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.

Women's Evenings are open to women of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds, respecting everyone's right to self-determination and gender diversity.

In the meetings, it is possible to participate in a free-form discussion as well as meet new people. Come spend a nice evening together!

Group meets in May:
4.5. Handicrafts
25.5. Crafting with Pride House theme

Community space at the Cable Factory: Tallberginkatu 1 C

Women's Evenings

Helsinki Pride

Women of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds gather for open discussions, socializing, and craft activities.

Bi/Pan+ evenings are for bi and pansexual adults who identify with the spectrum and want to explore it. The program is diverse, and you can come to spend an evening and get to know new people. You can also share your wishes for the evenings during the evening. Come and spend a pleasant evening together!

Group meets in May:
13.5. Poetry evening. You can bring your own poem, or a poem you like to read. My lyrics are also welcome.

Bi/Pan+ evenings

A social evening for bi and pansexual adults to explore their spectrum and meet new people, featuring activities like poetry readings.

Helsinki Pride event celebrating LGBTQ+ community with various activities and festivities.

Helsinki Pride 2026

Seta ry järjestää kolmannen Sateenkaariaktivismin päivän lauantaina 9.5.2026 klo 11–18 Allianssi-talolla Helsingissä. Tapahtuma sisältää luentoja, keskusteluja ja kohtaamisia, ja on tarkoitettu kaikille sateenkaari-ihmisten hyvinvointiin, oikeuksiin ja näkyvyyteen vaikuttaville ihmisille. Ohjelmassa on muun muassa keskustelu poliittisesta ilmapiiristä, konfliktien rakentavasta käsittelystä, aktivistin hyvinvoinnista, ympäristö- ja sateenkaariaktivismin yhteydestä, nuorisokeskusteluja ja yhteislaulua. Osallistuminen on maksutonta ja vaatii ennakkoilmoittautumisen. Etäosallistuminen on mahdollista Microsoft Teamsin kautta.

Allianssi-talo

Sateenkaariaktivismin päivä 2026

Beloved drag icon Sasha Velour (RuPaul’s Drag Race) will perform in Finland for the first time with her new theatre performance Travesty. Travesty takes the viewer deep into hidden queer history through different eras.

Sasha Velour's "Travesty"

A drag performance by Sasha Velour exploring hidden queer history through different eras.

This group is for all LGBTQIA+ people living in Helsinki who want to meet new peers and share thoughts in English.

If you speak English and are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you're welcome to join us for relaxed discussions and hangouts!

The group meets in May:
11.5. Power Point Party - make a 3-5mins presentation about something you're passionate about or interested in, and share it with the group!

Global Queers in Helsinki

A social event for LGBTQIA+ people in Helsinki to meet, chat, and give short presentations about their interests.

This training session addresses the challenges faced by many trans and non-binary individuals in accessing gender-affirming treatments. Participants will learn about the criteria for accessing gender identity assessments and how to apply them to client situations. The session provides information on the assessment process and gender-affirming treatments. It is scheduled for May 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 via Microsoft Teams. The training is aimed at social and health care professionals with a good understanding of gender diversity, minority stress, and gender dysphoria. The session will be led by Elina Sorsa, a social counselor from the Center for Gender Diversity. The training includes a lecture (1.5 hours) and a discussion (30 minutes) for questions.

Microsoft Teams

Koulutusaamupäivä 12.5. Sukupuoli-identiteetin tutkimuksiin hakeutuminen

A relaxed evening of drinks and doodling. Bring your favorite art supplies and let us do the rest - we’ll give you prompts, drawing games and drinks inspiring enough to turn anyone into the next Rembrandt! Event starts at 7PM!

Struts Bar

DRINK&DRAW

Bar Struts

A casual evening event where people can enjoy drinks and draw together with prompts and games.

Join the weekly bar bingo event at Street Pride Bar in Helsinki for a fun evening with friends.

Street Pride Bar

Bar Bingo Night at Street Pride Bar

This group is open to everyone interested in reading and discussing books with LGBTQIA+ themes and characters.

Feel free to read the selected book in whatever language you prefer, but discussion will be in English. You are also welcome to attend even if you haven't read (or finished) that month's book!

The group meets in May:
17 May - Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

Queer Book Club

A book club for people interested in reading and discussing LGBTQIA+ themed books.

Seta järjestää häirintäyhdyshenkilökoulutuksen jäsenjärjestöjen edustajille. Koulutus koostuu kahdesta etätapaamisesta Zoom-alustalla, jotka pidetään keskiviikkoisin 20.5. ja 27.5.2026 klo 17:30–20:00. Osallistuminen edellyttää kameran ja mikrofonin käyttömahdollisuutta, ja suosittelemme osallistumista tietokoneella tai tabletilla. Koulutus on tarkoitettu Setan jäsenjärjestöissä toimiville henkilöille, jotka aikovat tai toimivat häirintäyhdyshenkilöinä. Koulutukseen valitaan enintään 20 osallistujaa, ja ilmoittautuminen päättyy 19.4.2026 klo 23:45. Koulutus on maksuton ja järjestetään verkossa. Lisätietoja antaa Setan häirintäyhdyshenkilö, Teija Ryhtä.

Zoom

Häirintäyhdyshenkilökoulutus jäsenjärjestöille

Group for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses (e.g. physical disabilities) in the rainbow community. The group is led by trained volunteers who are also peer supporters.

Group meets in May:
20.5. from 17:30 to 19:00.

Kvv is organized as hybrid, so participation remotely is also possible. Link for remote participation: vapaaehtoiset@pride.fi

Group for people with disabilities

A support group for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses in the rainbow community.

Kvääri kässäkerho is a cozy get-together where you can enjoy coffee or tea while making handicrafts. You don't need prior experience in handicrafts, as you will receive guidance and necessary materials on site. You can participate in the guided joint project or work on your own handicraft project and discuss it with others. The workshop offers a safe environment for everyone to socialize. Let's get together to relax!

Group meets in May:
21.5. Pride jewelry making

Kaapelitehdas: Tallberginkatu 1

Kvääri kässäkerho

A community handicraft evening where adults can relax, enjoy drinks, and work on craft projects together in a welcoming, substance-free environment.

aleksikolmonen is hosting the friendliest — and possibly gayest — karaoke night in town! We start singing at 8 PM. A warm welcome to everyone!

KARAOKE-ENKELI KARAOKE

A friendly karaoke night hosted by aleksikolmonen at Struts Bar open to everyone.

Experience an entertaining drag show at Street Pride Bar featuring local performers.

Drag Show Night at Street Pride Bar

LGBTQ+ pride event featuring Sasha Velour's 'Travesty' performance, with additional activities and celebrations.

Женские вечера открыты для всех квир-женщин, включая небинарных персон, afab и amab. Приходите пообщаться за кофе-чаем в безопасном пространстве.

Группа встречается по субботам с 16:00 до 18:00 в следующие даты:
23.5.

Наши мероприятия проходят в пространстве сообщества Helsinki Pride на территории Kaapelitehdas в Ruoholahti (Tallberginkatu 1, внутренний двор, подъезд C, 00180 Хельсинки). Пространство сообщества расположено на четвертом этаже.

Мероприятия проводятся для взрослых, предварительная регистрация не требуется. Для участия не обязательно быть членом сообщества.

Пожалуйста, приходите вовремя. Двери закрываются через 15 минут после начала встречи группы.

Группы ведут обученные волонтеры. Они не предоставляют индивидуальные консультации или кризисную поддержку. На всех мероприятиях запрещено употребление психоактивных веществ.

Мероприятия проводятся в соответствии с принципами безопасного пространства.

Если у вас возникнут вопросы по поводу наших мероприятий, вы можете связаться с Enni по адресу enni@pride.fi.
Добро пожаловать!

Русскоязычная группа для женщин и небинарных персон

A social gathering for queer women and non-binary people to meet and chat over coffee in a safe community space.

Käärijä will perform at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki on May 23, 2026, from 18:00 to 23:45. The concert is part of the EURODISKO tour and will feature a visually spectacular show with guest appearances, including Slovenian band Joker Out as support. The event is organized by Warner Music Live and tickets start at €49.90, with options for family packages and accommodation deals.

Käärijä - EURODISKO

Women’s Evenings are gatherings for women of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds to socialize, discuss, and participate in activities like handicrafts.

Calling all writers, poets, wordsmiths and sonnet scribblers! This monthly open mic is a chance to read your work to a lovely audience and connect with other queer writers! Sign up in advance to guarantee a spot! Signups open 19.5.! Event starts at 7PM!

WRITER’S NIGHT OPEN MIC

A monthly open mic night for writers, poets, and wordsmiths to share their work and connect with other queer writers.

Seta ry järjestää häirintäyhdyshenkilökoulutuksen jäsenjärjestöissä toimiville henkilöille, jotka aikovat tai toimivat jo häirintäyhdyshenkilönä. Koulutus tarjoaa tietoa häirintäyhdyshenkilötoiminnan edellytyksistä, prosessista ja velvollisuuksista. Koulutus järjestetään kahdessa etätapaamisessa Zoom-alustalla: ensimmäinen 20.5. klo 17.30–20 ja toinen 27.5. klo 17.30–20. Osallistua voi vain, jos on ollut mukana ensimmäisessä tapaamisessa. Kouluttajana toimii Setan häirintäyhdyshenkilö Teija Ryhtä. Koulutukseen valitaan enintään 20 osallistujaa. Haku päättyy 19.4. klo 23:45.

Welcome to the creative writing group!
In this group we practice creating writing and you will have the opportunity to present your own writings and receive feedback on them.
Previous experience in creative writing is not necessary.

Group meets in May:
27.5. I am and write

Creative writing

A community creative writing group where participants can practice writing, share their work, and receive feedback.

An evening of musical madness with roots in Nordic folk traditions, but branches in all directions! Everyone is welcome to join the singing, or just kick back with a drink and listen. Event starts at 7PM!

QUEER FOLK JAM

A community music event where everyone can sing or listen, featuring Nordic folk-inspired tunes and diverse musical styles.

Men's Evenings are open to men of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds, respecting everyone's right to self-determination and gender diversity.

The Men's Evenings are for meeting and discussing about men in the queer community, to share thoughts on needs and wishes, peer support, and friendships. Come spend a nice evening together!

Group meets in May:
28.5.

Men's Evenings

A social gathering for men of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds to meet, discuss, share support, and build friendships.

The main annual LGBTQ+ pride event in Helsinki, featuring parades, performances, and community activities.

Helsinki Pride 2026 is seeking volunteers for various roles during the event, primarily focusing on the week of June 22–28, 2026. Volunteers can participate in tasks such as youth safety supervision, harassment support, photography, customer service, event setup, and logistical support. The application period is from April 1 to May 15, with specific roles requiring attendance at training sessions and a mandatory kick-off event on June 3. All volunteers will receive training, a certificate of participation, and are encouraged to engage in the vibrant Pride community while supporting human rights and cultural festivities in Helsinki.

Helsinki Pride Volunteer Recruitment

Celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with parade, performances, and community events.

The week will culminate, as usual, in the Helsinki Pride Parade, which will take place on Saturday, 27 June, in central Helsinki. The parade is a powerful and communal demonstration for rainbow rights and equality.

Helsinki Pride Parade

A parade in central Helsinki celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

Helsinki Pride Week will be celebrated on 22–28 June 2026.

Helsinki Pride Week

Helsinki Pride Community Store

Helsinki Pride -yhteisö rekrytoi: Tule tekemään Helsinki Pride -tapahtumaa 2026! Kumppanituottaja: Oletko yritysmaailman yhteiskuntavastuusta ja tapahtumatuotannosta syttyvä ammattilainen? Etsimme nyt kumppanituottajaa, joka tulee vastaamaan Helsinki Pride -tapahtuman kumppanituotannoista kevään ja kesäkuun aikana. Kumppaniverkostomme johtamisesta, kehittämisestä ja myyntityöstä vastaa kumppanipäällikkö, jonka kanssa pääset sparrailemaan kumppanuusmuotojen sisältöjen ja tapahtumien suunnittelua.

Helsinki Pride - Kumppanituottaja

A community event where companies can help organize and develop Helsinki Pride 2026.

Helsinki Pride -yhteisö rekrytoi: Tule tekemään Helsinki Pride -tapahtumaa 2026! Vapaaehtoiskoordinaattori: Etsimme oma-aloitteista ja järjestelmällistä vapaaehtoistyön koordinaattoria. Haussa on vapaaehtoistyön osaaja, jolla on kokemusta erilaisten tapahtumien suunnittelusta ja vapaaehtoisten koordinoinnista sekä hyvä lhbtqia+-substanssiosaaminen. Vapaaehtoistyön koordinaattorin tehtäviin kuuluu Helsinki Pride -tapahtuman vapaaehtoistyön prosessi alusta loppuun saakka.

Helsinki Pride - Vapaaehtoiskoordinaattori

A community event recruiting a volunteer coordinator to help organize Helsinki Pride 2026.

Helsinki Pride -yhteisö rekrytoi: Tule tekemään Helsinki Pride -tapahtumaa 2026! Harjoittelija Nuorten Pride -tapahtumaan: Seksuaali- ja sukupuolivähemmistöihin kuuluville ja oma identiteettiään pohtiville nuorille suunnattu Nuorten Pride -viikko järjestetään Helsingissä 22.–28.6.2026. Etsimme Nuorten Pride -tapahtumalle oma-aloitteista, innokasta ja järjestelmällistä harjoittelijaa. Haussa on tapahtuma-alan opiskelija, jolla on kokemusta tapahtumien järjestämisestä.

Nuorten Pride - Harjoittelija

A youth-focused Pride week in Helsinki for LGBTQ+ young people to celebrate and explore their identities.

Open-air festival with performances, food stalls, and community activities.

Senate Square

Pride Festival in the Park

Finland’s biggest human rights and cultural event. Most shifts occur during Pride Week.

Nuorten Pride -viikko järjestetään Helsingissä 22.–28.6.2026, ja se on suunnattu seksuaali- ja sukupuolivähemmistöihin kuuluville nuorille. Tavoitteena on lisätä nuorten hyvinvointia, ehkäistä yksinäisyyttä ja vahvistaa itseluottamusta. Tapahtuma sisältää Nuorten Pride housen, puistojuhlan ja bileitä, sekä ohjelmaa järjestäjien toimipisteissä ja Helsinki Pride -kulkueessa. Harjoittelijan tehtäviin kuuluu ohjelmahaun käsittely, ohjelmien syöttäminen WordPressiin ja muita avustavia tehtäviä. Hakijoilta edellytetään hyviä tietoteknisiä taitoja, LHBTQIA+ -substanssiosaamista ja normikriittistä työotetta. Työ alkaa 20.4.2025 ja kestää 3.7.2026, viikoittainen työaika 37,5 tuntia. Palkka on 1500 € kuukaudessa.

Rekry: Nuorten Pride -tapahtuman harjoittelija

Pride House 2026 will be held in Hobo Helsinki again this year! During the last week of June - Pride Week - the best week of the summer - enjoy the colorful atmosphere, wonderful setting and memorable program of Helsinki Pride! Pride House is an event center open to all LGBTQIA+ people and our allies, where you can come hang out, meet friends, participate in the program, stay overnight, have fun and shop at the Helsinki Pride Shop. Information about the Helsinki Pride 2026 event is also located in Hobo Helsinki. All Pride House programs are free of charge and accessible.

Pride House 2026

A community event where LGBTQIA+ people and allies can gather, enjoy activities, and celebrate Pride at Hobo Helsinki during Pride Week.

With Helsinki Pride Business Forum 2026 (vol 2), we are moving past symbolic inclusion toward ethical leadership, and examine what power, accountability, and corporate courage mean for LGBTQIA+ futures in business. We welcome an audience of engaged executives and board members who are interested and ready to lead LGBTQIA+ inclusion and take accountability from visibility to responsibility: to engage in the power of Corporate Responsibility in a Fragmenting World. Pride is not a celebration without responsibility. This leadership focused forum positions inclusive and ethical leadership as a human rights issue, an integrity issue, a future-of-work issue and a way to manage reputational risk. We have, and we will, continue challenging leaders to confront where corporate neutrality causes harm – and what ethical leadership looks like in 2026 and beyond. Programme will include organizations such as Dottir, Ida Warg & Lumene Group, Happy Joe and Strawberry. We offer thought provoking, fresh, and most importantly sustainable, inclusive ideas to reflect and share back to your own organizations. You sharing your experiences with other leaders and experts in different fields supports your leadership with new, fresh insights and solutions. Co-learning and brainstorming don’t remain at the level of theory. You’ll start your Pride business kick off with real awareness of situations and thoughts that you can take back to developing your own responsible and ethical leadership and inclusive operations of your organization. You will notice how much power comes from sharing thoughts and your own authenticity, and in return you receive understanding, encouragement and new perspectives.

Helsinki Pride Business Forum 2026

A leadership-focused forum on ethical and inclusive business practices to support LGBTQIA+ rights and corporate responsibility.

An outdoor screening of films celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and experiences.

LGBTQ+ Film Screening

Helsinki Pride Cinema

Official opening event marking the start of Helsinki Pride with speeches, performances, and community gathering.

Pride Festival Opening Ceremony

A series of screenings showcasing films that highlight LGBTQ+ stories and experiences.

LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Helsinki Pride Film Committee

Tuska Festival 2026 is a music festival scheduled to take place from June 26 to June 28, 2026, in Helsinki, Finland, at Parrukatu 2-4. The event will run daily from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM. Organized by Tuska Festival, it is a vibrant gathering for festival lovers and music enthusiasts, featuring performances by various artists. Tickets can be booked online, and the festival offers a lively atmosphere for attendees to enjoy live music and community experiences.

Tuska Festival 2026

Parade and park celebration as part of Helsinki Pride week.

Kaivopuisto

Helsinki Pride Parade and Park Celebration 2026

A community festival at Kaivopuisto celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with programming and social activities.

A colorful parade through Helsinki celebrating LGBTQ+ pride and rights.

Pride Parade

The main pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and diversity in Helsinki.

A community festival with live music, food stalls, and activities in the city park.

LGBTQ+ pride parade celebrating diversity and inclusion in Helsinki.

Women's Evenings are open to women of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds, respecting everyone's right to self-determination and gender diversity. In the meetings, it is possible to participate in a free-form discussion as well as meet new people. Come spend a nice evening together!

Women's Evenings: Board games

A social evening for women of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds to meet, relax, and have open discussions.

LGBTQ+ pride event celebrating diversity and inclusion in Helsinki.

Kipinä Festival 2026 is a popular summer event held at Oulunkylän urheilupuisto in Helsinki, Finland, from July 3rd to July 5th, 2026. The festival features performances by renowned artists such as JVG, Mirella, Kim Wilde, Kaija Koo, Portion Boys, Michael Monroe, Haloo Helsinki!, Alphaville, Bess, Juha Tapio, Evelina, and Cledos. Attendees can enjoy diverse food and beverage options, including VIP services with gourmet offerings by chef Kari Aihinen. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, with various options including single-day, two-day, VIP, and dinner packages.

Kipinä Festival 2026

Annual jazz festival featuring local and international artists. Enjoy a variety of jazz performances across multiple venues in Helsinki.

Helsinki Jazz Festival 2026

Helsinki Jazz Festival Organizing Committee

Annual Pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and diversity in Helsinki.

Helsinki Pride Parade 2025

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

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

LGBTQ+ Events in Helsinki

Today

Women's Evenings

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Bi/Pan+ evenings

Helsinki Pride 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Sateenkaariaktivismin päivä 2026

Today

Women's Evenings

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Bi/Pan+ evenings

Helsinki Pride 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Sateenkaariaktivismin päivä 2026

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