Upcoming events
Hobo Fridays: DJ line-ups
Spend the Friday at Hobo: afterwork, DJs, discounts, food, candles, all that good stuff! Hobo bar is open until 01:00, kitchen closes at 22:00. Mon-Fri happy happy Hobo hour 16-18!
Yatzy Tournament Tuesdays
Season 3 baby!! Yatzy Tuesdays are sliding back into your autumn calendar so join us for the tournaments with low threshold, new friends, music, prizes & wannabe Yatzy pro host, our very own Eetu!
Hobo Live Club Fridays: Rosita Luu
Hobo Live Club Fridays! For the rest of 2025 we will host a monthly live gig Fridays with a selection of amazing local artists. Live Club Friday, 7th of November: Rosita Luu!
Dachshund Xmas Party
We’re back to kick off the Christmas season with Dachshund Outfitter on Saturday, November 8th from 11 to 15. There’ll be sausage-fueled mingling, Dachshund Outfitter’s festive gear on sale, and ceramic studio Dopamine Lab bringing their dog-themed creations. You can get crafty at our Christmas card workshop and snack on treats from Lily’s Kitchen.
Karhu Pub Quiz
Hobo Helsinki is teaming up with KARHU for quiz nights at Kluuvikatu 4—open to all! Expect a mix of culture and sporty trivia—nothing too hard, we promise. Fly solo or roll in with a team of up to four. Come early to secure your spot and grab some dinner or snacks to go with it. Joining is super simple—just come to Hobo, sit down, and get your quiz paper in hand. Free entry, no pre-applications needed.
Hobo Xmas Market
Hobo Market is calling for Christmas, Saturday 15th of November at 12-16! Find the perfect xmas gifts for yourself, family, friends & neighbors, join some crafty workshops and get your Christmas spirit up - but the Hobo way <3
Yatzy with Jäbät & Tunteet
On 18th of November we are teaming up with Jäbät & Tunteet community for a round of yatzy tournament! Jäbät & Tunteet is a community that promotes well-being by developing the culture of conversation and helping dudes recognize their emotions and better understand themselves. Hobo is an old friend of the community by Jäbät & Tunteet hosting some of their Conversation Club events at Hobo, where men gather to reflect on and talk about their feelings and experiences.
Porridge Club mentoring events
Alongside our Rice Porridge Buffet, we’re organizing four weekly Porridge Club “Puuroklubi” mentoring events, and we’d love to invite young people to join. We’ve curated speakers who are top professionals in their fields, and our goal is to create a relaxed and safe space where we offer practical advice and tips from the creative industries.
Rice Porridge Buffet
From 19.11.-19.12., we’ll serve up warm bowls with exciting toppings, inviting locals and guests to gather around comfort food with a twist. Every porridge bought will donate to a local nonprofit.
Jolly Diva Bingo
It's time for Xmas Bingo! Join the night with free entry, hosted by the absolute diva herself, Viktor Koolla! Grand prize? A staycation gift card but that’s just the beginning, there’ll be plenty more surprises along the way.
Karhu Pub Quiz
Hobo Helsinki is teaming up with KARHU for quiz nights at Kluuvikatu 4—open to all! Expect a mix of culture and sporty trivia—nothing too hard, we promise. Fly solo or roll in with a team of up to four. Come early to secure your spot and grab some dinner or snacks to go with it. Joining is super simple—just come to Hobo, sit down, and get your quiz paper in hand. Free entry, no pre-applications needed.
Live Music: Suomen Hiljaisin Bilebändi
Enjoy the Friday with some live music by Suomen Hiljaisin Bilebändi! Book a table and get something to eat & drink! Free entry as always!
Jolly Diva Bingo
It's time for Xmas Bingo! Join the night with free entry, hosted by the absolute diva herself, Viktor Koolla! Grand prize? A staycation gift card but that’s just the beginning, there’ll be plenty more surprises along the way.
Hobo Live Club Fridays: Edicti
Hobo Live Club Fridays! For the rest of 2025 we will host a monthly live gig Fridays with a selection of amazing local artists. Live Club Friday, 5th of December: Edicti!
Karhu Pub Quiz Season Finale
Hobo Helsinki is teaming up with KARHU for quiz nights at Kluuvikatu 4—open to all! Expect a mix of culture and sporty trivia—nothing too hard, we promise. Fly solo or roll in with a team of up to four. Come early to secure your spot and grab some dinner or snacks to go with it. Joining is super simple—just come to Hobo, sit down, and get your quiz paper in hand. Free entry, no pre-applications needed.
Yatzy Season Finale
It all peaks in December – the grand Yatzy finale is here! Main prize? A hotel stay gift card to Hobo! Plus a bunch of other goodies: most yatzies, highest (and lowest!) scores, you name it. Think big screen, vinyl DJ, food, beer, friends, and that combo of luck and strategy.
Christmas Dinner
Hobo Helsinki Christmas Dinner 2025 is here to keep the season tasty. Served on December 24th and 25th in our 1st Floor Bar, this festive feast is all about bold flavors, cozy vibes and a little holiday sparkle.
Tapsantanssit
For Boxing Day, we are redoing something that was beyond wholesome last year - Tapsantanssit, baby! We’re ditching the PJs and turning it all the way up. Live music & DJ sets, let’s dance off that holiday chill and keep the good times rolling!
Past events
25
Oct
The perfect Saturday chilling event: vinyl sales, kids' workshops, “record your own podcast” spot, creative vendors, games, food, tunes by DJ Roope Pokki, all together with We Jazz!
18
Oct
Art in Food: Conversations on Helsinki's Culinary Culture, open and free for all foodies! We believe Helsinki’s culinary and restaurant scene is a hidden gem, full of warmth, authenticity, and a uniquely creative touch that deserves to be celebrated. On Saturday 18th of October we gather together around discussion on Helsinki's foodie scene for the perfect Saturday chilling.
30
Oct
Hobo Helsinki is teaming up with KARHU for quiz nights at Kluuvikatu 4—open to all! Expect a mix of culture and sporty trivia—nothing too hard, we promise. Fly solo or roll in with a team of up to four. Come early to secure your spot and grab some dinner or snacks to go with it. Joining is super simple—just come to Hobo, sit down, and get your quiz paper in hand. Free entry, no pre-applications needed.
09
Oct
Hobo Helsinki is teaming up with KARHU for quiz nights at Kluuvikatu 4—open to all! Expect a mix of culture and sporty trivia—nothing too hard, we promise. Fly solo or roll in with a team of up to four. Come early to secure your spot and grab some dinner or snacks to go with it. Joining is super simple—just come to Hobo, sit down, and get your quiz paper in hand. Free entry, no pre-applications needed.
26Dec - 26Sep
Tapsantanssit, baby! Save the date.
13
Sep
Cruise the market upstairs, then roll down for the kitchen takeover by Canvas Canteen on the first floor <3 Ina & Roni from Canvas Canteen will create a delish Saturday menu with waffles and seasonal goods alongside with Hobo Farmers' Market!
13
Sep
Hobo Markets are back with a Farmers' Market on the 13th of September at 12-16! Foodie vendors, art, vegetables, pickled goods, workshop, kids' corner, DJ sets, waffles and more and more, all things related to food, fall and farming! Cruise the market upstairs, then roll down for the kitchen takeover by Canvas Canteen on the first floor <3
15Jul - 22Jul
Yatzy Tournament Tuesday - summer sessions with Italo edition! Season #2 finale was absolutely amazing but worry not! We are back for the summer but with two sizzling terrace nights—and this time, it’s Italo beats meets Yatzy heat!
16
Jul
Hobo Terrace Quiz Night is here on Wednesday, 16th of July at 18:00 at Kluuvikatu 4. We’ve dialed in the perfect setup for a summer night quiz that’s fun for everyone, and you’re warmly invited to join us on the terrace for sharp questions and sweet prizes, with the grand prize being a staycation gift card!
01Jun - 30Sep
Terrace Season at Hobo is ON – and we’re rolling with it as long as the weathers sticks around, at least until the end of September. Think music, events, a fresh summer menu, and new wines and beers worth toasting. All the good stuff, right in the heart of the city. Come soak it in while it lasts <3
03
Jul
"Start your HELride weekend with good vibes, fresh nails, fresh tunes & new friends! An evening for all women and gender minority skaters to meet, connect and take over our #1 hotel recommendation in HELsinki - @hobohel"
17
Jun
It all peaks this Tuesday – the grand Yatzy finale is here! Main prize? A hotel stay gift card to Hobo! Plus a bunch of other goodies: most yatzies, highest (and lowest!) scores, you name it.
28
Jun
The day of the Parade! Find the Diversity Lounge from 11 to 15 on the second floor Playground area. Diversity Lounge is a free and open event where we celebrate diversity in a pleasant atmosphere. The large windows of the event space offer a direct view of the Helsinki Pride parade route on Aleksanterinkatu; it is nice to watch the parade pass by together and perhaps meet new people at the same time.
27
Jun
Last full day of events in the Pride House! Make sure to visit the Pride Shop, enjoy the weather outside on the terrace with drinks and pizzas!
26
Jun
4th day of Pride House and things are heating up! Live podcast by Jani Toivola, Rope Bondage workshop, board game night! Woooop
25
Jun
Summer collages, sign painting, Parliament pride debate, performances and yes, DRAG BINGO! That's what Wednesday Pride House events are all about!
24
Jun
Pride House Tuesday starts right in the morning with a day full of free events all the way to the last hours of the day!
19
Jul
Kasper G & Hosiannah are back, turning up the heat with Backhaus at Hobo. The legendary suite parties? Bigger space, same wild energy, still free entry. The second-floor Playground is getting a full glow-up, the dancefloor is waiting, and—because we love a good twist—you might need to crack a crossword to get in.
23
Jun
Monday the 23rd of June will be the kick-off day for Pride House 2025! Opening party, panel discussion & a lecture on Queer Defense
23Jun - 28Jun
Again this year Hobo Helsinki is the official Pride House – a central gathering spot for Helsinki Pride week from June 23rd to 29th! Pride House is packed with free events all week long and now you can fully immerse yourself for the whole experience by staying at Hobo Helsinki with Pridecation hotel package <3
13
Jun
Join the terrace pop-up by Musia and Plates Curated on Friday the 13th of June at 16-21. Grab some drinks & snacks, find the chill set-up on Hobo's terrace and feel the local art by these brands!
15May - 15Jun
A series of timeless moments captured in Marseille, characteristic of the coastal life in the second largest city of France.
16May - 13Jun
Running season is back! Karhu x Hobo x Mikkeller hitting the streets of Helsinki on Fridays: 16.5., 30.5., and 14.6. We kick things off at 17:30 from the Karhu flagship store at Lasipalatsi, but swing by from 17:00 if you wanna test drive some fresh kicks. It’s a chill 5K, finishing at the store with a cool-down walk to Hobo for Mikkeller beers – because every good run deserves a good brew.
25
May
Flowers, food, herbs, plants, sticklings, music, ice cream—our May Sunday Market’s got all the good stuff, together with the green dream team from BUD Helsinki. Think of it as your Sunday happy place: a chill four-hour hang with local creatives, tasty bites, sweet tunes, and good people. Cruise the market upstairs, then roll down for dinner after.