otherin progress
Free summer partner dances at Vuotalo on Wednesdays with no experience or partner required. Trained instructors guide you from foxtrot to tango.
exhibitionin progress
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.
otherin 5 days (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.
lecturein 5 days (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.
other09:15in 6 days
Jussi 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.
exhibition(38 days)
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.
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.
exhibition16:00Illustrator Pasi Pitkänen opens his exhibition at Vuotalo with live drawing and a workshop on ancient runes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
theater18:00BUU-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.
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.
other17:00Free printing workshop for young people to print their own images and text on clothing and bags using the library's equipment.
concert18:00Finland-Swedish folk music and traditional dances performed by the Brage association at Vuotalo.
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.
concert18:00Jazz 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.
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.
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.
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.
concert18:00The Helsinki Balalaika Orchestra performs traditional music and works by composer Sergei Sokolov, conducted by Gennadi Klykov, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists.
lecture14:00A 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.
other12:00An 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.
concert18:00Atomirotta kicks off the autumn season at Vuotalo with their traditional Lähiö tour. A seasoned rock band with five albums and hundreds of performances.
concert18:00Bossa 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.
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.
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.
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.
concert18:00Progressive rock band The Samurai of Prog performs at Vuotalo. The collective is known for its cinematic concept albums and symphonic arrangements.
festival10:00Family day featuring illustrator Pasi Pitkänen drawing live, collage workshops, pin-making, and a story hour at the Towards the Unknown exhibition.
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.
cinema09:00Pulpettikino is a section of the Rakkautta & Anarkiaa film festival for early childhood and school groups. Free screenings at Vuotalo in September.
festival14:00The 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.
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.
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.
cinema14:00Klaus Härö's new drama A Moment Before Light depicts two women's encounter during a healthcare crisis. Following the screening, the film will be discussed with filmmakers and experts.
concert18:00Rock orchestra Whistle Bait performs Elvis Presley's 1960s classics, focusing on the King's film music rarely heard in live performance.
concert18:00Matteus 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.
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.
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.
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".