Take your taste buds on a journey through Francophone countries!

Enjoy a day of short films from French-speaking and French-loving countries all over the world!

The French Institute and Cinema Orion invite you to the exclusive preview of the French film, The Marching Band!

Indulge in the treasures of classical music at the year’s biggest Francophonie event!

Dive into the world of French documentaries and engage with director Najiba Noori!

Forbidden love in the aftermath of World War II.

Come and discuss with Helena Tyrväinen, musicologist at the University of Helsinki, about her book “Notes on Snow: Musical Relations Between France and the Nordic Countries 1900-1939”

Traveling Residency for Contemporary Creation

Immerse yourself in the history of this French tradition while enjoying the finest galettes from Paris!

Discover the importance of Guillaume Apollinaire and how the Finnish translation of his work “Alcools” resonates in today’s society!

Dive into the world of the Olympic Games with this sound art project, supported by the French Institute of Finland!

Come and enjoy artisanal products and the festive spirit of a French-style Christmas!

Celebrate the New Year to the rhythm of French talents!

Start something new or keep creating your current projects in a relaxed, French-speaking atmosphere!

Are you familiar with an instrument called bandoneon? During this concert, discover this powerful instrument with an electro twist!

Discover the French performances at this dance festival supported by the French Institute!

Become the fastest driver in Trackmania and win a trip to France to attend the Paris Games Week 2025!
Registration until 24.11.2024

Explore the French novel Sad Tiger (Triste tigre) and its translation process with renowned Finnish translator Sampsa Peltonen alongside Anne Riippa, professor in translation studies, and a jury of students.

This exhibition, supported by the French Institute of Finland, transforms the 5th floor of Kiasma into a theme park, blending carnival and grotesque elements.

As part of World Animation Day, discover Benoît Chieux’s film, Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds.

Are you a professional or amateur artisan whose products highlight French culture? Are you French and make handcrafted products? Submit your application using the attached form for a (free) stand at the Institute’s Christmas Market.

What is the role of information and media in a Europe shaken by the war in Ukraine? Bringing together experts from all over the Europe, this is the question that the European Dialogue event in Helsinki aims to answer!

L’un des musiciens les plus respectés de la scène bretonne s’unit à un pionnier du jazz français pour ce specatcle unique. Avec l’IFF, profitez d’un prix réduit pour les tickets du concert !

L’Institut français de Finlande organisera une nouvelle scène ouverte musicale le 3 octobre. Que vous souhaitiez assister en tant que membre du public ou artiste, inscrivez-vous dès maintenant !

L’Institut français de Finlande coorganise un échange public avec le chorégraphe de renommée internationale, le 25 septembre à 17h30 à la Maison de la Danse

Photos et paroles glanées dans les rues de La Ferté-Bernard (Sarthe, France). Vernissage le 12/09 de 17h à 19h

La musique traditionnelle bretonne et la tradition de l’accordéon finlandais se rencontrent au Kaustinen Folk Music Festival !

The artistic residency Septentrionales, organized by the French Institutes of the Nordic countries, will begin in August. Here are 6 questions to get to know Ingrid Buffetaut, the 2024 edition laureate, who will soon start her journey through the Nordic countries!

La résidence de recherche et de création artistique « Escaladant / Revisitant Oulu » débute le 7 juin !

Rejoignez-nous pour la projection du film « Tant que le soleil frappe » ; une comédie-dramatique poignante sur la nécessité de repenser notre rapport à la ville et la coupure entre espaces urbains et lieux de « nature » !

Olympic Games being just around the corner, the French institute of Finland met up with the representatives of over 9 different countries to see how they’re feeling about the upcoming Games.

L’Institut français de Finlande vous propose de découvrir ou de redécouvrir le final du « Carnaval des Animaux »