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Program for the Night of the Arts 2024

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ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1 

14.00–16.30 Head start to the Night of the Arts | crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music

 

ALMA ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko 15 

17.0018.30 Music 

17.0019.00 Enrol to classes 

17.0019.00 Language café  (a part of the campaign Talk to a Stranger)

17.0019.00 Tastings from the kitchen course 

18.45–19.15 Lindy Hop workshop 

 

AO28 NAISJAOSTO | Hietasaarenkatu 11 

14.00─19.00 Hobbies of the women in union 

 

ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66 

12.00─21.00 Art exhibitions | Workshops | Snacks for sale and lottery 

Exhibitions 6.8─25.8:  

Akvacoloristit “Värileikkiä” 

Ohto Sabel: “Loiston aikaa” 

 

16.00─20.00 Workshops (material fee)  

Do your own jewelry – Anne Vuorela 

Fabric press – Susanne Öst 

Ceramics– Heli Vuorenmaa 

 

ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7D 

16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization| art sales –and lending  

 

ATELJÉ MARIE RUOTSALAINEN | Rantalinna | Rantakatu 

17.00–21.00 Meet the artist | exhibition “Metsä kutsuu”  

 

ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16 

15.00–21.00 Ateljé is open 

16.00­─17.00 Terttu Åkerholm teaches how to make felted flowers.  Natalia Haimi makes lino graphics.  

 

BULLALIGAN rf. | Senaatinkatu 

18.00–23.00 coffee | A chance to discuss about the big questions in life, the message of Jesus Christ, and about the gift of peace that He offers   

 

CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall 

15.00–17.00 Ida Bertills-Söderholm & daughter Miranda Huéber | art exhibition 

16.00–16.30 Miranda Huéber sings French songs  

 

CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1 

Fest Hall: 

17.00–17.10 Samba Sisters 

17.15–17.35 Wasa Flamenco 

17.40–18.10 Vaasan Viuhka | ballroom and Latin dance performances  

18.15–18.30 Tour of India 

18.3518.40 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance 

18.4519.10 Daria Zubar performs | classical music (Cancelled)

19.1519.20 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance 

19.3020.15 Skeliamannen 

20.2520.30 Sri lankan Dancing Team 

20.4021.20 Renata&Viktor Duo | Songs from Latin America  

21.3021.40 Dance group Kari | Pienet juhlat show 

21.4522.05 Student choir Pedavoces 

 

Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu 

17.30–18.00 Children’s Disco 

18.00–18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku 

 

3rd floor lobby 

16.0020.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization | hand treatments made by students | quick hairstyles | opportunity to measure blood pressure  

16.0021.00 Video installation | Robin Lilja: CAGE 

 

Park of City Hall  

13.00–22.00 West Coast Vikings Cheerleaders & team Indium | presentation of the organization | a chance to try the sport (level 1, youth) | pastries

14.00–17.00 SAMS vänverksamhet / Steg för steg rf | Is culture available for everyone? | presentation of the organization 

15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | PTL Vice President Nina Nahkala presents the Artists’ Union | Petri Hilden, Saarai Durmaz and Panu Hemminki live painting | lottery | Marja-Riitta Vuorela’s live portrait workshop and Eeva Huotar’s graphics workshop

16.00–19.00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE | presentation of the organization | lottery | LYKKE leijona –mascot visits 

16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization  

16.00–21.00 Lions Club Vaasa Family | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery| programme for children | music

17.00–21.00 Vaasa City – Talk to someone new -campaign | Pick up a Vaasa bingo or a friend book from our presentation point and meet new people with them at the Night of the Arts! | A prize draw between participants. | Do you dare to sit on the Talk to someone new bench? | Badges to give away. | Info of Talk to someone new -campaign.

17.30–20.00 Vaasan Luistinkerho | Taskcourse and lottery

18.00–20.00 Liam Lindfors | Doodle-art exhibition and sales | weather permitting

18.00–22.00 Moving Mehari Band performs | jazz- and Latin inspired versions of known songs 

 

CROSS | Kauppapuistikko 4   

18.00–21.00 Youngster’s night with a twist of the Night of the Arts  

 

ESA SILTALOPPI STUDIO & GALLERIA | Kirkkopuistikko 18 

18.0021.00 Vaasa-themed photographs| exhibition| sales 

 

FAROS | Sininen tie 1 

19.00–22.00 Live music on the terrace  

 

FILMKOLLEKTIVET EKTA RF. | Funkkis, Opistokatu 1 

17.00–21.00 Movie show | café 

 

FOTOKLUBBEN KNÄPPISARNA | SFV window, Kauppapuistikko 23B  

Photo-exhibition ”High key och low key”

 

FYLGIA I VASA RF. | Koulukatu 34 

15.00–18.00 Flea market| waffles| coffee 

 

GOSPEL CAFÉ | Rauhankatu 20 

16.00–16.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 1) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa 

17.00–17.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 2) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa 

18.00–18.30 Tommy Nyman | singing, guitar, harmonica 

19.00–19.30 Jukka Bergström | singing and guitar 

20.00–20.30 Peter Sjöblom | singing and piano 

21.00–21.30 TBA

 

GUBBROCKARNA | Yard of Hovioikeus 

19.00–20.15 Livemusic 

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HOTEL ASTOR | Asemakatu 4 

17.00–22.00 Meet the artist Miranda Näs | Serving XXL shrimp sandwiches with great wines | Serving Italian ice cream with frozen yogurt | Hotel shows its rooms during the evening 

 

KASARMI AREA  

CULTURE HOUSE FANNY | Kirkkopuistikko 34 

16.00─21.00 RecordPopup 

16.00─23.00 Witch drums on the yard of Fanny | fire and dancing 

 

GRASSROOTS VSA | NASSIKKAFUTIS | Kasarmi’s turf  

15.00–17.00 Football games for families  

 

HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area 

14.00–22.00 Bubble football for everyone | 5€/5min | cash preferred | Kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting 

 

PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 

16.00 GOAL | Parlour game | 30min | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano 

16.00–19.00 Non-stop workshops | colouring robot | own puppet 

17.00 GOAL | Parlour game| 30min | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano 

18.30 Children’s concert | puppets and Kuula institutes little pianists | maestro: Anna Roos 

16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes   

 

There will also be Pikku Aasi’s cotton candy machine on site! 

 

POHJANMAAN VARPUILU YHDISTYS  

17.00–20.00 Presentation of the organization 

 

SAINT NICHOLAS CHURCH | Nikolainkuja 1 

18.00 Presentation of the church  

19.00 The Akathist of Thanksgiving 

 

SUNRISE CRUISERS BOTNIA DRAGWAY | Kasarmintori parking spot 

17.00–21.00 Hobby cars parked and presentation of drag race activity 

 

THE CITY OF VAASA’S BASIC ART EDUCATION | TaiKon | KUULA-INSTITUTE| Kasarmi 11 

17.00–19.00

Catch the art at TaiKon!

The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of Art on August 15 at 17-19. In addition, Kuula Institute’s orchestras music performances at 17:30 and 18:00 in TaiKon’s courtyard (with weather reservation).

 

VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellikuja 4 

16.30–20.30 face painting | stunt track | dance lessons | dance performances | street dance battles 

 

VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | Kasarmi park area   

17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization | scout themed exercises and games| crepes and waffles 

 

VAASAN SOTILASKOTI | Artellikuja 2 

16.00–21.30 Open house| pea soup| grill sausages | café 

18.00 Raising the flag to the perinnemuuri | Sulvan Puhallinorkesteri performs 

18.00–19.00 Evening service at perinnemuuri 

21.00 Ev. Luth. Church in Vaasa | lowering the flag 

 

KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Kauppapuistikko 34 

16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization 

 

LADYLINE | Kirkkopuistikko 22 

16.30–19.00 LadyLine Ritz | open house | try group exercise | MBT-outlet 

 

LOFTET | Raastuvankatu 28 

18.00, 19.00 & 20.00 You are warmly welcome to take part in snippets of dance artist Elias Berglund’s work process, an emerging solo dance work | Carola Häggkvist sings: En evighet, en kort sekund, när vi blir ett, med tid och rum | You and I, the dance. You and me, the yarn. You and me, time, and everyone who wants to come along. 

 

LOFTET INNER COURT | Raastuvankatu 28 

17.00–23.00 Handcraft market | folk music group | dance  

18-18.30 & 19.45-20.15 folk music group Johanna Lönngren & Rie ja Margaretha Nordqvist 

 

MAKERS’ GALLERY | Kirkkopuistikko 18 

17.0022.00 SOFIA WILKMAN: L’ATTENTE | Paintings  

 

MARKET SQUARE 

Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko) 

10.00–23.00 Heikki “Lalli” Holma | Art at Martin Bistro | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20 

14.00–21.00 Exhibition of handmade wooden boxes | Risto Holtti – Ekosoppi 

15.00–21.00 Ia Kuula paints ja hosts an art exhibition at Ekosoppi  

15.00–20.00 Vaasan ensija turvakoti ry presents their organization 

16.00–20.00 Pohjanmaan Muistiluotsi, Muistiterveydeksi-campaign and area’s organizations are presenting their activity. 

16.00–20.00 Vaasan settlementtiyhdistys | Balloons for children as long as they last. Face painting and hair braiding. Photo wall: capture your Night of the Arts moment on social media at the Settlement’s tent

16.00–21.00 SAK Vaasanseudun paikallisjärjestö ry presents the unions 

16.00–22.00 Etelä Pohjanmaan Keittiömestarit Ry | Street Food sales 

17.00–19.00 SFP i Österbotten | crafts | games | snacks 

17.00–21.00 Vaasan sosiaalidemokraattinen kunnallisjärjestö | Speeches | Presentation of the organization | flyers 

17.00–22.00 Kokoomus Kunnallisjärjestö presents their party | servings | members of the Österbottens county council will be there 

17.00–00.00 Åbo Akademi Vasa presents their organization 

18.00─18:30 Reveuse Dance Crew | K-pop dance performance infront of Hesburger 

18.00–20.00 Vaasan Keskustan Kunnallisjärjestö | Presentation of the party | juice and cake served | live music (weather permitting) 

18.00-01.00 PATIO TERRACE 65hz – OFF THE RECORD: A journey into the depths of electronic music | Live- and DJ sets | entrance through Hartmaninkuja

  • 18:00 Fingers b2b Musa-Masa  
  • 20:00 Båssanova  
  • 21:15 03SIDIAN  
  • 22:30 Esa  
  • 23:45 Open Deck Session

19.00-01.00 Fondis terrace

  • 19.00-22.00 Street jazzia on the terrace of Fondis. Performers: Reija Lang 
  • 22.00–01.00 Street jazz: Rebecca Varhama (Tribute To Eva Cassidy)  

20.00–20.45 Ritz Lindy Hoppers | The association’s members spread dancing joy by swinging to lovely swing music 

No Fortunate Son performs at the Zinc Craftbar  

 

Kesäkävelykatu  

17.00–18.30 Kukkakauppa Anemone | Non-stop flower binding 

17.00–22.00 Pharmacy House – Café and Bakery

  • Wine tasting  
  • Flower bouquets from Flower Creat 
  • 17.00–20.30 Nordsystrar + facingyoumanity | Participatory humanitarian art and the situation of refugees on the island of Lesvos 
  • @emiliantaidegalleria mielenmaisema paintings

17.00–23.00 Vaasa DJs perform at the terrace of Urban Pasta 

18.00–20.00 Bank Food & Wine | Prima Vista | livemusic, 2 acoustic guitars, contrabass

 

Stage of the Market square 

17.15–17.45 Oblivious mind

18.00–18.30 Sam Bernaux & Friends  

18.45–19.15 Frogging Rocks!  

19.00 Night of the Arts Procession | Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square. 

20.00–20.30 Jules & Kuolleet opetuslapset   

20.45–21.15 Buzzhead  

21.30–22.00 Aerial Eye  

22.15–22.45 Bone Charger 

 

MUSEUMS 

Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art | Sisäsatama 

15:00–21:00 | free entrancee | offers in the museum shop | exhibition: Bodies and Moments – Three perspectives to the Kuntsi Foundation Collection 

 

Ostrobothnian museum | Museokatu 3 

15:00–21:00 | free entrence | offers in café amd museum shop | presentation of the organization Ostrobothnia Australis | exhibitions: “Who is Roger Broo?”, Memorial Hall, Vaasa 400, The Silver Room, Terranova | Photo exhibition “man on the moon 55” about the moon landing.  

 

Tikanoja Art Museum| Hovioikeudenpuistikko 4 

15:00-21:00 | Free entrance | exhibition: Eastern Spirituality 

 

NURSING HOME CARL & CAROLINA | Rauhankatu 11 

16.00–20.00 Flea market| lotterty | café

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ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4 

17.00–20.00 Open house | art exhibition | music 

 

OLIVER’S INN | Kauppapuistikko 8 

22.00–00.00 Wednesday Rockers | music 

 

PALVELUKESKUS MAJAKKA | Telluksentie 4 

12.3013.30 Rakkauden pimeä puoli | Live music 

 

PLATFORM RF | Kirkkopuistikko 20D and  Hovioikeudenpuistikko 

18.00–21.00 Momentary Royalty X URCHIN | Art exhibition at Platform’s own spaces and on Hovioikeudenpuistikko  

 

RENTO TILA | Kauppapuistikko 16

10.00–10.40 Peaceful nature trail walk on Vaskiluoto fitness tracks. 

17.00–17.30 Free group relaxation| First 10 are able to join 

20.00–20.45 Quieting and calming down with the help of relaxing Tibetan sound bowls and Koshi of Pyrenees. 

 

RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA | Kauppapuistikko 12 B, 4th floor 

18.00–20.30 Open house | theme “Dreams” 

18.00–19.00 Monnet | Music  

 

RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 

18.30–19.00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | Swing-dance performance in front of Ritz 

 

Bands 

17.00–17.30 The Black Islanders 

17.45–18.15 W.Y.T 

18.30–19.00 Turkkapop

19.15–19.45 Johan & Juristerna 

20.00–20.30 Aurium 

20.45–21.15 Onni Pyhälahti 

21.30–22.00 The Iltavuoro 

 

RUUKINKARTANO | Palosaarentie 39 

13.30 Siiri & Salli | Livemusic | Open for public 

 

SHOPPING CENTER REWELL 

Viljo aukion stage  

16.30–17.00 Finska Snubben & LuvKid 

18.00–18.45 Vaasa City Orchestra  

19.45–20.15 Duo Luoma 

20.25–21.10 Vellamo 

21.30–22.15 Wasa Vertical 

 

Rewel’s cafés and restaurants 

17.30–18.30 Rosso | Duo Toni & Henri | Toni is familiar from the Voice Of Finland 2024 singing competition, where he placed third.

19.00–20.00 SKY | Killburn | Vaasa DJ School performs before and after Killburn’s gig

19.00–23.00 Cafe’de Paris | Duo Shakers

20.30–21.30 VENN | Sonus Harmonia

 

SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto 

19.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music 

 

SRI CHINMOY CENTRE | Raastuvankatu 28 

17.00─21.00 Selling of art cards, literature and art prints | opportunity to come and meditate for a while  

 

TANGOCHO WASA | Arbetets vänner, Ajurinkatu 14 

18.00–19.15 Dance class of Argentinian tango 

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS | Kasarminkatu 20 

20.00 Leevi Alahäivälä | organ concert 

 

THE CITY OF VAASA YOUTH SERVICES | Raastuvankatu 30 

17.00–21.30 Presentation of the organization | yard games | open house of the camper Nuoli | visit to the jail of the former police station | presentation of the project Ilkivallaton porkkana  

19.00 Open stage 

 

THE DOO-BOP CLUB  

Free entry. 

19:30 Kronviks allierade  

20:30 Jonas Rönnqvist SOLO  

21:30 Olli Rantala trio  

22:30 La Riippa Group 

 

TOPELIUS STATUE 

20.00 Show’s acappella Group Live! |From 50’s R&R to today’s dance music

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VAASA ART HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 D 

11.0021.00 Pillow Talk | exhibition 

 

VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13 

Kirjasto 

17.00–20.00 Vaasa-Pärnu Seura ry | Presenting Vaasa-Pärnu Seura on the info point of   Viro-Pärnu 

 

Library’s children’s section  

16.00–21.00 Find the reading animals and take part of the lottery | Make your own reading animal | Coloring pages 

 

Dialogi group workspace 

15.00─19.00 SahajaYoga | Drop in Sahaja Yoga. Includes a quick meditation practice. Always free and easy to learn, functional technique. A new session every half an hour.   

 

Draama Hall 

17.00–17.30 Soiva sammakko| Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Swedish  

18.00–18.30 Soiva sammakko | Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Finnish  

19.30─19.45 Theatre Kalambur | A comedy based on Kalevala played by Ukrainian teenagers  

20.30–22.00 Intopiukeet |”Pitkästä aikaa” Improvised play 

 

Group study room Essee 

16.00─16.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | Poetry reading 

17.30–19.00 Ethene | CANCELLED

 

Exhibition premises Gallery  

16.00─21.00 Neljän sukupolven taiteilijoita | art exhibition  

 

Multipurpose space Matila  

16.00─21.00 Robot Workshop Finland | Come build future Vaasa with Lego!   

16.00─19.00 Vaasa Rudolf Steiner –school | Watercolour painting  

 

Event space Venny 

16.00─16.30 Duo Kivistö & Lehtola 

16.40–17.10 Aleksi Marttila  

17.20–17.50 The Mamas 

18.00–18.30 Mia Willnäs & Jari Niemelä Duo 

18.40─19.10 LeidiSisters 

19.20─19.50 Ketsu 

20.00–20.30 Katja Leppäaho 

 

Grass area  

16.00–18.00 PoroLegioona | producing a video game 

16.30─17.00 Suomen kirjastomuseo | Nyyrikin vuodenajat | Story adventure about a small squirrel’s year | Active Storytime in Finnish | Age 2 + 

17.00–20.00 Tunturikerho Vihtta | presentation of the organization 

17.30–19.00 Ethene | presentation of the organizationpresentation of small publisher’s books and lottery 

18.00─18.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark | Musen Maja –Time travel adventure in Swedish  

19.00─19.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark | Hilma Hiiri – Time travel adventure in Finnish  

 

Kirjastokuja  

18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace. 

 

VAASA CHURCH JA SPACES NEARBY 

Vaasa church 

18.00–18.30 Children’s concert Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu (Finnish & Swedish)

18.30–19.00 Hugs and photos  

19.30–20.45 Schlager mass  

21.00–22.30 Consert Kristian Meurman  

23.00–00.00 YöjazzTrio Sjölind, Nyqvist & Rantala 

 

Vaasa church park 

16.00–20.00 Vaasan Pelastakaa Lapset ry | balloons | face painting  

16.00–20.00 Vaasan Miekkailijat ry | historic fencing show| longsword and dagger 

16.30–21.00 Crepes | sausages  

16.30–18.00 Fabric painting for children  

17.00–18.00 Wasa Groove Unit  

18.30–19.30 Choir of Sudanese women | braiding  

 

Vaasa church crypt 

17.00–21.00 Café Tansania 

 

Bus stop 

15.00–20.00 Dermosil-bus 

 

VAASA CITY CENTRE 

19.00 Night of the Arts Procession | Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square. 

Samba Sisters
Samba Kidz
Samba Tropical
Batucada rumpuryhmä
Tanssiurheiluseura Vaasan Viuhka
Peurat Ajovaloissa
Tanssiurheiluseura Rolling
Vaasan Nepali Ry
Wasa Flamenco
Kansallispukutuulettajat – Folkdräktsvädrare
Folkmusiksällskapet

 

VAASA CITY THEATRE| Pitkäkatu 53 

17.00─21.30 Poplafka | Records, CD’s, DVD-movies, books etc. 

18.00 & 20.00. Season opening. Duration about 1h   

 

VAASA HACKLAB | Stalli, Koulukatu 53

18.00 – 00.00 Guided tours | video art | other projects

 

VAASAN KISSATALO | Vaasan kodittomien kissojen ystävät ry. | Levoninkatu 35  

18.00–20.30 Open house | café | selling local handcraft  

 VAASA-LEHTI | Hietasaarenkatu 19

15.00─18.00 We present history of the newspaper | Photography wall and Vaasa shirts and bags for sale Drawing and Vaasa balloons for children  

VAASAN METSÄVEIKOT | Kauppapuistikko 16 C 

18.00–21.00 Vaasan metsäveikot presents their organization 

 

VASA PRINTMARKERS ASSOCIATIONS | Koulukatu 53,(Stalli, kasarmi area)

17.00-20.00 Open doors | Come and get to know our workshop, different graphic techniques and how to make a print with a help of a press | Artworks are for sale | Visitors have a chance to win a graphic artwork.

 

VAASA PUB FIGHTERS | Offline Alley (former Cafe Ylikiva) | Bouchtinkuja 

18.00–22.00 Vaasa Pub Fighters presents its video game activities in the former Ylikiva café on Bouchtinkuja | games| sale of beverages 

 

VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria

16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | kiosk

 

VASA BAPTISTKYRKA | Raastuvankatu 44D

18.00–21.00 Church is open | meditative walk in the church | food service in front of the church 

 

VIKING SHIP STORMØGHA | Kalarannan laituri 

15.0021.30 Presentation of Viking ship Stormøgha | crew in period costumes and appearance  

 

VINUM WASA | Bacchus & Svenska Klubben, Rantakatu 4 

19.00–21.00 Blind tasting | K-18. Price 45 € | limited number of places | registration and info: janne@vinumwasa.fi, tel: 0505919575 

 

VOLUME STAGE | Culture house Fanny | Kirkkopuistikko 34 

17:30 doors 

18.00 Long shot

18.45 Vähäkyrö Drive-By 

19.30 Turbo Junkie  

20.15 VAASA PALAA  

21.00 Tanner  

21.45 Lies Never More  

22.30 Cosmic Redirection 

 

WASA GRAFFITTILANDIA | Opistokatu 8

12-16 & 19-22 Evening admission half price (adult 6€, discount groups 5,50€ and under 15 year olds 4€) | Experience the award-winning and international graffiti and street art exhibition | two floors | over 3000m2 exhibition | installations, sculptures, photography and video art | Access to the second floor by stairs only.

 

WASA TEATER | Hietasaarenkatu 7 

17.00–18.00 Snöfall-elf disco| Open practice of Tårtljus-performance| Sausage and waffles sold outside | theatre themed competitions 

 

WASA WELLNESS| Pitkälahdenkatu 13 

16.30–21.00 Joy & everyday inspiration! | relaxing short treatments | get to know weekly classes | duration 30min / session | more information www.wasawellness.fi 

DANCE

SHOPPING CENTER REWELL 

Viljon aukion stage 

21.30–22.15 Wasa Vertical 

 

CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 

Fest Hall: 

17.00–17.10 Samba Sisters 

17.15–17.35 Wasa Flamenco 

17.40–18.10 Vaasan Viuhka | performances by ballroom dance couples, solo dancers and Latin dance groups 

18.15–18.30 Tour of India | We shall be showcasing the diversity of cultures and folk dances in India. The performance shall be a mix of music and narration. 

18.35–18.40 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group| oriental dance 

19.15–19.20 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance 

20.25–20.30 Sri lankan Dancing Team | A dance from Sri lankan community 

21.30–21.40 Dance group Kari | Pienet juhlat show | Dance group Kari is a cheerful group of six who have been practising together since spring 2024. Pienet juhlat (Small Celebrations) is an assortment that dives from one song and dance style to another. Originally choreographed and rehearsed for a summer party, now also at Night of the Arts. Choreography and direction by Hanna Jakobsson 

 

Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu 

17.30–18.00 Children’s Disco | An exciting and joyful dance event for the little ones in the family 

18.00–18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku 

 

3rd floor lobby 

16.00–21.00 Video installation| Robin Lilja: CAGE | The dance in this video mixes inhuman expression with emotional gestures, while the music blends recordings of sounds processed through granular synthesis with piano, synthesizers and voice. The text in the work consists both of a thankfulness to our own body as well as the difficult feelings we may have towards it. 

The text is based on a text by Frida Lilja, and the voice is provided by Emelie Klein. 

 

RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 

18.30–19.00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | Swing-dance performance in front of Ritz 

 

TORI 

Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko) 

18.15─18.45 Reveuse Dance Crew | K-pop dance performance in front of Hesburger 

22.0021.00 Street jazz: Rebecca Varhama (Tribute To Eva Cassidy)  | Fondis terrace 

 

TANGOCHO WASA | Arbetets vänner, Ajurinkatu 14 

18.00–19.15 Dance class of Argentinian tango 

 

VAASA CITY CENTRE 

19.00 Night of the Arts Procession| Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square. 

Samba Sisters
Samba Kidz
Samba Tropical
Batucada rumpuryhmä
Tanssiurheiluseura Vaasan Viuhka
Peurat Ajovaloissa
Tanssiurheiluseura Rolling
Vaasan Nepali Ry
Wasa Flamenco
Kansallispukutuulettajat – Folkdräktsvädrare
Folkmusiksällskapet

 

VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellikuja 4 

16.30–20.30 Programme for children | face painting | stunt track | dance lessons| later on the evening street dance battles and dance performances by Kipinä students 

CHILDREN

ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1 

14.00–16.30 Head start to the Night of the Arts | crafts | work displayed | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music

 

CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 

Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu 

17.30–18.00 Children’s Disco | An exciting and joyful dance event for the little ones in the family 

 

KASARMI AREA  

GRASSROOTS VSA | NASSIKKAFUTIS | Kasarmi’s turf  

15.00–17.00 Football games for families | Welcome to a joint football game for children and adults in the style of Nassikkafootball 

 

HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area  

14.00–22.00 Bubble football for everyone| 5€/5min | cash preferred (card payment possible) | Kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting 

 

THE CITY OF VAASA’S BASIC ART EDUCATION | TaiKon | KUULA INSTITUTE| Kasarmi 11 

17.00–19.00 Catch the art at TaiKon! 

The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of Arts. In addition, music performances in TaiKon’s courtyard. (Music performances with weather reservation.) 

 

VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellikuja 4 

16.30–20.30 Programme for children | face painting | stunt track | dance lessons| later on the evening street dance battles and dance performances by Kipinä students 

 

VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | Kasarmipuisto

17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization| scout themed exercises and games | crepes and waffles 

 

PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 

16.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano 

16.00–19.00 Non-stop workshops| colouring robot| own puppet 

17.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano 

18.30 PUPPETS AND CHILDREN ON STAGE | children’s concert| puppets and Kuula institutes little pianists in collaboration with Pikku Aasi Puppet theatre | age: 2–102 years 25min (music and visual language) | Maestro Anna Roos 

16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes  

 

There will also be Pikku Aasi’s cotton candy machine on site! 

INFO: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1002610681463753 

Tel. 045 6746422 (Cosimo Galiano) 

 

KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 34 

16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization 

 

SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto 

19.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music 

 

MARKET SQUARE 

Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko) 

17.00–19.00 SFP i Österbotten | crafts | games | snacks 

 

VAASA CITY LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13 

Library’s children’s section  

16.00–21.00 Find the reading animals and take part of the lottery | Make your own reading animal | coloring pages 

 

Draama Hall 

17.00–17.30 Soiva sammakko| Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Swedish  

18.00–18.30 Soiva sammakko| Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Finnish 

 

Multipurpose space Matila  

16.00─21.00 Robot Workshop Finland | Come build future Vaasa with Lego!   

16.00─19.00 Vaasa Rudolf Steiner –school | Welcome to a watercolour painting workshop organized by Vaasa Rudolf Steiner School as part of the Vaasa Night of the Arts! In this workshop you can try the fun and simple “wet on wet” technique, where watercolour paper is first moistened with water and then painted on a wet surface. This creative technique allows you to create beautiful and unique patterns as water and paint play together. Feel free to experiment with different colour combinations and let your imagination fly! 

 

Grass area  

16.30─17.00 Suomen kirjastomuseo | Nyyrikin vuodenajat | Story adventure about a small squirrel’s year | Active Storytime in Finnish | Age 2 + 

18.00─18.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark| Musen Maja –Time travel adventure in Swedish  

19.00─19.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark | Hilma Hiiri – Time travel adventure in Finnish  

Kirjastokuja  

18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace. 

 

VAASA CHURCH JA SPACES NEARBY 

Vaasa church 

18.00–18.30 Children’s concert Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu  

18.30–19.00 Hugs and photos 

 

Vaasa church park 

16.00–20.00 Vaasan Pelastakaa Lapset ry | balloons | face painting  

16.30–21.00 Crepes | sausages  

16.30–18.00 Fabric painting for children 

 

VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria

16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | kiosk 

 

WASA TEATER | Hietasaarenkatu 7 

17.00–18.00 Snöfall-elf disco | open practice of Tårtljus-performance | sausage and waffles sold outside | theatre themed competitions 

PRESENTATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS

ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66 

12.00–21.00 Presentation of Vaasan Taidekerho | servings | works on display 

 

ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7D

16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art sales –and lending 

 

CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 

3rd floor lobby 

16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization | hand treatments made by students | quick hairstyles | opportunity to measure blood pressure 

 

Park of City Hall  

13.00–22.00 West Coast Vikings Cheerleaders & team Indium | presentation of the organization | a chance to try the sport (level 1, youth) | pastries

15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | PTL Vice President Nina Nahkala presents the Artists’ Union | Petri Hilden, Saarai Durmaz and Panu Hemminki live painting | lottery | Marja-Riitta Vuorela’s live portrait workshop and Eeva Huotar’s graphics workshop 

16.00–19.00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE | presentation of the organization | lottery | LYKKE lion–mascot visits 

16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization  

16.00–21.00 Lions Club Vaasa | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery | programme for children 

17.00–21.00 Vaasa City – Talk to someone new -campaign | Pick up a Vaasa bingo or a friend book from our presentation point and meet new people with them at the Night of the Arts! | A prize draw between participants. | Do you dare to sit on the Talk to someone new bench? | Badges to give away. | Info of Talk to someone new -campaign.

17.30–20.00 Vaasan Luistinkerho | Taskcourse and lottery

 

BULLALIGAN rf. | Kirkkopuistikko 11–13 

18.00–23.00 coffee| A chance to discuss about the big questions in life, the message of Jesus Christ, and about the gift of peace that He offers   

 

KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 34 

16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization 

 

SUNRISE CRUISERS BOTNIA DRAGWAY | Kasarmintori parking spot  

17.00–21.00 Hobby cars parked and presentation of drag race activity 

 

VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | Kasarmitorin puisto

17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization| scout themed exercises and games | crepes and waffles 

 

POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS  

17.00–20.00 We will teach you the skills of a traditional well digger to find underground aquifers and various earth radiation phenomena. We will demonstrate different types of detection equipment and show you how to use them on site. 

 

ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4 

17.00–20.00 Open house | art exhibition | music 

 

RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA | Kauppapuistikko 12 B, 4th floor 

18.00–20.30 Open house | theme “Dreams” 

18.00–19.00 Monnet | music 

 

MARKET SQUARE 

Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko) 

16.00–20.00 Pohjanmaan Muistiluotsi, Muistiterveydeksi-campaign and area’s organizations are presenting their activity. 

16.00–20.00 Vaasan settlementtiyhdistys | Balloons for children as long as they last. Face painting and hair braiding. Photo wall: capture your Night of the Arts moment on social media at the Settlement’s tent

16.00–21.00 SAK Vaasanseudun paikallisjärjestö ry presents the unions 

17.00–21.00 Vaasan sosiaalidemokraattinen kunnallisjärjestö | Speeches | Presentation of the organization | flyers 

17.00–22.00 Kokoomus Kunnallisjärjestö presents their party | servings | members of the Österbottens county council will be there 

17.00–00.00 Åbo Akademi Vasa presents their organization 

18.00–20.00 Vaasan Keskustan Kunnallisjärjestö | Presentation of the party | juice and cake served| live music (weather permitting) 

 

VAASA CITY LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13 

Library

17.00–20.00 Vaasa-Pärnu Seura ry | Presenting Vaasa-Pärnu Seura on the info point of   Viro-Pärnu 

Grass area  

17.00–20.00 Tunturikerho Vihtta | Presentation of the organization 

17.30–19.00 Ethene | presentation of the organizationpresentation of small publisher’s books and lottery 

 

THE CITY OF VAASA YOUTH SERVICES | Raastuvankatu 30 

17.00–21.30 Presentation of the organization | yard games | open house of the camper Nuoli | Visit to the jail of the former police station | Presentation of the project Ilkivallaton porkkana  

19.00 Open stage 

 

ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15 

17.00–18.30 Music 

17.00–19.00 Enrol to classes 

17.00–19.00 Language café 

 

VAASAN KISSATALO | Vaasan kodittomien kissojen ystävät ry. | Levoninkatu 35  

18.00–20.30 Open house | visit the cats in Vaasa Cat House and support the association that runs it by tasting the garden cafeteria’s selection | small-scale sales of local crafts

 

VAASAN METSÄVEIKOT | Kauppapuistikko 16 C 

18.00–21.00 Vaasan metsäveikot presents their organization 

 

VAASA PUB FIGHTERS |Bouchtinkuja 

18.00–22.00 Vaasa Pub Fighters presents its video game activities in the former Ylikiva café on Bouchtinkuja | games| sale of beverages 

 

VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria

16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | kiosk 

 

VIKING SHIP STORMØGHA | Kalarannan laituri 

15.00–21.30 Presentation of the Viking ship Stormøgha with crew in period costume and appearance. The ship is a replica of a medieval ship which was found in the Gulf of Finland. Stormøgha is a restoration of Heimløsa Rus, which was built in Replot in the 1990s and sailed around Europe and Russia for a few years. Information about the history of the ship and about the work of restoring is presented.   

ART AND EXHIBITIONS

ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66 

12.00─21.00 Art exhibitions | Workshops| Snacks for sale and lottery 

Exhibitions 6.8─25.8:  

Akvacoloristit “Värileikkiä” 

Ohto Sabel: “Loiston aikaa” 

 

16.00─20.00 Workshops (material fee)  

Do your own jewelry– Anne Vuorela 

Fabric press – Susanne Öst 

Ceramics– Heli Vuorenmaa 

 

ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7D 

16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art sales –and lending  

 

ATELJÉ MAIRE RUOTSALAINEN | Rantalinna | Rantakatu 

17.00–21.00 Meet the artist | exhibition “Metsä kutsuu”  

 

ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16 

15.00–21.00 Ateljé is open 

16.00­─17.00 Terttu Åkerholm teaches how to make felted flowers.  Natalia Haimi makes lino graphics. 

 

CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall 

15.00–17.00 Ida Bertills-Söderholm & daughter Miranda Huéber | art exhibition | Ida paints portraits with different techniques, mainly with watercolors and pastels. Her daughter Miranda, 9 years old, participates with her portrait paintings.

 

ESA SILTALOPPI STUDIO & GALLERIA | Kirkkopuistikko 18 

18.00–21.00 Vaasa-themed photographs| exhibition | sales 

 

FOTOKLUBBEN KNÄPPISARNA | SFV window, Kauppapuistikko 23B  

Photo-exhibition ”High key och low key”

 

HOTEL ASTOR | Asemakatu 4 

17.00–22.00 Meet the artist Miranda Näs | Serving XXL shrimp sandwiches with great wines| Serving Italian ice cream with frozen yogurt | Hotel shows its rooms during the evening | Warm welcomes! 

 

CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 

Park of City Hall   

15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | PTL Vice President Nina Nahkala presents the Artists’ Union | Petri Hilden, Saarai Durmaz and Panu Hemminki live painting | lottery | Marja-Riitta Vuorela’s live portrait workshop and Eeva Huotar’s graphics workshop

18.00–21.00 Liam Lindfors | Doodle-art exhibition and sales | weather permitting

 

PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 

16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes   

 

MAKERS’ GALLERY | Kirkkopuistikko 18 

17.00–22.00 Sofia Wilkman: L’ATTENTE | paintings 

 

MARTIN BISTRO | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20 

10.00–23.00 Heikki “Lalli” Holma | Art at Martin Bistro

 

MUSEUMS 

Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art | Sisäsatama 

15:00–21:00 | free entrancee | offers in the museum shop  

 

Exhibition: 

Bodies and Moments – Three perspectives to the Kuntsi Foundation Collection 

The exhibition Moments and Bodies – Three Perspectives on the Kuntsi Foundation Collection is curated by Uniarts’ Dean Leevi Haapala and Teemu Mäki, members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and Anne-Maj Salin, Director Emerita of the Foundation. 

 

Ostrobothnian museum | Museokatu 3 

15:00–21:00 | free entrence | offers in café amd museum shop | presentation of the organization Ostrobothnia Australis  

 

Exhibitions:  

Who is Roger Broo? 

The collection focuses on prints and paintings and consists of around 400 works spanning the period from the 1950s to the 2010s. 

 

Memorial hall: 

The hall is dominated by bronze cast portraits of the leading figures of the White side of the Civil War, most notably Commander-in-Chief C. G. Mannerheim and State Secretary P. E. Svinhufvud. 

 

Vaasa 400: 

The Vaasa 400 exhibition takes the visitor on a journey through the 400-year history of the city of Vaasa.  

The renovated Hedmann floor  

The valuable and nationally significant collection of Finnish and foreign art and antiques, collected by the doctor Karl Hedman from Vaasa (1864-1931), is now on display.   

 

The Silver Room: 

Karl Hedman’s silver collection includes silver objects from Vaasa, Finland and Europe. 

Terranova: 

Terranova’s new natural history exhibition tells the story of the unique nature of our region, namely the Kvarken World Heritage, the ice age that shaped it and the relationship between man and marine nature. 

Photo exhibition “man on the moon 55” about the moon landing.  

 

Tikanoja Art Museum| Hovioikeudenpuistikko 4 

15:00-21:00 | Free entrance  

 

Exhibition: 

Eastern Spirituality  

The exhibition presents the influence of ‘Eastern spirituality’ on Finnish art. The exhibition includes cultural and historical artefacts and around 100 works from the late 19th century to the present day. The exhibition is curated by Nina Kokkinen, an art and religion researcher. 

 

ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4 

17.00–20.00 Open house | art exhibition | music 

 

PLATFORM RF | Kirkkopuistikko 20D and Hovioikeudenpuistikko 

18.00–21.00 Momentary Royalty X URCHIN | Martin Palmer and Bella Da Silva Buxbon (NO). 

Martin Palmer exhibits sculptures that create a multi-sensory experience in Platform’s own space.   

Bella Da Silva Buxbon exhibits an interactive sculpture depicting a throne where the visitor can experience ‘momentary royalty’ by interacting with the sculpture. The sculpture is exhibited in an avenue on the nearby esplanade.   

 

EKOSOPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20  

14.00–21.00 Exhibition of handmade wooden boxes | Risto Holtti  

15.00–21.00 Ia Kuula paints and hosts an art exhibition 

 

VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13 

Exhibition premises Gallery  

16.00─21.00 Neljän sukupolven taiteilijoita | art exhibition 

 

VAASA ART HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 D 

11.00–21.00 11.00–21.00 Pillow Talk & Tuija Arina-Sundelin | exhibition 

 

VAASA HACKLAB | Stalli, Koulukatu 53

18.00 – 00.00 Guided tours | video art | other projects

 

VASA PRINTMARKERS ASSOCIATIONS | Koulukatu 53,(Stalli, kasarmi area)

17.00-20.00 Open doors | Come and get to know our workshop, different graphic techniques and how to make a print with a help of a press | Artworks are for sale | Visitors have a chance to win a graphic artwork.

 

WASA GRAFFITTILANDIA | Opistokatu 8

12-16 & 19-22 Evening admission half price (adult 6€, discount groups 5,50€ and under 15 year olds 4€) | Experience the award-winning and international graffiti and street art exhibition | two floors | over 3000m2 exhibition | installations, sculptures, photography and video art | Access to the second floor by stairs only.

MUSIC

Bank Food & Wine | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 11

18.00–20.00 Prima Vista | livemusic, 2 acoustic guitars, contrabass

 

CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall 

16.00–16.30 Miranda Huéber sings French songs   

 

FAROS | Sininen tie 1 

19.00–22.00 Live music on the terrace 

 

GOSPEL CAFÉ | Rauhankatu 20 

16.00–16.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 1) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa 

17.00–17.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 2) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa 

18.00–18.30 Tommy Nyman | singing, guitar, harmonica 

19.00–19.30 Jukka Bergström | singing and guitar 

20.00–20.30 Peter Sjöblom | singing and piano 

21.00–21.30 TBA 

 

GUBBROCKARNA | Yard of Hovioikeus 

19.00–20.15 Livemusic 

 

SHOPPING CENTER REWELL 

Viljon aukion stage  

16.30–17.00 Finska Snubben & LuvKid 

18.00–18.45 Vaasa City Orchestra  

19.45–20.15 Duo Luoma 

20.25–21.10 Vellamo 

 

Rewell’s cafés and restaurants 

17.30–18.30 Rosso | Duo Toni & Henri | Toni is familiar from the Voice Of Finland 2024 singing competition, where he placed third.

19.00–20.00 SKY | Killburn | Vaasa DJ School performs before and after Killburn’s gig

19.00–23.00 Cafe’de Paris | Duo Shakers

20.30–21.30 VENN | Sonus Harmonia

 

CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1 

Fest Hall: 

18.45–19.10 Daria Zubar performs | classical music (cancelled)

19.30–20.15 Skeliamannen 

20.40–21.20 Renata&Viktor Duo | Songs from Latin America   

21.45–22.05 Student choir Pedavoces 

 

PALVELUKESKUS MAJAKKA | Telluksentie 4 

12.3013.30 Rakkauden pimeä puoli | Livemusic

 

Park of City Hall   

16.00–21.00 Lions Club Vaasa Family | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery| programme for children | music

18.00–22.00 Moving Mehari Band performs | Moving Mehari Band is an odd band that performs around a convertible Citroën. The band will play jazz- and Latin inspired versions of known songs – with a humorous touch 

 

LOFTET INNER COURT | Raastuvankatu 28 

17.00–23.00 Handcraft market | folk music group | dance  

18-18.30 & 19.45-20.15 folk music group Johanna Lönngren & Rie ja Margaretha Nordqvist 

 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS | Kasarminkatu 20 

20.00 Leevi Alahäivälä | organ concert 

 

OLIVER’S INN | Kauppapuistikko 8 

22.00–00.00 Wednesday Rockers | music 

 

RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA | Kauppapuistikko 12 B, 4th floor 

18.00–19.00 Monnet | music   

 

RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22 

Bands 

17.00–17.30 The Black Islanders 

17.45–18.15 W.Y.T

18.30–19.00 Turkkapop

19.15–19.45 Johan & Juristerna 

20.00–20.30 Aurium 

20.45–21.15 Onni Pyhälahti 

21.30–22.00 The Iltavuoro 

 

RUUKINKARTANO | Palosaarentie 39 

13.30 Siiri & Salli | Livemusic | Open for public 

 

SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto 

19.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music 

 

THE DOO-BOP CLUB  

Free entry. 

19:30 Kronviks allierade  

20:30 Jonas Rönnqvist SOLO  

21:30 Olli Rantala trio  

22:30 La Riippa Group 

 

TOPELIUS STATUE 

20.00 Show’s acappella Group Live! |From 50’s R&R to today’s dance music 

 

MARKET SQUARE 

Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko) 

18.00-01.00 PATIO TERRACE 65hz – OFF THE RECORD: A journey into the depths of electronic music | Live- and DJ sets | entrance through Hartmaninkuja

  • 18:00 Fingers b2b Musa-Masa  
  • 20:00 Båssanova  
  • 21:15 03SIDIAN  
  • 22:30 Esa  
  • 23:45 Open Deck Session

19.00-01.00 Fondis terrace

  • 19.00-22.00 Street jazzia on the terrace of Fondis. Performers: Reija Lang 
  • 22.00–01.00 Street jazz: Rebecca Varhama (Tribute To Eva Cassidy)  

No Fortunate Son performs at the Zinc Craftbar | No Fortunate Son is an artist and songwriter from Finland. His music is inspired by pop and folk but is based in American Country. In the center of everything are the lyrics, which are personal, close to the heart and genuine. 

 

Kesäkävelykatu   

17.00–23.00 Vaasa DJs perform at the terrace of Urban Pasta 

 

Stage of the Market square 

17.15–17.45 Oblivious mind

18.00–18.30 Sam Bernaux & Friends  

18.45–19.15 Frogging Rocks!  

19.00 Night of the Arts Procession | Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square. 

20.00–20.30 Jules & Kuolleet opetuslapset   

20.45–21.15 Buzzhead  

21.30–22.00 Aerial Eye  

22.15–22.45 Bone Charger 

 

VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13 

Event space Venny 

16.40–17.10 Aleksi Marttila  

17.20–17.50 The Mamas 

18.00–18.30 Mia Willnäs & Jari Niemelä Duo 

18.40─19.10 LeidiSisters 

19.20─19.50 Ketsu 

20.00–20.30 Katja Leppäaho 

 

ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15 

17.00–18.30 Music 

 

VAASA CHURCH JA SPACES NEARBY 

Vaasa church 

18.00–18.30 Children’s concert Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu  

18.30–19.00 Hugs and photos  

19.30–20.45 Schlager mass  

21.00–22.30 Consert Kristian Meurman  

23.00–00.00 YöjazzTrio Sjölind, Nyqvist & Rantala 

 

Vaasa church park 

17.00–18.00 Wasa Groove Unit  

18.30–19.30 Choir of Sudanese women 

 

VOLUME STAGE | Culture house Fanny | Kirkkopuistikko 34 

17:30 doors 

18.00 Long shot

18.45 Vähäkyrö Drive-By 

19.30 Turbo Junkie  

20.15 VAASA PALAA  

21.00 Tanner  

21.45 Lies Never More  

22.30 Cosmic Redirection 

WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1 

14.00–16.30 Head start to the Night of the Arts | crafts | work displayed | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music

 

ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16 

15.00–21.00 Ateljé is open 

16.00­─17.00 Terttu Åkerholm teaches how to make felted flowers.  Natalia Haimi makes lino graphics. 

 

THE CITY OF VAASA’S BASIC ART EDUCATION | TaiKon | KUULA INSTITUTE| Kasarmi 11 

17.00–19.00 Catch the art at TaiKon! 

The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of Arts. In addition, music performances in TaiKon’s courtyard. (Music performances with weather reservation.) 

 

POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS  

17.00–20.00 We will teach you the skills of a traditional well digger to find underground aquifers and various earth radiation phenomena. We will demonstrate different types of detection equipment and show you how to use them on site. 

 

PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10 

16.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano 

16.00–19.00 Non-stop workshops| colouring robot| own puppet 

17.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano 

18.30 PUPPETS AND CHILDREN ON STAGE | children’s concert| puppets and Kuula institutes little pianists in collaboration with Pikku Aasi Puppet theatre | age: 2–102 years 25min (music and visual language) | Maestro Anna Roos 

16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes  

 

There will also be Pikku Aasi’s cotton candy machine on site! 

INFO: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1002610681463753 

Tel. 045 6746422 (Cosimo Galiano) 

 

CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 

Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu 

18.00–18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku 

 

Park of City Hall 

16.00─21.00 Kpanlogo Yede | drum workshop 

 

RENTO TILA | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 16 

17.00–17.30 Free group relaxation| First 10 are able to join 

20.00–20.45 Quieting and calming down with the help of relaxing Tibetan sound bowls and Koshi of Pyrenees. 

 

KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 34 

16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization 

 

LADYLINE | Kirkkopuistikko 22 

16.30–19.00 LadyLine Ritz | open house | try group exercise | MBT-outlet 

 

Kesäkävelykatu   

17.00–18.30 Kukkakauppa Anemone | Non-stop flower binding | Come to tie your own flower bouqet, we’ll help you. You only pay for the flowers you use. 

17.00– Pharmacy House – Café and Bakery | Wine tasting 

 

VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13 

Dialogi group workspace 

15.00─19.00 SahajaYoga | Drop in Sahaja Yoga. Includes a quick meditation practice. Always free and easy to learn, functional technique. A new session every half an hour. 

 

Group study room Essee 

16.00─16.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | poetry reading 

17.30–19.00 Ethene | CANCELLED

 

Multipurpose space Matilda  

16.00─21.00 Robot Workshop Finland | Come build future Vaasa with Lego!   

16.00─19.00 Vaasa Rudolf Steiner –school | Welcome to a watercolour painting workshop organized by Vaasa Rudolf Steiner School as part of the Vaasa Night of the Arts! In this workshop you can try the fun and simple “wet on wet” technique, where watercolour paper is first moistened with water and then painted on a wet surface. This creative technique allows you to create beautiful and unique patterns as water and paint play together. Feel free to experiment with different colour combinations and let your imagination fly! 

 

Kirjastokuja  

18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace. 

 

ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15 

18.45–19.15 Lindy Hop workshop 

 

THE CITY OF VAASA YOUTH SERVICES | Raastuvankatu 30 

17.00–21.30 Presentation of the organization | yard games | open house of the camper Nuoli | Visit to the jail of the former police station | Presentation of the project Ilkivallaton porkkana  

19.00 Open stage 

 

VINUM WASA | Bacchus & Svenska Klubben, Rantakatu 4 

19.00–21.00 Blind tasting | a interesting event for wine friends 

Come develop and test your own taste buds in a fun and educational wine blind tasting. We will first practice correct wine tasting with rosé wine, followed by the identification of three white wines and three red wines with a small wine tasting plate.   

 K-18. Price 45€. Limited places. Registration and further information: janne@vinumwasa.fi, tel: 0505919575. 

 

WASA WELLNESS | Pitkälahdenkatu 13 

16.30–21.00 Joy & everyday inspiration | relaxing short treatments | get to know weekly classes | duration 30min / session | more information www.wasawellness.fi.