Events in Helsinki — October 2026

October 2026: events in Helsinki.

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October 2026

Ongoing · ends Oct 29

Näyttely/Exhibition: Shaista Malik

Oulunkylä Library · Helsinki

Free entry

Fri, Oct 23

LGBTQIA+ Speedfriending Event

IrisHelsinki · Helsinki

Free entry

Fri, Oct 23

Drakhshan Ali: Mom! Are they Toys or Apples?

Helsinki Central Library Oodi · Helsinki

Free entry

Sat, Oct 24

The Presence of Vajra

TakeMeHome-Gallery · Helsinki

Free entry

Sun, Oct 25

Bo Carpelan 100: Carte blanche

Helsinki

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Wed, Oct 28

Benjamin Ingrosso - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? | Premium aitiolippu

Veikkaus Arena · Helsinki

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Fri, Oct 30

Kaija Koo - Tuuleen piirretyt vuodet | Legazy Seat -lippu

Veikkaus Arena · Helsinki

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Ongoing · ends Nov 14

Sebastian Boulter: FLOW

Cultural Centre Malmitalo · Helsinki

Free entry

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 – Sun, Feb 28, 2027

Arcana Borealis

Ateneum Art Museum · Helsinki

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Fri, Oct 23, 2026 – Sun, Aug 29, 2027

COMING SOON: PUNK! 50 years of buzz in the streets of Helsinki

Villa Hakasalmi · Helsinki

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
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Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running