The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK. Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations between these two countries and warmly welcomes anybody with an interest in Finland, its language, culture and the Finnish way of life.
The Anglo-Finnish Society
Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland
Events
We organise on average 8-9 meetings or other events a year, most of them being illustrated talks and discussions at a variety of locations in London. Join us at our upcoming events!
May 1, 2026
Vappu-Valborg Lunch
Our Vappu-Valborg lunch is set again for 1 May 2026 with a tour of the art at Gray’s Inn also being organised with our guide Timothy Shuttleworth, a Bencher of Gray’s Inn. The price is £41 per head plus a small booking charge (for members and their guests) for a welcome glass of sparkling […]
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May 19 - May 23, 2026
22 May 2026 post-performance Q&A organised by AFS – The Inheritors – by Helsinki Contemporary Theatre Company at The Hope Theatre
Play: The Inheritors – by Helsinki Contemporary Theatre Company The Hope Theatre, The Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL 19th – 23rd May at 7 p.m. with 22nd May recommended Running time 70 minutes: no interval The Play Following a successful run in Helsinki in 2025, Helsinki Contemporary Theatre Company transferred their […]
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May 27, 2026
Book launch – Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Parliament
Book launch- Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Parliament Talk and Reception – 27 May 6-8pm Venue: Church of Saint Magnus-the-Martyr, London Bridge In this talk to launch her latest book, Dr Paula Bartley reveals how Finland shook world politics, with Trailblazer Hilda Käkikoski. Description: Finland shakes world politics Does it surprise you that Finnish […]
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Jun 7, 2026
Summer Recital at Burgh House, Hampstead – Another afternoon of delightful Sibelius melodies
Summer Recital at Burgh House, Hampstead – Another afternoon of delightful Sibelius melodies Sunday, 7th June 2026 2 p.m. at Burgh House, New End Square, London NW3 1LT. In June 2025, many of our members enjoyed an afternoon of delightful Sibelius melodies performed beautifully by Jenny Stern on piano and Emmanuel Bach on violin, courtesy of The United […]
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