This musical celebration comes round again to Oulainen to inject some serious culture into the Finns and international visitors alike.

Black Uhuru and The Abyssinians make a top double-bill of conscious reggae at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki.

The Forces of Light Festival - Valon Voimat - is held annually in Helsinki at the darkest time of the year. It aims to create a network of artists, producers, institutions and viewers in…

Senegal's finest, Orchestra Baobab perform at Helsinki's Savoy Theatre as part of a European tour marking the release of the band's new album, Made in Dakar.

The Magic Numbers are on the road after the late summer release of their Undecided EP. This date is at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki.

During Wine Expo, visitors can try fermented grape juice of all descriptions from Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Australia and elsewhere at Helsinki's Fair Centre. The next edition will…

The Baltic Circle International Theatre Festival presents 12 performances from the Baltic Sea region at Helsinki's Kiasma Theatre. An international theatre workshop and open seminar is also…

Z-in-motion, at Helsinki's Cable Factory, presents two weeks of new expressions in dance from artists such as Jonna Eiskonen, Tiina Huczkowski, Anne Koutonen and Maija Mustonen.

Canadian diva Celine Dion brings her Taking Chances world tour, in support of her new album of the same name, to the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki.

Nearly half a millennium ago, the city of Helsinki was founded by a Swedish king. Although not a national holiday, this date is commemorated each year with plenty of celebrations and events…

Ron and Russell Mael, aka Sparks, bring their unique quirky pop to Tavastia in Helsinki as the duo perform in support of new album, Exotic Creatures of the Deep.

Visitors can enjoy a slice of traditional Finland during this colourful summer folk festival at Miehikkälä - but be prepared to join in with the singing...

Words and Music, held in the town of Kajaani every year, is Finland's largest event dedicated to poetry and recitation. The festival explores the limits of language and mind through media…

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band continue to tour their first new studio album together for five years - Magic. This date is at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium.

Steep yourself in Finnish history while absorbing great art this summer at the Pyhäniemi Art Manor in Hollola. Every year offers a variety of contemporary artists of local and national acclaim.

For a glimpse of traditional Finnish culture, head to the open-air museum island of Seurasaari where a week-long festival of dance and music takes place.

Helsinki gay and lesbian Pride picks up where the Midsummer Festival leaves off and coincides with the beginning of the summer vacation season in Finland.

Having last year celebrated the 30th anniversary of the release of their only album, Never Mind the Bollocks, the Sex Pistols are now back on tour. This date is at the Helsinki Ice Hall.

Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros are on an extensive tour in support of new album, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (With a Buzz in our Ears We Play Endlessly). This date is at Helsinki's…

A fun and easy way to see the sights of Helsinki, taking around 40 minutes to pass the main city centre sights. Spårakoff also offers the chance to enjoy a Koff beer or other drink from the…