The Anglo-Finnish Society

Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland

The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK (and possibly also anywhere else outside Finland). Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations between these two countries and warmly welcomes anybody with an interest in Finland, its language, culture and the Finnish way of life.

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Events

We organise on average 8-9 meetings or other events a year, most of them being illustrated talks and discussions at a variety of locations in London. Join us at our upcoming events!

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Sep 17, 2026

Talk: Changing EU-UK relations and the role the European Parliament

Talk: Changing EU-UK relations and the role the European Parliament by Leena Linnus, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK Venue: Allen Room (First Floor), St Anne’s Church, 55 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 6AF at 3 p.m. on 17 September 2026  BREXIT was realised when the UK formally departed the EU […]
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Oct 2 - Oct 4, 2026

NEW NORDIC VOICES A CONTEMPORARY FILM FESTIVAL

  NEW NORDIC VOICES A CONTEMPORARY FILM FESTIVAL: 2 – 4 October 2026 Location: University College London ( UCL) East Cinema, One Pool Street, Stratford,​ London E20 2AF Free screenings of 14 recent films from across the Nordic region all with English​subtitles. RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW. The Festival As part of UCL’s 200th anniversary celebrations, the […]
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Oct 14, 2026

King Sigismund Dinner

Our Second King Sigismund Dinner in collaboration with the Anglo-Swedish Society is due to take place on 14 October 2026 at Ognisko Polskie – please save the date. Further details to follow nearer the time. 
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Dec 11, 2026

Finnish Christmas Lunch at the Finnish Church in London

Further details to follow nearer the time.
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