otherin progress
Free partner dance instruction at Malmitalo every Tuesday from June through August. Classes suit all skill levels, and you can participate alone or with a partner without advance registration.
exhibitionin progress
Rita Vargas presents the Holding Ground exhibition, where graphics, photography, and installations explore the relationships between living beings and their environments. The exhibition examines identity, observation, and the sense of belonging.
festival(10 days)
The Malmi Summer Festival 2026 offers a diverse August programme on Ala-Malmi Square featuring concerts, workshops and children's activities - all completely free.
concert17:30Two Finnish indie rock bands, pilvet pilvet and Teini-Pää, perform at Ala Malmi square in Helsinki. Free entry.
concert19:00in 2 days
The Ghost of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band performs Springsteen classics at Malmi Summer Festival. This Tampere tribute band is known for its faithful interpretation and vocalist Saku Virtanen's remarkably similar voice.
festival11:00in 3 days
Kids' Saturday at Malmitalo: nature activities, workshops, street dance, family music and Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu. All free.
festival16:00in 6 days
Malmitalo Konttilavalla hosts a summer event featuring a dance workshop from theatre Tsuumi and performances by bands Salaliitto and Lyyti. Free admission.
festival17:30A country-focused evening at Malmitalo featuring two live bands: William Öster & the Moonliners perform blues, country and folk, while Steve 'n' Seagulls present newgrass and bluegrass.
lecture16:00The Workers' Institute opens its autumn semester during Arts Night with a community singing event featuring summer melodies, led by music educator Satu Luomajoki.
festival16:00Two Finnish rock bands - Juhlat and Lala Salama - perform at this free night of the arts featuring workshops and group singing.
concert17:00Two prominent Finnish musicians take the stage at Malmitalo's container venue. Aili Järvelä is an award-winning artist known for her sharp songwriting, while Antti Paalanen is an accordionist who blends traditional music with electronic elements. Admission is free.
festival14:00Young people from Malmi's youth unit run a pop up café, activity corner and decoration workshop on the closing day of the Malmi Summer Festival.
festival15:00Malmi Summer Festival concludes at Ala-Malmi square with Kukkatalo's party, singer ANI's performance, and workshops. Free admission.
exhibition(24 days)
Laura Laurila's exhibition Green City explores urban nature and the relationship between built environment and green spaces. Opening at Malmitalo on 26.8. from 17-19, free admission.
other14:00A new multicultural women's choir launches at Malmitalo, designed especially for women with immigrant backgrounds. Led by music educator Mirva Soininen, the group meets every other Monday. Participation is free.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the significance of the starry sky for humanity. Space philosopher Tuukka Perhoniemi explores constellations, planets and galaxies and their connection to our everyday lives and worldview.
lecture17:30Introductory course in theatre and performance for beginners. Autumn focuses on exercises and games, spring on a small production.
club18:00Free community dances at Malmitalo featuring salsa instruction and live music from Bomba Buena Social Club.
lecture18:45A two-part lecture series on preparedness for everyday disruptions. The first session covers solutions for power outages, water supply interruptions, and other daily disruptions, while the second focuses on shelters and their use.
lecture17:00Community singing at Malmitalo in autumn 2026 led by Jukka Okkonen and Pauli Kainulainen. Classic favorites are sung once a month on Tuesdays.
concert19:00Producer Charles Gilin marks his 30th anniversary with two international ensembles: Joakim Berghäll and Adele Sauros interpret anti-war poetry, while the Norwegian-French trio T.I.M. blends folk music and improvisation.
concert19:00Tuomari Nurmio and Folk-Liisa perform kitchen music and urban electric folk. A two-hour concert with a 20-minute intermission.
cinema(20 days)
HopeaCine is a film series for seniors featuring new Finnish films each month. September's screening of Klaus Härö's "A Moment Before Light" is followed by discussion with filmmakers.
market16:00A summer market on Ala-Malmi square featuring local vendors and businesses. An opportunity to enjoy summer vibes in the heart of September.
festival17:00A welcome celebration for new Helsinki residents featuring local services and a summer market programme with circus, magic, music, and zamrock.
other18:00An ecological visual art workshop where participants learn drawing and painting techniques using natural materials. Taught by artist Satu Kalliokuusi for young people aged 16-20.
theater18:00A 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.
concert18:00Family concert where children's science questions become music. Mari Rantasila and a five-piece band take the audience from ballad to ska-stomp.
other17:00Free drawing and painting workshop for young people led by a professional artist. Develop your skills and create your own work on Wednesday afternoons throughout autumn.
lecture18:00A series of author talks at Malmitalo. In September, Matti Rönkä visits, known for his Viktor Kärppä novels and as a news anchor for Yle.
cinema18:00A documentary of Tuomari Nurmio's concert featuring socially conscious songs spanning four decades. Dark themes meet black humour in this film about war, dictatorship, and resistance.
concert19:00Riitta Paakki's quartet performs her jazz compositions, blending bebop energy with melancholic pieces. New material will also be featured during the concert.
festival17:00Africa Day at Malmitalo celebrates Senegalese, Kenyan and Cameroonian culture through live music, a cooking competition and sabar dance instruction.
concert19:00Sointi Jazz Orchestra performs Kerkko Koskinen's Agatha, a work that blends jazz and classical music inspired by Agatha Christie's literary legacy.
concert19:00Ilkka Rantamäki & The Bluesbrokers perform British blues classics from John Mayall, Peter Green and other legends.
lecture18:45A three-part lecture series on King Charles I's celebrated art collection, its assembly, most important works, and fate during the English Civil War.
concert19:00Two blues soloists on one stage: American Kat Baloun and Finnish Unna Kortehisto with her own band.
18:00The Crawley family faces new challenges in the 1930s in this popular period drama. Screening with Finnish subtitles.
festival17:00A three-day music camp for young people aged 13-29 at Malmitalo, where you play in a band under the guidance of experienced coaches.
concert19:00Finnish folk-rock quartet Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L performs at Malmitalo, blending folk, blues, and psychedelic rock.
10:00Youth-organized cosplay and anime festival at Malmitalo. Free entry, no registration needed.
other18:00Malmitalo Community Monday brings a tea house to the loft. Explore tea cultures from around the world with a guide and enjoy tea and delicacies.
musical18:00A musical drama about tango composer Unto Mononen and his classic songs, performed by Teijo Lindström, Kalle Jussila, Raisa Laine, and Anne Tanskanen with orchestral accompaniment.
concert19:00Two rockabilly legends take the stage together when Boppin' Pete and The Barnshakers perform at Malmitalo. A rare concert featuring classic songs from both artists.
concert19:00Swedish progressive rock band Samla Mammas Manna performs their distinctive sound blending rock, jazz and experimental music with wit and energy.
concert19:00Finnish band Atomirotta brings their Lähiörundi 2026 tour to Malmitalo. The group runs its own record label and has performed from intimate clubs to major festivals.
club18:00Community dances at Malmitalo featuring a lesson in traditional Levantine dabkea and electronic music from Yalla Collective. Open to all, free admission.
club18:00Free big band jam sessions hosted by Sointi Jazz Orchestra at Malmitalo. All musicians welcome to participate after the house band's opening set.
concert19:00Singer and violinist Aili Ikonen performs with her trusted quintet at MalmiJazz. Ikonen is a member of Rajaton and 2025 Yrjö Prize winner, with music that moves across and beyond jazz.
festival09:00Free service fair at Malmitalo with organizations from the Malmi area. Heidi Herala performs, with coffee service and rest areas available.
cinema18:00A documentary about a family in transition, where generations renegotiate their roles as life takes new turns.
festival14:30Malmi's summer season at Malmitalo on 13.6. features open summer activities and meetings plus live music from Nevala and Rosettes on Lower Malmi Square.
festival14:30Helsinki Day at Malmitalo features city dances, rapper Laineen Kasperi, a youth-created video work, and Emma Award-winning artist F. Free admission.
festival14:30Helsinki's samba day brings Brazilian music, dance and a parade to Lower Malmi Square. The programme includes a workshop, dance lessons and two concert sets featuring Samigo & Samba Amigos.
exhibition(52 days)
Exhibition of ecological art from workshops organised by the Helsinki and Tampere Artists' Associations, featuring works created with plant-based dyes and zine books.
festival(10 days)
Malmi Summer Programme 2026 launches in June at Ala-Malmi Square with a varied schedule. Alongside concerts, workshops and children's activities, performers include Vimma, Nyrkkitappelu, Tuula Amberla & Pieni Jazzorkesteri, Mara Balls and Rosettes.