Culture and leisure
Culture and leisure activities for all: over 20 million experiences every year – art, events, courses, hobbies, facilities, outdoor areas and services for mobility, as well as support in the form of grants.
Target groups
Youth
The Youth Helsinki website contains all the city’s service content that is targeted at the young.
Families with children
Information on services for families with children
Elderly
Information on services for the elderly (in Finnish)
Teachers and early education professionals
Information on activities and events for educators
Helsinki on the move
Discover Helsinki’s endless options for physical activity. Indoor and outdoor sports, outdoor recreation, supervised sports, islands, boating, fishing, clubs and associations and daily activity.
Reservations and grants
Wow, culture!
Participate in exhibitions, events, performances and concerts all over the city! The cultural services promote experiences and support communities and artists through grants.
A library is always near
The city’s 37 libraries and 2 mobile libraries offer stories, events, facilities and, if necessary, drilling machines. The libraries are a living room for the residents and part of the Helmet library network of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Support and information for partners:
Apply for a grant
More information on grants
Participate and influence
More information on all the different ways of influencing
Reservations
Do you need space for a meeting, party or event? Would you like to reserve a regular training shift for your sports club?