Summer 2026 at Haihara Art Centre

The audience sits in the Väenpiha and waits for the Park Concert.

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The summer of 2026 at Haihara Art Centre offers a diverse programme of events, including exhibitions, guided tours, performances, and concerts as part of the Art Realm Biennial. The programme also features Wednesday summer workshops, flea markets, park concerts, and wellness and exercise classes. In addition, there will be special events such as jazz performances and art evenings for children.

Events of the Art Realm '26 Biennial 

Thu 9 July, 23 July and 6 Aug at 3 PM
Guided tours of the exhibitions. 

Sat 13 June and Sun 28 June at 11 AM–6 PM
Siina Levonoja’s participatory performance.

Sun 14 June at 1–2:15 PM
Manse Pride – queer discussions in front of the artworks.

Wed 17 June – Performance Day:
1–1:30 PM Helinä Hukkataival and Ida Sofia Fleming
3–4 PM masamiracles

2 July at 3 PM
Curator’s tour.

Thu 16 July at 3:30–4:30 PM
Sirkku Rosi and Juho Kanervo: Concert in the Forest.

Thu 6 Aug at 1–1:30 PM
Helinä Hukkataival and Ida Sofia Fleming.

Summer Wednesdays

17 June–5 Aug
3–5 PM Art workshops
3–6 PM Blanket Flea Market
6 PM Park Concerts

Read more about Summer Wednesdays.

Please note: Park Concerts take place in Haihara from 10 June to 26 Aug. Read more about the Park Concerts.

Other Events

Sun 14 June at 2–3 PM
Community planting event in the herb garden.

Sun 14 June at 3–3:50 PM
Haihara Jazz. Read more about Haihara Jazz.

Fri 7 Aug at 6–9 PM
Children’s Night of the Arts. Organized by Haihara Puppet Theatre. Café also open.

Sat 9 Aug at 1–4 PM
Flower crowns and poetry at the Harness Shed. Organized by Haihara Puppet Theatre. 

Exercise and Wellbeing

Sound Bath
Sundays 14 and 28 June, and Mondays 20 July–31 Aug (except 3 Aug and 17 Aug), 6–7 PM.
Instructor: Suvi Kangasjärvi / Hyvinvointipalvelut Suveus.
Location: Lawn area next to Runeberg’s cottage; in case of rain, at the Harness Shed.
Price: €10 per session via MobilePay or exact cash.
Please bring your own mat/blanket/pillow and dress according to the weather. Check possible schedule changes on Suveus website.

Park Pilates
Tuesdays 23 June–28 July at 6 PM.
Instructor: Kerttu Pohjanpelto.
Location: Lawn area next to Runeberg’s cottage; in case of rain, at the Harness Shed.

Park Yoga
Thursdays 4 June–27 Aug, 6–7:15 PM.
Instructor: Martti Mäkelä.
Location: Lawn area next to Runeberg’s cottage; in case of rain, at the Harness Shed.
Price: €5 per session, cash or MobilePay.

Mielettömät Dances at the Harness Shed
Mondays 15 June–24 Aug, 6:00–8:30 pm (except 22 June, 6 July, and 20 July). Price: €15/10 depending on financial situation, paid in advance by bank transfer or MobilePay.
Please check possible changes on Gaiariina’s website.

Programme subject to change.

Sanna Ristaniemi
Haihara events and communication Coordinator
Phone:
050 336 8664
Updated 10.6.2026