Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki hosts around 450 upcoming events, with approximately 150 scheduled for the next 30 days in this city founded in 1550 and home to about 690,000 people. Roughly 20 percent of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors alike. The programme is dominated by concerts and live music alongside sports and fitness activities, each accounting for about 150 events. Other significant categories include conferences and summits, family and kids activities, community gatherings, and theater performances. Major venues driving this activity include Veikkaus Arena, Kuljetusrinki Areena, Helsingin jäähalli, HELSINGIN MESSUKESKUS, Pirkkolan jäähalli, and ELISA-AREENA. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature ice hockey teams like Kiekko-Vantaa and HIFK, along with the Helsinki International Horse Show. For those planning their month ahead, checking availability at these primary locations provides the best chance to secure spots for popular local sports matches or musical acts.

City facts

Weather

6°C · Clear · High 11° / low 6°C

Population

694,392 (2025)

Area

214.4 km²

Elevation

17 m

Founded

1550

Source: Wikidata