What’s on in Helsinki this week (week 29)

Summer is the perfect time to visit one of the many farm parks around the Helsinki region. You can meet friendly animals at places including Uutela’s Skata Farm in eastern Helsinki, Talomuseo Glims in Bemböle, Espoo, and Katrineberg Farm in Vantaa. Spending time with and petting the animals is a wonderfully relaxed way to enjoy a summer’s day, whether you’re visiting with family or simply looking for a slower pace.

Be sure to check each farm’s website in advance for free-entry days, special events and opening hours.

The demolition art exhibition This Is What I Want to Say, celebrating Purkutaide’s tenth anniversary, is open until mid-August in the Arabia 135 Quarter. The exhibition brings together works and site-specific installations by 90 different artists. It takes over the former premises of the University of Art and Design Helsinki, with an impressive 2,400 square metres of exhibition space to explore. Visitors can view the exhibition from Tuesday to Sunday between 11.00 and 18.00.

Tickets: adults €13.50, children under 12 €8.50.

This July, GoStudio’s Summer Club is all about Barre Pilates. Free outdoor classes take place every Wednesday at 18.30 in Meripuisto and run until the end of the month. On Thursdays, you can also join GoStudio’s free running club.

All Summer Club sessions are free to attend, but advance registration is required.

Tikkurila Festival returns to Vantaa for three days of live music, bringing together a strong line-up of Finnish artists. Opening day features performances from Eppu Normaali, who are embarking on their final festival summer, alongside Ellinoora, Vesala and The Rasmus.

Tickets cost €115 for Thursday or €182 for a three-day festival pass.

Making its debut this summer, HEY GIRL! is a one-day festival dedicated to girlhood in all its forms. The line-up features performances from Aliisa Syrjä, Sonia and Nea Neuroosi. Beyond the music, the festival site includes food and drink stalls, a walk-in tattoo station run by tattoo artists, Nail Collective, a tooth gem artist and a jewellery workshop. Later in the evening, Hot Girl Club takes over the dancefloor.

The festival takes place at CoolHead Taproom in Viikki, set within a former botanical garden.

Tickets cost €25 in advance or €28 on the door. Gates open at 15.00.

Every Saturday, Kino Konepaja hosts Club Bunuel, a club night led by none other than DJ Bunuel, who brings more than 48 years of experience behind the decks. Expect timeless rhythms and a laid-back atmosphere in Kino’s characterful bar from 21.00 onwards.

Free entry. The club runs from 20.00-00.00.

Nature of Sound is a free one-day festival in Lapinlahti where music, nature and community come together. The programme features live performances from bands including Kukkatalo, myrtsi and Django Collective, alongside sets from a range of DJs. Beyond the music, visitors can explore workshops, browse art and craft stalls, and enjoy food and drinks throughout the day.

Free entry. The festival takes place at Omenapuutalo and runs from 12.00-22.00.