Get inspired by the jubilee programme
Find events that interest you in the annual calendar. The program will be updated throughout the year.
Highlights from the programme
50 reasons why Espoo is a good place to set up a business: MORE INFORMATION
18.1. Our Espoo 20X0 themed evening – Winds of change , Tapiola: MORE INFORMATION
21.1. Music surprise with an Espoo theme: ESPOO-SONG BY KALEVAUVA.FI(external link, opens in a new window)
CANCELLED 25.1. Our Espoo 20X0 workshop, Leppävaara: MORE INFORMATION
29.-30.1. National synchronized skating competition at Metro Arena: MORE INFORMATION(external link, opens in a new window)
1.2. Our Espoo 20X0 local discussion, Tapiola: MORE INFORMATION
2.-26.2. Jussi Twoseven / Nature Connectedness -exhibition, Tapiola (Cultural Centre): MORE INFORMATION
MOVED TO MAY 3.2. EMMA Talks, Tapiola: MORE INFORMATION(external link, opens in a new window)
CANCELLED 12.2. Traditional Ystäväluistelu ice skating event at Tapiola Ice Garden: MORE INFORMATION
15.2. Our Espoo 20X0 themed evening - A city for people, Tapiola: MORE INFORMATION
21.-27.2. The City Gallery takes visual art outside around Espoo: MORE INFORMATION
21.-25.2. The schools have winter holidays, you can find things to do HERE
1 March, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event, Matinkylä, READ MORE
8 March, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
9 March - 1 May, My Neighbour, the Flying Squirrel – a photography exhibition, Villa Elfvik: READ MORE
15 March, Our Espoo 20X0 themed evening – Nature and People, Tapiola, READ MORE
17 March, the Leads to Our Roots exhibition opens, Tapiola (KAMU Espoo City Museum), READ MORE
22 March, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event, Northern Espoo, READ MORE
28–30 March, Magic of Technology event, Otaniemi
29 March, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event, Kauklahti, READ MORE
31 March, opening of the new Lippulaiva library in Espoonlahti, READ MORE
3–9 April, JuuriJuhla festival, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
4 April, Matinkylä Swimming Hall opens, READ MORE
7 April, JuuriJuhla-folk music festival presents Espoo’s Festive Cavalcade at Sello Hall, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 April, Our Espoo 20X0 themed evening – Everyday Time Jump, Tapiola, READ MORE
9–10 April, Children’s Museum Festival: Exploration Adventure, Exhibition Centre WeeGee (Tapiola), READ MORE
12 April, Our Espoo 20X0 workshop, Leppävaara, READ MORE
13 April, The Finnish Museum of Horology and Jewellery Kruunu opens at Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
14–30 April, April Jazz, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
19 April, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event, Leppävaara, READ MORE
23 April, Colour Carnival, Otaniemi, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
24 April, Open doors day at Karhusaari
24 April, Espoo Record Fair, Tapiola, READ MORE
25-29 April, Grand piano concert series at Espoo, READ MORE (external link, opens in a new window)
26 April, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event online, READ MORE
27 April, Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony, Tapiola / STREAM
30 April, Children's May Day is celebrated in cultural centers around the city, more information HERE
30 April, The First of May festivities begin at Tapiola
The Senioripaku (Espoo's Elderly People’s Van) tours around Espoo in May on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the timetable and more information HERE
5 May, EMMA Talks: Visionaries of Architecture, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 May, Espoo NGO Day at City Council Building, READ MORE
6 - 7 May, Trail running event Bodom Trail, North Espoo, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 May, Our Espoo 20X0 discussion event in plain Finnish, Leppävaara, READ MORE
13 May, Leikki - The Museum Of Play opens, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
15 May, Giro d’Espoo and family cycling event, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
17 May - 11 September, The Futuro house is open, Tapiola (Exhibition Centre WeeGee), READ MORE
18 May, Discussion event "Following the carbon footprint - towards a sustainable lifestyle", Leppävaara, READ MORE
20 May, Daniel Buren’s flag installation on display in Tapiola, at Tapionaukio until 28 August, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
22 May, Espoo fiddle team record release concert at Tapiola, READ MORE
The Senioripaku (Espoo's Elderly People’s Van) tours around Espoo in June on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the timetable and more information HERE
1 June, Discussion event "Following the carbon footprint - towards a sustainable lifestyle", Espoonlahti, READ MORE
3 June, Etta performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
4 June, The opening party of the Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara: READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 - 12 June, Nature House Villa Elfvik 30 years, READ MORE
6 June, EMMA presents a public piece of art to the City of Espoo, Toppelundinranta, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
6 - 12 June, Rantaraitti soi! -chamber music festival along Rantaraitti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
7 June, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
7 June, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
8 June, Motonet GP Espoo, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
8 June, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
9 June, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 June, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 - 15 June, Rollo-uinnit 2022 swimming event, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
11 June, Espoon pelimannit performs at Pentala Archipelago Museum, READ MORE
11 June, Troubadour Londe at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
12 June, Espoon pelimannit performs at Glims Farmstead Museum, READ MORE
13 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Olarin asukaspuisto, READ MORE
13 June, Irish dancing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
13 June, Couple dancing at Soittoniekanaukio, Leppävaara
14 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Järvenperä, READ MORE
14 June, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
14 June, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
15 June, Ege Zulu performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
15 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Soukan asukaspuisto, READ MORE
15 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Kivenlahden asukaspuisto, READ MORE
15 June, Music school Juvenalia Big Band at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
15 June, Discussion event "Following the carbon footprint - towards a sustainable lifestyle", Tapiola, READ MORE
16 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Hiirisuon asukaspuisto, READ MORE
16 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Viherkallion asukaspuisto, READ MORE
16 June, Kera Hub - open doors at Keran hallit, Kera, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
16 June, Music school Juvenalia Big Band at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
17 June, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s Summer Tour, Suvelan asukaspuisto, READ MORE
18 June, Dj-music at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
20 June, Couple dancing at Soittoniekanaukio, Leppävaara
21 June, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
21 June, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
23 June, Espoonlahti pre-Midsummer, Lippulaiva, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
23 June, Luukas Oja & Bad Sauna performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
24 June, Elias Gould performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
24 June, Midsummer at Hanikka, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
25 June, Troubadour Tommi Kaikkonen performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
28 June, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
28 June, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
28 June -1 July, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s art weeks, READ MORE
29 June, Summer reading circle tours around the libraries in Espoo, Lippulaiva library, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
30 June, Madboiali performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
The Senioripaku (Espoo's Elderly People’s Van) tours around Espoo in July on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the timetable and more information HERE
2 July, Dj Kasspian at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
3 July, "Lainaa ja luistele" -quad-rollerskating event at Espoonlahti Sports Park, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 July, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
5 July, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 July, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s art weeks, READ MORE
6 July, Rosa Coste and jambo performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
6 July, Markus Misukka at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
7 July, Lapsuus and The Shrieks performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
9 July, Kanerva performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 July, "Lainaa ja luistele" -quad-rollerskating event at Espoonlahti Sports Park, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
12 July, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
12 July, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
12 - 14 July, Children's Cultural Centre Aurora’s art weeks, READ MORE
13 July, Nelma U performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
13 July, Summer reading circle tours around the libraries in Espoo, Entresse library, Espoon keskus, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
15 July, Troubadour Tommi Kaikkonen at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
17 July, Singa-karaoke and community singing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
17 July, "Lainaa ja luistele" -quad-rollerskating event at Espoonlahti Sports Park, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
19 July, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
19 July, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
20 July, Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
22 - 23 July, Ehdottoman maanalaista -festival at Olarin Panimo, Otaniemi, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
23 July, Viitasen Piia performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
23 July, Fiesta Latina: Vamos a la Playa! - latin rhythms and dancing at the beach at Kivenlahti, READ MORE
24 July, "Lainaa ja luistele" -quad-rollerskating event at Espoonlahti Sports Park, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
25 July, Couple dancing at Soittoniekanaukio, Leppävaara
26 July, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
26 July, Summer bingo at Lippulaiva, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
27 July, Lauluyhtye Puisto performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
27 July, Summer reading circle tours around the libraries in Espoo, Sellon library, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
28 July, Turisti performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
29 - 30 July, Espoo Wine Fesival, Haukilahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
30 July, Dj-music at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
30 July, Kerafest at Keran hallit, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
31 July, "Lainaa ja luistele" -quad-rollerskating event at Espoonlahti Sports Park, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
The Senioripaku (Espoo's Elderly People’s Van) tours around Espoo in August on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the timetable and more information HERE
1 August, Couple dancing at Soittoniekanaukio, Leppävaara
2 August, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
4 - 5 August, CNNCT.VOL 1 presents Boris Brejcha and Mark Knight, Kulttuuriaukio, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 August, Music school Juvenalia’s show "Tituksen lempeys" at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
6 August, Xantone Blacq performing at Cultural Centre’s Amphitheatre, Tapiola, READ MORE
6 August, Dj Harri Hertell at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
7 August, Circus show at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
8 August, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
9 August, Experience culture and urban cottage feel at Hanikka Summer Tuesdays, Espoonlahti, READ MORE
9 August, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 August, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 August, Summer reading circle tours around the libraries in Espoo, Tapiola library, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
13 August, TAGi on POP -festival at Tapiolan Golf, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
13 August, Dj Walterego at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
15 August, Couple dancing at Soittoniekanaukio, Leppävaara
17 August, Sam & Ben performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
17 August, Treasures of the Sea -exhibition opens at Villa Elfvik, READ MORE
19 - 20 August, Tapiola Festivaali -music festival at Tapiolan urheilupuisto, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
19 - 20 August, Olarin Panimo Block Party, Otaniemi
20 August, Pool party for young people at the Leppävaara open air swimming pool, READ MORE
20 August, DJ Ne Naiset Laney & Suvi at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
21 August, Music school Juvenalia’s baby music school show at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
22 - 27 August, Espoo celebrates! -week expands to the whole city, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
22 - 28 August, Espoo Celebrates! -week at Karhusaari, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
22 August, Couple dancing at Soittoniekanaukio, Leppävaara
25 August, Our Espoo 20X0 themed evening, Tapiola, READ MORE
26 August, Genital Motors performing at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
26 - 28 August, Tallink-tournament, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
27 August, ESPOO DAY, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
27 August, Espoo Day at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
28 August, Music school Juvenalia at Viaporintori Summer Terrace, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
29 August - 4 September, Espoo Ciné film festival, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
The Senioripaku (Espoo's Elderly People’s Van) tours around Espoo in September on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the timetable and more information HERE
29 August - 4 September, Espoo Ciné film festival, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
2 - 25 September, Shapes of Espoo -exhibition at Espoo Cultural Centre, Tapiola, READ MORE
3 September, Nuuksio Classic Trail Marathon -trail running event, Nuuksio, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
3 September, Traditional district event Raittikarnevaalit at Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 September, Neighborhood event Suvelan basaari at Suvelan asukaspuisto, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 September, Pikku Papun Orkesteri ten year anniversary concert at Sellosali, Leppävaara, READ MORE
12 September, "Around the World in 80 minutes", Sello library, Leppävaara, READ MORE
15 September, Hello Espoo -event for new citizens, Sello library, Leppävaara (virtual event also), READ MORE
17 September, Espoo rantamaraton running event, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
17 - 18 September, SyysMatti fair, Espoon keskus, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
24 September - 1 October, Vocal Espoo- festival happening around Espoo, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
20 September, Karaoke 72 -tour, Iso Omena library, Matinkylä, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
30 September, Handcars at Jokeri Light Rails -event is part Teekkarius 150 years anniversary, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
1 - 2 October, Children’s Weekend at cultural houses around Espoo, READ MORE
4 October Karaoke 72 -tour, Tapiola library, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
5 October, Evening for senior citizens at KAMU - Ingrians in Finland after the war, Tapiola, READ MORE
5 October, Climate action - let’s make Espoo carbon-neutral -exhibition opens at Villa Elfvik, READ MORE
6 - 9 October, Light Art Festival Reflektor, Espoon keskus, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
6 - 9 October, International figure skating competition Finlandia Trophy at Espoo Metro Arena, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
6-30 October, Photo exhibition "Strikes and Gutters, Ups and Downs - Children of Bodom in retrospective photos" at Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Tapiola, READ MORE
7 October, Mauri Kunnas -exhibition opens at Exhibition Centre WeeGee, Tapiola, READ MORE
8 October, CenttiFest at Entresse roof terrace, Espoon keskus, READ MORE
11 October, Karaoke 72 -tour, Entresse library, Espoon keskus, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
25 October, Karaoke 72 -tour, Sello library, Leppävaara, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
28 October, Bill Frisell Harmony performing at Sello hall, Leppävaara, READ MORE
1 November, Karaoke 72 -tour, Lippulaiva library, Espoonlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
9 November, Juha Kujanpää Ensemble and DJ Palmu performing at Etnosoi-concert at Sellosali, Leppävaara, READ MORE
10 November, Collection Kakkonen -exhibition opens at WeeGee, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
10 November, Music School Avonia string players’ charity concert at Suvela Chapel, Espoon keskus, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
11 November, concert by piano players of Music school Avonia at the Kauklahti chapel, Kauklahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
12 November, First performance of Preludes Vol. 1 by composer Jukka Kaakkomäki from Espoo in the Suvela chapel, performed by Musiikkiopisto Avonia teachers, Espoon keskus, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
16-20 November, Elisa Masters e-sports event, Metro Arena, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
19 November, Assembly Gaming Day Espoo -event for young people at Espoo Cultural Centre, Tapiola, READ MORE
25 November - 20 December, The exhibition "Espoo dreams" can be found in the shopping center Ainoa, Tapiola, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
2 - 4 December, Christmas-themed weekend at Tapiola's museums, READ MORE
2 December, The famous Christmas yard "Gateway to Christmas" opens in Laajalahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
3 December, The new metro section from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti opens, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
3 December, Christmas event ”Joulun unelmia!” for families in Kivenlahti, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)
6 December, Espoo’s Independence Day concert at the Espoo Metro Arena, Tapiola, READ MORE
6 December, Children’s Independence Day gala at Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Espoon keskus READ MORE
10 December, “Saunacarnival” for the young at the Saunalahti school, Espoonlahti, READ MORE (in finnish)
17 December, The light and color installation Rainbow River at Espoon keskus opens, READ MORE
31 December, New Year’s Eve in Espoo 2023, READ MORE(external link, opens in a new window)