Brazil's best known singer-songwriter and one of the most important culture icons of our time.

From wunderkind to artist par excellence.

One of the most dazzling vocal talents of our time makes her Finland debut.

Top Finnish musicians take the music back into the home as Helsinki's locals open their doors to music fans, both old and new.

The Helsinki Chamber Choir join forces with the Uusinta chamber ensemble to tackle seven works by Janáček and Furrer in a variety line-ups.

This quartet's sound is alive with the edgy dynamism of Berlin's classical music club scene and the dazzling virtuosity of the world's great concert halls.

The symphonies of Finland's most celebrated composer will be performed in the concert hall where they first received their debuts.

Young Finnish musical talents play rare instruments from the Pohjola Bank Arts Foundation collection in a historic setting.

The symphonies of Finland's most celebrated composer will be performed in the concert hall where they first received their debuts.

Young Finnish musical talents play rare instruments from the Pohjola Bank Arts Foundation collection in a historic setting.

An orchestral fantasy by the German new music great is paired with this rarely-performed choral work by the Romantic master composer.

Young conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali leads this world-class orchestra, featuring Julian Rachlin.

Young Finnish musical talents play rare instruments from the Pohjola Bank Arts Foundation collection in a historic setting.

The symphonies of Finland's most celebrated composer will be performed in the concert hall where they first received their debuts.

Young Finnish musical talents play rare instruments from the Pohjola Bank Arts Foundation collection in a historic setting.

Young Finnish musical talents play rare instruments from the Pohjola Bank Arts Foundation collection in a historic setting.

The past meets the present in this daring and insightful programme.

Young Finnish musical talents play rare instruments from the Pohjola Bank Arts Foundation collection in a historic setting.

Mullova makes her Stradivarius sing, breathe and dance.

A major orchestra, a young conductor and a brilliant violinist.

This Swedish songstress is marking her twenty-year artistic career with a tour of Scandinavia.

World music with americana spices.

Nirvana and David Bowie played jazz-style.

Fun and virtuosity meet when this Cuban jazz legend takes to the stage.

The grand dame of Finnish schlager performs love songs by some of Finland's best-loved songwriters.

Irresistible and hypnotic rhythms conjured up by Congolese street musicians.

This Cajun music legend remains faithful to the traditions of his genre while giving it a whole new look.

This London-based ghetto pop collective have been shaking some serious booty on the international festival.

Violins screech and horns blare as the uncrowned king of Balkan disco rolls into town with an entire orchestra in tow.

This year marks 80 years since the recording of the first-ever Finnish children's music album.

A unique tribute to the little sparrow of Paris by this Canadian-born songstress.

Finland's top musicians and vocalists pay tribute to Dallapé, an iconic Finnish dance orchestra, on its 85th anniversary.

Ukrainian woman power takes over the Huvila tent, accompanied by Finland's own accordion wizard.

The new voice of Cape Verde resonates with myriad influences.

Strength and vulnerability fill the Huvila tent as Finland's two leading women vocalists take to the stage.

This black comedy speaks of European intolerance and social inequity.

This play gives voice to the generations traumatised by the process of europeanisation.

The American modern dance icon has teamed up with a group of Finnish dancers to create her latest production.

A highly physical performance in the uncouth pub comedy tradition.

This new circus performance invites us to confront our fears, to face up to difference.

This collage play paints a bleak and comical portrait of contemporary culture.

On stage, sixteen eight- to fourteen-year-olds challenge the audience to open their eyes.

This German double act have written a dialogue based on Shakespeare's Othello for a Finnish and an African-born actor.

This audiovisual crime story stars miniature silicon puppets performing via video projection.

Gardeners hide in a world of make believe, trying to forget the past and prepare for what lies ahead.

The atmosphere is thick with excitement as the tightrope walkers of this French troupe defy gravity.

Katselmus suomalaisen teatterin kärkiproduktioihin.

A fascinating contemporary circus showcase, making its debut at Helsinki Festival.

This is the story of two boys, smuggled to England in search of a better life.

This world-renowned choreographer distills movement to its very essence.

This up-and-coming Brazilian choreographer is re-defining hiphop's very nature.

Shocking, surprising, repulsive, even, violent imagery invites us to bear witness to the horrors of our stage-managed world.

Irish theatre's finest bring to us a hilarious retelling of the life of Odysseus' wife Penelope.

This Helsinki Festival commission takes the form of a poem or a dream.

In this topsy-turvy play, an art exhibition comes alive.

A royal love affair in Jerusalem changes the course of history!

Tule nauttimaan elokuvista elokuun yössä!

This Icelandic trio’s work draws on their own brand of humorous and urbane irony.

Massive in scale, this London-based artist’s new nine-screen film installation weaves together an epic tale of China.

Helsinki Festival also portrays films directed by Isaac Julien.

This year, Helsinki Festival will be showcasing this Italian auteur’s entire oeuvre.

A retrospective of the classic French film director.

This new circus performance invites us to confront our fears, to face up to difference.

A retrospective of the classic French film director.

The atmosphere is thick with excitement as the tightrope walkers of this French troupe defy gravity.

This year marks 80 years since the recording of the first-ever Finnish children's music album.

In this topsy-turvy play, an art exhibition comes alive.

This black comedy speaks of European intolerance and social inequity.

This play gives voice to the generations traumatised by the process of europeanisation.

A highly physical performance in the uncouth pub comedy tradition.

This collage play paints a bleak and comical portrait of contemporary culture.

On stage, sixteen eight- to fourteen-year-olds challenge the audience to open their eyes.

This German double act have written a dialogue based on Shakespeare's Othello for a Finnish and an African-born actor.

This audiovisual crime story stars miniature silicon puppets performing via video projection.

Gardeners hide in a world of make believe, trying to forget the past and prepare for what lies ahead.

Katselmus suomalaisen teatterin kärkiproduktioihin.

Esitys kokoaa palapelinomaisesti yhteen yksitoista kertomusta erimaalaisilta kirjailijoilta.

Vesa Tapio Valo tarjoaa uudenlaisen näkemyksen Aleksis Kiven Seitsemään veljekseen.

Lävistävän rehellinen esitys murheellisten laulujen maasta.

Peter von Bagh's new documentary on the life and works of Finnish film director Mikko Niskanen.

Näytelmä asenteiden murtumisesta ja muutoksesta - rakkaudesta, joka on otettu pois.

This is the story of two boys, smuggled to England in search of a better life.

Shocking, surprising, repulsive, even, violent imagery invites us to bear witness to the horrors of our stage-managed world.

Brazil's best known singer-songwriter and one of the most important culture icons of our time.

From wunderkind to artist par excellence.

Helsinki Festival's new Opening Club takes over the Old Student House! Joining in are artists such as Bonobo feat. Andreya Triana, the Icelandic Kira Kira and Avanti! orchestra with Teemu Korpipää.

Suomi hakee uutta suuntaa. On aika pysähtyä yhdeksi illaksi ja kysyä minne virta vie. Kuinka suunnitelma toteutuu?

Peter von Bagh's new documentary on the life and works of Finnish film director Mikko Niskanen.

Vuoden odotetuin runotapahtuma yllättää uudistuneella ohjelmistollaan. Ilta on omistettu arvostetuille oman tiensä kulkijoille.

Playfulness and depth, emotion and science intertwine into a breathtaking experience as Erik Satie's music and lyrics meet Jacques Roubaud's poetry.