Events & Happenings in Finland

Rather than trying to maintain a comprehensive list of events Finland-wide, following is a list of sites where you will find up-to-date listings for all types of social and cultural happenings.

You can go straight to the sites or click '(more info)' for additional information about the linked site and the type of events it lists. Most sites are available in multiple languages; the key is:

En Fi Sw Fr Ge English Finnish / Suomi Swedish / Svenska    French / Français German / Deutsch Sp Ru Ja Ch It Spanish / Español Russian Japanese Chinese Italian / Italiano  = Return to top

Finland-wide

• Six Degrees - http://www.6d.fi/out_and_see - En  (more info)
• Finlandlive - http://www.finlandlive.info - En  (more info)
• Finland Festivals - http://www.festivals.fi - En, Fi, Sw, Fr, Ge, Ru  (more info)
• Lippupalvelu - http://www.lippupalvelu.fi - En, Fi, Sw  (more info)
• Kulttuuri.net - http://www.kulttuuri.net - Fi, En  (more info)
• Virtual Finland - http://virtual.finland.fi - En, Fr, Ge, Sp, Ru  (more info)
• Museot.fi - http://www.museot.fi - En, Fi, Sw  (more info)
• See also Social Clubs & Groups

Helsinki

• Jolly Dragon - http://www.jollydragon.net - En  (more info)
• Helsinki This Week - http://www.helsinkiexpert.fi/helsinkithisweek - En, Fi  (more info)
• Helsinki Tourist and Convention Bureau - http://www.hel2.fi/tourism - En, Fi, Sw  (more info)
• Caisa - http://kulttuuri.hel.fi/caisa/ohjelma/index_en.html - En, Fi, Sw  (more info)
• Kulttuuritalo - http://www.kulttuuritalo.fi - En, Fi  (more info)
• See also Social Clubs & Groups

Municipal / City Listings

Most Finnish cities have their own web sites listing local events as well as other useful information. If your city is not listed below try typing http://www.yourcity.fi in the address bar of your browser.

• Helsinki - http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Helsinki - En, Fi, Sw, Ge, Fr, Ru
• Joensuu - http://www.joensuu.fi - En, Fi
• Jyväskylä - http://www.jyvaskyla.fi/international - En, Fi, Sw, Ge, Sp, Ru, Ja, Ch, It
• Kuopio - http://www.kuopio.fi - En, Fi, Sw, Ge
• Lahti - http://www.lahti.fi - En, Fi
• Oulu - http://www.oulu.ouka.fi - En, Fi, Sw
  see also 65° North - http://www.65degreesnorth.com - En
• Rovaniemi - http://www.rovaniemi.fi - En, Fi
• Tampere - http://www.tampere.fi - En, Fi
• Turku - http://www.turku.fi - En, Fi, Sw
• Vaasa - http://www.vaasa.fi - En, Fi, Sw, Ge
   

Sites with Finland-wide listings

SixDegrees  

SixDegrees is a free English language magazine, published monthly, aimed at Finland-based open-minded people who are interested in the multicultural scene of today.

Their 'Out & See' section lists events for Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu, Turku and Tallinn. Go out and see the most interesting events in these cities - clubs, concerts, theatres, dance, museums and exhibitions, sports and other exciting happenings.

Go to SixDegrees Online: http://www.6d.fi/out_and_see

Finlandlive  

Apart from a comprehensive list of upcoming events Finland-wide, Finlandlive's web site includes:

• Finlandlive Forum Discuss all topics related to Finland with other members
• Finland Images View & upload pictures of Finland
• Networking Chat, Instant Messenger & more
• News Find the latest News about travelling in and to Finland
• Downloads Download the latest tourist brochures of Finland

Go to Finlandlive: http://www.finlandlive.info

Finland Festivals  

Finland Festivals is a cooperation organisation for the principal cultural events in Finland.

The range of choice is very wide indeed, with multi-arts festivals, concert and vocal music festivals, chamber music, jazz, folk music and dance, rock and pop, dance, theatre, literature and visual art festivals.

Go to Finland Festivals: http://www.festivals.fi

Lippupalvelu  

Lippupalvelu (Ticket Service) is the only nation wide ticket retailer in Finland, and sells tickets to a wide variety of concerts, sports and other events. While Lippupalvelu is not designed to be a cultural or informative site, it's event listings are comprehensive and absolutely up-to-date. And you can buy your tickets while you're there!

Go to Lippupalvelu: http://www.lippupalvelu.fi

Kulttuuri.net  

Kulttuuri.net aims to include all Internet links related to Finnish culture: artists, associations, media, organisations, specialist services and so on.

Apart from a comprehensive listing of Finnish festivals and art galleries, Kulttuuri.net has information on events associated with architecture, comics, dance, design, film, photography and literature... to name a few.

Go to Kulttuuri.net: http://www.kulttuuri.net

Virtual Finland  

Apart from information about cultural events, annual events, festivals, and fairs & conferences throughout Finland, Virtual Finland has links to regional sites all over the country.

Go to Virtual Finland: http://virtual.finland.fi/Events

Museot.fi  

At Museot.fi you can search all museums administered by the Finnish Museums Association. The database contains more than 1000 museums, and can be searched by museum name, type (art, science, history etc.), location or description. From the results you can link direct to the desired museum(s) and check their exhibitions and upcoming events.

Go to Museot.fi: http://www.museot.fi

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Sites with Helsinki listings

Jolly Dragon  

Jolly Dragon is a Helsinki-based group which arranges a HUGE variety of sports and social events for anyone who's keen to come along. A sample of activities includes wine & cheese nights, karting, yoga, squash, swimming, ten-pin bowling, salsa nights... the list goes on. Apart from that, many of the activities are free and benefits include discounted entry and drinks in various bars and clubs. Their motto? Not surprisingly, 'Serious about fun!'

Membership to Jolly Dragon is free. You can join by e-mailing captain@jollydragon.net or by giving your email address to any existing member at a Jolly Dragon activity. A complete calendar of events and activities is available at the Jolly Dragon web site.

Go to Jolly Dragon: http://www.jollydragon.net

Helsinki This Week  

Helsinki This Week is a free information magazine in English. It provides up-to-date information on the most important events, sights, museums, restaurants and shopping facilities in Helsinki, as well as useful information on public transport, city tours and more.

Go to Helsinki This Week: http://www.helsinkiexpert.fi/helsinkithisweek

Helsinki Tourist & Convention Bureau  

The Helsinki Tourist & Convention Bureau web site has a searchable Events Calendar with details on festivals, exhibitions, sporting events and more. In its 'Sights & Activities' section it also includes information on museums, family activities, and sightseeing .

Go to Helsinki Tourist & Convention Bureau: http://www.hel2.fi/tourism/en/matko.asp

Caisa  

Caisa is the International Cultural Centre in the heart of Helsinki. Its aim is to support the multicultural development of the city by promoting the interaction of people from different countries, and by providing information about various cultures and about Finnish society.

Caisa's programme includes exhibitions, literature evenings, open discussions, lectures and more. Full programme at site.

Go to Caisa: http://kulttuuri.hel.fi/caisa (Eng/Finn/Swe)

Kulttuuritalo  

Kulttuuritalo isn't a web site, it's a building WITH a web site! Built in 1958, Kulttuuritalo was designed by architect Alvar Aalto. The venue hosts concerts by big-name artists as well as all sorts of other events, including the Finnish Billiards Championships. A listing of upcoming events is available at the web site.

Go to Kulttuuritalo: http://www.kulttuuritalo.fi

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