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Helsinki's wildest film festival returns – here are our Night Visions picks for November 2026
From bloodthirsty Santas and Korean zombie mayhem to Renny Harlin's Hollywood comeback, Night Visions takes over Helsinki on 11–15 November
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Don't forget your swimsuit! Helsinki's Christmas Market is getting a sauna
Competition between Helsinki's Christmas markets is getting hotter than ever this winter, as the city's biggest Christmas market turns up the heat with a...
Restaurants
Finland’s best BBQ? Cult favourite Miller’s has finally arrived in Helsinki
After building a devoted following in Hämeenlinna, the Texas-style barbecue specialist has opened in Töölö, bringing its famous smoked meats to the capital.
Art
Kiasma’s top floor is turning into a prehistoric cave
Step inside a 15,000-year-old cave in British artist Oliver Beer’s extraordinary sound and video installation
Restaurants
Baltic Herring Market warm-up: herring is on the menu at Helsinki’s best restaurants
Some seriously tempting herring dishes are coming your way!
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No barking fees – a restaurant for dogs and cats is opening in central Helsinki
Humans will be left empty-handed as cats and dogs get to feast at a pop-up restaurant in Kolmensepänaukio from September 9-13.
Restaurants
A one-off pop-up dinner: Caribbean food and English wines at the British Ambassador’s residence
On September 17, the British Ambassador’s residence in Helsinki will transform into a British-Caribbean restaurant for one night only, hosting a rather unusual...
Film
Helsinki’s most charming film festival is back in Kallio, September 7-13
Karhupuisto Film Festival brings a week of screenings, pop-up events and a distinctly local spirit to Helsinki’s Kallio district
Things to do
Street dancers take over Senate Square this Saturday
Sixteen dancers, surprise tracks, one winner – and the crowd decides who takes it on Saturday 5 September
Things to do
Serious liquorice news: Kouvolan Lakritsi is opening a flagship store on Keskuskatu
1,000 kilos of liquorice up for grabs on opening day, Saturday 5 September