Current events

Riihimäki's cultural and event services organize dozens of individual, changing events each year, the content of which is produced in a diverse way for different target groups. On this page you will find current information about these events. You can also subscribe to the Culture newsletter directly to your email and stay informed about what is happening in the city. Subscribe to the newsletter from here.

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There's a lot going on in Riihimäki again, check out the week's cultural highlights for 8–14 April 2026.

⭐WEDNESDAY 8.4.
17 pm, Quiet reading circle, Riihimäki Library

⭐ THURSDAY 9.4.
14 p.m., Hilarious Film History, Riihimäki Theatre
at 6:30 p.m., Hopes(on), Riihimäki Youth Theatre

⭐FRIDAY 10.4
18 pm, Matleena's students' class concert, Riihimäki Music Institute
19 p.m., Different Couple Therapy, Riihimäki Theatre

⭐SATURDAY 11.4.
10 am–13 pm, CHILDREN'S CULTURAL SATURDAY: Musafestarit, Riihimäki Music Institute
13 pm, Artist meeting: Henriikka Pöllänen, Finnish Glass Museum
14 pm, The Robber and the Police, Riihimäki Theatre
15 p.m., Loiskis Children's Music Orchestra concert, Kirkkopuisto Parish Hall
3 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Toivot(on), Riihimäki Youth Theatre
20 pm, Fredi Lilius: ADHD-Superpower Stand Up Show, Riihimäki Theatre

⭐SUNDAY 12.4.
13pm & 15pm, Designer Markku Pirin's exhibition presentations, Finnish Glass Museum
15 pm, QUEEN we will rock you concert – Vol.2, Eteläinen koulu
at 14 p.m., DOKSAMPO: Gaucho Gaucho, Kino Sampo
at 16 p.m., DOKKSAMPO: Siw – Filmen om Siw, Kino Sampo
18 pm, DOKKSAMPO: Rebellion for Life, Kino Sampo

⭐TUESDAY 14.4.
18 pm, Clothes swap evening, Anton's house
18 pm, How are compositions created? -Composer Henri Sokka, Toimitila Minea

Museums and exhibitions:
Gallery Tärinä
🖌 Window exhibition Irja Latvala

Riihimäki library
🖌 At home – works by Maarit Mäkipää

The Hunting Museum of Finland
🖌 Esko Rantanen: Pictures on birch wood
🖌 Are you on the map?

The Finnish Glass Museum
🖌 Henriikka Pöllänen – Celestial Buddies
🖌 Markku Piri COLORS: glass, textiles, pictures

Riemu museums
🖌 Stories from the city
🖌 Flower Power – The world of flowers
🖌 Helenen Salong − Works by Helene Schjerfbeck
🖌 Finnish Egyptological Society's collection: Everyday life in ancient Egypt
🖌 Antrea − From the shores of Vuoksi to Riihimäki

Information collected from tapahtumat.riihimaki.fi, see more detailed information on the event organizers' own websites. Riihimäki Cultural and Event Services is not responsible for changes.
At the Spotlight on the Creator evenings, you will encounter the strong voices and personalities of Finnish music.
The evening will be hosted by Anssi Känsälä, who will lead the audience directly into the artists' lives, thoughts and soulscapes. The artists' evenings do not stop at just scratching the surface, but now talk about stories, meanings and sources of creativity, without forgetting music of course.

The following will take to the stage of the nostalgic Kino Sampo:
Anssi Kela | Wed 25.2.26 at 18 pm (Sold out)
Kauko Röyhkä | Wed 25.3.26 at 18 pm
Erja Lyytinen | Tue 21.4.26 at 18 pm

What would you like to ask the artist?
Join us in advance and leave us your questions – they may become part of the discussion on stage. You can send your questions in advance to: kulttuuri@riihimaki.fi

In the spotlight by:
Kino Sampo, Suokatu 9, Riihimäki. Tickets 15 euros + service fee
Buy tickets for the show here:
Creators in the spotlight - Erja Lyytinen

The concert is also valid with Kaikukortti, order your tickets: asiakaspalvelut@lippuagentti.fi
Please note that there is a limited number of Kaikukortti tickets.

In the spotlight by the author -Erja Lyytinen:

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring scene. During her recording career, Lyytinen has released twelve studio albums and several live albums. Lyytinen has been voted among the best guitarists in the world in several polls, and now this legendary Finnish blues guitarist and singer-songwriter will take to the stage of the almost equally legendary Kino Sampo on Tue 21.4.2026 to be interviewed by Anssi Känsälä. Anssi Känsälä will lead the audience directly into the artist's life, thoughts and soul landscape. The author evenings do not stop at just scratching the surface, but now talk about stories, meanings and sources of creativity, without forgetting music of course.

Genuine encounters. Honest stories. Live music.
Welcome to Spotlight.
Clothes Swap! is coming to Riihimäki – for the first time ever!

Do you have unused treasures and unworn gems hidden in your closet? Bring them to the Clothes Exchange! evening on Tuesday, April 14, 26 from 6–8 p.m. and complete your wardrobe with new items. Clothes will be accepted between 3–5:30 p.m.

What is the Clothes Swap event?

Bring intact and clean clothes, accessories and shoes for recycling (max. 5 pieces). In exchange, you will receive purchase buttons for the number of clothes you brought, which you can use to choose the same number of new clothes. So 1 button = 1 purchase. So make free clothing finds in exchange for your own unwanted clothes. This time we are not accepting children's clothes.
Clothes that do not find a new home during the evening will be donated to Diakonia's clothing point.

The evening will be crowned by the Fair Café, which is open from 17 p.m. to 20 p.m. The proceeds from the café will be donated to the Riihimäki Region Nature Conservation Association.

Come swap, have fun and do good – see you at the Clothes for Swap! evening!

Clothes for exchange! – Come and make discoveries and eco-friendly deeds
- Tuesday, February 6th, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM
- Anton's house, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki
- Bring a maximum of 5 items of clothing, accessories or shoes to exchange, you will receive the same amount of clothes with you.
The event is open to everyone, free of charge and accessible.

P.S. The Community College's craft and sports equipment flea market is also taking place, come and make something you've found with little money!

For more information about the evening: Anni Salminen, tel. 040 737 3640 or anni.salminen@riihimaki.fi
RIXUBLOCK offers the coolest Thursday night of the summer!

The youth events organized in the Hanaa Festival area are here, so come and start the festival atmosphere in advance!

A fantastic line-up of performers is expected: Finland's top artists Hugo and Olga will take to the festival stage. The atmosphere will be enhanced by the bands Thyte, Juntit and The Troublemakers from Riihimäki. The event will be hosted by actress Janita Juvonen, who is often seen on stage in theatres.

Let's blow up Riihimäki Market Square together - so grab your friends and come to the fair! The Rixublock event is open to all ages.

Tickets online in advance:
20 years old or under: €10 + service fee
over 20 years old: €20 + service fee
Tickets are sold by the ticket agent: Buy Rixublock tickets here

Tickets at the door on the day of the festival:
20 years old or under: 15 euros
Over 20 years old: 25 euros
Kaikukortti is also available for the concert, order a ticket: asiakaspalvelu@lippuagentti.fi. NOTE! When ordering a Kaikukortti ticket, please include your Kaikukortti number in the message.
Welcome to a free concert for the whole family on Thursday, July 9, when the country's famous Mutaveijarit will take to the stage of the Hanaa festival! Mutaveijarit is a happy and lively children's music group that adventures by the water, splashing and splashing.

During their more than 10 years of existence, Mutaveijarit has established themselves as one of the most popular children's music bands in the country. In 2020, Mutaveijarit was chosen as Children's Musician of the Year at the Jellona Children's Music Awards, and the band's previous album Nyt mennään! (2019) was chosen as Children's Album of the Year. Mutaveijarit is known for its energetic stage performance and captivating songs that combine several different musical styles, which are enjoyed by both children and adults. And now they are coming to Riihimäki, welcome!

Mudwalkers Thu 9.7. at 14 pm, Riihimäki Market Square
Concert for the whole family, free admission.

The event is accessible.
Spring of Culture 2026

JANUARY

Thu 15.1. My Son, My Beloved – The Story of a Sick Person - Theatre performance, Antoni's House, free admission
Sat 24.1. 9.15–11.15 Children's Cultural Saturday: South Häme Dance School and Hanna Music School
Wed 28.1. 10–11.30 KulttuuriKlubi, Antoni's house

FEBRUARY

Artist search for block gigs begins
Wed 4.2. at 18 pm Cultural Center, Anton's House
Sat 14.2. Children's Cultural Saturday: Library & Youth Services
Wed 25.2. at 18 pm Spotlight on the author – Anssi Kela, Kino Sampo

MARCH

Fri 6.3. Women's Day event at Antoni
Friday 13.3. at 12 noon Silent wreath-laying ceremony for the commemoration of the end of the Winter War, Heroes' Grave
March 14.3th Children's Cultural Saturday Riemu Museums
March 16–22.3 (week 12) Anti-Racism Week (SPR)
Wed 25.3. at 18 pm Spotlight on the author -Kauko Röyhkä, Kino Sampo

APRIL

Riihimäki Easter 3.4.-6.4.2026, program will be published on 23.3.
Sat 4.4. Easter event for the whole family in the yard of Anton's house
4–5.4. SPOT
Sat 11.4. Children's Cultural Saturday Music Institute: Musafestarit
13–19.4 April Circular Economy Week
Tue 14.4. Clothes exchange event, Anton's house
Tue 21.4. at 18 pm Spotlight on the author -Erja Lyytinen, Kino Sampo
Sat 25.4. Children's Cultural Saturday: Riihimäki Theatre
Mon 27.4. at 13 pm National Veterans Day celebration, Central Church

MAY

Sat 23.5. Children's Cultural Saturday Riihimäki Visual Artists and Hunting Museum
Sun 17.5. Idaho
Sun 17.5. at 12 noon Wreath laying ceremony for the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen, Heroes' Cemetery
Block gigs release event

JUNE

June 2–7.6 Riihimäki Summer Concerts
June 5–7.6 Wilderness Fair
Sat 6.6. Children's Cultural Saturday, Ö-talo
Thu 25.6. Block gigs start at 18 pm
Fri 26.6. Riihimäki Pride event

JULY

Block gigs every Thursday at 18 pm
9.7. RIXUBLOCK – Grab some festival drinks, Old Market Square