Location

The adult activities are organized in our community room at the Ruoholahti Cable Factory.

The address is Tallberginkatu 1, courtyard, C-stairs, 4th floor, 00180 Helsinki.

The community room is located on the fourth floor.

Below you will find more detailed information about the location and accessibility.
Location and accessibility

Important

The groups are guided by trained volunteers. The volunteers don't offer individual counseling or offer crisis assistance. If you need this type of help, please contact our employees.

Please be on time. We close the doors 15 minutes after the activity starts.

All activities are alcohol-free.

We use principles of safer space, which you can find below.

If you want more information about the activities, please contact: enni@pride.fi.
Safer space principles

Autumn 2026

Women's Evenings

Women's Evenings are open to women of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds, respecting everyone's right to self-determination and gender diversity.

In the meetings, it is possible to participate in a free-form discussion as well as meet new people. Come spend a nice evening together!

Group meets on Mondays at 18-20:

7 September – Getting to Know Each Other
21 September – Queer Media Night
5 October – Board Game Night
26 October – Halloween Crafts
9 November – Guest Speaker (details to be announced)
23 November – Short Film Night & Discussion
7 December – Queer Christmas Crafts

Languages: Finnish and English

Men's Evenings

Men’s Evenings are open to men of sexual and/or gender minority backgrounds, respecting everyone's right to self-determination and gender diversity.

The Men’s Evenings are for meeting and discussing about men in the queer community, to share thoughts about needs and wishes, peer support, and friendships. Come spend a nice evening together!

Group meets on Thursdays at 18-19.30:

3 September – Getting to Know Each Other & Speed Friending
1 October – Guided Meditation (details to be announced)
26 November – Board Game Night
10 December – Discussion Evening (continues until 8:00 PM)

Languages: Finnish and English

Queerly Improvised

Queerly Improvised is an improv theatre session for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. It's a welcoming space where people of all genders and identities can come together to play, connect, and have fun. If you're curious about improv, looking to step outside your comfort zone, or simply want to leave everyday stress behind for a while, then this is definitely for you. No previous experience is needed! Just bring yourself, a willingness to try something new, and enjoy the experience!

The group meets on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

5.9 - A Wise Owl
24.10 - Once Upon A Time
14.11 - Rainbow Crew! Assemble!
5.12. - Here's how the story goes

Language: English

Queer Book Club

Welcome to the Queer Book Club! This group is open to everyone interested in reading and discussing books with LGBTQIA+ themes and characters. Feel free to read the selected book in whatever language you prefer, but discussion will be in English. You are also welcome to attend even if you haven't read (or finished) that month's book!

We meet once a month on Sundays from 13-15.

August 23 - Summer Fishing in Lapland by Juhani Karila
September 13 - Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
October 11 - Deviants by Santanu Bhattacharya
November 15 - I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World by Kai Cheng Thom
December 13 - Notes from an Island by Tove Jansson

Language: English
Link to the Queer Book Club’s list of books

Creative writing

Welcome to the creative writing group!

In this group we practice creating writing and you will have the opportunity to present your own writings and receive feedback on them.

Previous experience in creative writing is not necessary.

Group meets on following Wednesdays at 17.30-19.30:

16.9.
21.10.
25.11.
9.12.

Languages: Finnish and English

Global Queers in Helsinki

This group is for all LGBTQIA+ people living in Helsinki who want to meet new peers and share thoughts in English.

If you speak English and are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you’re welcome to join us for relaxed discussions and hangouts!

The group meets on the following Mondays at 18–20:

14.9.
12.10.
16.11.
14.12.

Languages: English

Russian-speaking group for queer women and non-binary people

This group is open to queer women, including non-binary people, AMAB and AFAB, who speak Russian. Join us for relaxed conversations or occasional movie nights. We meet once a month and offer a warm atmosphere with coffee, tea and cookies. Come as you are, and let's spend a nice Saturday evening together!

meets on Saturdays at 16.00-18.00:

12.9.
10.10.
7.11.
12.12.

Languages: Russian

Also check out:

Youth Pride

We organise peer activities for young people over the age of thirteen. With Pride! Youth Pride activities are organized in Finnish only.

Together with Pride

We support the well-being of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and people with refugee or immigrant background.
Learn more about Together with Pride

Volunteer with Pride

Become a volunteer for year-round groups? Volunteers enable meaningful encounters through the year.
Read more about volunteering with Pride