Accompanying programme
The Path of Light offers not only beautiful light installations, but also a wide selection of accompanying programme on every evening of the event! You can, among other things, listen to music and see performances as well as join workshops and accompanying events.
Daily Programme Schedule
The accompanying programme is free of charge, unless otherwise mentioned.
| Thursday, December 4 |
| at 12–20 Merry-go-round, Yliopistonkatu pedestrian street |
| at 16.30 The Night on Christmas Eve – guided tour, Apothecary museum. Extra charge |
| at 17 Kieppuva Kapsäkki – dance art, Varvintori |
| at 17–18 Meet Santa Claus and his wife, Cafe Qwensel |
| at 17, 18 & 19 Selene – a moving art installation, the surroundings of the Art House |
| at 19 Media Art Concert – Void, Martin’s Church |
| at 19 & 20 Air acrobatics, Walo Rooftop Bar |
| at 19.30 Circus Duo Nerg & Nivala: Fireshow – Kuumotus, Varvintori |
| Friday, December 5 |
| at 12–20 Merry-go-round, Yliopistonkatu pedestrian street |
| at 16.30 The Night on Christmas Eve – guided tour, Apothecary museum. Extra charge |
| at 16.30 & 17.30 Outtakes From the History of the Ship Suomen Joutsen, researcher Tuomas Värjö, Glögg Café Suomen Joutsen |
| at 17 Kieppuva Kapsäkki – dance art, Varvintori |
| at 18 We pray for peace – sing-along, Cathedral |
| at 18 & 19 Selene – a moving art installation, the surroundings of the Art House |
| at 18.15 Art and Cheese evening in the Cheese Shop Tavern, Market Hall. Extra charge |
| at 18.30 & 19.30 Candlelight Pilates by Barresara, Robust Studios. Extra charge |
| at 19.30 Circus Duo Nerg & Nivala: Fireshow – Kuumotus, Varvintori |
| at 20 & 21 Air acrobatics, Walo Rooftop Bar |
| at 22 Lightfest Run – sports event, riverbanks of Aurajoki. Extra charge |
| Saturday, December 6 |
| at 11–19 Merry-go-round, Yliopistonkatu pedestrian street |
| at 13 Light Wreath Workshop, Låna x Kukkamaa.fi. Extra charge. |
| at 14 The Knights of Mannerheim’s Cross – guided tour, Forum marinum. Extra charge |
| at 15–18 Culture Factory Manilla’s Christmas: art bazar, exhibit for sustainable architecture, and activities for children, Manilla |
| at 16 & 20 Air acrobatics, Walo Rooftop Bar |
| at 16.30 & 17.30 Outtakes From the History of the Ship Suomen Joutsen, researcher Tuomas Värjö, Glögg Café Suomen Joutsen |
| at 17–20 Open doors in the Orthodox Church, Market Square |
| at 17 Kieppuva Kapsäkki – dance art, Cathedral Square |
| at 17–18 Bingo in the candle light, Bore |
| at 18, 19 & 20 Selene – a moving art installation, Cathedral |
| at 18 Castle Celebrations on the Silver Screen, Sun Ballet Manilla |
| at 18–21 Open doors in the Cathedral and Finlandia on the organ at 21, Cathedral |
| at 19.30 Circus Duo Nerg & Nivala: Fireshow – Kuumotus, Varvintori |
| Sunday, December 7 |
| at 8–10 Light Morning – light art for early birds |
| at 11–19 Merry-go-round, Yliopistonkatu pedestrian street |
| at 14 Candlelight Pilates by Barresara, Robust Studios. Extra charge |
| at 15 Candlelight Healing Yoga by Barresasara, Robust Studios. Extra charge |
| at 15–17 The colourful play of Lights and Shadows – workshop for families, Children’s Culture Centre Färi |
| at 16 Air acrobatics, Walo Rooftop Bar |
| at 16.30 The Night on Christmas Eve – guided tour, Apothecary museum. Extra charge |
| at 17 Kieppuva Kapsäkki – dance art, Cathedral Square |
| at 17, 18 & 19 Selene – a moving art installation, the surroundings of the Art House |
| at 17–18 Bingo in the candle light, Bore |
| at 19.30 Circus Duo Nerg & Nivala: Fireshow – Kuumotus, Varvintori |