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Open art workshop where toddlers aged 1.5-3 explore visual arts through painting, colour, and modelling with an adult. Workshops run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Caisa.
exhibitionin progress
Daniel Palpa's ceramic sculptures explore bicultural identity through a blend of Peruvian traditions and personal experience.
otherin progress
Dance and Play workshop for toddlers and their adults on Mondays at Caisa. Children play, communicate, and express themselves through movement and dance led by dancer Vera Lapitskaya.
theater09:30A multilingual, participatory theatre performance for young children and families. The Forest Sounds takes audiences into an absurd forest filled with music, play and surprises, ending with collective drumming and dancing.
theater13:00in 2 days
A multilingual and participatory theatre show for children and families. The audience journeys into an absurd forest full of music, games, and surprises, ending with collective dancing and drumming.
exhibition(23 days)
Mirjam Yeboah presents a textile installation you can walk into and experience with your whole body. The exhibition of recycled textiles and sculptures explores Afro-Scandinavian identity and its complexity.
festival(5 days)
Cinemaissí brings Latin American and Caribbean cinema to Helsinki. The festival screens films from both emerging and established directors and hosts discussions exploring the region's culture, politics, and society.
theater19:00A gamified circus performance where transpoli becomes an obstacle course. Participants can be players or spectators and experience the transpoli process through game and circus.
exhibition(30 days)
Two Sámi artists present works that unite traditional craftsmanship and modern materials, exploring universal emotions and the tension between nature and industrialisation.
concert19:00Luciana García Ensemble gathers queer artists to explore voice through jazz and free improvisation. The project promotes equality and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community.
concert18:30An immersive nature concert where kantele, Chinese zither, and voice are performed within an indoor forest installation. Barbora Xu's four-month research in Finland's old-growth forests merges with soundscapes and video projections.
festival(11 days)
Artists and audiences from the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival gather to discuss art over warm soup. Each session starts at 11.40 and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Advance registration is required.
stand-up10:00A stand up workshop for queer people and anyone interested, run by the Qoomikot collective. Four Saturdays in November covering stand up history, joke writing, and material development with professional comedians.
other19:00Katerina Andreou and Mélissa Guex present SHOUT TWICE, a work where shouting becomes a tool for change. The performance explores the power of emotions, collective resonance, and the fusion of movement, sound, and space.
cinema17:00A collaborative film about dancers in Johannesburg by Gaby Saranouffi, deufert&plischke, Moeketsi Koena and Thabiso Heccius Pule. The work combines dance, music and spiritual practices.
theater14:00Sara Grotenfelt performs Last Hurrah, a work exploring different emotional aspects of celebration. Physicality and absurdity meet in a piece that is part of the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival.
theater20:00Johanna Karlberg, Antonia Atarah and Alen Nsambu present the provocative work Swedish Asshole with the Akademiska Sångföreningen choir. An absurd exploration of Finland-Swedish identity, belonging and cultural in-betweenness.
festival11:00The Kolibri Festival returns to Caisa with a triple celebration: the festival's 15th year, Caisa's 30th anniversary, and Ninho's 10th anniversary. The programme includes creative workshops, music, dance, storytelling, and a children's book fair for the whole family.
stand-up19:00Queer stand-up club where the Qoomikot collective presents hand-picked comedians. At least half of the performers are from the LGBTQ+ community.
festival15:00Kerttu Opus performs a circus, magic and theatre work exploring change, loss and growth. Part of the Helsinki Circus Festival.
festival19:30An absurd and playful contemporary circus adventure where two performers navigate sterile environments and muddy terrain with acrobatic virtuosity. Part of the first Helsinki Circus Festival.
other15:00A contemporary circus performance exploring loss and connection through the extinction story of the kiwi bird. Acrobatics, dance, balancing, and electroacoustic music interweave on a stage where lighting, set design, and costumes create their own characters.
lecture15:00The Poetics Conference brings together poets, writers, and scholars to discuss questions of poetry and literature. Speakers include Jonis Hartman, A. V. Marraccini, Merima Dizdarević, Antti Salminen, and Berta García Faet.
theater17:00Shaghayegh Ansari leads audiences on a guided audio walk through Helsinki's streets to explore ecological loss and migration. The performance projects stories from endangered cities and questions where crises truly belong.
theater17:00A site-specific audio walk through Helsinki's streets exploring ecological loss and migration. The performance weaves together stories from endangered cities with local experiences, revealing how crises travel across the world.
festival18:30International poets take the stage at Caisa for the Runokuu poetry festival. An evening of English-language poetry for adult audiences.
lecture17:00An English-language panel discussion on poetry's role in times of crisis. Three international writers and critics explore how poetry can intervene and endure in today's uncertain climate.
exhibition(23 days)
Jussi Rinta-Hoiska presents photographic and video works following a young girl's journey from darkness to light and self-confidence.
other17:30Youth Pride Party for ages 13-17 at the Helsinki City Museum, featuring hannaeerika, Sonia, and DJ Koolla, with glitter makeup, refreshments, and youth support staff.
festival13:00Youth Pride park festival in Kaivopuisto for ages 13-25 featuring Open Stage Finland, DJ, and Sirkus Magenta.
concert19:00A multi-art evening featuring dance, singing, drag, and other performances by artists from diverse backgrounds, as part of Helsinki Pride.
other17:00Sekasin-chat and Ungdomspride host a pronoun badge workshop for young people. Make badges, craft, and connect with others in an inclusive space.
festival16:00An accessible and alcohol-free drag event for young people where you can come as yourself and express yourself in a safe environment.
other16:00An open gathering where you can meet others authentically through light exercises and warm connection.
lecture15:00An open discussion on gender and sexuality facilitated by sex therapist Pale. A safe space to share thoughts, ask questions, or listen.
other14:00Build your own fantasy headpiece with guidance from instructors. Materials are provided on-site, mostly recycled, and no prior experience is necessary.
other17:30A sewing workshop for young transmasculine people where you can create your own packer or packer pouch with support from experienced peer mentors.
festival16:00Osallisuuden aika rf's event explores the meaning of queer identity in services and in life. Participants can express their thoughts through a collective artwork using text, images, or song lyrics, and take part in a jewellery workshop and mocktail bar.
other16:00A low-threshold improvisation session where playful exercises help you practice letting loose and creating together. You can also just hang out and play board games.
club15:00A relaxed gathering for young people where guided questions help build new friendships. Sexual health advice and supportive adults on hand.
other14:00A sewing workshop for young transmasculine people where you can create your own packer or packer pouch. Experienced peer instructors will guide you - no previous sewing experience required.
club17:00Pride Lounge for mixed and BIPOC youth at Caisa featuring a Pride-themed pub quiz, pizza, and craft activities ahead of the Pride parade.
other17:00Young people create their own dream maps and discuss working life with Borenius experts at this interactive evening.
club16:00Sekasin-chat brings board games and relaxed socializing to Caisa. Play, chat, or simply be present in your own way - casual hangouts and mental wellbeing are what this event is all about.
lecture(2 days)
Free and confidential sexual health advice for young people aged 10-28. Discuss relationships, gender identity and sexuality, and access contraception, condoms and testing on site.
club15:00An open café for queer community with crafts, conversation and sexual health advice in a welcoming, safe environment.
other14:45Youth organization Nuoren Voiman Liitto runs Sanapaja creative writing workshops for 13-19-year-old writers during Pride week. The theme is the rainbow, explored through writing exercises - you can participate in any language.
other14:00Create your own fabric badge in this workshop with instructor guidance and all materials provided. No previous experience necessary.
other14:00Pride workshop where you can decorate parade posters, embellish clothes, and hang out in a safe space. A parish worker is available for conversations about faith and spirituality. Walk-in basis, in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
other17:00A creative workshop exploring self-image, body size, and social pressures. Draw, paint, or make collages while practicing self-compassion.
other14:00Create your own rainbow flag from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop. Instructors guide you through every step, regardless of prior experience. Open to young people aged 13-25.
lecture(3 days)
Social worker Elina Sorsa from the Centre of Expertise for Gender Diversity holds a pop up reception for trans youth where you can discuss identity, transition and rights.
lecture16:00A two-hour makeup and performance workshop at Kingz Cafe where you will learn masculine makeup basics, character building, and dance movements under the guidance of Out of Sync artists.
other(4 days)
FunkOn runs graffiti and street art workshops at Caisa where you learn the basics and paint together on the Youth Pride truck. The three-day workshop includes introduction, planning, and a painting day.
club16:00Kallio Rolling Rainbow offers free roller skating for young people aged 16-25 at the Youth Pride House. Equipment is available to borrow and experienced skaters provide guidance.
festival14:00Opening of Youth Pride House at Caisa for ages 13-25. Featuring drag artist Slaya Bit, dance group K Let's Dance, boy band Out of Sync and comedian Nea Oksa. Free and alcohol-free event.
festival(5 days)
Youth Pride House is a safe space for 13-25-year-olds during Pride week. Hang out, meet new people, and participate in various workshops.
lecture(5 days)
Crisis counselling for young people at Youth Pride House. A crisis centre staff member is available to talk about life crises, loneliness, and wellbeing concerns.
theater15:00Circus artist Saana Leppänen performs a solo show where aerial acrobatics with metal chains explores gender power and embodied stereotypes. Drag aesthetics meet physical circus art in a deconstruction of gender roles.
lecture(5 days)
Summer course for children 7-12 exploring media literacy through performance art and video filming. Participants plan, write, and film a short video production together.
exhibition(29 days)
An artistic project exploring bodily history, gender, and place through video performance, text, and installation.