
other17:00A workshop where participants learn to write Japanese haiku poems on forest themes, guided by musician and theatre instructor Katja Luhtala.
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.
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.
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.
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.
other(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(28 days)
A photography exhibition featuring 15 nature images from Finnish spring and summer, presented by member Tiia Bhandari at Haagan Taideseura.
exhibition(92 days)
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.
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.
other(64 days)
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.
exhibition(61 days)
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.
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.