Night of the Arts

The day's events are free of charge and admission is free, unless otherwise stated in the program description. Please note the pre-registration instructions for a few events.

Performances on the Granit Square stage, Välikatu 1

17:45–18:00 Dance performance by Dance Group Nyxila
Go to the Nyxila Dance Group website.
18.00–18.45 Afrocosmos & Pauliina Diallo project, Music and Yoga Association
Go to the Music and Yoga Association website.
18.45–19.00 Dance performances Studio Dance & Joy
Go to Studio Dance & Joy's website.
19:00–19:30 Pole dancing performance by Kerttu Lehto
20–21.30 Artistic rock or prog will be performed by the band Overflow

Granit Square, Välikatu 1

Hyria Education Ltd, horticulture

16–19.30 Presentation of natural resource training courses, quiz
Go to Hyria's website.

Riihimäki Association

17–20 Rickshaws through the eyes of children
Go to the Riihimäki Society website.

Mithu Ltd.

17–21 Sale of handmade products by Nepali small entrepreneurs and organizations
Go to Mithu Oy's website.

StoryTent

17–20 Energy healing, Tarot interpretation
21.00–21.30 Fire art
Go to the StoryTent website.

South Häme City Center & Riihimäki City Center

17–20 Fishing spot for surprises, Everyday survival skills; get meal prep tips and win meal prep supplies in the raffle, regional councillors and parliamentary election candidates will also be present.
Go to the South Häme Center website.

KD Riihimäki

17–20 Art quiz
Go to KD Riihimäki's website.

The Riihimäki Coalition

17–20 Popcorn and meetings
Go to the Riihimäki Coalition website.

Riihimäki region's Left Alliance

17–20 Flower in the hair, beads around the neck workshop, Identify the house competition
Go to the Riihimäki Region Left Alliance website.

Riihimäki Region Greens

17–20 Community art
Go to the Riihimäki region Green Party website.

Riihimäki Social Democrats

17–20 Literature quiz for adults and children
Go to the Riihimäki Social Democrats website.

Riihimäki Cocks C13 girls

17–21 Café and sausage sales
Go to the Riihimäki Cocks website.

Coffee&Pancake

17–22 Lettukafhila etc.

 

Library and museums

Riihimäki library, Kauppakatu 16

9–18.45 Zine book crafts, drawing and coloring, Fairy Tale Room
16.00 Unveiling of the Writers' Plaque and awarding of the prizes for the Riihimäki Most Beautiful Home Yard competition. Library yard
16.30 Dramatized storytime: Dragon's Dream, written by Sanna Tahvanainen. Samuli Paronen Hall. The dramatized storytime is organized together with the MLL Riihimäki local association.
17.00 The Troublemakers (Riihimäki Music Institute), library courtyard
18–18.15 Riihimäki Women's Choir RiiNa, upstairs of the library
18.15–19.00 Baltic Sundance (Marko Kampman, Renne Haapanen & Roope Liikanen, Riihimäki Music Institute), library courtyard
Go to the Riihimäki Library website.

Finnish glass museum, Tehtaankatu 23

10:00–21:00 Admission to the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the Finnish Glass Museum is free. Temporary exhibitions: KUPLA – Imprisoned in Glass, Timo Sarpaneva 100 Years and Murano – Traditions and Innovations: Murano Glass from 1945–1970.
10:00–18:30 Self-guided drawing workshop for the whole family. Become a glass artist and come and draw what Riihimäen Lasi classics would look like to you.
14:00–14:45 Memories of the Riihimäen Lasi days. Members of the Riihimäen Glassblowing Club reminisce about the Riihimäen Lasi glass factory, glassblowing and life in the Lasi area. Free admission, first 50 people allowed on a first-come, first-served basis.
18:00–18:30 Curator's introduction to the exhibition KUPLA – Imprisoned in Glass, Timo Sarpaneva 100 years. In the introduction, curator Elina Karila will tell you more about the exhibition in the museum's lecture hall. After the introduction, you can explore the exhibition at your own pace. Free admission, first 50 people will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
18:00–18:30 Curator's introduction to the exhibition KUPLA – Imprisoned in Glass, Timo Sarpaneva 100 years. In the introduction, curator Elina Karila will tell you more about the exhibition in the museum's lecture hall. After the introduction, you can explore the exhibition at your own pace. Free admission, first 50 people will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
18.30–18.50 Dance Studio Dance Art – dance performances, courtyard of the Finnish Glass Museum Go to the Dance Studio Dance Art website.
19:00–19:45 Memories of the Riihimäen Lasi days. Members of the Riihimäen Glassblowing Club reminisce about the Riihimäen Lasi glass factory, glassblowing and life in the Lasi area. Free admission, first 50 people allowed on a first-come, first-served basis
19:45–20:45 Chamber Choir Gaudete! and Female Choir Timotei will perform together and separately in the museum loft.
Go to the Finnish Glass Museum website.

Riemu Museums, Temppelikatu 8

11 -> Cake coffees - as long as there are enough to offer (gluten-free, lactose-free strawberry cream cake)
13 -> Riihimäki quiz (winner will receive a prize)
14–17 Fordson Sussex fire truck on display at Temppelikatu 8
17–17.15 Female choir RiiNa performs
17.30–17.50 Dance studio Dance Art – dance performances Go to the Dance Studio Dance Art website.
18–19 Artist meetings: Artists from the Institute of Voyeurism and Gardening exhibition
19–20 Workshop led by artists from the Institute of Voyeurism and Gardening exhibition
Starting at 19 Flavors in Egyptian style - while supplies last
20–20.40 Mika Orava, piano – JSBach: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier I
Go to the Riemu Museums website.

Finnish Wildlife and Hunting Museum, Tehtaankatu 23 A

10–21 Admission to the permanent and changing exhibitions of the Finnish Wildlife and Hunting Museum is free.
16–21 Arttu Kotisara's hunting videos, Ojanperä Hall
16–21 Self-guided stone painting workshop
16–21 Depreciation book sales
17–18 Artists from the 100th Anniversary of the Civic College Park Exhibition talking about their works in the park
17- Reetu Ry Scouts Grill Café
18:00–18:30 Fairytale moment: Biegga and the secret of the nightless night
Go to the website of the Finnish Wildlife and Hunting Museum.

National Workers' House Museum, Hj. Elomaankatu

16–21 The Workers' House Museum offers a traditional evening program adapted for the whole family. Traditional activities for children indoors and yard games in the museum's yard (weather permitting). Coffee and flatbreads for sale at the buffet, juice for children. Opportunity to explore the "Torvet soikoon" summer exhibition. The event is part of the European Cultural Environment Days, which are celebrated with the theme "Worth preserving".
17–17.30 Lecture: Worthy of Cherishment – ​​Workers' Houses as a Source of the Arts. Historian, Home Region Councillor Tero Tuomisto
18–18.45 Brass music: Let the horns play! Riihimäki Workers' Association Band
19–19.30 Play: The Beginning of Organizational Life. Korso Workers' Theatre
20–20.45 Three quarters of an hour of singing together. Singer: Ossi Kollin
Go to the website of the National Workers' House Museum.

 

Downtown area

Riihimäki Artists Association, Gallery Tärinä, Valtakatu 5

12–18 2025 Beret Heidi Halonen Exhibition
18–21 Painting rocks, signs and T-shirts
19.30 The Knights of the Highway perform
Go to the Riihimäki Visual Artists website.

Anton's house, Öllerinkatu 3

13–15 Meeting point Riksula 5th birthday party on the outdoor stage of Anton's house. The program includes the Riihimäki age-friendly yard competition at 13.15 with the award ceremony, the singing group Kuiskaus at 13.30 and Professor Bluffo's magic show at 14.30. Coffee and buns will be served. Go to the Riksula Meeting Point website.
13–15 and 17–20 Non-stop poetry bath in the sauna room of Anton's house. Take a moment to listen to the poem "The Clouds of My Life" performed on a recording by Irmeli Tourula.
17–20 Graffiti workshop for 12–17 year olds. Meeting in the meeting room of Anton's house. In the graffiti workshop, Hende and Q will guide you through the world of graffiti. In the workshop, you will go through the structure and techniques of letters, plan your own idea and create works in pairs on a piece of plastic stretched between trees. Pre-registration: via direct message on instagram @sanan_paino. The workshop can accommodate 8–10 participants. Sanan Paino ry.
17–20 Rap rhyme workshop for 12–17 year olds on the glass veranda of Anton's house. In the rap workshop, Stepa and Yavis will lead you into the world of rhymes. A story is created from the rhyme game, a song from the story, and at the end of the day, we will record our own song together to a finished beat. Pre-registration: via direct message on Instagram @sanan_paino. The workshop can accommodate 8–10 participants. Sanan Paino ry. Go to the website of the Finnish Printing Association.
18–19 Sing-along event on the outdoor stage of Anton's house. Join us for a shared singing moment with familiar tunes. The music will be provided by the Riihimäki Chamber Orchestra. The opening singers will be Maantien ritarit and Janna Vastela. The event is subject to weather conditions.
Go to the Riihimäki cultural and event services page.

Riihimäki Ice Hall, Hj. Elomaan Street 4

13–14 public skating for those with poles
14–14.50 public skating for those without skates
Go to Riihimäki Ice Arena website.

Riihimäki Theatre, Hämeenaukio 1

14–22 DARK PRICES – ticket offers for selected autumn performances (ticket office in the lobby)
19:30–20:30 Open rehearsals of the play Queen Leena (theatre hall)
21–21.30 Stories from the theatre – All good theatres have a ghost! 3 spooky stories, narrated by actress Katja Peacock (theatre hall). Age recommendation: for ages 13 and up
Go to the Riihimäki Theatre website.

Kolmiopuisto park

15–16.30 Creative movement and nervous dance, Leka and Jana. You can bring your own drums, maracas, rain sticks or other relaxed rhythm instruments, and a bottle of water. You can join at any point, everyone to move their bodies with love!

Riihimäki City Robotics Campus, Locomotive Garages, Pohjoinen Asemakatu 5

16–19 Open doors at Robola. An event aimed at families with children, where you can explore robotics in different ways and, for example, make bioplastic.
Go to the website of the City of Riihimäki Robotics Campus.

Real Estate World Riihimäki, Apartment Store, Keskuskatu 13

16–20 Drawing workshop, wheel of fortune, additional benefits for assignments
Go to the Real Estate World Riihimäki website.

Olga Riihimäki, Hämeenkatu 38

16–22 Self-Construction Under the Gaze - Art Exhibition, Olga Riihimäki
Go to Olga Riihimäki's website.

Theatre Hotel Riihimäki, Hämeenaukio 1

17–21 Open in the renovated gallery cabinets. Opportunity to be among the first to see the cabinet exhibitions. Exhibitions by master glassblower Kari Alakoski and sculptor Maija Helasvuo on display. 2nd floor cabinets Piatti, Pedal and Piruetti.
Come and take a picture of yourself sitting in the work “Syli” by local glass artist Marja Hepo-aho and check out the sister work “Sarastus” made in the lobby of the Theatre Hotel, 1st floor, lobby.
The hotel is displaying a miniature exhibition on loan from the private collection of glass craftsman Juha Juselius, consisting of crystal objects from Riihimäki Glass and objects from Juha Juselius' own production. The exhibition is located in Cabinet Viena on the 1st floor of the hotel, opposite the reception.
The hotel's lobby bar is open until 11 pm (light signal 10:30 pm). Drink deals on site!

See also the program organized in the Old Glass Factory area at Teatterihotelli Riihimäki X Mafka & Alakoski, Lasitehtaanaukio 2.
Go to the Riihimäki Theatre Hotel website.
Go to the Glass Studio Mafka & Alakoski website.

Urban environment, discoverable art, Riihimäki Art School

17–20 Pop Up exhibition “Art Quotes” posters in an urban environment
Go to the Riihimäki Art School website.

Riihimäki City Youth Services, Youth Center Monari, Uudenmaankatu 1

17–20 Rhythm truck, bouffant, face painting, bingo sessions, grilled sausage and corn for the first 200 people, activity points including word art workshop, making a common pennant
17–19 Yard sale
18.30 K-pop RPD
19.15 Timo.O performs
Go to the Riihimäki City Youth Services website.

Teija Kosenius/Atelier Tiriteijaa, Hämeenkatu 9–15

17–20 Come and draw your own portrait! Let's have a nice chat. At the same time, you can explore the paintings of Teija Kosenius.
Go to the Ateljee Tiriteijaa website.

Riihimäki Parish, Hämeenkatu 5 and Hämeenkatu 7

17–20 Art exhibition at the Central Church (Hämeenkatu 5)
17–20 Cotton candy sale in front of the Diakoniekeskus and Musakahvila at the Diakoniekeskus (Hämeenkatu 7)
Free admission to the central church and music café. Live music and snacks.
Go to the Riihimäki parish website.

Riihimäki Orthodox District/ Minea, Valtakatu 3 (street level)

17–20 Open house, café and product sales.
Go to the Riihimäki Orthodox District Minea website.

Samuli Paronen Society, Maisterinkatu 9–11

17-> The program includes a book flea market, book auction, and book raffle. Come and shout out your treasure! Music and a nice get-together! Also check out Maija Ahlqvist's art: paintings and photographs on offer.
Go to the Samuli Paronen Society website.

Ö-talo, Öllerinkatu 9

17-> Welcome to explore the activities of the art group! Art and crafts on display and for sale. Riihimäki Art School, adult basic education group
20 -> Ö of the Arts! As usual, open stage and singer-songwriters, rappers, bands, stage poetry, light art, visual art, etc., or whatever you and others bring to the house. Free admission, voluntary support for the house's collections, a paid hamburger bar in the courtyard. Coming to perform? Register: olli@vihreatalo.fi

Riihimäki Youth Theatre, Suokatu 9

18:00–18:50 Damaged, general public, free admission
Go to the Riihimäki Youth Theatre website.

Backyard of Riihimäki Music Institute, Valtakatu 10

18 A family fun
18.30 Musical performances
19 Folk music and Tikkurist Riihimäki championships
19:30–21 Musical performances and singing together
Waffle café, musical poems, face painting, street chalk and soap bubbles!
Go to the Riihimäki Music Institute website.

Riihimäki swimming pool, Salpausseläntie 16

18–20 Free admission to the swimming pool
Go to the Riihimäki swimming pool website.

South Häme Dance School, Station Square

18:30–19:30 Dance performances by South Häme Dance School and Grupo Luminoso
Go to the South Häme Dance Institute website.

Go to the Grupo Luminoso website.

Sewing shop Sellistin Sauma, Kirkkopolku 6

20–21 Selcimer performs music on cello and dulcimer.
Go to the website of Ompelimo Sellistin Sauma.

Restaurant Papillon, Hämeenkatu 34

20–22 RixuDix plays old jazz.

Movie theater Kino Sampo, Suokatu 9, Film Culture Association Kino Sampo.

22–24 Movie: The Magic of Days
Go to the Kino Sampo website.

 

Old glass factory area

Theatre Hotel Riihimäki X Mafka & Alakoski, Lasitehtaanaukio 2

16–23 Atmospheric harvest festival in the yard of glass studio Mafka & Alakoski. Serving a whole pig and wall-bottom pancakes (available in G) with gooseberry jam and vanilla cream from the master glassblower! Liquor rights. Food and drinks according to a separate price list.
16–23 Treasure Trail. Find out and solve the riddle on the way from Hämeenaukio to the Old Glass Factory. Start and instructions from Mafka & Alakoski Glass Studio or the reception of the Theatre Hotel. Great prizes promised from the organizers and the Riihimäki Theatre.
18–23 Glass studio open, glassblowing demonstrations, balloon blowing without appointment, balloon 50 €/piece
18 Grupo Luminoso: Carnaval do Brasil samba performance Go to the Grupo Luminoso website.
18.15–19.45 Crafts for children, Suvi Pulkkinen
20 Grupo Luminoso: Danças Latinas dance performance Go to Grupo Luminoso's website
21 Katri O, Katri Oikarinen's gig Go to Katri O's website.
22 Kari Alakoski's work exhibition

Also check out the program organized at the Riihimäki Theatre Hotel in the city center.
Go to the Riihimäki Theatre Hotel website.
Go to the Glass Studio Mafka & Alakoski website.

Messupuisto next to the Glass Museum, Riihimäki Astronomical Society

17:00-19:00 Sun show, weather permitting
Go to the Riihimäki Astronomical Society website.

Dance School Lasikenkä, Lasikenkä Hall, Lasitehtaantie 39

17.30–18.15 Couple dance lessons: Fusku
18.15–19 Couple dance lessons: Wanha Tango
19–20 African Drummers Group: Open Rehearsals
Go to the Lasikengä Dance School website.

Cooperative Lasismi, Lasitehtaanaukio 2

18–21 Glassblowing demonstrations
Go to the website of the Cooperative Lasismi.

On the outskirts of Riihimäki

Leinolan Stables & Summer House, Karhintie 28

16–18 Painting & Mocktail workshop, Heidi Forsell. Workshop price 39 €, registration: heidiforsell1@gmail.com
Go to Heidi Forsell's website.