exhibitionlast day
Illustration exhibition by Pasi Pitkänen featuring artwork from popular children's book series. The programme includes workshops and a family day with the illustrator present.
cinema18:00in 4 days
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value won the Grand Prix at Cannes and the Oscar for best international film. In this Norwegian drama, two sisters encounter their father, a charismatic former director, and must work through complicated family bonds.
lecture14:00in 5 days
A lecture series exploring women's role in art from the late 19th century to today, covering five sessions on painting, impressionism, avant-garde, and the future of art.
concert18:00in 5 days
Rock orchestra Whistle Bait performs Elvis Presley's 1960s classics, focusing on the King's film music rarely heard in live performance.
other12:00in 6 days
An open weaving kiosk where anyone can try weaving on looms without prior experience. Danish textile artist Rosa Tolnov Clausen's project explores the future of weaving.
concert18:00in 6 days
Matteus Blad's three-part staged work LUNGOR brings together song, poetry and orchestra. The personal and social intertwine with the support of a choir, string instruments and other instruments.
exhibition(28 days)
Exhibition featuring works by artists living at the Vuosaaren Aurinkolahti artist house in Helsinki.
concert18:00Two world music ensembles meet when Sofra Trio and Lumira perform together, bringing music from Syria, Turkey and the Balkans. Aki Rissanen joins Lumira's debut.
exhibition(25 days)
An art exhibition by Kurki Activity Centre clients showcasing creativity and humor. Opening on 5.10. from 18:00 to 19:00.
other16:00Young people plan and lead varied craft workshops in Vuotalo's foyer. Drop in once or come regularly, and stay as long as you like.
other09:00A service fair where local organizations present their offerings for seniors, focusing on movement and leisure opportunities in the Vuosaari area.
lecture18:00Two author talks at Vuotalo in autumn 2026 featuring Aki Ollikainen and Maija Kajanto. Free admission.
cinema09:00Skidikino is a short, silent Moomin film programme for young children and preschool groups. The Moomins' adventures unfold, and a wizard grants wishes at a party that don't satisfy everyone.
festival18:00Vuosaari-Seura celebrates its 60th anniversary at Vuotalo across two evenings with music, theatre, and circus from local artists. A journey through Vuosaari's past, present, and future.
other15:00Free autumn break workshops at Comic Center where students learn manga techniques and develop their own comic characters. No advance registration required.
cinema10:00Autumn Holiday Film screens Moomin and the Red Comet, a Finnish animated film where Moomintroll and friends embark on a quest to solve a mysterious phenomenon. Free admission for everyone.
club16:30Open salsa event at Vuotalo Hall for everyone - dancers and spectators welcome. Guided salsa dancing, music, coffee and board games. Free, no advance registration needed.
concert18:00Pianist Iivari Aalto performs works by Chopin and Bacewicz, exploring the relationship between music and dance. The concert moves from a bright, sunlit dance world to a darker, almost revolutionary vision of how music and dance intertwine.
musical18:00The Moomin characters take the stage with new music. Henna Tanskanen's musical theatre production combines song, acting, and visual storytelling based on Tove Jansson's classic tale.
concert18:00Michael Monroe, the legendary vocalist of Hanoi Rocks, takes the stage with his band on a solo tour. A 75-minute rock show without intermission.
lecture14:00A Workers' Institute lecture on the history of Vartiokylänlahti from the Middle Ages to the present, covering the area's villages, estates, and fortifications.
lecture14:00A lecture series on Finnish history covering the sinking of the armoured ship Ilmarinen, the history of Vartiokylä Bay, and 18th-century Helsinki's Seamen's House. Free admission.
other16:00Artist Chloé Mahy-Hulkko leads monthly art workshops on Wednesdays at Vuotalo. Each autumn session creates something different - fabric collage, print graphics, drawings, stars, or Christmas ornaments. Suitable for children and adults, materials and entry are free.
lecture14:00A lecture series exploring how ancient Rome shaped major European cities. This first session examines Paris as a Celtic settlement and its Roman heritage.
festival17:00Finland's only short film festival for young people, where 13-25-year-old filmmakers can showcase their work, receive professional feedback, and connect with other young creators.
concert18:00Finland's reggae legend Jukka Poika performs with his new album "Comeback" after a ten-year recording break. A concert of modernized Finnish reggae.
theater18:00Youssef Asad Alkhatib's autobiographical performance about Finnish culture and his relationship with Tapio Rautavaara. On stage Alkhatib and musician Taavi Hasunen.
cinema14:00HopeaCine screens Samuli Valkama's The President's Ride, a 1930 story about officers who kidnap a retired president. After the film, filmmakers discuss the work.
cinema09:00Award-winning film about a musician and his friend who find solace in experimental music. The screening is designed for school groups with accompanying educational materials.
club18:00The Mystery Wires and Mape Veijalainen bring 1960s youth music classics in the style of Cliff Richard & The Shadows to Vuotalo. A traditional club evening celebrating the era.
concert18:00Third Spaces Collective gathers indigenous artists from around the world to create new music through collaboration. The Etnosoi! Festival concert at Vuotalo brings together berimbau, joik, and Māori tradition with other vocal forms of expression.
concert14:00Actress Johanna Ringbom and musician Iiro Salmi perform classic and lesser-known songs by songwriter Olle Adolphson, offering insight into his life and creative work.
exhibition(23 days)
Depa Kollektiivi's exhibition explores mental health challenges and stigma through art. Voices of experts, professionals, and people with lived experience come together to spark dialogue and break down silence.
opera18:00A multilingual children's opera, Giellavealgu tells stories of northern nature and Sámi culture across seven languages. Suitable for ages 3-12.
concert18:00Bettina Sågbom meets Benny Törnroos at Vuotalo in the Maestro & Bettina evening. Henrik Wikström on piano. Club night with A-category rights.
lecture14:00Docent Mikko Huhtamies discusses the history of Helsinki's Sailors' Chamber in the 18th century and maritime workers' advocacy during the Suomenlinna fortress construction era.
theater18:00Stella Polaris presents a completely improvised theatre piece where actors, a musician, and a lighting designer create an entire performance based on the audience's ideas in real time.
concert18:00The Saimaa band's music performed in an intimate quartet with guitarist Petri Kautto and singers Kimmo Härmä, Unna Kortehisto and Liisa Anastasiadis.
theater10:00An interactive dance theatre performance where children search for their power animals among Nordic creatures, exploring questions about the value of animals and humans while discovering their own strengths.
theater10:00A dance work by OSIRIS Theatre for babies and their companions. Vauvavaltameri is a sensory experience where primordial ocean organisms float and change shape. Suitable for 0-18 month-olds and the whole family.
concert18:00Pianist Maija Väisänen performs an evening programme from dusk to night featuring works by Glass, Hensel, Tarkiainen and Kaski.
theater14:00A poetry reading where Ragnar Bengtström's verses meet the cello of Elina Mattila. A co-production by DuvTeatern and Wegelius Kammarorkester, directed by Mikaela Hasán.
cinema18:00Elle Sofe Sara's drama ÁRRU follows Sámi families fighting for their homeland against a copper mining project. The film uses traditional Sámi song and dance to explore intergenerational trauma and humanity's relationship with the land.
cinema18:00Rafiki Fariala directs Congo Boy, a film about a young man pursuing his dream of a music career amid civil war in Central Africa. Screening at Vuotalo as part of the Rakkautta & Anarkiaa festival.
festival(2 days)
The programme for Rakkautta & Anarkia's 39th film festival is announced on 1 September. The festival fills Helsinki cinemas with international films from 17-27 September.
cinema09:00Pulpettikino is a section of the Rakkautta & Anarkiaa film festival for early childhood and school groups. Free screenings at Vuotalo in September.
festival10:00Family day featuring illustrator Pasi Pitkänen drawing live, collage workshops, pin-making, and a story hour at the Towards the Unknown exhibition.
concert18:00Progressive rock band The Samurai of Prog performs at Vuotalo. The collective is known for its cinematic concept albums and symphonic arrangements.
cinema09:00A short film programme for young children featuring silent Moomin adventures. The screening takes place at Vuotalo's Vuosali hall in Helsinki and is completely free.
lecture14:00Historian Ville Jalovaara presents his work on the armoured ship Ilmarinen, which sank 85 years ago. A lecture on one of Finland's greatest maritime disasters.
concert18:00Bossa nova guitarist Jarkko Toivonen performs with his longtime musical partners. The concert spans his entire career from 1987 to today, featuring bossa nova, samba, and other Latin American styles.
concert18:00Atomirotta kicks off the autumn season at Vuotalo with their traditional Lähiö tour. A seasoned rock band with five albums and hundreds of performances.
concert18:00The Helsinki Balalaika Orchestra performs traditional music and works by composer Sergei Sokolov, conducted by Gennadi Klykov, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists.
lecture10:00Meet author Silja Sillanpää and illustrator Pasi Pitkänen as they present the Ouroboros book series with live drawing. Part of the "Towards the Unknown" exhibition at Vuotalo.
concert14:00Lastenmusiikkiorkesteri Ammuu! presents a fun musical story where Saara and the animals try to find something to do together. A 45-minute concert full of fresh arrangements and part-singing.
festival10:30Vuotalo's Children's Saturday is a side event of Helsinki Design Week featuring a Lego workshop and exhibition for children and young people.
concert18:00Jazz for Kids is a concert series for all ages where professional musicians perform their own work. Keyboardist Nikita Rafaelov blends electroacoustic jazz, ambient and lo-fi hip-hop.
festival17:00Four youth bands with metal and rock sounds perform at this youth-produced band event in Vuosaari. Free entry for all fans of heavier rock music.
concert18:00Finland-Swedish folk music and traditional dances performed by the Brage association at Vuotalo.
other17:00Free printing workshop for young people to print their own images and text on clothing and bags using the library's equipment.
theater10:30BUU-klubben LIVE is a Swedish-language children's show with songs, games and surprises for ages 3-7. The performance lasts about 30 minutes and is free, but advance booking is required.
other09:15Jussi Ollila leads a forest story session in Uutela Forest where tales are created together with the children. Suitable for children from 3 years old and offers a unique experience each time.
other10:30Dance and nature workshops for 5-8-year-olds with their close adults. Movement through dance tasks with themes ranging from imaginative play to forest exploration. Instructors are dance artist and pedagogue Jenni Koistinen and dance artist and choreographer Virva Talonen.
theater19:00Ivar Bremer presents a Robin Hood-inspired theatre performance in Vuotalo's hall during Arts Night. A Swedish-language show for all ages with free admission.
other18:00Dance and nature workshops for young people and adults on Thursdays at Vuotalo. Dance artists Jenni Koistinen and Virva Talonen lead exploration of movement and nature together. Free participation.
other16:30Dance workshops for children in grades 3-6 at Vuotalo and in the Vuosaari forests. Led by dance artists Jenni Koistinen and Virva Talonen, participants learn different dance techniques, create their own performances, and can bring their own music and dance ideas.
festival16:00Arts Night at Vuotalo features an exhibition opening with illustrator Pasi Pitkänen and dancing with Dance Theatre Tsuumi. Two programmes in one evening - both free.
exhibition16:00Illustrator Pasi Pitkänen opens his exhibition at Vuotalo with live drawing and a workshop on ancient runes.
other14:45Two open embroidery workshops for young people and adults in Vuotalo's craft classroom. Participants create miniature designs at their own pace, with all materials provided on site.
lecture(19 days)
The presentation of the detailed plan amendment for the Senior Quarter in Vuosaari and a scale model are on display at Vuotalo from mid-August to early September. An open discussion meeting is held on 26.8 from 15.30 to 18.00.
other(36 days)
This workshop combines visual and word art for pupils in grades 3-6. Pupils explore illustrations by Pasi Pitkänen, write their own stories, and draw snake characters.
other15:00Vuotalon Pride afternoon offers children, young people and adults crafts, jewellery and circus tricks. The event is free and suitable for the whole family.
exhibition18:00Anne Roininen's artwork opens with a Japanese tea ceremony at Vuotalo's courtyard, using objects collected from residents. The event is free.
exhibition(93 days)
Anne Roininen's installation in the Vuotalo courtyard explores global commodity production and local identity. Built from tiles depicting seawaves, the work is part of a larger Made in series.
other(50 days)
Free summer partner dances at Vuotalo on Wednesdays with no experience or partner required. Trained instructors guide you from foxtrot to tango.
festival15:00Helsinki Day at Vuotalo offers free entertainment from afternoon to evening, featuring the music group INDABA, circus performances, and a concert by artist Stig.
other13:00Free art workshops for the whole family in the Vuotalo courtyard throughout the summer, where participants create art using various techniques and themes.
exhibition(72 days)
Summer exhibition of artworks by students from Helsinki's School of Visual Arts. Paintings, drawings, animations, sculptures, and ceramics inspired by the theme "Tales and Imagination".