Turku Day's Eve 14.9.

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Program

9.00

9.00−12.00 Bird walk in Ruissalo on Turku Day’s Eve
The walk starts from Kansanpuistontie 15

A walking tour in Ruissalo introduces to local bird species and the nature of Ruissalo. Free admission.

9.00−13.00 Funeral industry exposition open to the public  
Radisson Blu Marina Hotel, 2nd floor, Linnankatu 32

Suomen Hautaustoimistojen Liitto Ry hosts an exposition open to the public. Funeral services and products are on display and professionals will answer question about burial.

9.00−20.00 Trampolin Park & Well Gym
Kärsämäentie 8

Trampolin Park offers all jumping hours for 10 €/h for the whole weekend. Open doors in Well Gym for the whole weekend. Free entry from 9 am to 8 pm.

10.00

10.00−14.00 Pop up sorting station
Tuomiokirkontori 3

Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto brings a pop up sorting station to the centre of Turku! Small amounts of waste that can be carried by the costumers themselves will be collected. Check for further information: www.lsjh.fi.

10.00–16.00 Logomo's Vinyl Market
Köydenpunojankatu 14

The Vinyl Market in January gained great popularity so it will return on Turku Day's Eve.

10.00–16.00 Real life table football tournament
Courtyard of Panimoravintola Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18

The real life table football tournament organized by Turku Business Region is open for all.

10.00−18.00 Gustafsson & Haapoja: Embrace your Empathy
Wäino Aaltonen Museum of Art, Itäinen Rantakatu 38

The flag installation of Terike Haapoja and Laura Gustafsson is based on flags of existing states or nationalities. The Embrace your Empathy exhibition is free. Admission to the museum 10/6 €.

11.00

11.00−14.00 Harvest market Porkkanamarkkinat
Tuomiokirkontori

Offering root vegetables and vegetables, pastries, juices and more. Program includes music and guided tours.

11.00−14.00 Domcafé on Turku Day’s Eve
Tuomiokirkonkatu 1

Domcafé in Turku Cathedral is open on Turku Day’s eve.

11.00−17.00 Esihistoria esille – event
Kylämäki village, Jaanintie 45

Kylämäki village has been inhabited for at least 1400 years. Esihistoria esille – event explores the everyday survival skills from over a thousand years ago. The event includes guided tours, lectures and screenings.

12.00

12.00−17.00 Market in Brinkkala
Brinkkala courtyard, Vanha Suurtori 7

Market in Brinkkala on Turku Day's eve and on Turku Day.

12.00−16.00 PISTO-KAS!: Neula kädessä, lanka ilmassa – exhibition
Brinkkala Mansion, Ullakkogalleria, Vanha Suurtori 3

Expression of memories and emotions by embroidering. The exhibition features 14 artists with their own unique styles.

12.30−20.00 Roller derby Finnish Championship Series and Division Series tournament
Lemminkäinenkatu 32a

The very own roller derby club of Turku Dirty River Derby will host the Finnish Championship Series and Division Opening Tournament at Kupittaan palloiluhalli on Turku Day's Eve. Match schedule: 12.30 pm Åbo B-ajs (DRRD) - C-kasetti (HRD), 4 pm Kouvola Rock n Rollers (KRD) - White Night Furies and 6 pm Föri fighters (DRRD) - Jyväskylä Roller Derby.

13.00

13.00−14.30 Mysterious Turku – guided tour
Start from Aurakatu 2, Visit Turku tourist information

This walking tour will take the visitor to places they are unlikely to discover with a map and their own curiosity. Adults 10 €, children (ages 7−15) 5 €, age recommendation 10+.

14.00

14.00−16.00 Baila Africa Village Party in Dance Theatre ERI
Yliopistonkatu 7

The highly popular, Africa-inspired soirées offer rhythmic magic of drums, enchantment of dance and aromatic Beninese cuisine. Tickets 40 € /38 €/38 € (incl. food & beverage)

15.00

15.00−18.00 Dance fairy tale Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
Sigyn-sali, Linnankatu 60

Join Ronia and Birk's adventures! Two performances at 3 pm and 5 pm. Delicious buffet on site. Tickets are now on sale at Liikuntakeskus Energym. Tickets 15/10 €.

15.30−20.00 Season kick off: TPS−Ässät
Gatorade Center, Artukaistentie 8

The opening game of the season TPS-Ässät starts at 5 pm. Tickets in advance 18 €.

16.00

16.00 Matkalaukkusirkus by Kai Kuutamo
Teatteri Mundo, Uudenmaankatu 17

Matkalaukkusirkus is a show that fits in a suitcase and shows the many exciting dimensions of circus to the audience. Show lasts for about 35 minutes. Tickets 13/7 €.

16.00 Gästspel: Mannerheim – mannen och myten
Åbo Svenska Teater, Eerikinkatu 13

Mannerheim – mannen och myten is a different kind of depiction of the decisive days in Finnish history. The main language of the play is Swedish but a great deal of Finnish is also spoken. Tickets 20−25 €.

16.00−17.00 Open rehearsal at TEHDAS Theater: Full measures
Itäinen Rantakatu 64

Open rehearsal of Full measures, an originally visual and dimensionally ambitious account on humanity’s obsession with measuring.

16.00−22.00 Pohjoismaiden Mestaruus – horse races
Metsämäki racing track, Vanha Tampereentie 235

The main event of Turku horse race season. A wide range of restaurant services and family-friendly program ensure comfort. Tickets 10 €, children under the age of 15 for free.

19.00

19.00−20.00 Pintaa syvemmälle – discussion in Turku Cathedral  
Tuomiokirkonkatu 1

The first part of the discussion series is titled ”yhteiset arvot”, common values. Chaplain Miika Ahola discusses with the professor of Social Ethics Jaana Hallamaa (University of Helsinki). 

19.00 Don Juan
Turku City Theatre, Itäinen Rantakatu 14

Don Juan of Molière’s classic comedy shares his love on the small stage. Tickets 18−39 €.

19.00 Factory Festival Manifesti − Kinetic Orchestra: I’m Liquid
Manilla-theater, Itäinen Rantakatu 64

A light-hearted dance piece full of warmth, strange movement choices and original kinetic humor. Tickets 15−25 €.

20.00

20.00−23.00 MaidenFest 2019 – Iron Maiden with multiple singers
Logomo, Logomo-Sali, Köydenpunojankatu 14

The first MaidenFest took place in 2011 and this year its theme is Life After Death. Multiple singers will take turns performing a heavy set filled with hits and rare gems. Tickets in advance 16 €, from the door 18 €.

20.00−22.00 Music from the Movies of David Lynch – Visual Concert
Logomo, Teatro-sali, Köydenpunojankatu 14

Known for their Twin Peaks concerts the eight-person Gasthaus Orkesteri now plays music especially from the movies of David Lynch. Outstanding video and light projections create atmosphere along with the music.