On this year’s Night of the Arts, the French street theatre company Plasticiens Volants will transform Helsinki’s city centre sky into an enormous ocean aquarium. Giant floating sea creatures will swim from Esplanadi to the Senate Square, telling their aquatic tale along the way.

Medusa, whales, fish and sea snakes will float overhead to a musical score by Philippe Bonnet. Also appearing in the parade is the Finnish Bad Ass Brass Band. The cavalcade departs from Esplanadi by the Swedish Theatre at 9pm towards the Senate Square. A programme of entertainment will be on offer at the square for the duration of the parade from 9pm onwards. The urban extravaganza culminates in an hour-long grand finale at the Square, starting at approximately 9.30pm.

This urban extravaganza is brought to you by Helsinki Festival and Helsingin Sanomat.

Perle workshops

Come to one of our workshops and make a dancing sea snake headdress, a statuesque crab mask or even a fish tail. Dressed in your marine costume you can take part in the Night of the Arts underwater world parade on 21 August!

All you need is a pinch of curiosity and enthusiasm. You are welcome to join the parade on your own, with a friend or the whole family. The workshop is meant for people of all ages; under school-aged children should be accompanied by parents. The workshops run for three hours; please arrive at least half an hour before the end.

Time and location of workshops:

Wed 19.8. and Thu 20.8. at 17-20, STOA, Turunlinnantie 1, Itäkeskus
Fri 21.8., at 15-20.30, Annantalo Arts Center, Annankatu 30