Rauma Day
Rauma will turn 584 years 17.4.2026. Rauma Day will be celebrated with a variety of events for more than a week. The events of the Rauma Day week are reported on this page.
Market Square Celebration Headlined by Nelli Matula
By popular demand, pop artist Nelli Matula takes the stage on Friday 17.4. at 18. Known for her catchy hits and high-energy shows, this is a concert that gets the whole square moving — don’t miss it!
Rauma Day Market Square Celebration 17.4.
Rauma Day celebrations culminate in the Market Square celebration on Friday 17.4. at 14–19! The festive crowd will be treated to live music, children’s entertainment and a lively market atmosphere:
- at 10 & 17 – Performances by children’s band Sukkalukko Duo
- at 14 – Music group Kakrut
- at 15 – Magician Antti Kalliokoski
- at 16 – Kapteeni Eeli ja Trio Mätkyt
- at 17.45 – Presentation of the Meripojat Awards and Ruorimiehet Medals
- at 18 – Nelli Matula
Visitors can also explore local associations and clubs at the Associations’ Market, open throughout the entire event.
Art Goes Pinnala 10.–12.4.
For two days, the magnificent Pinnala building will be filled with art, culture, and exciting events. Meet artists, admire works of art, make discoveries, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Rauma Art Museum!
Children’s event at Kipparinpuisto wed 15.4. at 9–11.30
Children’s event at Kipparipuisto features activity stations organized by teacher trainees, face painting, physical activities, and a cheerful atmosphere. The traffic park will also be open during the event. Juice will be served to event participants.
Rauma Day other events
(Note! This is a list of events you can participate in without knowing Finnish)
Sun 12.4. at 15 HARIOLAX and PLÄKKPLOOSARIT at Rauma Hall
Welcome to a concert featuring the music of Hariolax. A large orchestra with brilliant soloists will take to the stage. The atmosphere will get both your mind and your feet moving. Arto Nuotio & Jussi Lammela, Hariolax, and Pläkkploosarit will be performing, with Anne Lehtomäki-Koskinen as conductor. There will be an intermission and a café during the concert.
Tickets: 25 €. Advance sales: Pyyrman service pont and at the door before the concert (cash only)
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Rauma hall, Satamakatu 26
Sun 12.4. at 15 Rauman Taitoluistelijat season exhibition gala
The Spring Show brings the season’s best moments to the ice, featuring skillful competitive routines and captivating group performances. Get ready for fun, excitement, and a springtime atmosphere—an unforgettable evening for the whole family!
Tickets at the door: adults 18 €, children (ages 4–12) 10 €.
Advance tickets from the skaters: adults 15 €, children (ages 4–12) 8 €.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Kivikylän Areena, Nortamonkatu 2
Mon 13.4. at 16–19 My Rauma in 2036 – collage workshops
How does Rauma look in 10 years in your eyes? Welcome to collage workshop, where you can illustrate with different materials your wishes for the future of Rauma. The workshops are meant for 12-28-year-olds and organized by Youth Services. They take place in 9th and 13th of April at 4-7 p.m. in the lobby of Karin kampus.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Karin kampus, Aittakarinkatu 10
Wed 15.4. at 8–17 Open House at the Uotila Wooden School
Come and see what the new Uotilanrinne Multipurpose Centre looks like. You can explore the building at your own pace – a calm tour takes about an hour.
Entrance through the main door of the multipurpose centre, address: Uotilan vanhatie 68.
The centre features modern facilities for both the school and the daycare, a sports hall, a self-service library, and impressive percentage-for-art pieces.
The parents’ association will be serving coffee in the home economics classroom.
Please note:
– The daycare doors will be closed during nap time 11:45–14.
– Please leave your shoes in the entrance vestibule. You may bring indoor shoes or slippers if you like – socks are perfectly fine, too.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Uotila School, Uotilan vanhatie 68
Wed 15.4. at 16–19 Museum on call: Rauma Art Museum
One of the four museums in Rauma is on call on Wednesdays 16-19. During extended hours, admission is voluntary.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Rauman taidemuseo, Kuninkaankatu 37
To 16.4. klo 9–19 Rauma Stamp Day in the Citymarket lobby
Rauma Stamp Day will be celebrated in the Citymarket lobby. There will be a small exhibition at the event venue, displaying items from four Rauma-themed collections.
A new Rauma-themed postage stamp and postcard will be on sale at the event. Both are related to the harbor and seafaring. Previously issued stamps and cards will also be available.
The event is organized by the Rauma Philatelic Club.
Rauma Citymarket lobby, Karjalankatu 5
Thue 16.4. at 18 Words with Isadora -dance performance
The dance performance, which takes place around Rauma Day, will showcase Jonna Aaltonen’s artist celebration production alongside RaumArs’ exhibitions of textile and photographic art.
The dance piece Words with Isadora explores the connection between movement and emotion, as well as the artist’s journey of expression throughout her long career. A performing artist of the 2020s reflects on the significance of movement and freedom of expression in contemporary dance, seeking connections to the ideas of Isadora Duncan, the dance innovator of the early 20th century. What would Duncan say about today’s trends? How does aging affect artistry?
Jonna Aaltonen’s artist solo, which deals with her long career as a dancer, enters into dialogue with the textile art of South Korean artist Yulim Song and the photographic art of Lars Rebers, both on display at the Art House RaumArs. Like the dance piece Words with Isadora, the photographic works deal with memories. Rebers’ photographs reflect on the relationship between parent and child – how do childhood memories shape our personalities? The textile works created by Song together with participants of different ages highlight the traces of handcrafted work, lived life, and personal stories.
The premiere was performed to sold-out audiences at the WAM Kilta Gallery in Turku last fall. The visit to RaumArs is supported by the Regional Dance Centre of Western Finland.
Admission to the performances is free. Due to limited seating, we recommend registering in advance using the online form. Please notify us by email at raumars@raumars.org if you are unable to attend so that we can give your place to someone else.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
The performance begins in the courtyard of RaumArs, so please dress for the weather. The courtyard is not covered.
Art house RaumArs, Alfredinkatu 3
Fri 17.4. at 12–16 Free admission to Maritime museum on Rauma Day
In honor of the 584th anniversary of the City of Rauma, free admission to Marela, the shipowner’s home.
More information: Rauma Maritime museum.
Rauma Maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
Fri 17.4. at 12–16 Free admission to Lönnström’s home museum on Rauma Day
In addition to the industrialist couple’s home and art collection, the museum’s second floor features an exhibition on Teresia Lönnström’s life. The home museum also screens SKÖNÄRIT, the sixth Lönnström project, written and directed by Milja Viida. The film begins on the hour. Also on display is the Big Botanic exhibition which features a selection of imaginative seedlings created last fall during an open workshop for Pia Sirén’s Big Botanic project.
Lönnström’s home museum, Syväraumankatu 41
Fri 17.4. at 12–17 Free admission to Marela on Rauma Day
In honor of the 584th anniversary of the City of Rauma, free admission to Marela, the shipowner’s home.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Shipowner’s home Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Sat 18.4. at 10–16 The Spring Event at Karin kampus
During the day, you can explore the spring exhibitions of the Adult Education Center and the Art School. The Music School will have open doors. There will also be music and theater performances.
Karin kampus, Aittakarinkatu 10
Sat 18.4. at 11–16 Children’s Saturday with Lace at Marela
On Children’s Saturday, admission to the shipowner’s home, Marela, is free, and there is a special program for children.
Program:
At 12–13 Bobbin lace-making workshop in the Marela dining room. Under the guidance of an instructor, participants will learn the basics of bobbin lace-making and create a lace keychain.
Throughout the day, visitors can try spinning the lace wheel and explore the museum on their own.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Shipowner´s home Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Sat 18.4. at 13 Words with Isadora -dance performance
The dance performance, which takes place around Rauma Day, will showcase Jonna Aaltonen’s artist celebration production alongside RaumArs’ exhibitions of textile and photographic art.
The dance piece Words with Isadora explores the connection between movement and emotion, as well as the artist’s journey of expression throughout her long career. A performing artist of the 2020s reflects on the significance of movement and freedom of expression in contemporary dance, seeking connections to the ideas of Isadora Duncan, the dance innovator of the early 20th century. What would Duncan say about today’s trends? How does aging affect artistry?
Jonna Aaltonen’s artist solo, which deals with her long career as a dancer, enters into dialogue with the textile art of South Korean artist Yulim Song and the photographic art of Lars Rebers, both on display at the Art House RaumArs. Like the dance piece Words with Isadora, the photographic works deal with memories. Rebers’ photographs reflect on the relationship between parent and child – how do childhood memories shape our personalities? The textile works created by Song together with participants of different ages highlight the traces of handcrafted work, lived life, and personal stories.
The premiere was performed to sold-out audiences at the WAM Kilta Gallery in Turku last fall. The visit to RaumArs is supported by the Regional Dance Centre of Western Finland.
Admission to the performances is free. Due to limited seating, we recommend registering in advance using the online form. Please notify us by email at raumars@raumars.org if you are unable to attend so that we can give your place to someone else.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
The performance begins in the courtyard of RaumArs, so please dress for the weather. The courtyard is not covered.
Art house RaumArs,Alfredinkatu 3
Sat 18.4. at 16 Akademiska Orkestern concert at Rauma Hall
The concert program features the sparkling Fifth Piano Concerto and the revolutionary Eroica Symphony. Heroic energy and grand emotions. This concert is worth experiencing live.
Conducted by Sauli Huhtala. Julia Elomaa, piano.
Admission to the concert is free.
Organizer: Akademiska Orkestern vid Åbo Akademi
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Rauma Hall, Satamakatu 26
Sat 18.4. at 17–19 Rauma Työväen Mieslaulajat’s Concerts at Poselli
The concert ticket price is 20 €, including refreshments during the intermission. Advance tickets are available from choir members and Kukka-Shop Rosa (Kuninkaankatu 19). Choir director: Iveta Jürisson.
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
Culture house Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
Sun 19.4. at 18–19 Rauma Orchestra and soloists at the Church og the Holy Cross
Rauma orchestra leader Anne Lehtomäki-Koskinen
Soloists: Paula Kupari, Jere Hämäläinen, Saara Kukko
Tickets: 13 €
More information: Rauma’s event calendar.
The Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1