Liftups
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Antti Laitinen 28.5.–18.9.2022
The exhibition invites viewers to Antti Laitinen’s world, in which the landscape takes on strange shapes, and trees are covered in metal. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the diverse production of the artist whose career spans two decades.
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Let's go to swim!
All the swimming places and water sport activities are waiting for you.
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Vanitas 23 April 2021 – 14 August 2022
An exhibition about youth, beauty, abundance and transience.
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Nature makes you happy
There are 12 different nature reserves in Turku City area. The best way to get to know the areas is to go and get first-hand nature experiences on the spot.
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Visit Turku
Local favourites, group and theme tours in Turku and the region. Welcome to Turku!
Upcoming events
10.8. 14.00
Kirka -musikaali hetki Lyö
10.8. 18.00
Peter Pan
10.8. 19.00
HOBITTI
10.8. 19.00
Musiikkihupailu Tikulla silmään
18.5.–10.8.2022
Flame Jazz Summer Live
15 July – 28 August 2022
The 98th Annual Exhibition of Turku Artists’ Association
New Cultue Card benefit
04.08.2022
The Coronation of Poppea at Aurinkobaletti
The Culture Card lets you see Aurinkobaletti’s interpretation of Coronation of Poppea at half the price on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 7 p.m.
16.06.2022
The summer exhibitions of Taiteen talo take visitors on a journey into various eras and emotions
The summertime exhibitions at the Taiteen talo in Turku invite visitors to experience a journey through the times, to reflect on interspecies love and the struggle for life, but also to relax with the soundscape of storytelling and the water gently lapping.
Welcome!
16.06.2022
Jere Pensikkala appointed CEO of the Taiteen talo Oy in Turku
Master of Culture and Arts, Jere Pensikkala has been elected the first CEO of Taiteen talo Oy in Turku. The limited company was founded in early 2022 to develop the complex on the site of the former Rettig tobacco factory into a brand new arts centre.
Your phone as a guide
10.05.2022
Take a tour of the Old Town
You can now get to know the area of the Old Town and its history with the help of the Citynomadi route, which works online and in a mobile application. The changing Old Town route leads you in the vicinity of the Old Great Square, in the University area and on Piispankatu. It presents with pictures and texts the places of interest in the area and its history, and to a lesser extent also the future. Check out the route at citynomadi.com or download the Nomadi app to your phone.
New Cultue Card benefit
04.08.2022
The Coronation of Poppea at Aurinkobaletti
The Culture Card lets you see Aurinkobaletti’s interpretation of Coronation of Poppea at half the price on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 7 p.m.
16.06.2022
The summer exhibitions of Taiteen talo take visitors on a journey into various eras and emotions
The summertime exhibitions at the Taiteen talo in Turku invite visitors to experience a journey through the times, to reflect on interspecies love and the struggle for life, but also to relax with the soundscape of storytelling and the water gently lapping.
Welcome!
16.06.2022
Jere Pensikkala appointed CEO of the Taiteen talo Oy in Turku
Master of Culture and Arts, Jere Pensikkala has been elected the first CEO of Taiteen talo Oy in Turku. The limited company was founded in early 2022 to develop the complex on the site of the former Rettig tobacco factory into a brand new arts centre.
Your phone as a guide
10.05.2022
Take a tour of the Old Town
You can now get to know the area of the Old Town and its history with the help of the Citynomadi route, which works online and in a mobile application. The changing Old Town route leads you in the vicinity of the Old Great Square, in the University area and on Piispankatu. It presents with pictures and texts the places of interest in the area and its history, and to a lesser extent also the future. Check out the route at citynomadi.com or download the Nomadi app to your phone.
World-class acoustics for the Turku Music Centre
17.03.2022
World-renowned acoustician Eckhard Kahle selected as chief acoustics designer for the Turku Music Centre
The alliance team for the Turku Music Centre has selected Akukon & Kahle Acoustics as acoustic designers for the Turku Music Centre.
Two events in London
21.02.2022
Turku relaunches its international public relations work
The City of Turku is once again engaging in strong international public relations work to market the city to international stakeholders. This week, the City is focusing in particular on presenting in London its goals and activities for culture and climate work. The events involved are being organised together with Turku Music Festival and Visit Turku.
Valid from 1 January 2022 to 15 January 2022
31.12.2021
Turku indoor sports facilities closed for two weeks
On the basis of the decision of the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southwestern Finland, the City of Turku’s indoor sports facilities and swimming pools will be closed and public events will be cancelled for the first weeks of the year. The COVID-19 passport will not be used as of 30 December.
Check the latest
31.12.2021
Recommendations and Restrictions Related to Coronavirus in Turku
Check the latest recommendations and restrictions related to coronavirus in Turku e.g. in city services and hobby activities.
New Cultue Card benefit
04.08.2022
The Coronation of Poppea at Aurinkobaletti
The Culture Card lets you see Aurinkobaletti’s interpretation of Coronation of Poppea at half the price on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 7 p.m.
16.06.2022
The summer exhibitions of Taiteen talo take visitors on a journey into various eras and emotions
The summertime exhibitions at the Taiteen talo in Turku invite visitors to experience a journey through the times, to reflect on interspecies love and the struggle for life, but also to relax with the soundscape of storytelling and the water gently lapping.
Welcome!
16.06.2022
Jere Pensikkala appointed CEO of the Taiteen talo Oy in Turku
Master of Culture and Arts, Jere Pensikkala has been elected the first CEO of Taiteen talo Oy in Turku. The limited company was founded in early 2022 to develop the complex on the site of the former Rettig tobacco factory into a brand new arts centre.
See also autumn´s program!
28.04.2022
Turku Philharmonic enters into Composer-in-Residence arrangement with Sebastian Fagerlund
Sebastian Fagerlund, one of the most successful and significant European composers working today, will become Composer-in-Residence of the Turku Philharmonic in autumn 2022. During this three-year appointment, the orchestra will perform his works in concerts whose programmes he will also design. The appointment further includes a commission for a new work.
World-class acoustics for the Turku Music Centre
17.03.2022
World-renowned acoustician Eckhard Kahle selected as chief acoustics designer for the Turku Music Centre
The alliance team for the Turku Music Centre has selected Akukon & Kahle Acoustics as acoustic designers for the Turku Music Centre.
Two events in London
21.02.2022
Turku relaunches its international public relations work
The City of Turku is once again engaging in strong international public relations work to market the city to international stakeholders. This week, the City is focusing in particular on presenting in London its goals and activities for culture and climate work. The events involved are being organised together with Turku Music Festival and Visit Turku.
Valid from 1 January 2022 to 15 January 2022
31.12.2021
Turku indoor sports facilities closed for two weeks
On the basis of the decision of the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southwestern Finland, the City of Turku’s indoor sports facilities and swimming pools will be closed and public events will be cancelled for the first weeks of the year. The COVID-19 passport will not be used as of 30 December.
Restrictions are valid 22.-31.12.2021
23.12.2021
Recommendations and restrictions at Turku sports facilities until 31 December 2021
Performances, competitions and matches at the city’s sports facili-ties will be organized without an audience from 22 to 31 December 2021. Sports clubs’ practice sessions are also recommended to be organized without an audience. Sports facilities can be accessed by presenting a COVID-19 passport. Outdoor sports facilities are open for independent use.
Turku offers a lot of help with adopting the COVID-19 passport
13.12.2021
The COVID-19 passport will be introduced in the city’s services
The City of Turku will introduce the COVID-19 passport in most of the city's services, in some customer facilities and in public events. The COVID-19 passport will be introduced on a large scale as of 10 December. Help in downloading and printing a COVID-19 passport is offered to the residents in libraries, in the Impivaara swimming centre, and in the Monitoris at the Market Square and Skanssi.
Opinions collected in the Kerrokantasi service
12.11.2021
Turku is collecting opinions for city's common Cultural Promise 2029
The City of Turku is inviting residents and various stakeholders to participate in drafting the city’s common Cultural Promise. The outcome of the work on the Cultural Promise will be a shared strategic and visionary outlook for science, culture, and cultural well-being extending to 2029. The Cultural Promise is to be drafted through extensive cooperation, and the aim is for it to be completed by the end of the year.
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With the Kimmoke Wristband you can speed up your free time!
Are you unemployed, in rehabilitation or perhaps on parental leave? You might be entitled to the Kimmoke Wristband. It will give you access to sports areas and cultural attractions with an affordable seasonal fee.
Culture or sports?