Helsinki This Week

08/03/2022

Ornamo Art and Design Sale 2022 at Cable Factory 12.–20.3.

More info at: https://www.teosmyynti.fi

Photo: LEENA KOUHIA & REKA KIRALY / Ornamo

02/03/2022

18/02/2022

American Bill Viola (b. 1951) is one of the most acclaimed video and installation artists of our time. Over the course of his forty-five-year career, Viola has created an emotionally expressive body of work informed by art history, culture and religion. His works explore key themes of human existence: birth, life and death, and spirituality.

Until 27.2.
Read more: https://amosrex.fi/en/exhibitions/bill-viola/






Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

22 Sept 2021 – 27 Feb 2022 Bill Viola, Fire Woman, 2005. Video/sound installation. Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo / Amos Rex Bill Viola: Inner Journey Amos Rex and Bill Viola Studio are delighted to present acclaimed video and installation artist Bill Viola’s first solo exhibition ...

02/02/2022

A joyous ski festival in the heart of Helsinki – for everybody!

This is the first time that the iconic Helsinki Olympic Stadium opens its doors for skiers, and you’ll get to enjoy a prime 1,1 km skiing track. The snow is guaranteed! Grab your friends, colleagues, or family with you, and enjoy the atmosphere. The entrance is free of charge, but pre-registration is required to make sure everybody can enjoy the tracks with comfort and space.

https://helsinkiskiweeks.fi/








Photo: Helsinki Ski Weeks

Hiihto valtaa Olympiastadionin! Sprinttihiihdon maailmantähden ja sinä samalla ladulla Helsingin ytimessä!

30/12/2021

Happy New Year! ✨✨✨





Photo: Samuli Vienola

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to you all!





Photo: Kim Öhman

03/12/2021

The traditional Helsinki Christmas Market will be held at Market Square from 27 November to 22 December.

Mon to Thu, 11:00–19:00 and Fri to Sun, 10:00–20:00. Independence Day 6.12. opening hours 11:00–16:00. Free admission.

More info at www.tuomaanmarkkinat.fi

Photo: Kim Öhman

05/11/2021

”The winter in Finland is long, grim, and inescapable, and we have no choice but to embrace its arrival. Come to Suomenlinna to celebrate the long-forgotten festival of Kekri and look at the face of darkness with no fear.”

Tomorrow, 6th Nov. 👹
More info http://www.viaporinkekri.fi/en/viaporin-kekri-main/

Photo: Liam Doan

29/10/2021

The circus has come to town!

Still a couple of days left to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the circus.

More info https://sirkusfinlandia.fi

Photo: Sirkus Finlandia

27/09/2021

Wikimedia Finland arranges a tour where the tour participants take rephotographs at the heart of Kallio neighbourhood. Along on the tour is photographer and visual arts educator Nanna Saarhelo and non-fiction writer and city guide Juhani Styrman who is specialized in the history of Kallio district.

Tue 28.9.2021 at 17-18.30
Sat 2.10.2021 at 14-15.30

Departure in front of the Kallio library (Viides Linja 11).

Duration approx. 1,5h

The event is free.

Registration on event webpages:

https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/valokuvakavely-kallion-sydamessa-tickets-172666820107

Photo: Simo Rista / Helsinki City Museum

18/09/2021

iik!week is an annual horror festival at Linnanmäki Amusement Park. The festival includes four horror attractions, wandering creatures, terrific music shows, and creepy sweet and savoury treats.

The event is recommended for visitors who are 12 years or older. All visitors should make a pre-booking via Linnanmäki's webstore.

More info https://www.linnanmaki.fi/fi/hupitekemista/teemaviikot/iikweek/






Photo: Linnanmäki

03/09/2021

What's your favourite thing to do this autumn?

Photo: Jussi Hellsten

27/08/2021

It’s Finnish Nature Day tomorrow, on 28.8.
Helsinki This Week will go to forest tomorrow. What will you do?

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Suomenlinna celebrates Finnish nature with maritime activities, Finnish food and drinks. Check the programme at Suomenlinna’s website: https://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/tapahtumat/85/baltic-sea-week-and-finnish-nature-week/

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Huomenna 28.8. juhlitaan Suomen Luonnon päivää. Helsinki This Week aikoo mennä metsään / sieneen. Mitä sinä teet?

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Suomenlinnassa juhlistetaan suomalaista luontoa erilaisin aktiviteetein ja nautiskellaan merellisestä tunnelmasta ja suomalaisesta ruoasta. Tarkemmat tiedot Suomenlinnan verkkosivuilta: https://www.suomenlinna.fi/tapahtumat/85/itameri-ja-suomen-luontoviikko/








Photo: Julia Kivelä

20/08/2021

Join the Cannon Sloop Diana’s public sailings 30.6.-28.8. These historical cannon sloop cruises are led by no other than the most accomplished Admiral Chapman, who takes the passengers through times in an entertaining fashion, introducing them to the famous fortress and life in the navy. The participants have the opportunity to assist the crew in raising and lowering the sails.

More info at www.suomenlinnatours.com

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Lähde seikkailulle Tykkisluuppi Dianan kyytiin!
Risteilyllä purjehditaan ajassa
taaksepäin 1700-luvulle ja nähdään merellinen Helsinki ja Suomenlinnan linnoitussaaret uudesta näkökulmasta. Matkaa johtaa itse kuuluisa Amiraali Chapman, Saaristolaivaston alusten suunnittelija. Matkan aikana osallistujat pääsevät halutessaan avustamaan miehistöä aluksen purjeiden nostossa ja laskussa.

Lisätietoja www.suomenlinnatours.com







Photo: Ehrensvärd-seura ry

13/08/2021

Have you noticed this amazing aerial sculpture at Senate Square? It's Janet Echelman's work called 1.78.

The work comes to life on the opening day (19.8.) of Helsinki Festival: providing the background for the work is a live sound art work by Länsman, Norvio & Rinne.

More info at www.helsinkifestival.fi/en

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Oletko jo nähnyt tämän upean ilmaveistoksen Senaatintorin yllä? Kyseessä on taiteilija Janet Echelmanin työ nimeltä 1.78.

Juhlaviikkojen avajaisiltana 19.8. Echelmanin teoksella voi kokea ainutkertaisen, äänellisen ja visuaalisen maiseman Hildá Länsmanin, Tapani Rinteen ja Tuomas Norvion konsertissa.

Lisätietoja www.helsinkifestival.fi









Kuva: Janet Echelman, 1.78 Madrid, 2018. Courtesy of the Artist and Studio Echelman. Photo by João Ferrand.