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The Irish Writers Centre have now opened their 2026 International Debut Novel Competition, which gives aspiring novelists from around the world the chance to skip the slush pile and pitch their books directly to industry-leading agents and editors (either in person here in Ireland, or online).

Previous winners have gone on to sign with world-class agents and publish their work with presses including Penguin Random House, Hachette, Macmillan and 4th Estate, among many, many others.

All information on the competition is available here: https://irishwriterscentre.ie/international-debut-novel-competition/

The Association of Teachers of English will be hosting an exciting "Exploring Scotland" event in Kuopio on the 30th July, 2026. The day's activities will be followed by a whiskey tasting event in the evening.
Early bird discounts are available to Finnbrit members. https://www.suomenenglanninopettajat.fi/?p=8657

Don't let the folk police catch you missing the best party of the year! 🎻🚨

We're playing at the Finnish-British Society 100-Year Anniversary Party where we'll be teaching dances from across the UK.

The party starts at 5pm on the 23rd May right by the sea shore at Poliisien kesäkoti in Lauttasaari, Helsinki. Link in the comments for tickets!

This Thursday at Finnbrit!

Do you need to practice your Finnish?

Come and practice your Finnish speaking skills in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a nice cup of tea or coffee! Our next session is Thursday, 26 March from 17:15 until 18:45.

Nähdään kielikahvilassa – see you at the language café

This weekend at Hakasalmen huvila!

Stefan Bremer – Helsinki by Night - Hakasalmen huvila Helsinki by Night on valokuvaaja Stefan Bremerin henkilökohtainen näkemys öisestä Helsingistä. Näyttely avautuu Hakasalmen huvilassa 24.10.

https://hakasalmenhuvila.fi/tapahtumat/savunsumuinen-nocturne/

Savunsumuinen Nocturne - Hakasalmen huvila Suomen Kamarimusiikkiseura ry esittää yöaiheista kamarimusiikkia Hakasalmen huvilan Helsinki by Night -näyttelyssä. Tervetuloa!

Welcome to Finnbrit’s 100th birthday party for kids! The party is for children aged 7 to 11 with one parent per child. There will be fun party games including the "Among Us" live game, balloons, and cake! Booking required.

JANUARY EVENTS at the NoNAME THEATRE

COMEDY CURTAIN CALL – Sat 10 Jan @ 7 pm
CCC DOES DRAG – Sat 17 Jan @ 7 pm
MISS DELUNE'S CORSET NO LONGER CLOSES – 23–25 & 31 Jan, 1 Feb @ 7 pm
S**T SLAM HELSINKI – Thurs 5 Feb @ 7 pm
LOUD VISUAL – Sat 7 Feb @ 6 pm

For a complete list of all upcoming events on the NNT website: https://nonametheatre.fi/whats-on

COMING THIS WEEKEND

1. COMEDY CURTAIN CALL
WHEN: Sat 10 Jan @ 7 pm

A monthly English-language comedy night at the NoName theatre. Stand-up, sketches, funny songs even.

CCC's Blue Night Special returns – expect material focusing on ruder and more risqué topics than usual, with naughty stories and bold takes.

10 JAN LINEUP: MC Todd Elliott, with Arnaud Praplan, Dougie K Powell, Jonathan Lagerquist, Leben Norrie, Matthew Wooller, Steph Clark, Zach Chamberlaine & the Bucket of (Naughty) Problems.

AGE LIMIT: 18 and above

TICKETS 17€/13.60€ (includes two free beverages)

See the NNT website for more info and tickets:
https://nonametheatre.fi/comedy-curtain-call

Comedy Curtain Call – NoName Theatre Comedy Curtain Call Comedy Curtain Call is a monthly English-language comedy night at the NoName theatre. Stand-up, sketches, funny songs even. The curtain call for rib tickling funnies invites you to enjoy the show just for laughs. (Comedians appearing multiple times in a season should be doing di...

From the south of England to the south of Finland, Deborah Jones brings her passion for good music to Helsinki, for this captivating Christmas concert. Deborah´s almost hypnotic vocals are accompanied by the unrivaled Joonas Haavisto, during this unforgettable evening. Deborah will perform some Christmas classics and a few originals, paying homage to her Cornish roots.
Finnbrit members can use the discount code DJSTNICH25.

Deborah Jones | Merry Christmas - One and All! Evening concert of jazzy Christmas classics - Mikael Agricolan kirkko, Helsinki.

The knitting club today is cancelled due to illness.

Knitting Club with IESAF - Autumn 2025 & Spring 2026 - Finnbrit English-speaking handicraft and knitting club gathering on Thursdays to do any kind of handicraft with good company and tea!