Vaasas birthday
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Vaasa turns 420! There will be a programme for all ages.
2 October 2026 marks the 420th anniversary of Vaasa’s founding. The anniversary programme offers a wide range of ways to join in the celebrations, including open days, exhibitions, workshops, sports and exercise, cultural activities and special offers and benefits.
Highlights:
– A video about Vaasa’s history and a talk on the power of happiness at Ritz on 1 October from 17.00 to 18.45 (advance registration)
– Pepe Willberg’s anniversary concert at City Hall on 1 October at 18.00.
-️ Open House on 2 October at Culture House Fanny from 12.00 to 15.00 and two daycare centres: Palosaari Daycare from 12.00 to 15.00 and Gustavsborg Daycare from 16.00 to 18.00 , all recently renovated
– ️ Free admission to the Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Old Vaasa on 2 October from 10.00 to 17.00.
– Valphabet – Vaasa’s Own Alphabet workshop at the main library on 2 October from 14.00 to 16.30.
– Traffic park is open to children on 2 October from 12.00 to 18.00, weather permitting.
– Explore the Port of Vaasa on a guided bus tour on Saturday 3 October. Tours depart from Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1) at 11.00 and 12.30. Each tour lasts approximately one hour and can accommodate up to 65 participants. Your guide will be Helvi Riihimäki from the Vaasa-Mustasaari Guides Association, and the tour will be conducted bilingually in Finnish and Swedish. Registration is available via the link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/F93052DBB85E37FE.
– Discounted tickets for the musical Tinakenkätyttö on 3 October, for the 13.00 and 18.00 performances
– Enter the draw to win a Shopping Vaasa gift card! You can enter the prize draw on Shopping Vaasa’s social media channels.
Vaasa’s 420th anniversary is a shared celebration that everyone can enjoy in their own way. Join us in celebrating!
Read more: vaasa.fi