Let the arts get under your skin!

Institute for Research and Coordination Acoustic/Music (IRCAM) to run music workshops for young people during Helsinki Festival

The Musical Spaces event is a discussion about the new concert halls being created in Europe and the philosophies that underpin them.

Free screenings of the film by Agostino Ferrente.

Let the arts get under your skin!

Institute for Research and Coordination Acoustic/Music (IRCAM) to run music workshops for young people during Helsinki Festival

A contemporary classical music icon, Pierre Boulez brings the best new music talent to Helsinki.

Now in its sixth year, Flow Festival will again be showcasing the best in urban music across the board.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

Darkness meets light in this long-awaited new production from the renowned choreographer.

A fresh new interpretation of a classic Finnish fairytale.

Let the arts get under your skin!

Now in its sixth year, Flow Festival will again be showcasing the best in urban music across the board.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

A fresh new interpretation of a classic Finnish fairytale.

Darkness meets light in this long-awaited new production from the renowned choreographer.

Let the arts get under your skin!

Now in its sixth year, Flow Festival will again be showcasing the best in urban music across the board.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

A fresh new interpretation of a classic Finnish fairytale.

This new flamenco star speaks straight to your soul.

Let the arts get under your skin!

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

Darkness meets light in this long-awaited new production from the renowned choreographer.

Meta4 is always exciting and infectiosly dynamic.

Opening of film series.

Finland's most gifted young virtuosos have been paired with a Stradivarius and other rare instruments to play some of the world's best-loved chamber works

Let the arts get under your skin!

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Meta4 is always exciting and infectiosly dynamic.

Vasily Shukshin’s unmistakable voice can be heard throughout his five films.

Join Iik, the tooth gremlin, for a toothy adventure around the mouth.

Finland's most gifted young virtuosos have been paired with a Stradivarius and other rare instruments to play some of the world's best-loved chamber works.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

Let the arts get under your skin!

Free screenings of the film by Agostino Ferrente.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Come to one of our workshops and make a dancing sea snake headdress, a statuesque crab mask or even a fish tail.

BANG! takes the audience on a journey through the world of theatre.

The Latvian Alvis Hermanis’ first Russian production features a star-studded line up that brings life to Vasily Shukshin’s characters.

Katri Helena is Finland’s truly iconic summer diva.

A review of Finnish theatre.

One of France's leading chamber ensembles continues the Sello Hall quartet series.

Stefan Kaegi returns with a documentary-style performance.

Let the arts get under your skin!

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

Vasily Shukshin’s unmistakable voice can be heard throughout his five films.

Join Iik, the tooth gremlin, for a toothy adventure around the mouth.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Come to one of our workshops and make a dancing sea snake headdress, a statuesque crab mask or even a fish tail.

BANG! takes the audience on a journey through the world of theatre.

The Latvian Alvis Hermanis’ first Russian production features a star-studded line up that brings life to Vasily Shukshin’s characters.

A review of Finnish theatre.

At once shocking and entertaining, this play is not afraid to tackle the really big issues.

Stefan Kaegi returns with a documentary-style performance.

Finland's most gifted young virtuosos have been paired with a Stradivarius and other rare instruments to play some of the world's best-loved chamber works.

There is no standing still listening to Sierra Maestra, one of Cuba’s best-known son groups.

Let the arts get under your skin!

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

9 showings starting from 19/08

Come to one of our workshops and make a dancing sea snake headdress, a statuesque crab mask or even a fish tail.

A review of Finnish theatre.

At once shocking and entertaining, this play is not afraid to tackle the really big issues.

Enjoy open air cinema at the inner yard of Glass Palace!

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

A Japanese masterpiece and one of the most affecting cinematic depictions of war ever made.

Finland’s leading musicians groove at the Huvila Festival Tent.

Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia's first visit to Helsinki.

Let the arts get under your skin!

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

Join Iik, the tooth gremlin, for a toothy adventure around the mouth.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Enjoy open air cinema at the inner yard of Glass Palace!

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

A Japanese masterpiece and one of the most affecting cinematic depictions of war ever made.

Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia's first visit to Helsinki.

Based on The Trial by Kafka, this play seeks to blur the boundaries between art and reality.

A minimalist piece of shadow theatre and illusion with the power to astonish.

The debate will look at the ways in which orchestras in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia operate.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

Vasily Shukshin’s unmistakable voice can be heard throughout his five films.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

A review of Finnish theatre.

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

A minimalist piece of shadow theatre and illusion with the power to astonish.

Pippi Longstocking, the strongest girl in the world, does the flamenco.

The whole family can enjoy Maija Vilkkumaa's music.

Maija Vilkkumaa is joined on stage by her current and former bands in celebration of her musical career.

This period instrument orchestra tells a life story of 19th century Governor-General of Finland.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

9 showings starting from 19/08

A review of Finnish theatre.

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

Pippi Longstocking, the strongest girl in the world, does the flamenco.

This silent mask theatre production follows a puppet theatre troupe.

Finland's most gifted young virtuosos have been paired with a Stradivarius and other rare instruments to play some of the world's best-loved chamber works.

The 2009 Night of the Living Poets features poets from all over the world.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Vasily Shukshin’s unmistakable voice can be heard throughout his five films.

Join Iik, the tooth gremlin, for a toothy adventure around the mouth.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

Lust, longing for death and fear of boredom are the threads running through these variations.

Welcome to work with space and motion inspired by Sutra.

This multimedia piece blurs the line between art and journalism, as it draws a portrait of perhaps the most conflict-ridden city in the world.

Finland's most gifted young virtuosos have been paired with a Stradivarius and other rare instruments to play some of the world's best-loved chamber works.

Masterful and unique, Sutra is an exciting fusion of modern dance and traditional Kung Fu combat acrobatics.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

A review of Finnish theatre.

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

Lust, longing for death and fear of boredom are the threads running through these variations.

Welcome to work with space and motion inspired by Sutra.

This multimedia piece blurs the line between art and journalism, as it draws a portrait of perhaps the most conflict-ridden city in the world.

Masterful and unique, Sutra is an exciting fusion of modern dance and traditional Kung Fu combat acrobatics.

Citing influences from Kalevala to Coltrane.

This highly visual concert for the whole family travels from the belligerent Mars to the ethereal Venus.

A touching exploration of the challenges of love.

Special Cases examines to the interface between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

With a career going back thirty years, A Filetta weaves together global rhythms and spirituality.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Can you hear the stars? Hop on a poetry tram and take a trip to the Poetry Moon.

Lust, longing for death and fear of boredom are the threads running through these variations.

Masterful and unique, Sutra is an exciting fusion of modern dance and traditional Kung Fu combat acrobatics.

Citing influences from Kalevala to Coltrane.

A touching exploration of the challenges of love.

Dmitri Krymov's new two-part production is an examination of grief, loneliness and Russian identity.

a smith tells stories of travel and oil, experience and the environment.

This outrageously funny theatrical spectacle for the whole family is a tribute to the art of clowning.

The Five Corners Quintet’s energetic live performances are known around the world.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

Vasily Shukshin’s unmistakable voice can be heard throughout his five films.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

A review of Finnish theatre.

Citing influences from Kalevala to Coltrane.

Special Cases examines to the interface between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

This outrageously funny theatrical spectacle for the whole family is a tribute to the art of clowning.

This much-lauded underground collective stages banned dramatic works to promote democracy in Belarus.

A truly unique voice combines with strong melodies and powerful lyrics.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

Join Iik, the tooth gremlin, for a toothy adventure around the mouth.

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Lust, longing for death and fear of boredom are the threads running through these variations.

Citing influences from Kalevala to Coltrane.

Special Cases examines to the interface between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

This outrageously funny theatrical spectacle for the whole family is a tribute to the art of clowning.

This much-lauded underground collective stages banned dramatic works to promote democracy in Belarus.

This musical all-rounder’s seemingly never ending range extends from technical finesse to passionate melodies and touching rhythms.

The Huvila Festival Tent is Helsinki Festival’s very own events venue. Designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, this half-concert hall, half-marquee is a unique space that dates back to 1995.

Susanne Gottberg and Markus Kåhre, two greatly acclaimed Finnish artists with highly differing styles of expression, are now ready for their exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum.

This show combines the best of new circus with classic storytelling

A retrospective covering the entire oeuvre of Nagisa Oshima, also known as the "Japanese Godard".

9 showings starting from 19/08

Lust, longing for death and fear of boredom are the threads running through these variations.

Special Cases examines to the interface between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

This outrageously funny theatrical spectacle for the whole family is a tribute to the art of clowning.

This much-lauded underground collective stages banned dramatic works to promote democracy in Belarus.

This much-lauded underground collective stages banned dramatic works to promote democracy in Belarus.

Based on a true story, this opera revisits the Horáková trial in 1950s Czechoslovakia

This hugely popular silent film by the legendary Buster Keaton is a treat for audiences of all ages.

An intimate evening with this creative twosome.