Helsinki in November 2026 – Things to Do & Events

Weekend highlights in November

Looking for something to do this weekend? Start with these highlights, then explore the full day-by-day calendar further down the page.

6–8 November | Live music and vintage finds

• Funky Elephant Festival – 6–7 November, Korjaamo Culture Factory: funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop. More information
• Helsinki Antiques – 7–8 November, Wanha Satama Event Venue: antiques, vintage treasures and design finds. More information
• Nelli Matula: 10 vuotta Matulaa (10 Years of Matula) – 7 November, House of Culture: a spectacular pop concert. More information

13–15 November | Films and experiences

• Night Visions – 11–15 November, Kinopalatsi cinema: horror, cult cinema and a Saturday film marathon. More information
• Moving in November – 5–15 November, various venues: contemporary dance and experimental performances. More information
• NHL Global Series – 14 November, Veikkaus Arena: Carolina Hurricanes–Seattle Kraken. More information

20–22 November | The festive season begins

• Helsinki Christmas Street opening – 21 November, Aleksanterinkatu: the traditional start of Helsinki’s Christmas season. Full programme to be announced. More information
• FunDesign Christmas Market – 21–22 November, Cable Factory: art, design and gift inspiration. More information
• Finlandia Trophy – 20–21 November, Helsinki Ice Hall: international figure skating. More information
• The Beat Goes On – 20–21 November, Savoy Theatre: music of the 1960s. More information

27–29 November | Christmas markets and concerts

• Helsinki Christmas Market – 27 November onwards, Senate Square: the highlight of Helsinki’s Christmas market season. More information
• Helsinki City Museum Christmas Market – 28–29 November, Aleksanterinkatu 16: handmade crafts and seasonal treats, free admission. More information
• St Nicholas’ Christmas Bazaar – 28 November, Mikael Agricola Church: British festive treats and handmade crafts, free admission. More information
• KUUMAA – 10th Anniversary – 28 November, Veikkaus Arena: anniversary concert.

Free things to do in Helsinki in November 2026

You don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy Helsinki, even on the darkest autumn days. These free events are also included in the daily calendar where relevant.

• Free admission to Ateneum – 6 November from 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Ateneum. Free admission to the art exhibitions. More information
• Free admission to Kiasma – 6 November from 10:00 am–8:00 pm, Kiasma. Free admission to exhibitions. More information
• Free admission to the Sinebrychoff Art Museum – 6 November from 11:00 am–6:00 pm. The museum participates in Wihuri Day. More information
• A Shared Village – 6 November onwards, Helsinki City Museum. A free exhibition exploring the lives of Sámi people in Helsinki. More information
• Free admission evening – 24 November from 4:00 pm–8:00 pm, Museum of Architecture and Design. More information
• Free evening at the Sinebrychoff Art Museum – 27 November from 3:00 pm–6:00 pm. Piano music and a festive atmosphere. More information
• Helsinki City Museum Christmas Market – 28–29 November from 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Free admission. More information
• St Nicholas’ Christmas Bazaar – 28 November from 11:00 am–2:30 pm, Mikael Agricola Church. Free admission. More information
• Christmas sing-along – 30 November at 7 pm, Helsinki Music Centre. Free admission.
• Alvar Aalto and Contemporary Spanish Architecture – 7 October 2026–10 January 2027, Finlandia Hall. Free architecture exhibition. More information

Christmas markets and festive events in November

Towards the end of November, Helsinki begins to sparkle with festive lights and Christmas cheer. Expect charming market stalls, Finnish design and seasonal treats, particularly in the city centre and at the Cable Factory.

• Helsinki Christmas Street opening – 21 November, Aleksanterinkatu. The Christmas lights switch-on; further programme details to be announced. More information
• FunDesign Christmas Market – 21–22 November, Cable Factory. Sat from 11:00 am–6:00 pm, Sun from 11:00 am–5:00 pm. Admission fee applies. More information
• Helsinki Christmas Market – 27.11–22 December, Senate Square. Christmas market, delicacies and artisan makers. More information
• Helsinki City Museum Christmas Market – 28–29 November, Helsinki City Museum from 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Free admission. More information
• St Nicholas’ Christmas Bazaar – 28 November from 11:00 am–2:30 pm, crypt of Mikael Agricola Church. Free admission. More information

Art exhibitions in Helsinki in November 2026

Amos Rex

• Vuoren toisella puolen / The Other Side of the Mountain – 14 October 2026–21 March 2027. A contemporary art exhibition presented as part of Southnord Artfest. More information
• Emeka Ogboh: Migratory Notes – Helsinki Edition – 10 November at 6 pm. A special event exploring food, memory and movement. More information

Kiasma

• Four-Colour Dream – 27 February 2026–10 January 2027. More information
• Emma Ainala: Like a Prayer – 9 October 2026–14 February 2027. Paintings and new works. More information
• Oliver Beer: Resonance Project – The Cave – 6 November 2026–28 March 2027. A video installation exploring music and the acoustics of a cave. More information
• Draw at Kiasma – 3 November from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm. An open drawing evening.
• Free admission to Kiasma – 6 November from 10:00 am–8:00 pm. Free admission to the exhibitions. More information

Ateneum

• Arcana Borealis – Northern Women and Esotericism – 23 October 2026–28 February 2027. Art exploring esotericism, spirituality and nature. More information
• Modern Classics: Elga Sesemann – 18 August 2026–8 August 2027.
• A Question of Time – Permanent collection exhibition.
• Free admission to Ateneum – 6 November from 10:00 am–6:00 pm. More information
• Arcana Borealis exhibition introductions – On several dates in November. More information
• Arcana Borealis lecture – 25 November at 5 pm. More information

HAM

• Petri Ala-Maunus and Mauno Markkula: Burning Sky – 13 March 2026–31 January 2027.
• Tove Jansson Gallery: The Jansson Family of Artists – 13 February 2026–10 January 2027.
• Antti Tolvi: Composition for Organ and Silence – 25 September 2026–10 January 2027.
• Leena Luostarinen: Unconventional – 9 October 2026–4 April 2027.
• Emma Talbot: You Are Not the Centre – 9 October 2026–25 April 2027.

Sinebrychoff Art Museum

• A Peacock in the Garden – Mathias Withoos’s Rome – 24 September 2026–10 January 2027. More information
• Anna Sinebrychoff – A Pioneer – 3 March 2026–29 August 2027.
• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tours – 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 November; check the museum calendar for exact times. More information
• Exhibition introductions – 6, 13, 20 and 27 November
• Free evening at the Sinebrychoff Art Museum – 27 November from 3:00 pm–6:00 pm, with live piano music. More information
• Free admission to the Sinebrychoff Art Museum – 6 November from 11:00 am–6:00 pm, Wihuri Day. More information
• Christmas on Bulevardi – 27 November 2026–17 January 2027. Free festive activities in the historic house museum. More information
• Christmas-themed theatrical tour – 28 November

Finnish Museum of Photography

• Viewfinder – A permanent exhibition exploring the history and uses of photography.
• The Allure of Images – 9 October 2026–28 February 2027. An exploration of how digital imagery shapes our attention. More information
• Iiris Elena Rusi: Our Hearts Can Break Too – 9.10–29 November 2026. More information

Hakasalmi Villa

• PUNK! – 50 Years of Rebellion on Helsinki’s Streets – 23 October 2026–29 August 2027. Five decades of punk culture. More information
• The Riot Grrrl Movement in Finland – 14 November
• Sex Pistols in Helsinki – The Final Gig That Never Happened – 21 November
• Waiting for Christmas – 22 November
• Free admission day – 27 November
• Similarities – 29 November

Helsinki City Museum

• Helsinki – A permanent exhibition exploring the history of Helsinki. Free admission.
• A Shared Village – 6 November 2026–25 March 2027. An exhibition exploring the lives of Sámi people living in Helsinki. Free admission. More information

Didrichsen Art Museum

• Elin Danielson-Gambogi: Gazes and Encounters – 12 September 2026–31 January 2027. An exploration of the artist’s work, self-image and relationships. Museum open Tue–Sun from 10:00 am–6:00 pm. More information

Museum of Architecture and Design

• Escape to Moominvalley – 10 October 2025–6 January 2027. An exhibition combining design and the world of the Moomins.
• Juha Vehmaanperä: Craft Punk – 20 February 2026–6 January 2027.
• Aalto Design – Forms of Wellbeing – 5 June 2026–6 January 2027. Design by Aino, Alvar and Elissa Aalto.
• Free admission evening – 24 November from 4:00 pm–8:00 pm. More information

Hotel and Restaurant Museum

• A Matter of Taste – Perspectives on Food and Drink Culture – 8 October 2021–31 December 2027.
• Barley Porridge and Crispbread – The Story of Finnish School Meals – 18 September 2026–29 August 2027. More information
• Public guided tour of the museum exhibitions – 11 November
• Gingerbread decorating workshops – 21, 25 and 28 November More information

Kunsthalle Helsinki

• Jiri Geller’s Perfect World – 21 November 2026–10 January 2027. A retrospective featuring sculpture and kinetic installations. Kunsthalle Helsinki is closed for the exhibition changeover from 2 to 20 November. More information

Finlandia Hall

• Visions of Alvar Aalto – A permanent multisensory exhibition exploring the work of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto. More information
• Alvar Aalto and Contemporary Spanish Architecture – 7 October 2026–10 January 2027. Free admission. More information

Theatre, opera, dance and circus in November

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

• The Marriage of Figaro – 4, 6, 11, 13, 17, 20 and 27 November An opera by Mozart.
• Dracula – 7, 10, 12, 14 and 18 November A ballet inspired by Bram Stoker’s famous novel.
• Peter Grimes – Premiere 21 November An opera by Benjamin Britten.

Helsinki City Theatre

• & Julia – Main Stage; 5–7, 9, 13–14, 20–21 and 24–26 November A musical packed with hits by Max Martin.
• no-no – Small Stage; premiere 19 November, further performances 27–28 and 30 November A contemporary dance production by Kenneth Kvarnström.

KOM Theatre

• Mysterio Buffo – 26–27 November

Dance House Helsinki

• Lia Rodrigues: Borda – 2–3 November at 7:30 pm.
• Vasa Baroque & Carl Knif Company: Bländad av död och kärlek – 13–14 November
• Matti Johannes Koivu: 80-luvun lapsi – 20–21 November
• Glims & Gloms: Ihon takanen – 26–28 November

Cirko

• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – 21–22, 24–25 and 27–29 November Physical theatre and dance.

More performances and shows

• Los Vivancos – 12 November, House of Culture. Flamenco, contemporary dance, acrobatics and live music. More information
• Ho, Ho, Ho – It’s Divet Show! – 21 November, House of Culture. Drag, music and celebrity impressions. More information

Week 44 – 1 November 2026

Sunday 1 November 2026

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Balletto di Milano: Viva Verdi – Alexander Theatre at 4 pm. A visiting ballet company performing to Verdi’s music.

Exhibitions and museums

• Alia Ali: In Light of… – Kunsthalle Helsinki. Final day of the exhibition.
• Public guided tour of A Question of Time – Ateneum, from 11:15 am to 3:15 pm.

Week 45 – 2–8 November 2026

Monday 2 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Etnosoi!: Aynur – Savoy Theatre at 7 pm. A concert by the Kurdish singer. More information

Live music and nightlife

• EsDeeKid – Council House Rat Tour – House of Culture. British rap from Liverpool. More information
• Sibelius Upper Secondary School Band Marathon – Tavastia Club at 5 pm onwards.
• Hilland Mondays – Juttutupa Restaurant, roots and Americana music.
• Mendocino Monday Jam – Bar Mendocino, open jam session.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Lia Rodrigues: Borda – Dance House Helsinki at 7:30 pm, followed by a meet-the-artists session.

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Etnosoi!: ¡Ya Voy! – Kanneltalo Cultural Centre at 6 pm, world music. More information

Live music and nightlife

• 333kollektiivi: HÄÄT(Ö) – Korjaamo Culture Factory at 7:30 pm, experimental music and performance art.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Lia Rodrigues: Borda – Dance House Helsinki at 7:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• Draw at Kiasma – Kiasma from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm.
• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. More information

Wednesday 4 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Etnosoi!: Viivi Maria Saarenkylä – Island Village – Alō at 7 pm. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Finding Jens Hortling – Tavastia Club.
• Stinako – album launch – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Nemzzz – Ääniwalli music venue, British rap.
• ARKAI – G Livelab at 7 pm.
• Inariveljet & Dänkki Briha – Siltanen.
• Esa Kuloniemi 70th Birthday Jam – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Finnair Pilots’ Big Band feat. Suomen Rat Pack – Malmitalo Cultural Centre.
• Beth Hart – Finlandia Hall at 8 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera at 7:00 pm, with a pre-performance introduction at 6:00 pm.
• Backstage tour – Helsinki City Theatre at 4:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. More information

Thursday 5 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Moving in November – Festival opening, across Helsinki. More information
• Etnosoi!: Ǩeârnn–Girdnu – Alō, an evening of Sámi dance and performance art. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Semmarit – Tavastia Club.
• Ester Nuori Leppä & Herkkien armeija + Aatos Ketvel – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Wimme & Rinne – Malmitalo Cultural Centre.
• Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Collon & Senja Rummukainen – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.
• Juho ”Kihara” Pitkänen Jam – Storyville from 8:00 pm–12:00 am.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Mélanie Demers: Confession Publique – Stoa at 7 pm.
• local guest local ghost – Ravintola Sir Oliver at approximately 9:30 pm.

Sports

• Switzerland vs. Finland – Veikkaus Arena at 6:30 pm, NOCCO Hockey Games.

Friday 6 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Funky Elephant Festival – Korjaamo Culture Factory, festival’s first day. More information
• Moving in November – Various venues. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Popeda – Tavastia Club.
• Modem – Modemism-album launch + Sokar – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• The Hacker, Basit Soomro & Kristiina Männikkö – Kaiku.
• Steve ’n’ Seagulls – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Hitoshi, DJ Aleksi & Hanna Ojanen – Post Bar from 10:00 pm–5:00 am.
• Kinga Głyk – KULT Club.
• Acid Arab – Ääniwalli music venue.
• MILK – Siltanen.
• Spiritus Mortis & Counting Hours – Bar Loose.
• Nina Tapio & Band: ABBA Show – Storyville.
• Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Heavenly Lights – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera at 7 pm.
• Heart of the Ocean – Kiasma Theatre at 6 pm.
• Writing of Disaster – Viirus Theatre at 6:30 pm.
• Confession Publique – Stoa at 8 pm.

Sports

• Helsinki Seagulls–Kouvot – Töölö Sports Hall at 6:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• Free admission to the Sinebrychoff Art Museum – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Free admission. More information
• Free admission to Kiasma – Kiasma from 10:00 am–8:00 pm. More information
• Oliver Beer: Resonance Project – The Cave – Kiasma, exhibition opening. More information
• Free admission to Ateneum – Ateneum from 10:00 am–6:00 pm. More information
• A Shared Village – Helsinki City Museum, exhibition opening. Free admission. More information
• A Peacock in the Garden – exhibition introductions – Sinebrychoff Art Museum at 12:00 pm, 2:00 and 4:30 pm. More information

Saturday 7 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Antiques – Wanha Satama Event Venue 10 am–5 pm. More information
• Funky Elephant Festival – Korjaamo Culture Factory. Paleface & Räjähtävä Nyrkki, Jimi Tenor Band and other performers. More information
• Freeride Night – The Second Coming – Helsinki Stock Exchange Building from 4:00 pm–1:00 am.
• Etnosoi!: Koti – Kodu – Koto – Hemvist – Organo Hall at Helsinki Music Centre. More information
• Moving in November – Various venues. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Nelli Matula: 10 vuotta Matulaa (10 Years of Matula) – House of Culture at 9 pm, anniversary show. More information
• Pihlaja – Tavastia Club.
• Julma Henri & Steen1 – Tavastia Club, late-night show.
• Rats Will Feast + Kannabinoid – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• KUTONEN GOES 90s & 00s – Kuudes Linja nightclub, club night.
• Lil Tony & Joni DJ – Kaiku.
• Koko Dance Club: Nina Hyvärinen & Minna Tervamäki – Koko Jazz Club.
• Alwari Tuohitorvi Revisited – Semifinal Club.
• Teresa Banks – Bar Base.
• Huono Idea, Sumu & Naakan Kosto – Käpygrilli.
• Trinity of Ruin – Club Underground.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Dracula – Finnish National Ballet at 2 pm and 7:00 pm.
• Heart of the Ocean – Kiasma Theatre.
• SHOUT TWICE – Caisa at 7 pm.

Sports

• Sweden vs. Switzerland – Veikkaus Arena at 2:30 pm. NOCCO Hockey Games.
• Finland vs. Czechia – Veikkaus Arena at 6:30 pm. NOCCO Hockey Games.

Sunday 8 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Antiques – Wanha Satama Event Venue 10 am–5 pm. More information
• Etnosoi! – Festival final day. More information
• Moving in November – Performances at various venues. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Yasuaki Shimizu – Tavastia Club.
• ALL(H)OURS – House of Culture at 7 pm.
• Nicko McBrain: An Evening With… – Savoy Theatre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Tormentor – Mad House at 4 pm.
• SHOUT TWICE – Caisa at 6 pm.

Sports

• Czechia vs. Switzerland – Veikkaus Arena at 2:30 pm. NOCCO Hockey Games.
• Finland vs. Sweden – Veikkaus Arena at 6:30 pm. NOCCO Hockey Games.
• IF Gnistan–VPS – Markku.fi Areena at 3 pm.

Week 46 – 9–15 November 2026

Monday 9 November 2026

Live music and nightlife

• Xzibit – Tavastia Club.
• KJC Super Jam hosted by Holger Marjamaa – Koko Jazz Club at 7 pm.
• Hilland Mondays – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Mendocino Monday Jam – Bar Mendocino.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Writing of Disaster – Viirus Theatre.
• The Tormentor – Mad House.
• YOU CANNOT CAN – St. George Care at approximately 10 pm.

Tuesday 10 November 2026

Live music and nightlife

• Xzibit – Tavastia Club.
• Ezhel – Ääniwalli music venue.
• Music Talsinki: Flow Rea + RETI – G Livelab at 7 pm.
• Metropolian Metronomi-klubi – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Kuudesta Kymmeneen – Semifinal Club.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Dracula – Finnish National Ballet at 12 pm and 7:00 pm.
• The Tormentor – Mad House.
• YOU CANNOT CAN – St. George Care.

Sports

• Helsinki Seagulls–Karhu Basket – Töölö Sports Hall at 6:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• Emeka Ogboh: Migratory Notes – Helsinki Edition – Amos Rex at 6 pm. More information
• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. More information

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Night Visions – Kinopalatsi cinema, festival’s opening day. More information

Live music and nightlife

• F – album launch – Tavastia Club.
• MAYOHK – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Juliet Jonesin Sydän – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Saga Olsson – album launch + Muovikukat – On the Rocks.
• Verneri Pohjola & Tuomo Prättälä – G Livelab.
• Louhi + Keki + Samuel Shipway + Bäri – Siltanen.
• Kari Antila Quartet + Adele Sauros – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Läppävika + Nollapiste21 + SA-INT – Bar Loose.
• Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Bella Miah – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera at 7 pm.
• you are my eyes – Theatre Museum.
• Writing of Disaster – Viirus Theatre.

Sports

• HIFK–Jokerit – Helsinki Ice Hall at 6:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. More information
• Public guided tour at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum – Cable Factory.

Thursday 12 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Night Visions – Kinopalatsi cinema. More information
• Mini-MaunuCon – Maunula House Cultural Centre from 3:00 pm–8:00 pm.

Live music and nightlife

• Viral Vegans charity concert – Tavastia Club.
• The Obsessed + Klastos – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Rosi – album launch + Grön – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra & Michael Mayo – Savoy Theatre at 7 pm.
• Juho ”Kihara” Pitkänen Jam – Storyville, at approximately 8 pm.
• Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Bella Miah – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Los Vivancos – House of Culture at 7 pm. Flamenco, dance and acrobatics. More information
• Dracula – Finnish National Ballet at 7:00 pm, with a pre-performance introduction at 6:00 pm.
• To follow your tail – Cable Factory.
• Writing of Disaster – Viirus Theatre.
• YOU CANNOT CAN – St. George Care.

Sports

• Seattle Kraken–Carolina Hurricanes – Veikkaus Arena at 7 pm, NHL Global Series. More information

Friday 13 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Night Visions – Kinopalatsi cinema. More information
• WAM! World After Malaria Festival – Svenska social- och kommunalhögskolan.
• Pikkujoulu Mössö Helsinki – BÖLE Arena & Club / Messukeskus at 5 pm onwards.

Live music and nightlife

• Emma & Matilda – Helsinki Ice Hall, Black Box.
• Costi + uu$er – Tavastia Club.
• BÄMÄ – BÄMÄVERSUMI-album launch – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Liquicity Helsinki – Ääniwalli music venue.
• DEFRAGGED – Post Bar.
• Napalm Death + Master + BRAT + Goatburner – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Stoned Statues + Somehow Jo – KULT Club.
• Isaac Sene & Pesso – Tiivistämö Event Venue.
• K30 Live: The Pansies – On the Rocks.
• BIG DANCING – Siltanen.
• Amy Winehouse Tribute – Storyville.
• Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Collon & Steven Osborne – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera at 7 pm.
• Bländad av död och kärlek – Dance House Helsinki.
• Last Hurrah – Caisa.
• In the Waning Light II – Dance House Helsinki.
• To follow your tail – Cable Factory.
• broken – Mad House.
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports

• Helsinki Seagulls–Kipinä Basket – Töölö Sports Hall at 6:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• A Peacock in the Garden – exhibition introductions – Sinebrychoff Art Museum at 4:00 am and 4:30 pm. More information

Saturday 14 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Night Visions – Kinopalatsi cinema, all-night film marathon and film-themed flea market. More information
• WAM! World After Malaria Festival – Lapinlahden Lähde.
• Usagicon – Tiivistämö Event Venue from 12:00 to 6:00 pm, anime- and pop culture event.
• Moving in November – Various venues. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Blind Channel – Helsinki Ice Hall, Black Box.
• Battle Beast – Tavastia Club.
• Monopoli Music Live: Adi L Hasla, Roomeo & Bahamo – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• DJ Fart in the Club + Denzel & Joshi – Kaiku.
• NERVY – Ääniwalli music venue.
• Yona: Kadonneet helmet – G Livelab at 8 pm.
• Manuel Dunkel Quartet – Koko Jazz Club at 7 pm.
• Ursus Factory – House of Culture.
• Folk Saimaa – Vuotalo Cultural Centre.
• Samhain – An evening of Irish music and dance – Malmitalo Cultural Centre.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Elämäni Biisi – suora tv-lähetys – Finlandia Hall at 9 pm, K18. More information
• The Comedy Store UK – KULT Club, stand-up comedy night.
• Dracula – Finnish National Ballet at 2 pm and 7:00 pm.
• Bländad av död och kärlek – Dance House Helsinki.
• Precarious Moves – Stoa.
• Swedish Asshole feat. Akademiska Sångföreningen – Caisa.
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports

• Carolina Hurricanes–Seattle Kraken – Veikkaus Arena at 8 pm, NHL Global Series. More information

Exhibitions and museums

• The Riot Grrrl Movement in Finland – Hakasalmi Villa.
• The Punk Singer – Kino Regina, dokumenttielokuva Kathleen Hannasta.

Sunday 15 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Night Visions – Kinopalatsi cinema, festival’s final day. More information
• Moving in November – Festival final day. More information
• Valokuvauksen sunnuntai – Helsinki Adult Education Centre from 1:00 pm–4:15 pm.

Live music and nightlife

• Afu-Ra + Loasteeze – On the Rocks.
• Miljoonasade 40 vuotta – Savoy Theatre at 3 pm.
• Finnish Blues Society Roots -sunnuntai – Juttutupa Restaurant from 2:00 pm–8:00 pm.
• Musabingo – Bar Base.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• To follow your tail – Cable Factory.
• Precarious Moves – Stoa.
• Swedish Asshole feat. Akademiska Sångföreningen – Caisa.

Exhibitions and museums

• Viittomakielinen intro: Arcana Borealis – Ateneum at 10 am.30–11.
• Open exhibition introduction – Ateneum at 11 am.30–12.

Week 47 – 16–22 November 2026

Monday 16 November 2026

Live music and nightlife

• The Browning + Within Destruction + Abbie Falls – Tavastia Club.
• Grouper & Roy Montgomery – Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), doors open at 6 pm. Ambient and experimental music. More information
• Hilland Mondays – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Mendocino Monday Jam – Bar Mendocino.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

Tuesday 17 November 2026

Live music and nightlife

• Graham Bonnet Band + Wishing Well – KULT Club.
• ROKQUIZ Vol. 7 – Bar Base.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera.

Exhibitions and museums

• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. More information

Wednesday 18 November 2026

Live music and nightlife

• Drug Store Raid – Siltanen.
• Saana Peltola – Semifinal Club.
• Legion of the Damned + Torchia + Rebellix – On the Rocks.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Dracula – Finnish National Ballet.

Exhibitions and museums

• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. More information

Festivals, markets and special events

• Slush 2026 – Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. International startup and technology event. More information.

Thursday 19 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Baltic Circle – Festival opening; Nightschool at 6 pm, meeting point in the city centre. More information
• Hellsinki Industrial Festival Pre-Club – On the Rocks.
• Slush 2026 – Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. International startup and technology event. More information.

Live music and nightlife

• Kauko Röyhkä & Voimaeläin – Tavastia Club.
• Chuck Strangers + TÄYDET – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• OLGA – Ääniwalli music venue.
• A. W. Yrjänä: Eidolon – KULT Club.
• Vesta × UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra – Finlandia Hall.
• Iiro Rantala – An Evening with Iiro – Savoy Theatre at 7 pm. More information
• Hoedown – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Pitch & Match + Hot Girl Club – Siltanen.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• no-no – Helsinki City Theatre at 7:30 pm, premiere.

Sports

• Finlandia Trophy – Helsinki Ice Hall, practice sessions ahead of the competition. More information

Friday 20 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Baltic Circle – Festivaaliprogrammea eri puolilla kaupunkia; queer-feministinen post doom metal -keikka at 7:30 pm. More information
• Hellsinki Industrial Festival – Tiivistämö Event Venue.
• Viki & Köpi 10V Show – Veikkaus Arena, doors open at 6:30 pm, show at approximately 8 pm.

Live music and nightlife

• The Flaming Sideburns + Us – Tavastia Club.
• Gigi Masin + Otto Taimela – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• OLGA – Ääniwalli music venue.
• Timo Pieni Huijaus + Tiia Karoliina & KC4 – On the Rocks.
• TINA – album launch – Semifinal Club.
• BEAT CITY – Siltanen.
• Ben Granfelt – Storyville.
• Tell Your Birds & Manu Rosales – Kanneltalo Cultural Centre at 6 pm, free admission.
• Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Petruška – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.
• The Beat Goes On – Savoy Theatre at 6 pm, music of the 1960s. More information

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera.
• Matti Johannes Koivu: 80-luvun lapsi – Dance House Helsinki.
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports

• Finlandia Trophy – Helsinki Ice Hall, short programmes at approximately 14–20.40. More information

Exhibitions and museums

• Christmas on Bulevardi – Sinebrychoff Art Museum, exhibition programme opens. Free admission. More information
• A Peacock in the Garden – exhibition introduction – Sinebrychoff Art Museum at 4:30 pm. More information

Saturday 21 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Christmas Street opening – Aleksanterinkatu, traditional Christmas lights switch-on. Tarkka programme julkaistaan myöhemmin. More information
• FunDesign Christmas Market – Cable Factory / Merikaapelihalli from 11:00 am–6:00 pm. More information
• Hellsinki Industrial Festival – Tiivistämö Event Venue, final day.
• Baltic Circle – Including Nightschool and Marraskahvila; check the festival programme for times. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Juha Tapio – Tavastia Club.
• Kingfish 10 vuotta – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Archspire + Crown Magnetar + The Zenith Passage + Analepsy – Ääniwalli music venue.
• Paara – album launch + Svarta Havet – On the Rocks.
• Wasted 30 v + Abduktio + Manifesto Jukebox – KULT Club.
• Varre Vartiainen Organ Freemen – Koko Jazz Club at 7 pm.
• The Moontwins – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Louder than Sirens – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm, hyväntekeväisyyskonsertti.
• An Evening of Great Songs – Finlandia Hall, Tarja Turunen and Jarkko Ahola.
• The Beat Goes On – Savoy Theatre at 6 pm, music of the 1960s. More information

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Ho, Ho, Ho – It’s Divet Show! – House of Culture at 8 pm, a show featuring drag, impressions and music. More information
• Peter Grimes – Finnish National Opera, premiere.
• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.
• 80-luvun lapsi – Dance House Helsinki.
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports

• Finlandia Trophy – Helsinki Ice Hall, free skating programmes and award ceremonies at approximately 12 pm.15–21. More information
• Kipinä Run – Oulunkylä / Markku.fi Areena.

Exhibitions and museums

• Jiri Geller’s Perfect World – Kunsthalle Helsinki, exhibition opening. More information
• Sex Pistols in Helsinki – The Final Gig That Never Happened – Hakasalmi Villa.
• Piparinkoristelupaja – Hotel and Restaurant Museum. More information

Sunday 22 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• FunDesign Christmas Market – Cable Factory from 11:00 am–5:00 pm. More information
• Baltic Circle – Marraskahvila and other festival events. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Michael Monroe plays Hanoi Rocks – Tavastia Club, kaksi konserttia.
• ARTMS – House of Culture, K-pop concert.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.

Exhibitions and museums

• Waiting for Christmas – Hakasalmi Villa, joulukauden museo-programmea.

Week 48 – 23–29 November 2026

Monday 23 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Baltic Circle – Kansainvälisen esitystaiteen festivaali jatkuu. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Hilland Mondays – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Mendocino Monday Jam – Bar Mendocino.

Tuesday 24 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Baltic Circle – Various venues. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Tasavallan Presidentti Complete – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Jazzjoulu 2026 – Savoy Theatre.
• Malmitalon yhteislaulut – Malmitalo Cultural Centre.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.
• Poetry Slam – Korjaamo Culture Factory, lavarunouskilpailu.
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Exhibitions and museums

• Free admission evening – Museum of Architecture and Design from 4:00 pm–8:00 pm. More information
• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. More information

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Baltic Circle – Muun muassa The Escape Room, Viirus at 7 pm. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Europe – The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour – House of Culture.
• Aliisa Syrjä – Tavastia Club.
• Maria Ylipää & Marzi Nyman – G Livelab.
• Mäkelä–Dunkel Family Quintet – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Grande Mahogany + JESSE – Siltanen.
• Light in Babylon – Malmitalo Cultural Centre.
• Ella Ossi × Lilja Lundén: Musiikin tuolla puolen – Dubrovnik Lounge & Lobby.
• Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Ad Spiram – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports

• Jokerit–KooKoo – Veikkaus Arena.
• HIFK–TPS – Helsinki Ice Hall at 6:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• Arcana Borealis lecture – Ateneum at 5 pm. More information
• A Peacock in the Garden – short guided tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm. More information
• Piparinkoristelupaja – Hotel and Restaurant Museum. More information

Thursday 26 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Baltic Circle – The Escape Room at Viirus Theatre and Tranceformer at Kanneltalo Cultural Centre. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Röge – Semifinal Club.
• Hopeinen Moon – Siltanen.
• SPORT + Raskaat Silmät + Outi and olevaiset – Bar Loose.
• Only The Poets + Alex Spencer – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Remembering Saara Suvanto – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Biisibunkkeri feat. Anna Puu & Viivi Maria Saarenkylä – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Ad Spiram – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Mysterio Buffo – KOM Theatre.
• Ihon takanen – Dance House Helsinki.
• The Escape Room – Viirus at 7 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• Tranceformer – Kanneltalo Cultural Centre at 6 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• & Julia – Helsinki City Theatre.

Friday 27 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Christmas Market – Senate Square from 11:00 am–8:00 pm, Christmas market opening day. More information
• Baltic Circle – Experimental contemporary theatre and performance art. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Stam1na – Dirty Years – Tavastia Club.
• Die Oberherren + Dharma Guns + Rob Coffinshaker – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Death Hawks – On the Rocks.
• Wyatt E + Five the Hierophant + Radien – Bar Loose.
• Dissident Disco – Siltanen.
• Sami Saari and Jazzpojat – Storyville.
• The Glanz of Berlin – Roaring 20’s show – Savoy Theatre at 7 pm, 1920-luvun tunnelmaa. More information
• Kyösti Mäkimattila & Ajaton sointu – Vuotalo Cultural Centre.
• Mikko Joensuu – Malmitalo Cultural Centre.
• Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Constantinos Carydis & Leif Ove Andsnes – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• The Marriage of Figaro – Finnish National Opera.
• Mysterio Buffo – KOM Theatre.
• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.
• Ihon takanen – Dance House Helsinki.
• The Escape Room – Viirus at 7 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• Tranceformer – Kanneltalo Cultural Centre at 6 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• Forevermore – Kiasma Theatre at 6 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• no-no – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports

• HIFK–SaiPa – Helsinki Ice Hall at 7:30 pm.

Exhibitions and museums

• Free evening at the Sinebrychoff Art Museum – At 15–18, including live piano music. More information
• Christmas on Bulevardi – Sinebrychoff Art Museum, exhibition programme opens. Free admission. More information
• A Peacock in the Garden – exhibition introduction – Sinebrychoff Art Museum at 4:30 pm. More information
• Free admission day – Hakasalmi Villa.

Saturday 28 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Christmas Market – Senate Square from 11:00 am–8:00 pm. More information
• Helsinki City Museum Christmas Market – Kaupunginmuseo from 11:00 am–6:00 pm, free admission. More information
• St Nicholas’ Christmas Bazaar – crypt of Mikael Agricola Church from 11:00 am–2:30 pm, free admission. More information
• Thai Winter Festival – Kanneltalo Cultural Centre from 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
• K-Let’s Dance – Tiivistämö Event Venue from at 12–24.
• Baltic Circle – Forevermore, Arvo and other performances. More information

Live music and nightlife

• KUUMAA – 10th Anniversary – Veikkaus Arena.
• Kemmuru – Kehumatta paras 20 vuotta – Tavastia Club.
• Lala Salama + Hites – Kuudes Linja nightclub.
• Stepa – On the Rocks.
• Melancholy Mass Helsinki – Ääniwalli music venue.
• Club2k Dubstep Takeover – Post Bar.
• Electric Feel – Siltanen.
• NEØV + Ruissalo Amping – G Livelab at 8 pm.
• Holger Marjamaa Trio – Koko Jazz Club at 7 pm.
• Rattus + Bastards + Widows – Bar Loose.
• Fat Chance – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Pixel Pulse K-pop Show – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• K-40 RAVE – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Roky Erickson Tribute + Wolfmen – Korjaamo Culture Factory.
• Disco Night – House of Culture.
• The Glanz of Berlin – Roaring 20’s show – Savoy Theatre at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. More information
• Diandra & Finlandia Halln joulu – Finlandia Hall.
• Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Tarmo Peltokoski & Martin Helmchen – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Ihon takanen – Dance House Helsinki.
• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.
• The Escape Room – Viirus at 7 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• Forevermore – Kiasma Theatre at 3 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• Arvo – Stoa at 3 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• no-no – Helsinki City Theatre.

Exhibitions and museums

• Christmas-themed theatrical tour – Sinebrychoff Art Museum.
• Piparinkoristelupaja – Hotel and Restaurant Museum. More information
• MielenTila – Vuotalo Cultural Centre, final day of the exhibition.

Sunday 29 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Christmas Market – Senate Square from 11:00 am–7:00 pm. More information
• Helsinki City Museum Christmas Market – Kaupunginmuseo from 11:00 am–6:00 pm. More information
• JouluBites Christmas Festival – Kalasatama Comprehensive School from 11:00 am–5:00 pm.
• Baltic Circle – Festival final day. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Master Boot Record + Fulci + Arottenbit – Tavastia Club.
• Cory Henry – House of Culture.
• Bo Kaspers Orkester – Finlandia Hall at 4 pm and 8:00 pm.
• MOON WALKER – Tiivistämö Event Venue at 6 pm.
• Musabingo – Bar Base.
• Ice Flowers concert – Helsinki Adult Education Centre at 3 pm, free admission.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• Kinetic Orchestra: Silence – Cirko.
• Forevermore – Kiasma Theatre at 3 pm, Baltic Circle. More information
• Arvo – Stoa at 3 pm, Baltic Circle. More information

Exhibitions and museums

• Iiris Elena Rusi: Our Hearts Can Break Too – Finnish Museum of Photography, final day of the exhibition. More information
• Similarities – Hakasalmi Villa.

Week 49 – 30 November 2026

Monday 30 November 2026

Festivals, markets and special events

• Helsinki Christmas Market – Senate Square from 11:00 am–7:00 pm. More information

Live music and nightlife

• Juhani Aaltonen & Heikki Sarmanto Duo / Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim Duo – Hakasalmi Villa at 7 pm.
• Christmas sing-along – Helsinki Music Centre at 7 pm, free admission.
• Hilland Mondays – Juttutupa Restaurant.
• Mendocino Monday Jam – Bar Mendocino.

Theatre, dance, comedy and performances

• no-no – Helsinki City Theatre.

Sports calendar – November 2026

NOCCO Hockey Games – Veikkaus Arena

NHL Global Series – Veikkaus Arena

• 12 November Seattle Kraken–Carolina Hurricanes – at 7 pm. More information
• 14 November Carolina Hurricanes–Seattle Kraken – at 8 pm. More information

HIFK and Jokerit

• 11 November HIFK–Jokerit – Helsinki Ice Hall at 6:30 pm.
• 25 November Jokerit–KooKoo – Veikkaus Arena.
• 25 November HIFK–TPS – Helsinki Ice Hall at 6:30 pm.
• 27 November HIFK–SaiPa – Helsinki Ice Hall at 7:30 pm.

Finlandia Trophy – Helsinki Ice Hall

Helsinki Seagulls – Töölö Sports Hall

• 6 November Helsinki Seagulls–Kouvot – at 6:30 pm.
• 10 November Helsinki Seagulls–Karhu Basket – at 6:30 pm.
• 13 November Helsinki Seagulls–Kipinä Basket – at 6:30 pm.