Join a Kyrö Masterclass where you’ll learn about whisky born in a sauna, Finnish-style! Date and time Thu, 2 Oct 2025 18:00 – 20:00 BST Location 135 Bar & Lounge, 135 Cambridge Heath Road London E1 5RN For tickets go to: Kyrö Masterclass: Whisky Born in a Sauna Tickets, Thu 2 Oct 2025 at 18:00 | […]
Moominvalley in November 23 Oct 2025 until 16 Nov 2025 At Upstairs at the Gatehouse, The Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London, N6 4BD In celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Moomins, the literary family of Tove Jansson, the Anglo-Finnish Society is privileged to advertise to the members and the members of other Nordic Societies (and family, friends) a new musical by a […]
Star Finnish saxist Jari Perkiömäki will play at The 606 Club, 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0QD Wednesday 10th September 2025 – 8:00 pm Music Charge: £17.00 The award-winning pianist/singer Jonathan Gee is a long established and respected bandleader and sought-after sideman who includes work with the likes of Joe Lovano, Mark Murphy, Benny Golson […]
Concert on 23 August at 7 p.m. at the Church Hall at Stockbridge Church Echoes of Finland: Rare Piano Gems by Sibelius, Madetoja and Palmgren Performer: Mianoora Kosonen Experience a captivating evening as Finnish pianist Mianoora Kosonen unveils rarely heard piano works by Finnish composers Jean Sibelius, Leevi Madetoja and Selim Palmgren. This program explores […]
Music from the Thousand Lakes A one-day seminar on Music from Finland, Karelia, and the Meänkieli Date: 14 October 2025 Time: 1.30 pm-6 pm Venue: Large Seminar Room 204, Faculty of Music, Schwarzman Centre, Radcliffe, Observatory Quarter, University of Oxford, OX2 6AH or Online: link provided closer to event date Tickets: Music from the Thousand Lakes | […]
The Anglo-Swedish Society has kindly invited our members to their Zoom Talk with Ellen Strömberg on 18th September 2025 (18:00 – 19:15). Ellen Strömberg, who writes in Swedish and is one of Finland’s most prominent authors, will talk to us about her work as an author, including her critically acclaimed, August Prize-winning novel “We Will […]
One of our members who is moderating a short online lunchtime talk on the Helsinki art scene ahead of the Biennale’s opening next month. The session is free, open to all, and designed as an accessible 30-minute snapshot. Despite the near absence of a commercial art market, how do artists in Finland build long, sustainable […]
The Finnish Embassy is delighted to present a historical lecture and exhibition curated by Dr Jussi Nuorteva, highlighting the life of Baron August Filip Armfelt (1768-1839). Step back in time and explore the life of the Swedish-Finnish antiquarian and military officer. Find out about his adventures during a trip to England in the late 18th […]
Cadogan Fine Art and Fiumano Clase have their next exhibition ‘Distant Voices’ from Thursday 8th to Tuesday 13th May at Gallery 475, 475 Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HL. The exhibition focuses on the work of contemporary Nordic artists and their meditations on nature, its strength and the importance of listening to its ‘voices’. There is […]
Aquavit Masterclass and Tasting – Wednesday 4 June at 7pm I am delighted to confirm details about this exciting event, which will be held in the Allen Room of St Anne’s Church, Soho (55 Dean Street, London W1D 6AF). The award-winning company Nuet Aquavit was founded by Norwegian Morten Pharo Halle and we are fortunate […]