Culture for the Autumn with Jässäri! <3
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This year, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Helsinki City Council, young people aged 7–19 in Helsinki have free access to selected cultural events. Helsinki’s cultural centres Caisa, Kanneltalo, Malmitalo, Maunula House, Stoa and Vuotalo offer events and leisure activities for all ages. Young people are invited to experience the autumn’s diverse cultural offerings, including dance, music, circus and exhibitions. You can claim a free ticket with your Jässäri on the Lippupiste website.
The cultural centres’ autumn programme includes everything from films to concerts and circus. Are you interested in going to the cinema with a friend, a Hassan Maikal gig or a youth hip hop freestyle dance performance?
Caisa
A Stream of Sounds and Words
Come and experience the deepest shades of art and music! This unique concept combines music, poetry and storytelling into an inspiring whole, where sound and word merge together, creating a space for sensitivity, insight, emotions and dialogue.
Wed 3 September 2025 at 19:00 Sleeping Concert
Thu 4 September 2025 at 19:00 Metamatka
Wed 1 October 2025 at 19:00 I am a Meadow, Waiting
Thu 2 October 2025 at 19:00 La Galleria Dei Sogni Lenti
Wed 26 November 2025 at 19:00 Emmi Kuittinen – Sorrow’s Birth
Thu 27 November 2025 at 19:00 Kallas in Music
Wed 10 December 2025 at 19:00 Chiwalala & Saastamoinen Duo
Roots in the Ground, Wings in the Air concert series
The series highlights how different roots – cultural, historical and individual – can together grow wings that carry us towards a new and unique future. Each performer and performance is an ode to life’s diversity and the empowering effects of art.
Fri 12 September at 19:00 Mertsi Lindgren & Kenth and Kevin
Fri 31 October at 19:00 Ánnámáret: Bálvvosbaíki
Fri 28 November at 19:00 UniSounds: Sounds of Equality
Miradonna Sirkka: <3 Nonstop Paradise
Nonstop Paradise is a fusion of performance, media art and contemporary circus: a rosy vomit, a hellish outburst of anger and a celebration of life that brings out all the colours of the rainbow at once.
Thu 16 October at 19:00
Fri 17 October at 19:00
Sat 18 October at 18:00
Sun 19 October at 15:00
Out of Sync
The boy band sensation Out of Sync invite everyone interested in drag kinging to the five-session workshop KINGZ CAFE. The workshop themes include performing, the history of drag, character work, lip sync, thoughts on masculinity, as well as drag king makeup and movement exercises.
During the course, participants will have an opportunity to start or continue working on their own drag king character. Participants are not required to have prior drag or performance experience. At the end of the course, on Saturday 29 November, the participants will also get to perform at a Kingz Café performance evening.
29 November at 19:00, workshop dates to be confirmed.
Kanneltalo
Doctor Zeiffal, Doctor Zeigal and the Hippo That Can Never Be Caught
The classic performance returns to Kanneltalo! In this two-actor family comedy, two quirky hippo researchers present their study subject to the audience. However, the lecture is interrupted with a surprising twist, when an actual, live hippo shows up. Age recommendation: 4+
13 September at 13:00
Hassan Maikal
Singer-songwriter Hassan Maikal is a touching and bold storyteller who combines pop, rap and afro sounds in a captivating way. Now, the Emma-nominated artist is bringing his unique live show to Kannelmäki. This is a show you do not want to miss!
Fri 26 September at 18:00
Eliökollektiivi: Vieraat
In the first part of this experimental performance, the audience move around the Kanneltalo surroundings and listen to a sound piece. The second part takes place in the theatre hall as a lecture performance, which also attempts to invite non-human animals to take part – with varying success.
Sat 4 October at 18:00
Wed 8 October at 18:00
Karim B
With his hit Aji Aji, which went gold in streaming, Karim B is winning hearts with his creativity. His music is influenced by the likes of Middle Eastern sounds, afropop and R&B but with a distinctive Finnish twist.
21 October at 18:00
KATVE [blind spot]: BOTANICUM
The theme of this artwork featuring human plants is exploring the current and complex relationship between humans and nature. At its core, the work showcases the diversity of movement and dance, absurd humour, composed music, sound design, and light and video artistry. Age recommendation: 10+
25 October at 15:00
Bakr Hasan, Alpo Aaltokoski Company and the Team: Hätätila
Hätätila, (“State of Emergency”), is a show about four women who have experienced war in their home countries. The story begins in a fantasy world and progresses through movement, soundscapes and visual narrative. Content note: The event includes depictions of war and crises. Age recommendation: 13+
Sat 8 November at 18:00
Tue 11 November at 18:00
Wed 12 November at 18:00
Thu 13 November at 18:00
Kate & Pasi: Culinary Chaos – A Circus Show for the Whole Family
The performance invites the audience into the kitchen of two chefs who are passionate about food and virtuosos in their own chaotic way. In their kitchen, skilful acrobatics, juggling and gleeful comedy blend into a performance where nothing goes according to plan, yet everything is delicious from start to finish. Age recommendation: 4+
29 November at 15:00
Malmitalo
Wed 27 August at 18:00 Sampo Festival: Mr. Barti
Thu 28 August at 19:00 Lähiöbotox
Tue 16 September at 18:00 Jässäri film: Wicked (7)
Sat 27 September at 19:00 Jore & Zpoppa
Tue 14 October at 18:00 Jässäri film: The Legend of Ochi (12)
Thu 16 October at 18:00 Breloque Theatre Group: BRIGHT SPOTS & EYE-CATCHERS – Colourful Adventures in Time
Fri 7 November at 19:00 A la Malmi: Punomo
Fri 14 November at 19:00 A la Malmi: Rebecca Holi & Figaro
Tue 18 November at 18:00 Jässäri film: Defiant (12)
Stoa
Theatre Nirvana: HATKAT
15 August at 13:00 and 18:00
16 August at 18:00
Aurinkobaletti & Alpo Aaltokoski Company: Steps from Behind Voices
A joint piece by Aurinkobaletti and Alpo Aaltokoski Company invites you to a dialogue about the world we live in. “Steps from Behind Voices is a powerful work that shakes the viewers to the core – as long as they dare to experience its full scale of emotions. Every step carries with it the hope for a better future. Fortunately, the Ukrainian dancers will not have to walk this journey alone.”
Fri 19 September at 18:00
Sat 20 September at 18:00
Sun 21 September at 15:00
rokrokrok
rokrokrok brings some of the most exciting hip hop freestyle dancers of their generation to the stage of the Theatre Hall in Stoa. The members of rokrokrok, founded in Helsinki in 2025, are young people aged 18–21 from around Finland. The aim of the association is to strengthen the position of youth art and hip hop culture in Finland. Rok Bottom is a description of a city, people and encounters. Built through freestyle choreography, the piece is born out of togetherness and brings to the stage each dancer’s personal way of approaching movement.
Fri 26 September at 18:00
Sat 27 September at 14:00 and 18:00
Kinetic Orchestra: Working Class Heroes
Working Class Heroes is a dance story about funny guys using their bodies to do work and make art, the importance of which the society around them sometimes seems to forget. The work is a new premiere by Kinetic Orchestra, one of Finland’s most successful contemporary dance groups.
Fri 28 November at 18:00
Sat 29 November at 18:00
Sun 30 November at 16:00
Tue 2 December at 18:00
Wed 3 December at 18:00
Vuotalo
6 September at 18:00 Concert: Jiri Nikkinen The Beatles Tribute Band
12 September at 18:00 Club evening: Atomirotta
13 September at 15:00 Children’s concert: Sukkalukko
26 September at 18:00 Vuotalo World Club: Nomads Festival – Grande Mahogany
3 October at 18:00 Concert: Jore & Zpoppa
11 October at 15:00 Skidit presents: Hattifatteners Disco
13 November at 18:00 Klubb Ankdamm: Felix Zenger & Strandberg Project 30
15 November at 18:00 improvisation duet Minttu and Ville
28 November at 18:00 Klubb Ankdamm: Peela
29 November at 18:00 Stella Polaris: Helsinki Noir – improvised crime drama
3 December at 18:00 Barnens Estrad: Pettson och Findus firar jul
12 December at 18:00 Vuotalo World Club: Finglish Standup
Villa Hakasalmi
Stefan Bremer – Helsinki by Night
Helsinki by Night is photographer Stefan Bremer’s profoundly personal view of the Helsinki nightscape. With his camera, he wandered through the city, capturing both the vibrant nightlife and misty urban landscapes. Alongside poetic cityscapes, the exhibition features photos of the diverse youth cultures, subcultures and music scenes of the era. A section of the exhibition is dedicated to images taken at rock concerts, some of which were hand-colored and used as LP cover art.
24 Oct 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
Tue 11.00–19.00
Wed–Sun 11.00–17.00
Grab a Jässäri and enjoy!
This is a unique opportunity to experience something new this autumn, have a great time with friends and enjoy Helsinki’s culture more diversely than ever – for free.
The events are also free of charge for children aged 0–6. Please note the age recommendations for each performance.
Free tickets can also be claimed at the venue before the event begins. However, if an event is sold out, tickets will no longer be available at the venue. We recommend that you get your ticket in advance!
Check out the free activities and event calendar of the cultural centres: annantalo.fi, caisa.fi, kanneltalo.fi, maunulatalo.hel.fi, malmitalo.fi, stoa.fi, vuotalo.fi.