Finland - Entertainment

The Finnish National Opera, which is internationally renowned for the quality of its performances, is... a must for concert, opera and ballet fans. The spacious main foyer of the new opera house is often home to special exhibitions featuring works by Scandinavian artists. more

The Grand Casino Helsinki is an opportunity to try your luck at roulette, blackjack and red dog, as well... as the famous one-arm bandits. Located in the casino, the elegant restaurant Fennia Salonki offers a show and dinner with famous artists (7-11 pm). In Fills Kitchen and Bar, guests can dine in a relaxing environment from 12 noon to four in the morning. more

This music club near the city centre covers two floors and puts on live concerts by well-known and newcomer... bands, as well as theatre plays and art events. more

A real tip: on the top floor of this Italian-American restaurant (good pizzas!) there is a medium-sized... club with a dance floor and a small stage where stars from the Metal and Gothic scene such as Insomnium or Poisonblack perform. more

A visit to a foreign language theatre can often be dicey, but one can enjoy musicals sung in Swedish... such as "La Cage aux Folles" or "Spin" without any knowledge of the language. The Swedish Theatre is the second theatre in Helsinki after the National Theatre, and is worth a visit just for its atmosphere. more

The Wanhan Tanssikellari dance restaurant has been popular with the dance-loving Finns for decades. Finnish... pop and Tango artists give live performances. Tuesday evening is ladies' choice night. more

The Milenka, which specialises in exotic beers, is a favourite meeting place for students from the nearby... art school. It is not that unusual to find oneself watching an impromptu performance as one sips a classy beer. The summer terrace is very popular. more

Four bars, four clubs and two DJs non-stop, also blackjack tables - and all of this is under a single... roof. There is nothing that one cannot find in the royal club, hence the self-confident catchphrase of the house is, "Do you have a question?" We have the answer! Age limit: 24. more

The former working-class area of Kallio attracts visitors with its bohemian atmosphere, and the club... restaurant Juttutupa is especially popular. Here one can sit at the same table at which Lenin once planned the Russian revolution. The food is Finnish and international, and you can burn off the calories dancing to live or DJ music. more

For many, the Korjaamo is a natural extension of their living room. It is home to bars, a terrace with... a garden, where a skating rink is made each winter, and an elegant gallery. The top Finnish DJs man the decks at the weekend club and the live music is top-quality groove and disco. The theatre and dance shows are top quality. more

Mondays to Sundays are live nights at the music club Liberté. On Sunday, it becomes the only place in... Helsinki where composers can present their new works to an intimate audience. Turn up early to get the best seats. more