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2,186 upcoming events. Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.

Updated 30 October 2026 · October 2026 listings

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2,186 upcoming events

Mies ja nainen lattialla
Oct30Fri
Dance

Dracula

30 Oct – 18 Nov 2026

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

From €29

Kotijoukot
Oct30Fri
Comedy

Kotijoukot

Fri 30 Oct · 19:00

Arena Theatre - Helsinki City Theatre

Saima Lehto
Oct31Sat
Exhibitions

Together and Apart

31 Oct – 15 Nov 2026

Galleria Pirkko-Liisa Topelius

Free

Hyvinvoiva kissa -tapahtuma
Oct31Sat
Talks & Lectures

Hyvinvoiva kissa

Sat 31 Oct · 13:00

Helsinki Central Library Oodi

Free

Just announced in Helsinki

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oskar med k
Mar16Tue
Concerts

oskar med k

Tue 16 Mar · 19:00

Ääniwalli

Artists & shows in Helsinki

Hifk 12SM Liiga 12Helsinki International Horse Show 11Jokerit 11HIFK U20 | Kollit 11Nocco Hockey Games 8Leijonat 8HIFK Naiset 7Jokerit Runkosarja 7Arctic Lights Comic Con 4Laulu-Miehet 3Fibo 3Cantores Minores 3José Carreras & Plácido Domingo 3Ice Cage Fighting 2The Masked Singer In Concert 2

Venues with the most dates in Helsinki

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Helsinki at a glance

Helsinki's calendar currently lists 2,186 upcoming events; 158 fall this weekend.

By category, the top spot goes to talks & lectures with 448 dates, ahead of family & kids (434) and concerts (424).

Published ticket prices begin at €3; a typical ticket is about €17. There are also 1,721 free events.

Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Kamppi Service Centre and Cultural Centre Malmitalo have more dates than any other venue.

Coming up soon: FRSO & Anja Bihlmaier & Sergei Krylov (30 October).

About Helsinki

Helsinki, until about 1930 known in English by its Swedish name of Helsingfors, is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa region. About 694,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.3 million in the capital region and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. As the most populous urban area in Finland, it is the country's most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research. Helsinki is 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 kilometres (250 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden, and 300 kilometres (190 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki is a bilingual…

Helsinki events: FAQ

What's happening in Helsinki this weekend?

There are 158 events in Helsinki this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is talks & lectures. See the full weekend line-up on our Helsinki this weekend page.

Which venues in Helsinki have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Helsinki Central Library Oodi (85), Kamppi Service Centre (77), Cultural Centre Malmitalo (60), Cultural Centre Stoa (44) and Itäkeskus Library (43).

What kind of events are on in Helsinki?

Upcoming dates by category: Talks & Lectures (448), Family & Kids (434), Concerts (424), Sports (227) and Other Events (213).

How much do tickets for events in Helsinki cost?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at €3; a typical ticket costs around €17.

Are there free things to do in Helsinki?

Yes — we currently list 1,721 free events in Helsinki, from exhibitions and talks to concerts and family activities.

Where can I buy tickets for events in Helsinki?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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