News and what’s on

What’s happening on the Helsinki design scene right now? Read more about current design events and news on design activities in Helsinki.

New Museum for Architecture and Design

A new museum of architecture and design is coming to Helsinki. It will offer a setting for Finnish design and architecture and international dialogue.

Read more about the new museum of architecture and design

Computer-themed playground in Ruoholahti

Helsinki is building a computer-themed playground, reportedly the first of its kind in the world, where children learn about computers and programming through play.

Read more about the Ruoholahti playground

News

23.03.2026

Culture Kids becomes a permanent service for families with children, coordinated by the City of Helsinki

19.03.2026

Transfer of Little Finlandia to Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Media Arts is going according to plan – parts of the building to be moved to Tali

18.03.2026

Helsinki Festival’s iconic Huvila to go on a break

02.03.2026

Major renovation of Rikhardinkatu Library progressing

27.02.2026

Hanasaari, last industrial area in the inner city to become a residential area

04.02.2026

Rakentamisen Ruusu award for the covering of the courtyard of Pohjoisesplanadi 37

03.02.2026

Architectural competition for Itäkeskus public transport terminal to start in autumn

02.02.2026

Architecture and Design Days offer different perspectives on architecture, design and working together

28.01.2026

Planning of extension and renovation of Cultural Centre Stoa to move forward – architecture competition begins

16.01.2026

City Museum’s customer space renovation to be completed in stages – opening on Helsinki Day 12 June

12.01.2026

This year’s Lux Helsinki attracted 450,000 visitors and, next year, the festival will be celebrated over eight days

09.01.2026