Experience Riihimäki's eventful summer

Riihimäki offers a rich range of events in the summer, including many free events. A real cultural superweek starts in the first week of June, offering experiences in glass art, music and summer theatre.

The history of Finnish glass and glassblowing demonstrations at international glass festivals

The first-ever international glass festival, the Finnish Glass Biennale, is a diverse event for lovers of glass art and cultural tourism. Glass will be celebrated at the Riihimäki Old Glass Factory from Thursday to Sunday, June 5–8, 2025. However, the advance program will start on Monday, June 2.

The event consists of various exhibitions, glassblowing demonstrations, workshops, and daily changing program items, many of which are free of charge. The main exhibition, featuring works by several glass artists, is open from 11 am to 18 pm.

A short walk from the Old Glass Factory, the Finnish Glass Museum also has two exhibitions: Magical Tamara and Jasmin Anoschkin – Candy Animals. The museum also organizes story-based research tours for children into the world of glass birds, bambis and unicorns on Tuesday, June 3.

In addition, on Sunday, June 8th, from 10 am to 15 pm, the Glass Day collection event will be held in the courtyard of the Finnish Glass Museum, where Finland's best selection of consumer glass, art glass and collector's glass will be for sale.

However, the magic of glass doesn't end there, as Riihimäki is a glass city all year round! You can head to the glass studio stores for shopping and visit the Finnish Glass Museum on other summer days as well.

Latin music rhythms in June

In the first week of June, art can also be enjoyed in the form of music at the Riihimäki Summer Concerts, whose theme is ¡Latino! A diverse journey into the world of Latin music and music influenced by Spanish-language music is promised.

The festival's opening concert will be held on Tuesday, June 3 at 18 pm at Granit Square, featuring Diandra, accompanied by the Police Band. Admission to the opening is free. These summer concerts are also free:

• Wednesday, June 4th at 13 pm Young talents of the Copper Academy
• Thursday, June 5th at 14 pm, recorder guru Eero Saunamäki's children's concert
• Friday, June 6th at 12 noon Latino with brass
• Saturday, June 7th at 13 pm Vaskiakatemia goes Latin

Enjoy music downtown and in the neighborhoods

Free music experiences are also available at Granit's summer gigs on Wednesdays starting at 19 pm:

• June 11th HYI Original Craftsmen trio
• July 2nd Sort of blues band
• August 6th Sami Saari & Jazz Boys
• August 20th, Ahti.

In addition, on July 2nd at 17.30 pm, a Park Patrol children's concert will be organized in collaboration with the cultural services of the City of Riihimäki.

The joy of music is also brought to Riihimäki by the free Block Concerts, which feature a variety of musical styles. Eight musical groups from Riihimäki enliven the summer cityscape in parks and backyards on Thursdays at 17 pm. The first concert is on June 26 and the last on August 14. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved indoors to Rautatienpuisto.

Easy Divorce and Eemeli's Tricks in the Summer Theater

Riihimäki Summer Theatre is celebrating 75 years of theatre with a humorous programme throughout the summer. The summer theatre season begins on Friday 6 June with the hilarious comedy Helppo ero, which will remain in the programme until August. Starting on 26 June, the whole family will be able to laugh with the musical adventure Eemeli metkuilee.

On Saturday, June 14, the Riihimäki Summer Theatre will host the hilarious and popular stand-up comedians Heli Sutela and Krisse Salminen. The hottest spectacle of the summer will be the Kesäkissat drag show on July 5 and 19. The stand-up and drag shows are aimed at those aged 18 and over.

A diverse range of events continues throughout the summer

Equality will be celebrated with a park party on Friday, June 13, when the city of Riihimäki organizes the Riihimäki Pride event. The main Pride party will be organized in a picnic style at Antoni's House and Rautatienpuisto. The Pride parade will leave Riihimäki Theatre along Hämeenkatu at 17.45 and arrive at Antoni's House at 18 pm.

Children's Cultural Saturdays offer activities for families with children also in the summer. On June 14th, from 10 am to 14 pm, an animal-themed day will be held at the Finnish Hunting Museum, with activities such as crafts, face painting and animal orienteering. On July 5th, children will be able to learn magic tricks at the Magic Workshops organized at Anton's House.

More information

Lyti Aaltonen
Responsible cultural producer
Vitality industry, cultural and event services
tel. 040 672 9439
lyti.aaltonen@riihimaki.fi
The city of Riihimäki

Hanna Mamia-Walther
Museum Director, The Finnish Glass Museum
Vitality
tel. 040 330 4100
Hanna.Mamia-Walther@riihimaki.fi
The city of Riihimäki

Petri Junna
Executive Director
junna.petri@gmail.com
Riihimäki Summer Concerts Association

Reima Ojanen
Business manager
tel. 050 401 9005
reima.ojanen@riihimaki.fi
Riihimäen Tilat ja Kehitys Oy

Sanni Naukkarinen
Administration manager
tel. 050 322 1025
sanni.naukkarinen@riihimaenteatteri.fi
Riihimäki Theatre Ltd.

Annika Lohilahti
Producer
tel. 050 407 8689
annika@rnt.fi
Riihimäki's Youth Theater