The Extensive Public Program of the Turku Event Week Has Been Published
24.04.2024
The Tall Ships Races Turku event week begins on Tuesday, 16 July, with the opening of the event area located in the lower reaches of the Aura River. The official event days from Thursday to Sunday, 18 to 21 July, are filled with music, art, and other supplementary program for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Explore the entire week’s program below!
Photo: Seilo Ristimäki
Event week from Tuesday to Sunday, 16 to 21 July
Tuesday, 16 July
The event area located in the lower reaches of the Aura River is opened to the public.
Sales and restaurant activities commence.
Thursday, 18 July
11.30–14.00 Reino-kollektiivi: Unelmista suurin (The biggest of dreams) art experience workshop
Suomen Joutsen Stage
Hosted by Turun Flikka Matilda Gustafsson and Turun Poika Abdel Bettahar
14.00 Official opening ceremonies
The Navy Band, conducted by Music Commandant Captain Juha Ketola
Mayor Minna Arve
STI Race Chairman Raúl Mimbacas
15.00 Concert of The Navy Band
soloist Osmo Ikonen
Jazz City Turku presents:
18.00 Josefiina Vannesluoma & Mortal Lease
19.30 Nathan Francis Quintet ft. Vladimir Shafranov
21.00 Kalevi Louhivuori Quartet feat. Nina Mya: Louis & Ella
Helsingin Sanomat Stage (Varvintori square)
Hosted by Jankke Laaksonen
17.00 Turku Conservatory presents
18.15 Turku Conservatory presents
19.30–20.15 Pier dance, Jussi Lammela & Jalo
20.45–22.00 Relax Corner feat. Pauli Hanhiniemi
Program by Turku Arts Academy
17.30–19.00 Giant puppet Mother Earth moves around the area
18.00 Amanda Virkkunen: Acrobatics and hand balancing performance, duration of performance approx. 10 min
18.30 Victoria Adamova, Isabella Hännikkälä, Ella Laitinen: Aerial acrobatics, duration of performance approx. 25 min, near Varvintori square
Other program
13.00 Guided tour in the Cathedral (free of charge), duration approx. 30 min
14.00 Guided tour in English in the Cathedral (free of charge), duration approx. 30 min
18.00 Ecumenical music devotional, Turku Cathedral, bishop (emeritus) Kaarlo Kalliala, speech
18.00 Samba Carioca show, Itäranta, on the front of the white house
Performers of The Finnish Street Organ Association play at the event area
Friday, 19 July
10.00–13.00 Crews’ competitions take place in various parts of the city
Pole soccer competition, upper field of the sports park
Lifesaving relay swimming competition, Samppalinna Swimming Stadium
Church boat rowing competition, section between Auransilta Bridge and Theatre Bridge
Urban adventure, Market Square – Market Hall – Summer street – Yliopistonkatu pedestrian street – Market Square
Children’s Park (Barkerinpuisto park)
11.30–14.00 Reino-kollektiivi: Unelmista suurin (The biggest of dreams) art experience workshop
12.00 Ville Viking
13.00 Ville Viking
14.00 Ville Viking
16.00 Crew parade, along with The Navy Band and Lahjan tytöt
Route: Market square – Yliopistonkatu – Ursininkatu – Läntinen Rantakatu – Suomen Joutsen Stage
Suomen Joutsen Stage
Hosted by Turun Flikka Matilda Gustafsson and Turun Poika Abdel Bettahar
17.00 Award ceremonies
Lahjan Tytöt Parade Girls and the Navy Band’s fanfare group
18.15–19.30 Punomo
20.15–22.00 Disco Night Live
The Navy’s small entertainment orchestra
Soloists: Jennie Storbacka and Jepa Lambert
Helsingin Sanomat Stage (Varvintori square)
Hosted by Jankke Laaksonen
17.00–17.45 Turku Rock Academy presents: Jytäorkesteri
18.15 Turku Conservatory presents
19.15–20.00 Pier dance, Kaiho
20.45–22.00 Relax Corner feat. Sami Saari
Program by Turku Arts Academy
17.30–19.30 Giant puppet Mother Earth moves around the area
17.30 Amanda Virkkunen: Acrobatics and hand balancing performance, duration of performance approx. 10 min
18.00 Victoria Adamova, Isabella Hännikkälä, Ella Laitinen: Aerial acrobatics, duration of performance approx. 25 min, near Varvintori square
Other program
13.00 Guided tour in the Cathedral (free of charge), duration approx. 30 min
14.00 Guided tour in English in the Cathedral (free of charge), duration approx. 30 min
Performers of The Finnish Street Organ Association play at the event area
Saturday, 20 July
Children’s Park (Barkerinpuisto park)
11.30–14.00 Reino-kollektiivi: Unelmista suurin (The biggest of dreams) art experience workshop
12–14 Meet and greet with pony Hercules
12.00 Ville Viking
13.00 Ville Viking
14.00 Ville Viking
Suomen Joutsen Stage
Hosted by Turun Flikka Matilda Gustafsson and Turun Poika Abdel Bettahar
15.00–17.00 Children’s program
15.00 Merkkarit & Kai Kuutamo
16.00 Mimi ja Kuku
18.15–19.15 Aninkaisten sävel
19.30–20.15 Annika Nord
20.45–22.00 Turku Jazz Orchestra, feat. Kasmir
Helsingin Sanomat Stage (Varvintori square)
Hosted by Jankke Laaksonen
17.00–17.45 Turku Rock Academy presents: Whiteout
18.15 Turky Conservatory presents
19.30–20.15 Pier dance, Kati & Kuiskaus
20.45–22.00 Dirty Harry
Program by Turku Arts Academy
16.00–18.00 Giant puppet Mother Earth moves around the area
15.30 Victoria Adamova, Isabella Hännikkälä, Ella Laitinen: Aerial acrobatics, duration of performance approx. 25 min, near Varvintori square
16.00 Amanda Virkkunen: Acrobatics and hand balancing performance, duration of performance approx. 10 min
17.00 Victoria Adamova, Isabella Hännikkälä, Ella Laitinen: Aerial acrobatics, duration of performance approx. 25 min, near Varvintori square
17.30 Amanda Virkkunen: Acrobatics and hand balancing performance, duration of performance approx. 10 min
Other program
13.00 Guided tour in the Cathedral (free of charge), duration approx. 30 min
Performers of The Finnish Street Organ Association play at the event area
Sunday, 21 July
Suomen Joutsen Stage
Hosted by Turun Flikka Matilda Gustafsson and Turun Poika Abdel Bettahar
10.00 Viis papeista
11.30 Shanty Singers
Program by Turku Arts Academy
12.00–14.00 Giant puppet Mother Earth moves around the area
12.30 Amanda Virkkunen: Acrobatics and hand balancing performance, duration of performance approx. 10 min
13.00 Victoria Adamova, Isabella Hännikkälä, Ella Laitinen: Aerial acrobatics, duration of performance approx. 25 min, near Varvintori square
13.30 Amanda Virkkunen: Acrobatics and hand balancing performance, duration of performance approx. 10 min
~14.00 Parade of Sails at Airisto
The City of Turku reserves the rights to program changes.