Renewed Joulevangeeljum Musical to Be Performed at Karin Kampus – Ticket Reservations Open on 16 November 2026
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After four years of performances taking audiences through Old Rauma, the Joulevangeeljum musical returns this Christmas with a new script and a new setting. Joulevangeeljum II will be performed in the sports hall at Karin kampus (Aittakarinkatu 10) on 18–19 December 2026. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance. Ticket reservations open at 9 a.m. on Monday 16 November 2026.
The move to Karin kampus is primarily aimed at improving accessibility and ensuring that the event can be held regardless of the weather. The indoor venue allows the performances to go ahead in all weather conditions, while the accessible facilities make it easier for different audiences to attend. The new venue also opens up new possibilities for set design, lighting and other visual elements of the production.
– At the same time, we are exploring how well Karin kampus works as a venue for large-scale productions. We will create a historical atmosphere to the sports hall by covering the hall’s surfaces and using lighting as part of the set design, says Cultural Producer Outi Lehtorinne.
Performances and Ticket Reservations
Joulevangeeljum II will be performed on Friday 18 December 2026 at 6 p.m. and Saturday 19 December 2026 at 4 p.m.
A total of 1,900 free tickets will be available from 9 a.m. on Monday 16 November. Tickets can be reserved online through the Lyyti service or at Service Point Pyyrman (Valtakatu 2 A). The online reservation link will be published at Christmas in Lace Town website.
Each person may reserve a maximum of five tickets. The email confirmation serves as the ticket.
More Than 100 People Take Part in the Production
Joulevangeeljum II is based on a new script featuring two parallel love stories, one set in Bethlehem and the other in Rauma. As last year, tenor Hannu Lepola and soprano Vilja Riutamaa will play Josef and Maria. The Rauma couple will be played by actor and musician Venla Wallenius and actor Juha Kulmala from Rauma Theatre.
The musical is written by Arto Myllärinen, with music composed by Lasse Heikkilä. It is directed by Myllärinen and Ani Hassinen, with choreography by Reetta Hulmi and costume design by Pia Ala-Äijälä.
The approximately one-hour performance is a joint production involving both professionals and amateurs. More than 100 people will bring the Christmas story to the stage, including actors, singers, musicians, dancers and production crew.
Joulevangeeljum II is part of the Christmas in Lace Town programme. For more information, visit Christmas in Lace Town website.
