Concerts and sing-alongs
City of Turku Independence Day Gala Concerts
Turku Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates Independence Day for the last time in Turku Concert Hall. As usual, the concert will feature magnificent works by Finnish composers.
Aku Sorensen will conduct the philharmonics this year and the soloist will be singer Maria Ylipää. The programme will include Sibelius’ Finlandia and the festive concerts will end with Pacius Maamme song.
The concerts will be held at the Turku Concert Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12 noon and 3 p.m.
Distribution of free tickets at the Concert Hall on Saturday 22.11. from 12.00 to 14.00.
Towards Christmas with Ella
The Turku Philharmonic Orchestra will tune in to the last Christmas in Turku Concert Hall with host Ella Kanninen, familiar from many TV programmes, the choirs of Puolalanmäki Music High School and conductor Aku Sorensen.
The most beloved, memorable and atmospheric Christmas carols will be sung by a large symphony orchestra. In addition to the orchestral and choral works, the programme will include songs, where the audience will be able to sing along with the choirs and orchestra.
Cinema concert The Snowman
The classic British animated film The Snowman, based on a book by Raymond Briggs, tells the nostalgic tale of a boy and a snowman who go adventuring on Christmas night. The charming music of Howard Blake spins a fairy-tale atmosphere.
The film will be projected on screen in the concert hall, with the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra providing the soundtrack.
The concert is also suitable for the youngest members of the family, lasting about 30 minutes. Performances on December 9 at 5 p.m. and December 10 at 6 p.m.