Program for the Night of the Arts 2023

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ALKULAN TILA / Gripinpolku 1  

13:00-16:30 A head start to the Night of the Arts at Alkula Farm / An event for the whole family with workshops and crafts. Siltapelimannit will perform at approximately 15:00. The Café is open and the grill hot. 

ATELJÉ “ART NATA” / Kauppapuistikko 16 (inner yard) 

16:00-21:00 Nata Haimi and Terttu Åkerholm / Printmaking, ceramics, textile art and handmade accessories are on display. 

ATELJÉ MAIRE RUOTSALAINEN / Rantalinna, Rantakatu 

18:00-21:00 Ateljé Maire Ruotsalainen / Exhibition “Paradise of the North” watercolor paintings. 

ART CENTER TORNI / Pitkäkatu 66 

17:00-21:00 Vaasan Taidekerho ry / Open house, art exhibitions and food. 

ART MIKOLA / Koulukatu 7 

17:00-20:00 Nándor Mikola Art Foundation and Art Lending Library / The Art Lending Library, consisting of Mikola’s works, offers individuals, associations and companies the opportunity to borrow Nándor Mikola’s works.

BOCK’S / Gerbyntie 16 

16:00-24:00 Wasa Future Festival: Nacht der Technik 

CORONARIA / Raastuvankatu 22 

12:00-20:00 Open house, wheel of fortune, refreshments, a lecture on NEPSY symptoms, everyday tips for families with children.  

CULTURE HOUSE FANNY / Kirkkopuistikko 34 

16:00-21:00 MT record.fi / LevyPop-up 

17:00-21:00 Café is open

17:00 Tanssistudio Mia – Pop-up dance lesson / Dance studio Mia is holding a PopUp dance class open to everyone. Feel free to come and try it out and get to know the studio

17:30 Vaasan Viuhka ry / Demonstration of competitive and Latin dancing 

18:00 Wasa Flamenco ry / Dance show 

18:20 MIRA ry, Valeria Gornova / Eastern belly dancing 

18:25 MIRA ry, Viktoria Platonova / Eastern dancing  

18:30 Ritz Lindy Hoppers / Lindy Hop couple dance and solo jazz choreography 

19:15 Tanssikoulu Matti & Sannu / Children’s disco / ”Children’s disco” is a fun event for the whole family.

19:45 Tanssikoulu Matti & Sannu / Quick course in ballroom dancing / Quick course in ballroom dancing. We will learn the simple steps of the Cha Cha. The class will be in pairs as in the dance halls. The course can be done alone or with a partner. The duration of the course is 30 minutes.

20:15 Tanssistudio Mia – Dance show 

20:30 Oriental dance by Korsholm Adult Institute’s dance groups / Dance performances 

ESA SILTALOPPI MEDIA / Kirkkopuistikko 18 

17:00-22:00 Esa Siltaloppi & Camilla Andersson, Photo and video art in new frames / Art exhibition 

FAROS / Sininen tie 1 

19:00-22:00 A night of the arts on the terrace of Faros! Good food, drinks and music with Faros’ house band. Welcome! Note Weather reservation. 

FYLGIA / Koulukatu 34, the garden 

15:00-18:00 Garden party in Fylgia / Fylgia in Vaasa organizes a waffle café and a small flea market in a beautiful garden. 

GOSPEL CAFE / Rauhankatu 20 

16:00-16:45 Yhdestä sydämestä / Moment of singing together. Access to the place with wheelchair. 

17:00-17:45 Yhdestä sydämestä / Moment of singing together. Access to the place with wheelchair. 

GRAFFITTILANDIA, Opistokatu 8  

18:00 Vaasa cultural services and Graffittilandia will organize a graffiti workshop for children and young people. Workshops lasts as long as there is paint. Welcome! 

18.00-23.00 Graffitilandia open. Entrance is half price (5€).

 

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HIETALAHDEN VILLA / Hietalahdenpuisto  

18:00-20:15 Wasa Groove Unit- big band / Dance evening open to the public.  

HOTEL ASTOR / Asemakatu 4 

17:00-23:00 Vernissage at Hotel Astor / Gabriella and Olavi Alanko’s watercolor exhibition. Shrimp sandwiches, good wines, Italian ice cream and “frozen yogurt”. 

KASARMIALUE  

16:00- Coffee bicycle Sebbe at Kasarmi / Coffee, bun, smoothie in a bag and ice dream. Weather reservation.

The parking lot at the Kasern 

17:00-20:00 Sunrise cruisers / Presentation of the operation and american car meeting. Grilled sausage, coffee and lemonade. 

Kasarmi 11 / Itäinen Kasarmintori 7-9

17:00-19:00 TaiKon ja Kuula-opisto / Non-stop workshops in various art subjects. Dance performances. 

Kasarmi 13 / Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 

12:00-20:00 Vasa Taiteilijaseura ry / Black Wall Galleryn art exhibition. 

16:00-19:00 Pikku Aasin Nukketeatteri / Theater performance, concert and workshops. 

16:00 Workshop and cotton candy for sale

16:30 Concert, Fairytale concer with sleeping beauty

18:00 Pulcinella theater with dolls

17:00-20:00 Österbottens slagruteförening / Presentation and demonstration of impact windows.  

The park by the Orthodox church 

15:00-22:00 Häppeninki Productions – Bubblefootball. 5 €/5 min. Both payment with card and cash is fine.  

16:00-18:00 Grassroots VSA Kids football / Welcome to kick off the evening with football for the whole family! 

Danceschool Kipinä / Artellikuja 4 

16:15-18:00 Program for families with children. Dance classes for children age 3-6 years old. Face painting and a trick track.

18:30-20:30 Dance performance. Kipinä Dance Talent, street dance battles and other dance performances at Vaasa-opisto (next to the Kipinä building).

Vaasa Military Home / Artellikuja 2 

16:30-21:30 Vaasa Military Home / Open doors. Food and coffee, Sulvan Puhallinorkesteri plays at 6-7 p.m. Putting up the flag at the traditional wall at 18:00. 

Kasarmintorin, perinnemuuri 

21:00 Vaasan Ev. Lut. seurakunta ja Sotilaskotiyhdistys / Devotion in Finnish and taking down the flag.  

Orthodox church in Vaasa / Nikolainkuja 1 

18:00-22:00 St. Nicholas Church Vaasa / Open doors. Presentation of the church at 19:00 and akathistos at 20:00. 

KALARANTA (next to Faros and HEJM restaurants)

14:00-22:00 Viking ship Stormøgha / History and rebuilding process.

KAUPPAHALLI 

09:00-17:00 Ida Bertills Söderholmin art exhibition / Art exhibition with portraits painted with pastel and water colors. | CANCELLED

KAUPUNGINTALO (City hall)  

16:00-16:15 Eloi Skelia / Music performance 

16:30-17:10 Mari Renval latin music duo 

17:15-18:10 Los Cinco de Pampas  

18:15-18:25 Samba Sisters / Energetic and festive dance performance in samba costumes. 

18:30-20:00 PAUSE 

20:10-20:25 Daria Zubar 

20:30-21:00 Johan & Juristerna / A capella group 

21:10-21:40 Robin Lilja (SWE) 

21:45-22:15 Dance performance Vida ung (SWE) 

The park by the city hall 

16:00-21:00 Wasa Unique, Feel it | Trick track, waffles, face painting and wheel of fortune. | CANCELLED

17:00-20:00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE. Presentation of activities, balloons for children and raffles.

16:00-19:00 Vaasan Miekkailijat ry/ Come and discover the world of historical fencing. Performances every hour. 

17:30-21:00 Vaasa Ice Skating Club / Presentation of activities, dance performance.  

18:00-22:00 Moving Mehari Band / Jazz- and latta-influenced versions of familiar songs – a twinkle in the corner of the eye. 

17:00-20:00 Leo Club Vaasa / Face painting and a drawing station at the Leo club. 

Senaatinkatu 1 / By the bus stop 

16:00-22.00  Bullaligan rf. / Bullaligan rf. is an ecumenical organization that wants to show God’s love to people by offering coffee/tea and buns. 

LADYLINE RITZ / Kirkkopuistikko 22 

16:30-20:00 Welcome to an open house during the Night of the Arts and see the newly renovated Ladyline Ritz. There will also be snacks and drinks. 

LEIPÄTEHDAS / Hietasaarenkatu 14 

23.00-00:30 Made in Iron at Leipätehdas / The already traditional Heavy Metal closing of the Vaasa Night of the Arts 2023 will of course be baked again at Leipätehdas! Doors open at 22:00. Showtime at 23:00. Tickets 11€ / at door 14€ (if left). 

LILLIPUTTI-TRAIN

The Lilliputti-train runs around Vaasa from 16:00. See the route and timetable HERE. Free entry.

LOFTETIN SISÄPIHA, Raastuvankatu 28 

16:30-21:15 Sri Chinmoy-centre / Sale of Sri Chinmoy’s art cards, books and various products.  

17:00-23:00 Ostrobothnian handcraft rf / Handicraft market in Loftets courtyard / Österbottens Hantverk rf / Handicraft market in Loft’s courtyard / Restaurant Loftet and Taito Shop Loftet are also open in the evening. 

LIIKUNTAKESKUS LYKKE / Myllykatu 15 

17:00-20:00 Presentation of the activity, distribution of balloons to children and lottery. 

MAKERS’ GALLERY / Kirkkopuistikko 18 

18:00-21:00 Pasi Kirkkopelto: Mustan Näkijät / Art exhibition  

MUSEUM  

Kuntsin modern art museum / The inner harbor  

15:00-21:00 Open house  

Collection Swanljung – with the voice of the heart.  

Exhibition-related self-paced workshops for all ages.  

19:00 Guidance on the history of the museum building 

 The Art hall / Senaatinkatu 1 

15:00-21:00 Saku Souka’s body of work Scope consists of photo-based works, readymade-based installations, video and a sound poem. 

15:00-21:00 Photogallery Ibis exhibition: Maria Gull – Pause to Play  

20.00 Guidance on the history of the museum building. 

Osterbothnia museum / Museokatu 3 

15:00-21:00 Open doors, free admission. 

KONTAKTi – The memory of the landscape celebrates the Ostrobothnia Artists’ Union and the Vaasa Artists’ Society, which turn 150 years in total. 

Terranova – The renewed basic natural science exhibition tells about the unique nature of our region. In the auditorium short films from the WildLife festival

Vaasa 400 – Exhibition – the exhibition introduces the visitor to the 400-year history of the city of Vaasa.

17:00 Guidance on the history of the museum building 

Old-fashioned playground equipment in the yard. Ostrobothnia Australis is introduced. 

Tikanojan taidekoti / Hovioikeudenpuistikko 4

15:00-21:00 Open doors, free entry  

Kaarina Heikinhiemon’s 5+ rooms exhibition presents an extensive artistic career as an aesthetic whole.  

Shades from the palette of the 1920s, mainly featuring works by Finnish artists from the museum’s own collection.  

18:00 Guidance on the history of the museum building.  

The friends of the Tikanoja Art Home makes waffles in the yard of the Tikanoja Art Home, old-fashioned play equipment in the yard, and a vegetable-themed workshop. 

MYÖHEMPIEN AIKOJEN PYHIEN JEESUKSEN KRISTUKSEN KIRKKO / Kasarminkatu 20  

14:00-20:00 Eri tavoin tehtyjä sukupuita. Family trees made in different ways. 

 

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OLIVER’S INN / Kauppapuistikko 8 

22.00-00.00 Hot Shots band performes.  

OPISTOTALO /  Opistokatu 1

Auditorio 

17:15-17:45 Onni Pyhälahti / Man, guitar and gospelpop.  

18:00-18:45 SUSANNA STARCK & PRIMA VISTA / Versatile entertainment.  

19:00-20:00 Trubaduuri Aki / Domestic pop and pop music with guitar accompaniment. 

20:15-21:00 Hoivaduo Ulla ja Raimo / We play music from the 60s and 70s with guitar accompaniment. 

21:15-22:00 SUSANNA STARCK & PRIMA VISTA / Versatile entertainment. 

Class room

17:00-21:00 Vamia / Opistotalo / Vamia presents their study opportunities with students from the welfare lines. The program includes quick hairstyling, hand treatments and blood pressure measurement. 

18:00 Bogdan Dullsky | Experimental drone and ambient music

Lobby in front of the auditorium 

16:00-21:00 Ethene Oy / Ethene presents the books published in 2023. At the venue, the audience is involved in writing poems. 

PALOSAARI LIBRARY / Pikitehtaankatu 19  

16:00-17:00 Trio Raimo Kivistö, Mika Cibulka & Kari Peltomäki / Acoustic music, songs and storys about life 

SERVICE CENTER MAJAKKA’S TERRACE / Telluksentie 4 

12:30-13:30 Majakka’s band “Rakkauden Pimeä Puoli” Performs live music 

PLATFORM RF / Kirkkopuistikko 20D 

18:00-21:00 Artist Yui Yamamoto’s art exhibition. 

RANTAKATU 14 

17:00-21:00 Living art / Törnroos Plants / A gallery with rare green plants and a Pop-Up shop. 

RENTO TILA: Maarit Koivisto / Kauppapuistikko 16 

15:00-16:00 Guided group relaxation for adults / the first 10 people who arrive can join 

20:00-21:00 Maarit Koivisto: Relaxing sound vibrations  

RESURSCENTER FÖREGÅNGARNA / Kauppapuistikko 12B 

18:00-20:30 The youth and workshop resource center Föregångarna organizes an open day with the theme Superheroes – be a hero in your own life! 4th floor. Servings. 

SHOPPING CENTER REWELL  

Viljo aukio stage 

16.00-16.30 Duo Luoma / Music 

16.30-17.00 Zamora Rytmit / Participatory Zumba performance 

17.00 PAUSE 

18.00-18.50 Vaasa City Orchestra / Night of the arts -concert 

19.00 PAUSE 

20.00-20.15 Duo Luoma / Music 

20.30-21.00 Valeria Gornova ja Viktoria Platonova / Dance shows 

21.00-22.00 Wasa Vertical / Dance shows 

Rewellin toimijat 

18:00-24:00 SKY Bar & Terrace / VAASA DJ School DJs perform, free entry. 

19:00-23:00 Duo Shakers / Performance at Café de Paris  

21:00-24:00 VENN / Musician Berta will perform, free entry. 

12:00-24:00 Erilainen Vaasa / Fotoklubben Knäppisarna / Studio Photocenter’s window / Övre torget 108

ROCK-WERSTAS STAGE / Myllykatu 18A  

17:30-18:00 – Rokkikoulu
18:15-18:45 – Turkkapop
19.00-19:30 – Shakabrah
19:45-20:15 – Sinister Entity
20:30-21:00 – Killburn
21:15-21:45 – Kalmantauti
22:00-22:30 – Blindfold 

SILVERIA / Ruutikellarintie 4 

16:30-18:30 Vaasa Telinetaiturit / Silveria trick course / Free trick course for children under 12 years old. 

SKAFFERIET RITZ / Kirkkopuistikko 22 

17:00-22:00 IS THERE ONLY BLUE? / Emma Soininen-Strömman’s art exhibition 

18:00 – 18:30 Roosa Karhunen & band 

18:45 – 19:15 Gubbrockarna 

19:30 – 20:00 W.Y.T 

20:15 – 20:45 Floo Fighters 

21:00 – 21:30 Hammerland 

21:45 – 22:30 Super Tsunami 

SKEITTIPUISTO / SKATEPARK

19:00-21:00 BARELY skate jam / Skate competitions, Music / DJ 

STALLI / Koulukatu 53 

17:00-20:00 Vaasan Taidegraafikot ry / Open doors. Exhibition of works. A lottery will be done between all visitors.  

TAKOMO / Hietasaarenkatu 11 

17:00-20:00 Tea Hietamäki | An exhibition by Tea Hietamäki 

17:00-17:30 Välisoittajat | Two-line accordion duo plays at opening ceremony in the Tea Hietamäki’s exhibition 

TANGOCHO – Argentine Tango Association Tangocho / Ajurinkatu 14 

18:00-20:00 Free rehearsals. Welcome to see and try Argentine tango, and learn about the possibilities of Argentine tango in Vaasa. 

THE CAT HOUSE / Levoninkatu 35  

18:00-20:30 Open doors. Coffee and fresh waffles are sold in the garden. 

THE DOO-BOP CLUB / Kauppapuistikko 12

20:00 Mariah Hortans & Mariam Junolainen / Vocal/harp jazz duo. Soothing angel melodies combined with sinful rhythms.

21:00 Mostly Jazz II with Carla / Mostly Jazz with Carla celebrates life and music. Actress and singer Carla Fri performs early blues and jazz standards as well as new music with a touch of jazz, neo-soul, French melancholy and folk.

22:00 Erik Sjøholm Band

THE MARKET SQUARE 

The walking street and summer walking street (Hovioikeudenpuistikko) 

10:00-18:00 Garden dreams exhibition / Pharmacy House – Café & Bakery / Marianne Nygård’s exhibition.   

15:00-20:00 Vasa Mother- and rescuehome rf / Presentation of activities, tattoos for children.

16:00-20:00 The Vaasa region memory association presents its activities    

16:00-21:00 Vaasan Kokoomusnaiset ry / Presentation of activities, distribution of balloons. 

16:00-22:00 Etelä-Pohjanmaan Keittiömestarit Ry / Street food sales

16.00-21.00 Vaasa Municipal Organization of the National Coalition Party / we showcase our activities and offer waffles and balloons. Council members and regional council members will be present. Come and join us for a chat!

16:30-18:0 Flower shop Anemone, non-stop flower arranging / Pharmacy House – Café & Bakery / You only pay for the material you use and the bouquet is yours. 

17:00-21:00 Vaasa Social Democratic Organization / Presentation of activities and music Toni Jokinen. 

18:00-20:00 SFP Ostrobothnia / Fun program for the whole family! We also offer food and drink. 

19:00-01:00 Street Jazz & Blues @Fondis / Music at Fondi’s terrace.  

20:00-21:00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers / Lindy Hop couple dance and solo jazz choreographies. In front of Hesburger 

20:00-20:20 Door Home & lounge bar / Design show / Hovioikeudenpuistikko 13  

21:00-21:20 Door Home & lounge bar / Design show / Hovioikeudenpuistikko 13  

Stage on the market square (Weather reservation)

18:00 – 18:30 JVNI & Mar3!  

18:45 – 19:15 Finska Snubben & Dj Svante 

20:15 – 20:45 Heartquake 

21:00 – 21:30 Aurium 

21:45 – 22:15 Tanner 

22:30 – 23:00 The Iltavuoro 

Weather reservation, the programme will be moved to the main librarys drama hall.

Tents on the city square 

16:00-20:00 Vasa city communication tent / The tent has a different inclusive program related to the campaign “A year of good deeds”. Also distribution of balloons and other fun things. Welcome!

17:00-22:00 Vaasan Marssi / Event registration, we will share information about the walking hobby and tell you about the Vaasa March and other similar walking events.

TOPELIUSSTATUE

21:00 Show‘n acappella Group Live! / Music performance

 TYÖPAJA KOMPPIS / Kirkkopuistikko 19-21 

14:00-20:00 Musical performances by the workshop participants outside the workshop, product sales, photo exhibition, media art. 

 

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VAASAN CAR- AND ENGINEMUSEUM / Myllykatu 18B 

20:00-22:00 The Covers / – 60s rock music, dance music and rock. 

 VAASAN BAPTIST CHURCH / Raastuvankatu 44D 

18:00-21:00 Vasa Babtist church / Open house. 

 VAASAN CITY LIBRARY / Kirjastokatu 13 

10:00-21:00 Open house. 

Library 

10:00-21:00 Johanna Ojaharju – “On the Side” / Exhibition at the exhibition space Gallery. The works are acrylic paintings and watercolors. Johanna Ojaharju will be present from 18:00-19:00.

10:00-21:00 Art exhibition: Soile Kujala – Retrospective view of my artworks  

17:00-20:00 Vaasa-Pärnu Society. / Vaasa-Pärnu Society’s presentation table with the new Estonia-Pärnu information point. 

Children’s section of the library 

15:00-21:00 Non-stop workshop 

17:00-21:00 Photo Booth 

Dialogi-room 

15:00-19:00 Sahaja Yoga an introduction to meditation. Free entry. 

Drama-room

17:00-17:30 Theater Soiva Sammakko / Vaasa main library / Theater performance for children in Swedish

18:00-18:30 Theater Soiva Sammakko / Vaasa main library / Theater performance for children in Finnish

Essee-room 

17:10-17:40 Mikko Nevantakanen / Poetry recitation 

17:40-18:00 Enni Yli-Hynnilä / Enni will present poems from her collection of poems ”Toistaiseksi tuntematon” that will be published in the fall.  

18:00-20:00 Poem Karaoke / Possibility to recite classics or newer poems. 

Matilda 

10:00-21:00 Shärareh Mahmoodi / Art exhibition

15:00-18:00 Board game with Vaasan kulttuuripalvelut / Vaasa main library Matilda / Playing Lätäkkö board game and a craft workshop. Make your own characters to play with.

17:00-20:00 Nonstop poetry workshop / Vaasa main library, Matilda / Different ways to produce poems. 

Music and art section of the library (2nd floor)

17:00-20:00 Persian Garden Workshop / Learn drawing and Persian painting. 

Proosa

10:00-21:00 Café Proosa is open.

The main entrance stairs

19:00-20:00 Poetry open stage / Lavarunous event 

Venny (2nd floor)

17:45-18:00 Mira ry / LAHJA / Pantomime show for children and adults

19:00-19.40 Marianne Maans / Folk music night

19:45-20:20 Folk duo Vellamo performs

20:30-21:00 Comedy choir LeidiSisters performs

Library Museum of Finland (3. floor)

15:00-18:00 Wheel of fortune for children

The yard

17:00-21:00 Translation poetry books for sale / Kustannusliike Parkko sells translation poetry books 

17:00-21:00 Tunturikerho Vihtta ry. – Retkahda retkeilyyn / We want to promote the young association, the litter-free hiking culture and hiking opportunities in the Vaasa region and Lapland. 

 VAASAN CITY THEATRE / Pitkäkatu 53 

18:00-20:00 Vaasa City Theater’s open rehearsals / Nunnia ja konnia -musical open rehearsals and great ticket offers. 

 VAASA CITY CENTER  

19:00 Carnival train / Starts from the city hall and ends at the city square. 

 VAASA CHURCH AND AREAS 

16:30-23:00 VAASAN EV. LUT. CHURCH / Concerts, hymn and children’s song moments, collection for the ones in need.  

Vaasa church 

19:00 Music fair  

20:00 Country-bluegrass music duo Sarah&Bob  

21:00 Kantele artist Ida-Elina and the Sing the Joy choir 

Vaasan church krypta

17:00-21:00 Café Tanzania  

18:00- Hang out for young people  

The park by the church – The side towards Lyseonkatu 

16:30-19:00 Crafts for children and the Mystery of the Lost Sheep. 

16:30-21:00 Pancakes and product sales for the mission.  

17:30 Children’s song moment 

18:00 Hymn moment 

18:30 Musician Joel Karlsson performes. 

Parish house / Koulukatu 28 

17:30-18:30 Holy dance with Siv Jernin  

The park by the church 

16:00-20:00 Vaasa Pelastakaa lapset ry | Balloons for kids and possibly ice cream.

 VAASAN METSÄVEIKOT / Kauppapuistikko 16C 

17:00-20:00 Vaasan Metsäveikot / Open house. Get to know the 106-year-old Vaasan party and their history. 

VAASA ELECTRIC AREENA / Rinnakkaistie 1 

18:30-21:00 Vaasan Sport / Free entry to the icehockey game Sport-Lukko. 

 VAASAN STUDENT THEATER RAMPPI / Hietasaarenkatu 14 

20:00-21:30 Vaasan student theater Ramppi / “Character karaoke”, dress up in the theaters rekvesita, and do character karaoke! / Arrive for “Character karaoke” by 8 pm. After that, the doors are closed.

VAMIA – Well-being evening / Präntöön helmi 

16:00-18:00 The students present the activities of Präntöön helmi, give health advice, take health-related measurements, organize outdoor and indoor activities. Weather reservation. 

WASA THEATER / Hietasaarenkatu 7 

17:00-21:00 We offer bingo, crafts, open rehearsals and moving stories.

WASA WELLNESS / Pitkälahdenkatu 13 

17:00-20:30 Night Of Well-being with Us – at Wasa Wellness / Short treatments, mediation, chord bath relaxation and pop up shop.

WELLNESS BY EVA / Pitkänlahdenkatu 35B  

16:00-20:00 Wellness by Eva, Short massage treatments / Classic massage, 10 min – 15€, drop in.  

YLIKIVA CAFÉ / Kauppapuistikko 10 

17:00-22:00 Smash Bros Club by Wasa Game Scene / Presentation of the activity. The club is open to everyone over the age of 12. 

ZONE SPA / Pitkänlahdenkatu 35B 

16:00-20:00 Zone Spa Avoimet ovet / Foot and Naturopathy Center Zone Spa, Sample treatments: zone therapy, limb repair (15-20 min). 

 

12:00-20:00 Coronaria open house / Raastuvankatu 22 / We are celebrating Coronaria Vasa’s 5th anniversary with an open house at our branch on Raastuvankatu. Wheel of Fortune, refreshments, lecture on NEPSY symptoms, everyday tips for families with children and much more.

14:00-22:00 Viking ship Stormøgha / Kalaranta (next to Faros and HEJM restaurants) History and rebuilding process.

14:00-20:00 Vaasan Miekkailijat, historical fencing / Church park by the Holy Trinity Church / Come and familiarize yourself with historical fencing. We have performances every hour and you are welcome to come and talk to us and ask questions. 

14:00-20:00 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / Kasarminkatu 20 / Family trees made in different ways

15:00-18:00 Gardenparty by Fylgia / Koulukatu 34, the garden / Fylgia in Vaasa organizes a waffle café and a small flea market in the beautiful garden

15:00-20:00 Vasa Mother- and rescuehome rf / Presentation of activities, tattoos for children.

16:00-20:00 Vasa Memorial Association / Hovioikeudenpuistikko, next to Rewell / Vasa Memorial Association presents its activities.

16:00-22:00 Bullaligan rf. Palvelee / In front of the city hall, Senaatinkatu 1 / Bullaligan rf. is an ecumenical organization that wants to show God’s love to people by offering coffee/tea and buns. In addition, we want to share the good news with everyone who wants to reflect with us on the big questions of life. We have a bus at our disposal. 

16:00-21:00 MT record.fi / Culture House Fanny, Kirkkopuistikko 34 /  LevyPop-up 

16.00-21.00 Vaasa Municipal Organization of the National Coalition Party /Walking street / Hovioikeudenpuistikko / We showcase our activities and offer waffles and balloons. Council members and regional council members will be present. Come and join us for a chat!

16:00-21:00 Vaasa Social Democratic Municipal Organization / Walking street / Hovioikeudenpuistikko / Present are social democratic politicians and activists, we inform about SDP’s activities. Musician Toni Jokinen entertains.

16:30 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Flea market

16:30-20:00 Ladyline Ritz – Open house / Ladyline Ritz, Kirkkopuistikko 22 / Welcome to an open house during the Night of the Arts and see the newly renovated Ladyline Ritz. We also have fun events during the evening. For more information about what will happen, it is good to keep an eye on our social media. There will also be snacks and drinks

16:30-21:15 Sri Chinmoy-centre / The courtyard of Loftet / Sale of Sri Chinmoy’s art cards, books and various products. Again, you can come and draw your own meditation from the deck. Information on meditation, both written and oral, will also be available.

17:00-20:00 Vaasan Metsäveikot / Open house. Learn about 106 years of Vaasa Scouting and its history. 

17:00-20:00 Leo Club Vaasa / Next to the memorial of Toivo Kuula / Leo Club, with face painting and a drawing room. 

17:00-20:00 Österbottens slagruteförening / Kasarmi 13, Läntinen Kasermintori, 8-10 / We have a demonstration table with different percussion tools. Demonstrate their use and present our activities.  

17:00-20:00 Vaasa- Pärnu Seura ry. / Vaasan kaupungin pääkirjasto, Kirjastonkatu 13 / Vaasa-Pärnu Society presentation table at the new Estonia-Pärnu Information Point in Vaasa City Library from 17:00 – 20:00, with the opening of the Information Point at 18:00 

17:00-21:00 Vamia / Opistotalo / Vamia presents their study opportunities with students from the welfare lines. The program includes quick hairstyling, hand treatments and blood pressure measurement. 

17:00-21:00 Living art / Törnroos Plants / Rantakatu 14 / Gallery with rare green plants and Pop-Up shop. 

17:00-21:00 Tunturikerho Vihtta ry. – Retkahda retkeilyyn / Vaasa main librarys yard / We want to promote the young association, the litter-free hiking culture and hiking opportunities in the Vaasa region and Lapland. 

17:00-21:00 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Vaasa Trinity Church crypt / Café Tanzania

17:00-22:00 Vaasan Marssi / Event registration, we will share information about the walking hobby and tell you about the Vaasa March and other similar walking events.

17:00-22:00 Sunrise cruisers / Kaserntorgets parkeringsplats / Presentation av verksamhet & utställning av amerikanska bilar. 

17:30-21:00 Vasa Skrinnskoklubb ry / The park by the city hall / Demonstration of activities, with skaters showing movements familiar from skating on land. Dance performance.  

18:00-20:00 SFP in Ostrobothnia / Walking street, Hovioikeudenpuistikko / Fun program for the whole family! We also offer something to eat and drink. 

18:00-20:30 Resurscentret Föregångarna / Kauppapuistikko 12B / The Youth and Work Workshop Resource Center Föregångarna is holding an open house at 18-20.30 on Art Night with the theme Superheroes – be a hero in your own life! 4th floor. Serving. Warmly welcome!

18:00-20:30 The cat house has an open house / Levoninkatu 35 / Open house is organized in the Cat House in Brändö at 18-20.30. In the garden, coffee and freshly baked waffles are sold, inside you can get acquainted with the cats and the association’s activities. Welcome to the event!  

18:00-21:00 Vasa Babtist church/ Raastuvankatu 44 / The church has an open house. There will be refreshments, the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the church, an opportunity for conversation and more.

18:00-21:00 Center Political Party in Vaasa / Hovioikeudenpuistikko, the walking street / They will tell you about their activities, with accordion music, food, drinks and helium balloons.

18:00-22:00 St. Nicholas Church in Vaasa / Nikolainkuja 1 / Open house. Presentation of the church at 19 and at 20 akathistos.

20:00-20:20 Door Home & lounge bar / Design show / Hovioikeudenpuistikko 13 / Interior design fashion show in front of our shop

21:00-21:20 Door Home & lounge bar / Design show / Hovioikeudenpuistikko 13 / Interior design fashion show in front of our shop.

09:00-17:00 Ida Bertills Söderholms exhibition / Vaasan Kauppahalli / Art exhibition with portraits painted in pastel and watercolours | CANCELLED

10:00-18:00 Garden dreams at Pharmacy House / Pharmacy House – Café & Bakery, Hovioikeudenpuistikko 9 / Exhibition by Marianne Nygård. Joy, inspiration and playfulness from the garden. Techniques: watercolours, hand-painted figures on canvas, still lifes, etc. Welcome!

10:00-21:00 Retrospective view of my artworks / Vaasan kaupungin pääkirjasto / Exhibition by Soile Kujala on the second floor of the library

10:00-21:00 Johanna Ojaharju / Vaasa City Library / Art exhibition. The exhibition “By the side” presents Ojaharju’s latest works. One wall in the gallery is dedicated to her hometown Vaasa. The works are acrylic paintings and watercolors. The other wall of the gallery features works with different themes, also in acrylic and watercolor. Johanna Ojaharju will be present from 18:00-19:00.

10:00-21:00 Shärare Mahmoodi / Vaasa main library, Matilda / Art exhibition  

12:00-20:00 Vasa artists’ association / Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 / Welcome to the art gallery and the BLack Wall Gallery exhibition. Visitors will have the opportunity to buy and borrow art, participate in a lottery and discuss art. 

14:00-20:00 Työpaja Komppis / Työpaja Komppis, Kirkkopuistikko 19-21 / Musical performances by workshop participants outside the workshop, product sales (e.g. jewelry, reflectors, pastries), photo exhibition, media art

16:00-21:00 Studio “Art Nata” / Handelsesplanaden 16 (inner courtyard) / Participants “Art-Nata” and Terkku Åkerholm. The exhibition includes prints, ceramics, textiles and handmade accessories 

17:00-19:00 TaiKon ja Kuula-opisto / TaiKon, Kasarmi 11, Itäinen Kasarmintori 7-9 / Catch the art at TaiKon! The City of Vaasa’s pioneering art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of the Arts at 17-19. Afterwards, dance performances in TaiKon’s courtyard. (Weather reservation)

17:00-20:00 Persian Garden Workshop / Vaasa main library, Music and art section / Practice drawing and Persian painting.

17:00-20:00 Nándor Mikola Art Foundation and Art Lending Library / Koulukatu 7 / The Art Lending Library, consisting of Mikola’s works, offers individuals, associations and companies the opportunity to borrow Nándor Mikola’s works.

17:00-20:00 Korttitaidetta Takomossa / Hietasaarenkatu 11 Vaasan Metallityöväen ammattiosasto ry 28 / An exhibition by Tea Hietamäki 

17:00-20:00 Vaasan Taidegraafikot ry / Stalli / Koulukatu 53 / Open doors. Exhibition of works. A lottery will be done between all visitors.  

17:00-21:00 Living art / Törnroos Plants / Strandgatan 14 / Galleri med sällsynta grönaväxter och Pop-Up shop. 

17:00-21:00 Vaasa Art Club rf / Art Center Torni, Pitkäkatu 66 / Art workshops, presentation of activities, art exhibition, visit to the premises

17:00-22:00 Esa Siltaloppi & Camilla Andersson. Photo and video art in new frames / Esa Siltaloppi Media, Kirkkopuistikko 18 / The television is a familiar product in every home. Imagine if it could be transformed into a living window in an instant. Come and see and experience how we together develop art TVs that affect your senses

17:00-22:00 IS IT JUST BLUE COLOR / Skafferiet Ritz / The exhibition IS IT JUST BLUE COLOR by Emma Soininen-Strömman is a collection of works in blue tones from 2021-2023. The works show the sea, space and the moon in different combinations. Small types also appear. Different kinds of small characters that have followed Emma over the years, they are often small fantasy animals, sometimes it is difficult to determine whether they are happy or sad.

17:00-23:00 Ostrobothnia’s crafts, craft market in the courtyard of the Loft / The courtyard of the Crafts House Loftet, Raastuvankatu 28 / In the courtyard of the Loftet, we organize the Craftsmen’s Square, where local craftsmen and small businesses in the craft and design industry can come and sell their products. Restaurant Loftet and Taito Shop Loftet are also open in the evening. You can also make yarn graffiti at the association’s staircase in the courtyard during the evening. 

17:00-23:00 Vernissage at Hotel Astor / Hotel Astor, Asemakatu 4 / Watercolor exhibition by Gabriella and Olavi Alanko. The artists in place at 17. A warm welcome! According to tradition, our popular shrimp sandwiches XXL are served with good wines. For those with a sweet tooth, there is delicious Italian ice cream and “frozen yogurt”

18:00-21:00 Pasi Kirkkopelto: Mustan Näkijät / Makers’ Gallery, Kirkkopuistikko 18 / Vernissage

18:00-21:00Ateljee Maire Ruotsalainen / Ateljee Maire Ruotsalainen, Rantakatu, Rantalinna / The theme of the Art Night is “Northern Paradise”. “This is how I paint watercolor, demonstrate watercolor painting, show my latest works and talk about my work and inspirations”

18.00 Vaasa Cultural Services and Graffitilandia / Graffiti workshop for children and young people / At Graffitilandia / As long as there is enough paint. Welcome!

18:00-21:00 Platform rf / Kirkkopuistikko 20D / From July to August, the Platform Association will host artist Yui Yamamoto (JP), who will work with Platform to create content for the Night of Arts. 

12:00-24:00 Erilainen Vaasa / Fotoklubben Knäpisarna / Studio Photocenter’s window / Övre torget 108 / Shopping Center Rewell

16:15-18:00 Danceschool Kipinä / Artellikuja 4 / Program for families with children. Dance classes for children age 3-6 years old. Face painting and a trick track.

16:30-17:00 Zamora Rytmit / Rewell Center / Zumba-performances with different Zumba instructors and customers.

17:30-18:30 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Congregation / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Sacred dance with Siv Jern

18:00-18:40 Revuse Dance Crew / By the square, in front of Hesburger. (Hovioikeudenpuistiko) / A K-pop dance show with covers of several songs. 

18:15-18:25 Samba Sisters / Vaasa City hall, Senaatinkatu 1 / Energetic and festive dance performance in samba costumes

18:00-20:00 Argentine Tango Association Tangocho / Suomenruotsalainen kulttuuriyhdistys, Ajurinkatu 14 / Free rehearsals. Welcome to see and try Argentine tango, and learn about the possibilities of Argentine tango in Vaasa.

18:30-20:30 Danceschool Kipinä / Artellikuja 4 / Dance performance. Kipinä Dance Talent, street dance battles and other dance performances at Vaasa-opisto (next to the Kipinä building).

20:00-21:00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers / Walking street, in front of Hesburger / Lindy Hop couple dance and solo jazz choreographies.

20:30-21:00 MIRA ry, Valeria Gornova & Viktoria Platonova / Rewell Center / Eastern dance

21:20-22:00 Wasa Vertical / Rewell Center / Our performance will feature students and instructors from Wasa Vertical poledance & ilmastudio. Performances include poledance, chair dancing and burlesque. The performance consists of several different program numbers, which differ in style and music. The program is suitable for all ages, but is aimed at a more mature audience. 

22:15-22:25 Dansföreställning med Vida ung / Vaasan kaupungintalo, Senaatinkatu 1 / Vida ung is an improvisational dance duo with a strong focus on contact improvisation. Their performances often incorporate other art forms such as costume, acrobatics and painting. 

 

Fanny house of culture (Kirkkopuistikko 34)

17:00 Tanssistudio Mia – Pop-up dance lesson / Dance studio Mia is holding a PopUp dance class open to everyone. Feel free to come and try it out and get to know the studio

17:30 Vaasan Viuhka ry / Demonstration of competitive and Latin dancing   

18:00 Wasa Flamenco ry / Dance show  

18:20 MIRA ry, Valeria Gornova/ Eastern belly dancing

18:25 MIRA ry, Viktoria Platonova / Eastern dancing 

18.30 Ritz Lindy Hoppers / Lindy Hop couple dance and solo jazz choreography.   The Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. is a non-profit swing dance association that will spread the joy of dancing during the Night of Arts through the performance of jazz choreographies and social dancing.

19:15 Dance school Matti & Sannu / ”Children’s disco” is a fun event for the whole family 

19:45 Dance school Matti & Sannu / Quick course in ballroom dancing. We will learn the simple steps of the Cha Cha. The class will be in pairs as in the dance halls. The course can be done alone or with a partner. The duration of the course is 30 minutes.

20:15 Tanssistudio Mia – Dance show / There will be a dance performance with studio owner Miia Nykänen and one of Wasa Team Skate’s competing skating teams, the Islet Sweethearts. The show is called Mania.

20:30 Oriental dance by Korsholm Adult Institute’s dance groups / Dance performances 

10:00-21:00 Café Proosa / Main library, Kirjastokatu 13 / Café Proosa is open

13:00-16:30 Alkulan tila / Gripinkatu 1/ Café is open and grill is warm 

15:00-18:00 Garden party in Fylgia / Koulukatu 34 / Waffle café 

15:00-21:00 Save the Children Pelastakaa Lapset ry / Holy Trinity Church park / Offering ice cream for children if the weather is good 

16:00-21:00 Wasa Unique, Feel it | Trick track, waffles, face painting and wheel of fortune. | CANCELLED

16:00- Coffee bicycle Sebbe at Kasarmi / Coffee, bun, smoothie in a bag and ice dream. Weather reservation.

16:00-22:00 Etelä-Pohjanmaan keittömestarit Ry / Across Fondis / Street Food sale 

16:00-21:00 Samlingspartiet i Vasa / Hovioikeudenpuistikko in the end of Raastuvankatu / Serving 

16:00-02:00 Bullaligan rf. / Across the city hall, Senaatinkatu / Cafe, tea and buns 

16:30-21:30 Vaasan Sotilaskotiyhdistys ry / Artellikuja 2 / We sell pea soup, grilled sausage, ham- and cheesepasties and doughnuts. 

16:30-20:00 Ladyline Ritz Open doors / Kyrkoesplanaden 22 / Small serving 

16:00-19:00 Pikku Aasin nukketeatteri / Korsholmanpuistikko 6 / Cotton candy 

17:00-21:00 Vaasas Artists Guild / Art Center Torni, Pikäkatu 66 / Buffet 

17:00-21:00 Café is open in Fanny house of culture / Kirkkopuistikko 34

17:00-20:00 Sunrise cruisers / Grilled sausage, coffee and lemonade. / The parking lot at the Kasern 

17:00-21:00 VAASAN EV. LUT. KIRKKO / Vaasan kirkon krypta / Café Tansania 

17:00-23:00 Österbottens hantverk / Raastuvankatu 28, Loftets yard / Restaurant Loftet is open in the evening. 

18:00-20:30 Cat huse / Levoninkatu 35 / In the garden we are selling cafe and fresh waffles. 

18:00-21:00 Vaasa babtist church / Raastuvankatu 44 / Church is open with serving 

18:00-20:30 Resurscentret Föregångarna / Kauppapuistikko 12B / Serving 

18:00-20:00 Swedish folk party in Ostrobothnia / Walkig street / We offer something to eat and drink. 

18:00-20:30 Exhibition in Hotel Astor / Asemakatu 4 / XXL prawn sandwiches with good wines. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s delicious Italian ice cream and frozen yoghurt. 

12:30-13:30 The band of Majakka “Rakkauden Pimeä Puoli” / The terrace of Majakka, Telluksentie 4 / The band of Majakka “Rakkauden Pimeä Puoli” performs live music

16:00-17:00 Trio Raimo Kivistö, Mika Cibulka & Kari Peltomäki / Palosaari library / Acoustic music, songs and stories about life – Kivistö (vocals, guitar), Cibulka (violin), Peltomäki (bass).

16:00-16:45 Från ett hjärta rf / Gospel Cafe, Rauhankatu 20 / Singalong: “Pärle porten”. Song leader: Dan and Ruth Bertlin. Accompaniment: Dan Bertlin. Cospel Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

16:30-23:00 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Holy Trinity Church / The parish organises masses and concerts in the main church. Performers include country duo Sarah&Bob and headliners Ida-Elina, a kantele player, and the Sing the Joy choir. In the church park there will be hymn and children’s singing sessions. Joel Karlsson, the troubadour, will also sing in the park. A sacred dance will take place in the parish hall on Koulukatu at 17.30-18.30.

17:00 –17:30 Välisoittajat / Takomo, Hietasaarenkatu 11 / Two-line accordion duo.

17:00-17:45 Från ett hjärta rf / Gospel Cafe, Rauhankatu 20 / Singalong: “Pärle porten”. Song leader: Dan and Ruth Bertlin. Accompaniment: Dan Bertlin. Cospel Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

17:30 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Singing time for children

18:00 Bogdan Dullsky / Opistotalo / Experimental drone music and ambient music

18:00 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Hymn singing

18.00-18.50 Vaasa City Orchestra / Shopping centre Rewell / Night of the arts -concert 

18:00-19:00 Vaasan Sotilaskotiyhdistys ry / Artellinkuja 2 / Sulvan Puhalliorkesteri plays at 18:00

18:00-20:15 Wasa Groove Unit – big band. Dance evening open to the public. / Hietalahden Villa / “Danceable swing, Latin, pop, soul, disco, reggae, Motown, smooth jazz, boogaloo, funk and ballads, with more than 20 musicians. Hietalahden Villa’s catering is open. Indoors in case of rain”. 

18:30 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Troubadour Joel Karlsson performs

19:00-22:00 FAROS / Sininen tie 1 / Night of the Arts on the Faros terrace! Good food, drinks and music with the Faros house band, welcome! Please note. Weather reservation.

19:00-01:00 Street Jazz & Blues @Fondis / In front of the terrace of Fondis, promenade / Terrace of the fondis will be a scene for jazz from 19-22 when the legendary Wasa Dixie Tigers is on stage and from 22-01 when T & The Teasers continue the evening with rock, funk and blues.

20:00 Mariah Hortans & Mariam Junolainen / THE DOO-BOP CLUB / Kauppapuistikko 12 / Vocal/harp jazz duo. Soothing angel melodies combined with sinful rhythms. Free entry.

20:00-21:30 Vaasan ylioppilasteatteri Ramppi / Hietasaarenkatu 14 / “Character karaoke”, open for everyone  

20:00-22:00 The Cowers / Car museum / Music from the 60’s, also dance music and rock. Jan Svenns (bass and vocals), Mika Salomaa (drums), Kenneth Hed (keyboards and accordion), Raimo Turpeinen (guitar and vocals), Björn(Nalle) Schauman (guitar). 

21:00 Show‘n acappella Group Live! / Topeliusstatue / Music performance

21:00 Mostly Jazz II with Carla / The Doo-Bop club, Kauppapuistikko 12 / Mostly Jazz with Carla celebrates life and music. Actress and singer Carla Fri performs early blues and jazz standards as well as new music with a touch of jazz, neo-soul, French melancholy and folk. Free entry.

22:00 Erik Sjøholm Band / The Doo-Bop club, Kauppapuistikko 12 / Free entry.

22:00-00:00 Hot Shots / Oliver’s Inn, Kauppapuistikko 8 / The band Hot Shots plays in Oliver’s Inn

23:00-00:30 Made in Iron at Leipätehdas / Leipätehdas, Hietasaarenkatu 14 / The already traditional Heavy Metal closing of the Vaasa Night of the Arts 2023 will of course be baked again at Leipätehdas! MADE IN IRON Iron Maiden tribute since 2005. Erkki Seppänen, Juha Saunala, Arto Pitkänen, Joona Hokkanen, Mika Nevasaari. Doors open at 22:00. Showtime at 23:00. Tickets 11€ / at door 14€ (if left).

 

Rewell Center 

16:00-16:30 Duo Luoma / Rewell Center / Duo Luoma, Satu Luoma, violin, Pasi Luoma, cajon. Many kind of music with violin and cajon.

18:00-18:50 Vaasa city orchestra / Concert  

18:00-24:00 SKY Bar & Terracessa / DJs from VAASA SJ School perform. Free entry.

19:00-23:00 Duo Shakers / Café de Paris, Rewell Center / Cafe’ de Paris organizes a music evening in the Night of The Arts. With Duo Shakers as an guest artist. 

20:00-20:15 Duo Luoma / Rewell Center / Duo Luoma, Satu Luoma, violin, Pasi Luoma, cajon. Many kind of music with violin and cajon 

21:00-24:00 VENN / Rewell Center / Young musician Berta performs. Free entry.

 

Opistotalo, Opistokatu 1 

17:15-17:45 Onni Pyhälahti / Man and a guitar, gospelpop 

18:00-18:45 SUSANNA  STARCK  &  PRIMA  VISTA / Many kind of musical entertainment . For example jazz, country, film music

19:00-20:00 Troubadour Aki / Finnish pop and hit music accompanied by guitar

20:15-21:00 Hoivaduo / We play music from the 60’s and 70’s accompanied by guitar

21:15-22:00 SUSANNA  STARCK  &  PRIMA  VISTA / Many kind of musical entertainment . For example jazz, country, film music.

 

Vaasa main library 

19:00-19.40 Marianne Maans / Vaasa main library, Venny 2nd floor / Folk music night

19:45-20:20 Folk duo Vellamo / Vaasa main library, Venny 2nd floor / 

20:30-21:00 Humour choir LeidiSisters / Vaasa main library, Venny / LeidiSisters performance  

 

Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1 

16:00-16:15 Eloi Skeila / Artist Eloi Skelia is going to perform some (1-3) self made rap songs in swedish and french  

16:30-17:10 Mari Renvall latin music duo / Mari Renvall, “Renata” sings latin ballads arranged for vocals and electric guitar. Guitar – Viktor Weijola. 

17:15-18:15 Los cinco de Pampas / The quintet Los cinco de Pampas plays tango nuevo, mainly the passionate music of Astor Piazzolla. Los Cinco de Pampas: Mia Willnäs, accordion, Merja Pyrhönen, violin, Annica Nyberg, piano, Håkan Omars, electric guitar, vocals, Jari Niemelä, double bass. 

20:10-20:25 Daria Zubar / Music performance 

20:30-21:00 Johan & Juristerna (Vocal group) / We are five experienced singers from the Vasa region, singing acapella and writing our own arrangements. This summer’s repertoire is of a poppier nature.

21:40-22:10 Robin Lilja / Robin Lilja is a young, classically trained pianist with his own improvisational electro-acoustic music. He is an award-winning composer whose music has been performed in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Poland. 

Vaasa City Hall Park, Senaatinkatu 1

18:00-22:00 Moving Mehari Band / Jazz- and latta-influenced versions of familiar songs – a twinkle in the corner of the eye.

 

ROCK-WERSTAS stage / Myllykatu 18A  

17:30-18:00 – Rokkikoulu

18:15-18:45 – Turkkapop

19.00-19:30 – Shakabrah

19:45-20:15 – Sinister Entity

20:30-21:00 – Killburn

21:15-21:45 – Kalmantauti

22:00-22:30 – Blindfold 

 

SKAFFERIET RITZ / Kirkkopuistikko 22 

18:00 – 18:30 Roosa Karhunen & band 

18:45 – 19:15 Gubbrockarna 

19:30 – 20:00 W.Y.T 

20:15 – 20:45 Floo Fighters 

21:00 – 21:30 Hammerland 

21:45 – 22:30 Super Tsunami 

 

Stage on the market square (Weather reservation)

18:00 – 18:30 JVNI & Mar3!  

18:45 – 19:15 Finska Snubben & Dj Svante 

20:15 – 20:45 Heartquake 

21:00 – 21:30 Aurium 

21:45 – 22:15 Tanner 

22:30 – 23:00 The Iltavuoro 

Weather reservation, the programme will be moved to the main librarys drama hall.

Kuntsin modernin taiteen museo / Sisäsatama 

15:00-21:00 Open doors. Collection Swanljung – the voice of the heart.

19:00 Guided tour of the history of the museum building

Self-guided workshops related to the exhibition for all ages.

 

Arthall / Senaatinkatu 1

15:00-21:00 Saku Souka’s Scope consists of photographic works, readymade installations, a video essay and a sound piece.

15:00-21:00 Photogallery Ibis exhibition: Maria Gull – Pause to Play  

20.00 Guided tour of the history of the museum building

 

Museum of Ostrobothnia / Museokatu 3

15:00-21:00 Open doors, free admission

17:00 Guided tour of the history of the museum building

CONTACT – Landscape Memory celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Nordic Artists’ Association and the Vaasa Artists’ Association.

Terranova – a renewed basic natural history exhibition about the unique nature of our region. WildLife shows videos.

Vaasa 400 – Exhibition – the exhibition introduces the visitor to the 400-year history of the city of Vaasa.

Old-fashioned play equipment in the courtyard. Ostrobotnia Australis presents itself.

 

Tikanoja Art House / Hovioikeudenpuistikko 4

15:00-21:00 Open doors, free admission

18:00 Guided tour of the history of the museum building.

Kaarina Heikinhiemo’s 5+ rooms exhibition presents her extensive artistic career as an aesthetic whole.

Shades of the 1920s palette, featuring works mainly by Finnish artists from the museum’s own collection.

Friends of the Tikanoja Art House bake waffles in the Tikanoja Art House courtyard, old-fashioned playground equipment in the courtyard and a plant-themed workshop

The Lilliputti-train runs around Vaasa from 16:00. See the route and timetable HERE. Free entry.

 

13:00-16:30  Alkulan tila / Gripinpolku 1 / The Alkulan farm hosts an event for the whole family with crafts and demonstrations. The café is open, the barbecue is hot. 

14:00-19:00 Vaasan Miekkailijat, Historical fencing / Church park by the Holy Trinity Church / Come and get acquainted with historical fencing. We have performances every hour and you are welcome to come and talk to us and ask questions. 

15:00-18:00 Finlands librarymuseum / Kirjastonkatu 13 / Wheel of fortune and great book prizes.

15:00-18:00 Board game with Vaasan kulttuuripalvelut / Vaasa main library, Matilda / Playing Lätäkkö board game and a craft workshop. Make your own characters to play with.

15:00-21:00 Vaasa main library / Department for Children and Young People / Non-stop crafting

15:00-22:00 Bubble football / Orthodox Church Park / Bubble football. 5 €/5 minutes. Both cash and card payment

16:00-21:00 Wasa Unique, Feel it | Trick track, waffles, face painting and wheel of fortune. | CANCELLED

16:00-18:00 Kids’ football / Artificial lawn at the Orthodox Church / Football games for the whole family  

16:00-19:00 The Little Donkey Puppet Theatre / Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 / 16:30 Sleeping beauty fairy tale concert 18:00 Pulcine (puppet theatre) 16:00-19:00 workshops. Cotton candy on site.  

16:00-21:00 Save the children in Vasa / Church Park by the Holy Trinity Church / We will take the opportunity to spread joy among children and young people by handing out balloons and possibly ice cream, depending on the ice cream weather.

16:15-18:00 Danceschool Kipinä / Artellikuja 4 / Program for families with children. Dance classes for children age 3-6 years old. Face painting and a trick track.

 16:30-18:30 Vaasa Telinetaiturit/ Siverian temppurata / Silveria, Ruutikellarintie 4 / The Siveria gymnasium offers a free apparatus course for children under 12 years of age. At the same time, you can get acquainted with the new hobby groups starting in the fall. 

16:30-19:00 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Crafts for children and “The Mystery of the Lost Sheep”

16:00-20:00 Vaasa Pelastakaa lapset ry | Balloons for kids and possibly ice cream. | The park by the Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

17:00-17:30 Theater Soiva Sammakko / Vaasa main library / Theater performance for children in Swedish

17:00-20:00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE. Presentation of activities, balloons for children and raffles.

17:00-19:00 TaiKon and Kuula-opisto / Kasarmi 11, Eastern Kasarmintori 7-9 / Get your hands on art at TaiKon! The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula-opisto, organise non-stop workshops in different art subjects during the Night of the Arts from 17-19. There will also be dance performances in the TaiKon’s yard (weather reservation

17:00-21:00 Vaasa main library / Department for Children and Young People / Photo Booths, where you can take photos with your phone.

17:00-21:00 Wasa Teater / Hietasaarenkatu 7 / We offer bingo, crafts, open rehearsals and moving stories.

17:00-22:00 Sunrise cruisers / Kasarmintorin parkkipaikka / Presentation of activities & exhibition of American cars. 

17:00-22:00 Smash club wasa games / Ylikiva Café, Kauppapuistikko 10 / Visitors can play the game Smash Ultimate. Open to everyone over 12 years old. 9-11 year olds can go with parents.  

17:30 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Church Park on the Lyceokatu side / Singing session for children

17:45-18:00 Mira ry/LAHJA / Vaasa main library, Venny 2nd floor / Pantomime show for children and adults

18:00-18:30 Theater Soiva Sammakko / Vaasa main library / Theater performance for children in Finnish

19:00-21:00 BARELY skate jam / Skatepark, Onkilahdenpuisto / Skate competitions / Music / DJ

18.00 Vaasa Cultural Services and Graffitilandia graffiti workshop for children and young people / At Graffitilandia / As long as there is enough paint. Welcome!

18:00-20:30 The cat house has an open house / Levoninkatu 35 / Open house is organized in the Cat House in Brändö at 18-20.30. In the garden, coffee and freshly baked waffles are sold, inside you can get acquainted with the cats and the association’s activities. Welcome to the event!

19:00 Carnival train / Vaasa city center  

19:15-19:45 Children’s disco / Fanny house of culture / Disco for the whole family

16:00-21:00 Ethene Oy / Opistotalo, opistokatu 1 / Ethene presents its books published in 2023. Audience participation in writing poems will take place at the venue. The poems will first be written on paper, after which Ethene’s presenters will help to make them into an impressive sommepost.

17:00-20:00 Nonstop poetry workshop / Vaasa main library, Matilda / Different ways to produce poems. 

17:00-21:00 Translation poetry books for sale / Vaasa Main Library yard / Kustannusliike Parkko sells translation poetry books 

17:10-17:40 Mikko Nevantakanen / Vaasa main library, Essee/ Performing his own poems.

17:40-18:00 / Enni Yli-Hynnilä / Vaasa main libary, Essee / Enni Yli-Hynnilä performs poems from her forthcoming collection of poems “Toistaiseksi tuntematon”. 

18:00-20:00 Poetry karaoke / Vaasa main library, Essee / Possibility to recite classical or newer poems.  

19:00-20:00 | Poetry open stage | Vaasa main library, The main entrance stairs | Lavarunous event 

The Lilliputti-train runs around Vaasa from 16:00. See the route and timetable HERE. Free entry.

 

14:00-22:00 Viking ship Stormøgha / Kalaranta (next to Faros and HEJM restaurants) History and rebuilding process.

15:00-16:00 Guided group relaxation / Rento tila, Kauppapuistikko 16 / Guided group relaxation for adults

15:00-19:00 Introduction to Sahaja Yoga meditation / Vaasa main library, Dialogi / Short presentations of Sahaja Yoga and simple meditation practises which balance human being. Sahaja Yoga is an official partner with UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness, that promotes the inner peace of human. Learn a meditation technique that helps you to achieve an ideal balance. Free entry. 

15:00-21:00 Vaasa main library / Childrens and young peoples area / Non-stop workshop  

15:00-22:00 Bubble football / Orthodox Church’s park / Bubble football. 5 €/5 minutes. Both cash and card payments

16:00-17:45 Från ett hjärta rf / Gospel Café, Rauhankatu 20 / Sing along moment: “Pärle porten”. Song leaders: Dan and Ruth Bertlin. Accompaniment: Dan Bertlin. Gospel Café is accessible for wheelchairs. 

16:00-19:00 The Little Donkey Puppet Theatre / Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 / 17:00 Ruusunen fairy tale concert 18:00 Pulcinella (puppet theatre) 16:00-19:00 workshops. Cotton candy on site  

16:00-20:00 Wellness by Eva, Short massage treatments / Pitkänlahdenkatu 35B / Welcome to a short massage treatment! Classical massage, 20 min – 15€, drop in between 16-20. At Zone spa

16:00-20:00 Zone Spa Open doors/ Jalka- ja Luontaishoitola Zone Spa, Pitkänlahdenkatu 35B / Sample treatments: zone therapy, bonesetting (15-20 min) Tea service

16:00-21:00 Ethene Oy / Opistotalo, opistokatu 1 / Ethene presents its books published in 2023. Audience participation in writing poems will take place at the venue. The poems will first be written on paper, after which Ethene’s presenters will help to make them into an impressive sommepost. 

16:00-24:00 BOCK’S / Gerbyntie 16, Wasa Future Festival: Nacht der Technik

16:30-18:00 Flower shop Anemone Non-stop flower binding/ Pharmacy House – Café & Bakery, Hovioikeudenpuistikko 9 / Non-Stop flower binding with the flower shop Anemone! Come and bind your own flower bouquet with me in the Night of The Arts in Pharmacy House – Café & Bakery at 16.30-18.00. You’ll choose the flowers, I’ll show how you can bind a bouquet for yourself. Pay only the material and the bouquet is yours

16:30-23:00 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Holy Trinity Church / The parish organises masses and concerts in the main church. Performers include country duo Sarah&Bob and headliners Ida-Elina, a kantele player, and the Sing the Joy choir. In the lower hall of the church, there will be a Tanzania café and hangout areas for young people. In the church park there will be hymn and children’s singing sessions. In the park there will also be a pancake sale in favour of the missionary work and stalls for the solidarity fundraising. Joel Karlsson, the troubadour, will also sing in the park. A sacred dance will take place in the parish hall on Koulukatu at 17.30-18.30  

17:00-19:00 TaiKon and Kuula-opisto / Kasarmi 11, Eastern Kasarmintori 7-9 / Get your hands on art at TaiKon! The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula-opisto, organise non-stop workshops in different art subjects during the Night of the Arts from 17-19. There will also be dance performances in the TaiKon’s yard (weather reservation)

17:00-20:00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE. Presentation of activities, balloons for children and raffles.

17:00-20:00 Persian Garden Workshop / Vaasa main library, Music and art section / Practice drawing and Persian painting

17:00-20:30 Night Of Well-being with Us – at Wasa Wellness / Långviksgatan 13 /  

17:00 Qigong 30 min – 5€,  

18.00 Meditation 15 min – free,  

19.00 Soundbowl relaxation 75 min – 28€.  

Short treatments:  

18:00-19:00 Ireca treatments – free,  

17:00-20.30 Massage with dry cupping – 20min/25€.

POP UP SHOP: Anima Mundi products, sound bowls, energy stones and crystals, EkoPharma natural cosmetics.  

More information: www.wasawellness.fi 

17:00-21:00 Wasa Teater / Hietasaarenkatu 7 / We offer bingo, crafts, open rehearsals and moving stories.

17:00-22:00 Smash club wasa games / Ylikiva Café, Kauppapuistikko 10 / Visitors can play the game Smash Ultimate. Open for everyone over 12 years old. 9-11 year olds can come together with parents.  

17:00-23:00 Österbottens hantverk / Handicrafts market in the yard of Loftet / The yard of Loftet, Raastuvankatu 28 / In the yard of the Loftet we organise a handicrafts market, where local crafters and small businesses in the craft and design industry can come and sell their products. Restaurant Loftet and Taito Shop Loftet are also open in the evening. You can also make yarn graffiti on the association’s stairs in the yard during the evening. 

18:00 Vaasa Evangelical Lutheran Church / Vaasa Trinity Church crypt / Socializing for young people

19:00-21:00 BARELY skate jam / Skatepark, Onkilahdenpuisto / Skate competitions / Music / DJ

18.00 Vaasa Cultural Services and Graffitilandia graffiti workshop for children and young people / At Graffitilandia / As long as there is enough paint. Welcome!

18:00-20:00 Vaasa city theatres open practices / Vaasa city theatre, Pikäkatu 53 / Open practices of the musical “Nunnia ja konnia” and good ticket offers

18:30-21:00 Vaasan Sport / Vaasan Sähkö Areena / Free entry to Sport-Lukko match 

20:00-21:00 Maarit Koivisto: Relaxing sound sources / Rento tila, Kauppapuistikko 16 / Relax in the sound world of relaxing Tibetan singing bowls and koshas.

20:00-21:30 Vaasan ylioppilasteatteri Ramppi / Hietasaarenkatu 14 / “Chracter – karaoke” / Arrive for “Character karaoke” by 8 pm. After that, the doors are closed.