In autumn 2027, the Main Stage transports audiences to the magical world of Arendelle as Disney’s beloved Frozen makes its Finnish premiere on 9 September 2027 in a dazzling musical spectacular. This new Helsinki City Theatre production will be directed by Finland’s leading musical theatre director, Samuel Harjanne.

Satu Rämö’s popular crime series continues on stage. Based on the second (Rósa & Björk, WSOY, 2023) and third (Jakob, WSOY 2023) instalments in the book series, the new thriller Rósa & Björk premieres at the Arena Stage on 30 January. Hildur, based on the first book, played at the Arena Stage in spring 2026 and was a hit with audiences. Elena Leeve returns as Hildur, with Paavo Kinnunen once again playing Jakob.

The legendary play Kiviä taskussa will give its final performance at Helsinki City Theatre’s Arena Stage on 10 November. The much-loved production has broken Finnish records both for the number of performances and as the longest continuously running full-length play in the repertoire. Premiered 24 years ago, this theatrical phenomenon will bring a remarkable era in Helsinki City Theatre’s history to a close.

Astrid Menasanch Tobieson’s play När Baba faller i poolen är kl. 23.47 is a moving story about trying to find your place between different cultures. Directed by Icelandic director Hallveig Eiríksdóttir, the production premieres at Lilla Teatern on 29 October. The cast features Antonia Atarah and Elihú Galván.

The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Helsinki City Theatre join forces once again – Culture Kids will experience a reimagined version of Prokofiev’s beloved Pekka ja susi.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Shed musical theatre brings a completely new take on Lewis Carroll’s classic tale to the Studio Pasila stage in December. Set in the Wonderland video game, Liisa pelimaassa premieres on 1 and 2 December. At the heart of this musical by Helsinki City Theatre and the Shed musical theatre group – now a beloved Christmas tradition – are Shed’s captivating young performers.