Helsinki

Helsinki’s LGBTQ+ community enjoys one of the most inclusive environments in Europe, with queer-friendly venues spread across the city center. Helsinki Pride is Finland’s largest human rights event, reflecting Nordic openness and equality.

Hercules Gay Nightclub is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Keskuskatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.

Hercules Gay Nightclub

DTM is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Teurastamo, Työpajankatu 2a, 00580 Helsinki, Finland.

Street Pride Bar is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Malminrinne 1, 00180 Helsinki, Finland.

Street Pride Bar

Pub Fairytale is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Helsinginkatu 7, 00500 Helsinki, Finland.

Pub Fairytale

Bar Struts is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Fleminginkatu 13, 00500 Helsinki, Finland.

Bar Struts

Mann's Street is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Mannerheimintie 12, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.

Mann's Street

Sauna Vogue is a bar in Helsinki. Located at Sturenkatu 27, 00550 Helsinki, Finland.

Sauna Vogue

Restaurant Adlerfelt is a restaurant in Helsinki. Located at Suomenlinna, B 1, 00190 Helsinki, Finland.

Restaurant Adlerfelt

Restaurant Manala is a restaurant in Helsinki. Located at Dagmarinkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.

Restaurant Manala

Trendy restaurant & bar with outdoor seats offering pizzas, salads & desserts, plus vegan options.

Putte's Bar & Pizza

Room Bulevard is a bar in Helsinki. Located at 00120, Bulevardi 26, 00120 Helsinki, Finland.

Room Bulevard

The official online store of Helsinki Pride Community, Finland's largest human rights and cultural LGBTQ+ event organization. The store sells Pride merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, socks, tote bags, flags, and accessories. All purchases support the year-round community and human rights work of the Helsinki Pride community. Pickup available from Lauttasaari, Helsinki.

Helsinki Pride Community Store

Keltainen Ruusu is a shop in Helsinki. Located at Malminrinne 2-4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.

Keltainen Ruusu

Scotland's largest LGBTQ+ Pride event in Glasgow on July 18.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow Pride 2026

Annual celebration for LGBTQ+ rights in Palermo, Italy, on July 18.

Palermo, Italy

Palermo Pride 2026

A vibrant block party in Kallio celebrating local culture and community.

Kallio Block Party 2026

A fun-filled badminton play day hosted by Aurora Badminton in Helsinki.

Play Day by Aurora Badminton

An anniversary concert celebrating over 60 years of the legendary band Scorpions, held at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki. The event is scheduled for July 28, 2026, starting at 18:30. Attendees can expect a comprehensive performance of the band's greatest hits and milestones.

Veikkaus Arena

Scorpions: Over 60 Years of Scorpions

Kallio Block Party 2026 is an event returning to the streets of Helsinki's Kallio neighborhood to celebrate local culture. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM, at Alppila, Helsinki. Organized by Kallio Block Party, it offers a lively atmosphere with music, drinks, and good vibes, making it ideal for party-goers and social enthusiasts. More details about the event are to be announced.

Kallio Block Party

A meditation workshop led by guest instructor Gen Norden, focusing on achieving your dream life through meditation techniques. The event is organized by Suomen kadampameditaatiokeskus ry and will be held at Cultural Centre and Conference Hotel Sofia in Helsinki. Tickets are priced at 7 EUR, and the session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Vietä elämäsi syksy - luo unelmiesi elämä meditaation avulla

A festival showcasing LGBTQ+ cinema from around the world, including documentaries, dramas, and comedies.

Helsinki Queer Film Festival 2026

Seta ry järjestää etäisen koulun ammattilaisille suunnatun sateenkaariverkoston ensimmäisen tapaamisen, jossa esitellään verkoston toiminta, materiaalit ja palvelut, sekä keskustellaan sateenkaarevista teemoista koulun arjessa. Tapaaminen sisältää alustuksia, pienryhmäkeskusteluja ja yhteisen loppupurkun. Verkosto kokoontuu 2.9.2026 klo 14:00–16:00.

Etänä Teamsissa

Koulun ammattilaisten sateenkaariverkoston tapaaminen 2.9.2026

Nattland is a dark comedy by Marius von Mayenburg, exploring themes of art, history, and truth through a sharp, satirical narrative. The play follows siblings Nicola and Philipp as they uncover a seemingly harmless 1920s Vienna painting during their father's house clearance, only to discover a signature that plunges them into an absurd dispute over money, prestige, and inheritance. Directed by Anna-Maria Lipponen, the production combines cinematic aesthetics with biting dialogue and absurd humor, creating a visually rich performance that questions the value of art and the darkness of history. The premiere is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at Svenska Teatern in Helsinki.

Nattland

The opening concert of the 4th Baltic and Nordic Boys Choir Festival organized by Cantores Minores. The event features performances by choirs from Uppsala, Riga, Copenhagen, and Pirkanpojat, conducted by renowned directors. It takes place at Helsingin Tuomiokirkko in Helsinki on September 17, 2026, starting at 19:00. Tickets are priced at 25/15 € and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or at the church entrance 45 minutes before the event. The concert lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission.

4. Itämeren ja Pohjolan poikakuorofestivaali: AVAJAISKONSERTTI

Cantores Minores

The event is the opening concert of the 4th Baltic and Nordic Boys Choir Festival organized by Cantores Minores. It features performances by choirs from Uppsala, Riga, Copenhagen, and Pirkanpojat from Finland. The concert takes place at Helsingin Tuomiokirkko in Helsinki on September 17, 2026, starting at 19:00. Tickets are priced at 25/15 € and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or at the church entrance. The event aims to promote high-quality choir music and foster regional cooperation among boys' choirs.

Join Samu Haber on his 'Good Boy Tour 26' at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki. The event is scheduled for September 19, 2026, starting at 18:30 and ending at 21:00. Experience an evening of live music with the renowned artist in a vibrant setting.

Kulttuuritalo

Samu Haber: Good Boy Tour 26

A free webinar focusing on the well-being of rainbow students, scheduled for September 30, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45.

Maksuton webinaari: Sateenkaariopiskelijan hyvinvointi

Nylon Beat, the iconic Finnish pop duo, is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a series of concerts at Helsingin Jäähalli from September 30 to October 3, 2026. Due to high demand, additional concerts have been scheduled on September 30, October 1, and October 2, with tickets available on Lippu.fi. This historic event marks the first time Nylon Beat performs three consecutive nights at the same venue, showcasing their significant impact on Finnish pop music since their debut in 1996. The concerts will feature their classic hits and celebrate their legacy in the Finnish music scene.

Nylon Beat – TYTÖT HALUAA 30-vuotisjuhlakonsertit

An open mic night for writers to share their work at Bar Struts.

Writers’ Night Open Mic (October 2)

An evening of drawing and socializing at Bar Struts.

Drink & Draw - October 7

A fun and inclusive pub quiz at Bar Struts.

A Very Queer Pub Quiz - October 15

Join the LGBTQ community for a fun night of bar bingo at Street Pride Bar in Helsinki.

Bar Bingo Night at Street Pride Bar

Another session for writers to perform at Bar Struts.

Writers’ Night Open Mic - October 21

A craft evening for socializing and creating at Bar Struts.

Stitch & Bitch Craft Club - October 28

An evening for folk singers to perform and share at Bar Struts.

Folk Singers’ Jam - October 29

Drink & Draw - November 4

A night featuring DJ guests, drag shows, live music, bingo, and karaoke at the LGBTQ+ bar in Helsinki.

Street Pride Bar Program Night

Join the fun with bar bingo at Street Pride Bar, a popular LGBTQ venue in Helsinki.

Helsinki

Upcoming Events

Glasgow Pride 2026

Palermo Pride 2026

Kallio Block Party 2026

Play Day by Aurora Badminton

Scorpions: Over 60 Years of Scorpions

Kallio Block Party 2026

Kallio Block Party 2026

Vietä elämäsi syksy - luo unelmiesi elämä meditaation avulla

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