Accessible places during Night of the Arts
List of the Night of the Arts venues that are completely or partially accessible.
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00-16.30 crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16
16.00-21.00 Ateljé is open | Natalia Haimi’s gel print and ceramic art exhibition about teddy bears
BARELY SKATE JAM | Skatepark | Onkilahdenpuisto
19.00-21.00
CARL & CAROLINA PALVELUTALO | Rauhankatu 11
16.00-19.00 Open Garden | live music performances | raffle | sales | waffle service | introduction to visiting dogs
DJ SAMU LEE | Hovioikeudenpuistikko grass area
18.00-22.00 DJ Samu Lee plays music every hour with a different theme on the grass era in front of the restaurant at Hovioikeudenpuistikko
FONDIS
19.00-01.00 Street Jazz by Rebecka Varhama and Jukka Lumme
FYLGIA I VASA | Koulukatu 34
15.00-18.00 Ben Achrén’s watercolor exhibition | spring rolls, waffles, and coffee for sale | flea market
GUBBROCKARNA | Hovioikeuden piha
19.00-20.15 Livemusic
HOTEL ASTOR | Asemakatu 4
17.00 and forward resin art exhibition by artist Olga Kukk | artist present
XXL shrimp sandwiches & wine | Italian gelato & frozen yoghurt
KASARMI AREA
CULTURE HOUSE FANNY | Kirkkopuistikko 34
16.00-21.00 RecordPopup
Volume Stage
16.30 doors
17.00 Fåbia
17.45 Leap Street
18.30 All Asses
19.15 Sudenkehto
20.00 Dalttonit & Puistopojat
20.45 Katastrofi 65
21.30 Killburn
22.15 Aerial Eye
POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS | Kasarmintori grassland area
17.00-20.30 Introduction and instruction in dowsing
SUNRISE CRUISERS | Kasarmintori
15.00-21.00 Hobby Car Park | presentation of Junior drag race | Botnia dragway | drifting | sausages and coffee
THE CITY OF VAASA’S EDUCATION CENTRES (TaiKon, Kuula-institute, Alma Adult Education Centre | Itäinen Kasarmintori 7-9
17.00-19.00 Presentation of basic art education and liberal adult education activities | dance | visual arts | music | handicrafts | cooking courses
VAASAN PARTIOTYTÖT | Kasarmintori grassland area
17.30-19.30 Presentation of the organization | pancakes
KOLKIN KARTANO | Kolkin silta 61 | 66510 Merikaarto
17.00-22.00 art and live music
KULTSA | Raastuvankatu 30
18.00-22.00 Kultsa Courtyard Area
Skateboard Customization Workshop | bring your own skateboard or come try customizing one of the skate hall’s loaner boards! | live music| rock school bands and other young artists | graffiti wall | graffiti walls will be set up in the Kultsa courtyard, where renowned long-time graffiti artist Laine.K5 will be painting live | Mobile Youth Work Van “Nuoli” | come explore the youth center on wheels – the Nuoli camper van | LGBTQ+ Youth Work | make your own mirror or magnet and learn more about LGBTQ+ youth services
MAIN LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13
10.00-21.00 Big book sale
17.00-20.00 Vaasa–Pärnu Association | activity presentation
Library’s children section
15.00-21.00 Celebrating 80 years of Moomin! | wishing jar | activities and coloring pages | lottery | Moomin-themed exhibitions in the lobby and in the children section throughout August.
Draama Hall
19.00-20.00 Ukranian voices
20.30-22.00 Intopiukee
Group study room Essee
15.00-20.00 Traditional Finnish folk music and Sahaja Yoga | easy meditationpractices | free entry
Presentations at 16.00, 17.30 and 19.00
Exhibition space Teema
Say it with Different Colors – Art Exhibition
15.00-19.00 Artist Anne Storm present
18.00-18.30 Live music by Tito Urritia
Multipurpose space Matilda
16.00-19.00 Rudolf Steiner –school | watercolour painting
16.00-19.00 Artist Victoria Shorokova’s artwork on display
20.00-21-00 Sand art performance
Event space Venny
17.00-17.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | poetry reading
18.00-18.30 The BCD-group
19.00-19.30 Katja Leppäaho plays beautiful melodies on her two-row accordion
19.40-20.10 LeidiSisters humor choir sings familiar melodies with new lyrics
20.15-21.00 Bag of music
Grass area
17.00-20.00 Tunturikerho Vihta | presentation of the organization
17.30-18.30 Miranda Huéber sings
17.00-17.20, 18.00-18.20 & 19.00-19.20 Peter the Clown performs
MAKER’S GALLERY | Kirkkopuistikko 18
17.00-21.00 Art Exhibition | the exhibition explores an unwanted friendship with cancer – a companionship where cancer cells begin to grow in the body without permission, building their own society within
MAMMULISET KAKUT CAFÉ | Kauppapuistikko 16 inner yard
13.00-20.00 cafe open | 17.00 & 19.00 performances by Kevätsade (harp and flute band)
MARKET SQUARE
16.00-20.00 Ab Stormossen Oy | Stormossen 40 years| come paint the anniversary painting | get sorting info and biowaste bags
16.00-20.00 DUNK – De Ungas Musikförbund i Svenskfinland & Nordic Music Creators | presentation of organization | win tickets to the Aurora Music Forum| livemusic
MARKET SQUARE STAGE
Weather permitting
17.15-17.45 Souvlaki Orchestra
18.00-18.30 Leo
18.45-19.15 Finska Snubben & LuvKid
19.00 Tauko | Karnevaalikulkue
20.00-20.30 Julienne
20.45-21.15 Nightrain Express
21.30-22.00 Invincia
22.15-22.45 Pariterapia
Promenade (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
15.00-20.00 Pohjanmaan ensi- ja turvakoti ry | presentation of the organization | temporary tattoos for children
16.00-20.00 Förbundet Finlands Svenska Synskadade r.f. | tactile art | presentation of the organization
16.00-21.00 Vaasan sosialidemokraattinen kunnallisjärjestö – Vasa socialdemokratiska kommunalorganisation | presentation of the organization | livemusic
16.00-22.00 Etelä-Pohjanmaan Keittiömestarit ry | filled sandwiches for sale | waffles | soft drinks
16.30-21.30 Super ammattiosasto 312 “Onerva Union” | presentation of the organization | free products
17.00-19.00 SFP i Österbotten | games | raffle | snacks
17.00-21.00 Kokoomus Vaasan kunnallisjärjestö ry | Presentation of the organization| meet Vaasa’s National Coalition Party regional and municipal councilors
17.00-21.00 Vasemmistoliiton Vaasan Kunnallisjärjestö | presentation of the organization | come and talk with local decision-makers about the city’s cultural offerings | face painting | canvas painting | snacks
17.00-21.00 Kpanlogo Yede | presentation of the organization | sale of African products
18.00-20.00 Vaasan keskustan Kunnallisjärjestö | livemusic | snacks
18.00-18.20 Reveuse Dance Crew | K-pop dance performance at the market square in front of Hesburger
20.00-20.45 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | Swing-dance performance in front of K-citymarket
The summer promenade
10.00-22.00 Pharmacy House- Café & Bakery | art exhibition
15.00-19.00 Barnvårdsföreningen | children’s craft workshop | presentation of the organization
17.00-18.00 Kukka & Lahja Anemone | non-stop flower arranging
MUSEUMS
Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art | Inner Harbour
15.00-21.00 Free entrance | exhibitions: Ulrika Ferm – Weather[ing] and Interferences
Ostrobothnian museum| Museokatu 3
15.00-21.00 Free entrance | exhibitions: Treasures from Near and Beyond the Seas, Terranova – Natural Science Exhibition, Ostrobothnia Australis – 100 years with nature as a priority, Vaasa 400, “I am a naivist and I will probably remain one” – Inkeri Julkunen
OLIVER´S INN | Kauppapuistikko 8
22.00 Livemusic | Standard Demand
ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL ROYAL VAASA | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18
16.00-20.00 open house | opportunity to explore the hotel premises | fun character hunt for children | special visit from the hotel’s cheerful mascot, Onni Orava
16.00-20.00 Liikuntakeskus Lykke | sound bowl relaxation on the hour | free for everyone
16.00-20.00 G-moodi EARRING BAR | design and create earrings | material fee applies
19.00 Trattoria | troubadour in restaurant from 19.00 onwards | product offers all day long
PALOSAARI LIBRARY | Pikitehtaankatu 19-23, 65200 Vaasa
17.00-18.00 Duo Kivistö & Cibulka
PALVELUKESKUS MAJAKKA | Telluksentie 4
12.30-13.30 Rakkauden pimeä puoli | livemusic
PATIO | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 15
18.00-01.00 65Hz in da house | open dj-sets | house music from the roots of dance culture to its freshest forms
PLATFORM | Kirkkopuistikko 20
18.00-21.00 KOBAYASHIAUMANN X VASA | The Mexican artist duo Pablo Kobayashi and Lucia Aumann will present an artwork produced in Vaasa during the summer of 2025
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 A
16.30-22.00 open house | café open | art exhibition by Kika Wikman
16.30-18.00 children’s show | face painting | free popcorn for kids
17.00-21.00 Tacos Mexicanos selling tacos outside Ritz
18.00-21.00 Drop in: create your own movie poster with a green screen (in collaboration with Filmpool Ostrobothnia and Film i Österbotten)
17.00-22.00 Livemusic
18.30-19.00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | swing-dance performance in front of Ritz
Ritz Stage
17.00-17.30 Henri Kronqvist & the Bark Road Bandits
17.45-18.15 Turkkapop
18.30-19.00 Zaida Viveka
19.15-19.45 Far from the Tempest
20.00-20.30 Picking locks
20.45-21.15 Blues Brains
21.30-22.00 Sam’s Garage
SHOPPING CENTER REWELL
ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL VAAKUNA VAASA
VENN VAASA
18.00-21.00 Night Brunch
20.00-20.45 Live music Sanna & Nadja
ROSSO
Live music Duo Luoma 19.00-19.45
SKY BAR
21.00-21.45 Live music
22.00-23.30 Vaasa DJ School
VILJO AUKIO STAGE
16.30-17.00 Reakdance
17.00-18.00 Break
18.00-19.00 Vaasan Kaupunginorkesteri
19.45-20.15 Radio Vaasa 40v./år
20.25-20.50 Duo Luoma
21.00-21.30 Rock the pole
21.50-23.00 Illka Ii, Äänilevy on ystävä DJ promotes Pro DJ Finland
SHOW’N ACAPELLA GROUP | Intersection of Kirkkopuistikko and Hovioikeudenpuistikko
18.00-19.00 Livemusic for children in finnish, english and swedish
20.00 Main performance
THE CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1
Chamber music hall
Danceschool Matti & Sannu
17.30-17.55 Childrens Disco
18.00-18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku
19.00 Johan & Juristerna
Fest Hall
16.30-16.50 Wasa Flamenco
17.00-17.20 Tanssiurheiluseura Rolling
17.30-18.00 Vaasan viuhka
18.10-18.20 Samba Energia rf
18.30-19.00 Mustasaaren aikuisopisto, Rolling Oriental , Oriental Sisters |oriental dance
19.00-19.05 Binita Balachandran and group
19.15-19.20 Srilankan Association of Vaasa, Beats of Ceylon
19.30-19.50 Studentkören Pedavoces
20.00-20.45 Erik Nygård and Tea Polso
21.00-21.30 Miranda Huéber
21.30-22.00 The Mamas
3rd floor lobby
16.00-20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization | hand treatments made by students | quick hairstyles |
Park of the city hall
16.00-20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization
16.00-20.00 West Coast Vikings Cheeleaders | presentation of the organization | an opportunity to try the sport
16.00-21.00 Vaasa helluntaiseurakunta | art and jewelry workshop | crafts | music | snacks
17.00-20.00 Fotoklubben knäppisarna | presentation of the organization | photo booth | information about photography and shooting techniques
16.00-21.00 Wasa Unique | dance performances | presentation of the organization | face painting | waffles on sale
17.00-20.00 Vaasa Lehti | presentation of the organization
17.00-21.00 Lions Club Vaasa | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery | program for children
18.00-22.00 Liam Lindfors | Comis On Canvas 2025 – art exhibition and sale | weather permitting
18.00-22.00 Moving Mehari Band performs | jazz and latin-inspired music based on well-known songs
UNIVERSITY OF VAASA | Wasa Innovation Center | Gerbyntie 16
10.00-22.00 Interactive new media and performance art exhibition – Butterfly: glo-cal effects of data, energy and industry
VAASA ART HALL | Senaatinkatu 1 D
16.00-22.00 Exhibition openings
VAASA CHURCH AND SPACES NEARBY
VAASA CHURCH
17.00-17.45 Robin Rekku and Jekkuorkester
17.00-21.00 Tanzania Circle Café | Vaasa Church Crypt
18.00 Church Bells Ringing with Jimi Järvinen and Supavit Nummelin
18.30-19.15 Robin Hund and his happy orchestra
20.00 Concert by Onni Pyhälahti
VAASA CHURCH PARK
17.00-18.00 Pertti Ahonen and Vaasa Groove Unit in front of the church
17.00-20.00 Vami rf| presentation of the organization | historial fencing
17.00-21.00 Suomalainen Seurakunta tent | jewelry making | cooking muurikka pancakes
VAASA CITY CENTRE
19.00 Night of the arts carnival parade| Parade begins from the city hall and ends at the market square | Samba Energia, Samba tropical, Tanssiurheiluseura Vaasan Viuhka, Vaasan Nepali Ry, Wasa Flamenco, Peurat Ajovaloissa, Tanssiurheiluseura Rolling, S&L, Gammaldags finlandssvenskt allmogebröllopspar, Kansallispukutuulettajat – Folkdräktsvädrare, Bag of Music
VAASA CITY THEATRE | Pitkäkatu 53
18.00 & 20.00 Performances | approx. 1 hour per show | additional program at Teatteriravintola Kulma
VAASA LUOVI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL | Vaasanpuistikko 19
15.00-19.00 Presentation of the school’s facilities and training programs | come and join an art session!
VÄHÄKYRÖ FIRE STATION | Kirkkosaarentie 1, Vähäkyrö
18.00-22.00 Follow the weekly training exercises. Firefighters are presenting the rescue equipment.
VÄHÄKYRÖ HOUSE | Vähänkyröntie 11, Vähäkyrö
Get to know the course offerings of the Alma Community College. Local services in Vähäkyrö and the Kyrönmaa Martha Organization will present their activities.
Performances in the council hall:
17.00 Kyrönjoen mieskuoro (Conductor Juha Runsala)
17.30-18.00 Soitinyhtye (Conductor Juha Runsala)
VÄHÄNKYRÖN NUORISOTALO | Vähänkyröntie 47, 66500 Vähäkyrö
17.00-22.00 Open house | Vähäkyrö Drive-By band performing on the river raft
VÄHÄNKYRÖN RESERVILÄISET RY | Kokkomäentie 127 B
17.00-20.00 Open doors | presentation of the Village Radio and HÄTI network
VÄHÄNKYRÖN SEURAKUNTA | Vähänkyrön Kirkko, Kirkonsilta 2
17.30-21.00 activities for children in the yard
18.00-19.00 magic show in the curch
20.00 evening songs in the church
WASA GRAFFITILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12.00-15.00 Exhibition open
18.00-22.00 50% off exhibition entry
18.00-19.00 Indoor graffiti painting for youth with new MTN Waterbased spray paints | Maximum number of participants: 20 ppl | Entry ticket required
WASA TEATER | Hietasaarenkatu 6
(time to be confirmed) Restaurant Ernst Salonger is open | the exhibition KAJ was here is open | presentation of highlights from the upcoming theatre season led by artistic director Linda Zilliacus | autumn offers available at the ticket office | program for children