Program for the Night of the Arts 2025
The program for the Night of the Arts 2025
THE COMPLETE PROGRAM LOCATION WISE
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00-16.30 crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
ART CENTER TORNI | Pitkäkatu 66
16.00-21.00 Open house | presentations of various art courses through workshops | earring painting | fabric printing | ceramics | beadwork | painting
ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16
16.00-21.00 Ateljé is open | Natalia Haimi’s gel print and ceramic art exhibition about teddy bears
ATELJÉ MAIRE RUOTSALAINTEN | Rantalinna | Rantakatu
17.00-21.00 Artist meeting | exhibition “Karu kauneus”
BARELY SKATE JAM | Skatepark | Onkilahdenpuisto
Time specified later
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
EKOSOPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
18.00-21.00 Art Exhibition | painting | live music | crystals for sale | raw cakes and drinks for sale
18.00-20.00 NAANUdreads present | fiber dreads workshop
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
ILKKA-POHJALAINEN
TBA
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
HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area
15.00-22.00 Bubble football for everyone | 5€/5min | cash preferred | kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting
PIKKU AASIN NUKKETEATTERI | Läntinen kasarmi 8–10, building 32
16.00-19.00 free entry |Teresina and Martta are looking for cuddles (in collaboration with Aava Kertun Kotitila) | coloring robot workshop | cotton candy machine
16.00 Goal | group play | age: 2–103 years | 30 min | visual language | puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
18.00 Aasin sirkus| marionette performance | age: 2–103 years | 30 min | live music and visual language | puppeteers: Cosimo Galiano and Anna Lamouche | Maestro: Anna Roos
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
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellinkuja 4
16.30-18.00 Children’s activities at Kipinä | face painting | obstacle course | dance classes
18.30 & 19.30 Dance performances by Kipinä’s competition teams in Alma Adult Education Centre’s dance studio
VAASAN PARTIOTYTÖT | Kasarmintori grassland area
17.30-19.30 Presentation of the organization | pancakes
VAASAN SOTILASKOTI | Artellinkuja 2
16.00-21.30 Pea soup, sandwiches, coffee and doughnuts for sale
18.00 Flag raising at the heritage wall
18.00-19:00 Sulvan puhallinorkesteri
21.00 Vaasan suomalainen seurakunta | evening devotion
VAASA PRINTMAKERS ASSOSCIATION | Koulukatu 53,(Stalli)
17.00-20.00 Open house | explore printmaking techniques | artworks for sale | art raffle
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
Inside Kultsa – Youth Center Kultsa (1st floor: Old Police Station Muders
Yoth Café Kultsa (2nd floor) | open all night | in the café’s private room, IB high school students will host an art workshop
LADYLINE RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22
16.30-19.00 open house | come and try workouts | snacks
LOFTET | Kirkkopuistikko 20 C
17.00-22.00 craft market | local handicrafts, art and jewelry for sale
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.
Dialogi group workspace
17.00-17.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | poetry reading
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 Urritio
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
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
16.00-21.00 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
METSKU VAASA | Rauhankatu 12
19.00-21.00 Meeting spot
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
Tikanoja Art Museum is closed
ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00-20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art exhibition by organization members | live music
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
PÉTANQUE COMPETITION | Hovioikeudenpuistikko
18.00-21.00 Pétanque competition | open to all
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
RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA, FOLKHÄLSAN | Kauppapuistikko 12 B 15
16.00-19.00 Open house
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 Lystra
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
TBA Livemusic in VENN, Rosso and SKY Bar
18.00-21.00 VENN | brunch (no ala carte)
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
SRI CHINMOY CENTRE | Raastuvankatu 28
18.00-21.00 Sale of Sri Chinmoy’s art cards, literature, and art posters | opportunity to try meditation
TANGOCHO | Arbetets Vänner | Ajurinkatu 14
18.00-18.50 Argentine Tango lesson
19.00-19.30 Partner Bachata lesson
19.30-20.00 Partner Salsa lesson
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
16.00-21.00 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
17.00-20.00 Vaasan metsäveikot ry | presentation of the organization | games for children
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
THE DOO-BOP CLUB
19.00-24.00 Non-stop livemusic | free entry
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!
VAASAN BAPTISTISEURAKUNTA | Raastuvankatu 44
18.00-20.30 Open house | free coffee and tea
VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria
16.30-18.30 Obstacle course for under 12 years old | presentation of the organization | kiosk
VÄHÄNKYRÖN NUORISOTALO | Vähänkyröntie 47, 66500 Vähäkyrö
17.00-22.00 Open house | Vähäkyrö Drive-By band performing on the river raft
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 RESERVILÄISET RY | Kokkomäentie 127 B
17.00-20.00 Open house | 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
20.30 evening songs in the church
VÄVI PESIS | The yard at Savilahti school, Savilahdentie 5, Vähäkyrö
18.00-20.00 Obstacle course for children aged 3–6
WASA GRAFFITILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12.00-15.00 Exhibition open
18.00-22.00 50% off exhibition entry | indoor graffiti painting for youth with new MTN
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
WASA WELLNESS | Pitkälahdenkatu 13
17.00-21.00 Soundbath and yin yoga sessions | 30-minute sessions
DANCE
KASARMI AREA
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
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellinkuja 4
16.30-18.00 Children’s activities at Kipinä | face painting | obstacle course | dance classes
18.30 & 19.30 Dance performances by Kipinä’s competition teams in Alma Adult Education Centre’s dance studio
MARKET SQUARE
Promenade (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
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
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 A
18.30-19.00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | swing-dance performance in front of Ritz
SHOPPING CENTER REWELL
VILJO AUKIO STAGE
16.30-17.00 Reakdance
TANGOCHO | Arbetets Vänner | Ajurinkatu 14
18.00-18.50 Argentine Tango lesson
19.00-19.30 Partner Bachata lesson
19.30-20.00 Partner Salsa lesson
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
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
Park of the city hall
16.00-20.00 West Coast Vikings Cheeleaders | presentation of the organization | an opportunity to try the sport
16.00-21.00 Wasa Unique | dance performances | presentation of the organization | face painting | waffles on sale
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
CHILDREN
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00-16.30 crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
MAIN LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13
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.
Grass area
17.00-17.20, 18.00-18.20 & 19.00-19.20 Peter the Clown performs
KASARMI AREA
HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area
15.00-22.00 Bubble football for everyone | 5€/5min | cash preferred | kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting
PIKKU AASIN NUKKETEATTERI | Läntinen kasarmi 8–10, building 32
16.00-19.00 free entry |Teresina and Martta are looking for cuddles (in collaboration with Aava Kertun Kotitila) | coloring robot workshop | cotton candy machine
16.00 Goal | group play | age: 2–103 years | 30 min | visual language | puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
18.00 Aasin sirkus| marionette performance | age: 2–103 years | 30 min | live music and visual language | puppeteers: Cosimo Galiano and Anna Lamouche | Maestro: Anna Roos
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellinkuja 4
16.30-18.00 Children’s activities at Kipinä | face painting | obstacle course | dance classes
18.30 & 19.30 Dance performances by Kipinä’s competition teams in Alma Adult Education Centre’s dance studio
MARKET SQUARE
Promenade (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
15.00-20.00 Pohjanmaan ensi- ja turvakoti ry | presentation of the organization | temporary tattoos for children
ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL ROYAL VAASA | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18
16.00-20.00 Open house | fun character hunt for children | special visit from the hotel’s cheerful mascot, Onni Orava
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 A
16.30-18.00 children’s show | face painting | free popcorn for kids
SHOW’N ACAPELLA GROUP | Intersection of Kirkkopuistikko and Hovioikeudenpuistikko
18.00-19.00 Livemusic for children in finnish, english and swedish
THE CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1
Chamber music hall
Danceschool Matti & Sannu
17.30-17.55 Childrens Disco
VÄHÄNKYRÖN SEURAKUNTA | Vähänkyrön Kirkko, Kirkonsilta 2
17.30-21.00 activities for children in the yard
VÄVI PESIS | The yard at Savilahti school, Savilahdentie 5, Vähäkyrö
18.00-20.00 Obstacle course for children aged 3–6
WASA GRAFFITILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12.00-15.00 Exhibition open
18.00-22.00 50% off exhibition entry | indoor graffiti painting for youth with new MTN
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
PRESENTATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00-16.30 crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
KASARMI AREA
POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS | Kasarmintori grassland area
17.00-20.30 Introduction and instruction in dowsing
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
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellinkuja 4
16.30-18.00 Children’s activities at Kipinä | face painting | obstacle course | dance classes
18.30 & 19.30 Dance performances by Kipinä’s competition teams in Alma Adult Education Centre’s dance studio
VAASAN PARTIOTYTÖT | Kasarmintori grassland area
17.30-19.30 Presentation of the organization | pancakes
VAASA PRINTMAKERS ASSOSCIATION | Koulukatu 53 ,(Stalli)
17.00-20.00 Open house | explore printmaking techniques | artworks for sale | art raffle
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
17.00-20.00 Vaasa–Pärnu Association | activity presentation
MARKET SQUARE
16.00-20.00 DUNK – De Ungas Musikförbund i Svenskfinland & Nordic Music Creators | presentation of organization | win tickets to the Aurora Music Forum| livemusic
Promenade (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
15.00-20.00 Pohjanmaan ensi- ja turvakoti ry | presentation of the organization | temporary tattoos for children
16.00-21.00 Vaasan sosialidemokraattinen kunnallisjärjestö – Vasa socialdemokratiska kommunalorganisation | presentation of the organization | livemusic
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
The summer promenade
15.00-19.00 Barnvårdsföreningen | children’s craft workshop | presentation of the organization
ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00-20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art exhibition by organization members | live music
ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL ROYAL VAASA | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18
16.00-20.00 Liikuntakeskus Lykke | sound bowl relaxation on the hour | free for everyone
TANGOCHO | Arbetets Vänner | Ajurinkatu 14
18.00-18.50 Argentine Tango lesson
19.00-19.30 Partner Bachata lesson
19.30-20.00 Partner Salsa lesson
THE CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1
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
16.00-21.00 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
17.00-20.00 Vaasan metsäveikot ry | presentation of the organization | games for children
17.00-21.00 Lions Club Vaasa | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery | program for children
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!
VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria
16.30-18.30 Obstacle course for under 12 years old | presentation of the organization | kiosk
VÄHÄNKYRÖN RESERVILÄISET RY | Kokkomäentie 127 B
17.00-20.00 Open doors | presentation of the Village Radio and HÄTI network
VÄVI PESIS | The yard at Savilahti school, Savilahdentie 5, Vähäkyrö
18.00-20.00 Obstacle course for children aged 3–6
ART AND EXHIBITIONS
ART CENTER TORNI | Pitkäkatu 66
16.00-21.00 Open house | presentations of various art courses through workshops | earring painting | fabric printing | ceramics | beadwork | painting
ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16
16.00-21.00 Ateljé is open | Natalia Haimi’s gel print and ceramic art exhibition about teddy bears
ATELJÉ MAIRE RUOTSALAINTEN | Rantalinna | Rantakatu
17.00-21.00 Artist meeting | exhibition “Karu kauneus”
EKOSOPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
18.00-21.00 Art Exhibition | painting | live music | crystals for sale | raw cakes and drinks for sale
18.00-20.00 NAANUdreads present | fiber dreads workshop
FYLGIA I VASA | Koulukatu 34
15.00-18.00 Ben Achrén’s watercolor exhibition | spring rolls, waffles, and coffee for sale | flea market
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
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
VAASA PRINTMAKERS ASSOSCIATION | Koulukatu 53,(Stalli)
17.00-20.00 Open house | explore printmaking techniques | artworks for sale | art raffle
MAIN LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13
Exhibition space Teema
Say it with Different Colors – Art Exhibition
15.00-19.00 Artist Anne Storm present
Multipurpose space Matilda
16.00-19.00 Artist Victoria Shorokova’s artwork on display
20.00-21-00 Sand art performance
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
MARKET SQUARE
The summer promenade
10.00-22.00 Pharmacy House- Café & Bakery | art exhibition
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
Tikanoja Art Museum is closed
ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00-20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art exhibition by organization members | live music
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
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
WASA GRAFFITILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12.00-15.00 Exhibition open
18.00-22.00 50% off exhibition entry | indoor graffiti painting for youth with new MTN
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
MUSIC
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00-16.30 crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
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
EKOSOPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
18.00-21.00 Art Exhibition | painting | live music | crystals for sale | raw cakes and drinks for sale
18.00-20.00 NAANUdreads present | fiber dreads workshop
FONDIS
19.00-01.00 Street Jazz by Rebecka Varhama and Jukka Lumme
GUBBROCKARNA | Hovioikeuden piha
19.00-20.15 Livemusic
KASARMI AREA
CULTURE HOUSE FANNY | Kirkkopuistikko 34
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
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 SOTILASKOTI | Artellinkuja 2
16.00-21.30 Pea soup, sandwiches, coffee and doughnuts for sale
18.00 Flag raising at the heritage wall
18.00-19:00 Sulvan puhallinorkesteri
21.00 Vaasan suomalainen seurakunta | evening devotion
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
Exhibition space Teema
18.00-18.30 Live music by Tito Urritio
Event space Venny
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
17.30-18.30 Miranda Huéber sings
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 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
ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00-20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art exhibition by organization members | live music
OLIVER´S INN | Kauppapuistikko 8
22.00 Livemusic | Standard Demand
ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL ROYAL VAASA | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18
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
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 A
Ritz Stage
17.00-17.30 Henri Kronqvist & the Bark Road Bandits
17.45-18.15 Lystra
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
REWEL’S CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS
TBA Livemusic in VENN, Rosso and SKY Bar
18.00-21.00 VENN | brunch (no ala carte)
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
19.00 Johan & Juristerna
Fest Hall
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
Park of the city hall
18.00-22.00 Moving Mehari Band performs | jazz and latin-inspired music based on well-known songs
THE DOO-BOP CLUB
19.00-24.00 Non-stop livemusic | free entry
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 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
VÄHÄNKYRÖN NUORISOTALO | Vähänkyröntie 47, 66500 Vähäkyrö
17.00-22.00 Open house | Vähäkyrö Drive-By band performing on the river raft
WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
ART CENTER TORNI | Pitkäkatu 66
16.00-21.00 Open house | presentations of various art courses through workshops | earring painting | fabric printing | ceramics | beadwork | painting
BARELY SKATE JAM | Skatepark | Onkilahdenpuisto
Time specified later
EKOSOPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
18.00-20.00 NAANUdreads present | fiber dreads workshop
KASARMI AREA
HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area
15.00-22.00 Bubble football for everyone | 5€/5min | cash preferred | kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting
POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS | Kasarmintori grassland area
17.00-20.30 Introduction and instruction in dowsing
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
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
Inside Kultsa – Youth Center Kultsa (1st floor: Old Police Station Muders
Yoth Café Kultsa (2nd floor) | open all night | in the café’s private room, IB high school students will host an art workshop
LADYLINE RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22
16.30-19.00 open house | come and try workouts | snacks
MAIN LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13
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
Multipurpose space Matilda
16.00-19.00 Rudolf Steiner –school | watercolour painting
MARKET SQUARE
16.00-20.00 Ab Stormossen Oy | Stormossen 40 years| come paint the anniversary painting | get sorting info and biowaste bags
The summer promenade
15.00–19.00 Barnvårdsföreningen | children’s craft workshop | presentation of the organization
17.00-18.00 Kukka & Lahja Anemone | non-stop flower arranging
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
PÉTANQUE COMPETITION | Hovioikeudenpuistikko
18.00-21.00 Pétanque competition | open to all
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 A
18.00-21.00 Drop in: create your own movie poster with a green screen (in collaboration with Filmpool Ostrobothnia and Film i Österbotten)
SRI CHINMOY CENTRE | Raastuvankatu 28
18.00-21.00 Sale of Sri Chinmoy’s art cards, literature, and art posters | opportunity to try meditation
TANGOCHO | Arbetets Vänner | Ajurinkatu 14
18.00-18.50 Argentine Tango lesson
19.00-19.30 Partner Bachata lesson
19.30-20.00 Partner Salsa lesson
THE CITY HALL
Park of the city hall
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
16.00-21.00 Fotoklubben knäppisarna | presentation of the organization | photo booth | information about photography and shooting techniques
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!
WASA GRAFFITILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12.00-15.00 Exhibition open
18.00-22.00 50% off exhibition entry | indoor graffiti painting for youth with new MTN
WASA WELLNESS | Pitkälahdenkatu 13
17.00-21.00 Soundbath and yin yoga sessions | 30-minute sessions