Youth Helsinki combines all important things in one place.

Health and well-being

Studies and work

Things to do and places

Take part and make a difference

Health and well-being

The mind and emotions

On this page, you can find information on how to care for your mental well-being. We will also tell you where you can find help when you need it.

Support and assistance

Sometimes, you just don’t have the energy. It’s difficult to be alone. You do not need to go on alone – we will help you.

Studies and job

After basic education

Where do I go after basic education? Here you can find the most popular places to continue your studies and further information.

Oppilaat annostelevat itselleen kouluruokaa

School meals

Here you can find the menus of the schools and educational institutions to which Service Centre Helsinki provides food services.

Take part and participate

How you can make a difference

This page features ready-made channels and communities through which you can influence matters that interest you.

Support for activities

Would you like to organise activities yourself? The City can provide you with lots of help and support for your own activities.

Events

Kuvassa vaalea pitsikangasta jota mitataan mittanauhalla.

Työpajat
revamping
clothing care

10.1.2025 - 09.5.2025

Sewing and clothes alteration Workshop

Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki

Free

Lähikuva farkuista, jotka repeytyneet polven kohdalta. Repeytymä on paikattu kimaltavalla sateenkaarikankaalla. Farkkukankaassa on sydämenmuotoisia hopeisia koruja.

Youthpride
Työpajat
dance (performing arts)

01.2.2025 - 10.5.2025

Upcycling Workshop at Lauttasaari Youth Centre

IrisHelsinki, Konepajankuja 3, B-house, Helsinki

Free

young people
conversation
playing (children's games)

10.4.2025 - 22.5.2025

After School

Ruoholahti Youth Centre, Messitytönkatu 4, Helsinki

Free

Bloodfest Finland May 9-10, 2025, Tiivistämö, Helsinki.

concerts
music
cultural events

Fri 09.5.2025, at 18:00 - 23:59

Bloodfest 2025 - NOTE: Friday is cancelled

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22 / Kaasutehtaankatu 1, Helsinki

35€ <

participation
conversation
lectures

Sat 24.5.2025, at 11:00 - 21:00

World Village Festival - Speakers stage

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22 / Kaasutehtaankatu 1, Helsinki

Free

participation
conversation
lectures

Sun 25.5.2025, at 11:00 - 19:00

World Village Festival - Speakers stage

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22 / Kaasutehtaankatu 1, Helsinki

Free

Free activities for young people in Helsinki

Free-of-charge leisure activities continue in Helsinki’s comprehensive schools

Health and well-being

Studies and work

Things to do and places

Take part and make a difference

Youth work support also available through May Day celebrations

New Children's Traffic Town to Vuosaari in 2026

Youth Pride House 2025 will be held at the Caisa Cultural Centre

Come to us to make music!

Do you know your rights?

Youth aid operation on May Day Eve in Helsinki

Helsinki is renewing the facades of its youth centres. Tell us what you think!

Come and influence what the youth centre will be like!

Activities for Ukrainian youth in Helsinki!

We are all equal at youth centres and outside of them

Youth centres open for activities once again

The mind and emotions

Support and assistance

Our places

Hobbies

After basic education

School meals

How you can make a difference

Support for activities

Sewing and clothes alteration Workshop

Upcycling Workshop at Lauttasaari Youth Centre

After School

Bloodfest 2025 - NOTE: Friday is cancelled

World Village Festival - Speakers stage

World Village Festival - Speakers stage