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Where to go with children during Helsinki's Night of the Arts? Little Helsinki's picks for the Night of the Arts 2025 can be found in this article! Night of the Arts is celebrated in Helsinki on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and there's a diverse range of events and activities for all ages. The Night of the Arts also features programs specially designed for children. Little Helsinki went through the day and evening program offerings and curated highlights for families with children heading to Helsinki's classic event.
Admission to Night of the Arts events is free, unless otherwise stated.
The full program for the event can be found on the Helsinki Festival Weeks website.
Little Helsinki's child-friendly picks from the Night of the Arts program:
Activities During the Day
In the Loru playground at the Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
- 10:30–11:30 Loru goes Night of the Arts: Arts at Oodi's outdoor area, Citizen's Square
Night of the Arts street celebration at Kontula Library on Thursday 2–6 PM.
Baroque at Night of the Arts: A Musical Story Time at Piika Playground at 2 PM and at Trumpetti Playground at 3:30 PM.
Unique Experiences
Pedaleando Hacia El Cielo - a magical large-scale acrobatic theatrical performance at Senate Square on Thursday at 8 PM. Be prepared for crowds; the Senate Square's major works will attract a full square of spectators.
Find Calm for a Moment
Choir Cavalcade starting at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral.
Nocturne – Night Music at Kaivopuisto at 6 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9 PM.
Discover New Interesting Places in Helsinki
Workers' Museum Opening in Alppila on Thursday 11 AM–8 PM.
Night of the Arts Apple Festival at Malminkartano Apple Orchard on Thursday 12–6:30 PM.
Open Doors at the Opera House on Night of the Arts 4–11 PM.
Rocking Music Evening: Jytäjyrsijät Concert in the University's Main Building celebration hall on Thursday at 5 PM.
Night of the Arts at the National Library – photography art and choral music on Thursday 5:15–8:30 PM.
Planet Suvilahti invites you to an all-ages electronic music event at Suvilahti's steel gas bell on Thursday from 5 PM.
Diverse Activities
Annantalo's Night of the Arts offers various activities on Thursday 4–7 PM.
Open Doors at the Opera House on Night of the Arts 4–11 PM.
Cable Factory's Night of the Arts on Thursday 5–10 PM.
Music and Joy
Rocking Music Evening: Jytäjyrsijät Concert in the University celebration hall on Thursday at 5 PM.
Join Every Mouse! Concert at the Ruiskumeistari House courtyard in Kruunuhaka on Thursday at 6 PM and 7 PM.
Theatre and Opera
Open Doors at the Opera House on Night of the Arts 4:15–11 PM.
Hurjaruuthi's Night of the Arts at Cable Factory on Thursday 5–8 PM.
Night of the Arts at Museums
Atheneum Free Day on Thursday 10 AM–8 PM.
Workers' Museum Opening in Alppila on Thursday 11 AM–8 PM.
Little Builders – Night of the Arts at the Kindergarten Museum on Thursday 3–6 PM.
Monkeys and Treasures at the Media Museum and Archive in Merkkitalo on Thursday 4–8 PM.
Free Admission to the Architecture and Design Museum on Thursday 4–10 PM.
Collective – Finnish Picture Book Illustration Exhibition Opening at Kunsthalle on Thursday 5–8 PM. The exhibition's thoughtful display has paid special attention to children. In the children's art workshop, you can try illustrating yourself. Free admission to the opening.
Night of the Arts at TAHDO at Olympic Stadium on Thursday 5–8 PM.
Theatre Museum's Night of the Arts on Thursday 5–9 PM.
Events Outside the City Center
Night of the Arts Apple Festival at Malminkartano Apple Orchard on Thursday 12–6:30 PM.
Night of the Arts Street Celebration at Kontula Library on Thursday 2–6 PM.
Baroque at Night of the Arts: A Musical Story Time at Piika Playground at 2 PM and at Trumpetti Playground at 3:30 PM.
Children's Night of the Arts at Composer's Park in Pukinmäki on Thursday 5–7 PM.
Hustle and Bustle at Tiukula at Save the Children's Tiukula House in Käpylä on Thursday 5–7:30 PM.
Laru's Children's Night of the Arts at Lahnalahti Playground in Lauttasaari on Thursday 6–8 PM.
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