Enabling change through arts and culture

Welcome to the Finnish Institute
For more than 30 years, we have been enriching cultural connections, empowering voices and building bridges between Finland, the UK, and Ireland. We identify signals of change in the fields of art, culture and society.




Latest media
Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and podcasts from the Finnish Institute, showcasing arts and culture.

Artists announced for Beyond Survival: International Time Travel
4th November 2025

Cultural Connections: New UK–Finland partnership to support emerging creative professionals
31st October 2025

Teo Ala-Ruona in conversation with Sara Sassanelli
25th September 2025

Positioning - A Symposium on Curatorial Thinking in the Nordic-Baltic Region & Beyond
24th September 2025

HEL Treats offered a taste of Finnish dance, circus and theatre to international presenters and journalists
17th September 2025

UK-based artist and curators to visit 'Invisible Race' exhibition at the Finnish Museum of Photography
20th August 2025
Events
Explore our events and programme.

Christmas Comes to Moominvalley performance
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Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA

'Ruff Knowledge' performance at Outburst Queer Arts Festival
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Brian Friel Theatre (QFT Building), 20 University Square, Belfast BT7 1NN

'In Short, Europe' short film festival
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Regent Street Cinema, 307 Regent St., London W1B 2HW

Nordic Noir – Works on paper from Edvard Munch to Mamma Andersson exhibition
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The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
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