May Day
The traditional celebration of May Day in Rauma takes place from 30.4.–1.5. There are lots of things to do in Rauma during the May Day, which have been collected on this page.


Children’s May Day Eve event 30.4.
Children’s May Day Eve event in the City Hall courtyard from 16-18! There will be a buffet, face painting and fun! Headliner is the popular musical theatre duo Mimi and Kuku at 17.00. Organised by MLL Rauman yhdistys ry.
The capping of Kanali Helme statue and other events
One of the traditions of May Day is the capping of Kanal Helme statue by the students. The event starts at 18.00.
Other events:
12.00 Iirolandia for seniors in the winter training hall
13.00 ”Puhellast muinassi”, Rauma library
17.30 Children’s event Donkkis Big night, nuortentalo
19.00 Jore & Zpoppa, Domino (without age limit)
21.00 Vappu & KarmaRock-club: OpuNui + Melua, Brummi
23.00 Jore & Zpoppa, Domino (K18)


May Day events
May Day in Rauma on 1.5. is full of joyful events. Welcome!
9.00–16.00 May Day market at the market square
11.00 May Day event organised by Kokoomus at Central park
11.00 May Day event organised by Työväen vappu at Theatre Square
12.00 May Day ride organised by West Coast Racing & Cruising
12.30 Rauma Mieslaulaja Kohtuun ystävät -quartet performs in Marina Vista
13.00 May Day parade by Rauma poikasoittokunta
13.30 Rauman Mieslaulaja Kohtuun ystävät -quartet performs in Otava
14.00 Toy duck floating in the Rauma River by the church. Organised by Pallo-Iirot
14.30 Rauman Mieslaulaja Kohtuun ystävät -quartet performs in Marina Vista
16.00 May Day celebraton organised by various Christian parishes in the Church of the Holy Cross. Nina Åström trio as the main act.
May day Market
May Day Market will delight you at Rauma Market Square on 1.5. from 9–16. At market you can get into the mood for spring and enjoy the atmosphere. This year, you can find various market stands and fun activities for children.
Come and enjoy the atmosphere of May Day at Rauma Market!
