Exploring the colours and materials in The Experiential Colour Workshop for Babies is exciting. How do you make paint that pleases the eye, the fingers and the surface being painted? The question is whether the paint retains its colour, fades or even changes completely. On display are works from The Experiential Colour Workshop for Babies workshops for babies aged 4–11 months, as well as trays created from these works, on which the colour tones have been preserved exactly as they were immediately after completion. Admission to the exhibition is free on weekdays during the health centre’s opening hours, and it is organised by the Kruunupää Centre for Children’s Culture.
Porin Päivä Saturday 26 September 2026 will mark exactly one hundred years since the opening of the Pori Bridge. To mark this anniversary, the Satakunta Museum will be exhibiting original bridge drawings during the Pori Days festival; these were produced for the Pori Bridge design competition in 1924. Among the items on display is the winning entry from the competition, which was, however, never realised.
The bridge drawings are on display next to the Taavi Stage at the Satakunta Museum from Thursday to Sunday, 24–27 September. The Taavi Stage will also be screening the film *Pori’s New Bridge*, which was completed in 1926, the year the bridge was opened.
The joint poster shop run by the Pori-Seura and the Satakunta Museum is open in the museum’s Kamari room. Posters from the years 1984–2026 are on sale. The number of posters varies; for some years there are none at all, for others just a few, and for others hundreds. Old posters cost €5 each and new ones €15 each. Come and discover some treasures!
Also on sale are the club’s overalls badges at €3 each, caps at €25 each, Pori pennants at €65 each, and a special batch of Porin Päivä T-shirts at €22. The design for the 2026 poster and T-shirt was created by Petra Wolff-Santaharju.
A walk along Museokuja takes you through the 15-year history of Porisperen through the lens of photographer Tomi Palsa. Palsa has followed the festival year in year out, with only one summer missing from his collection of photographs. The moments captured by Palsa range from local stars to international names, whilst also revealing the festival’s growth story and the unique spirit of Porisperen.
All the photographs in the exhibition are for sale. Reservations and payment will begin on Wednesday 23 September, following the pre-party at Porin Päivä and Vilkuna’s festival performance, and the photographs will be on sale until 8 pm. Price: €30 per photograph. Photographs from Museokuja can be collected from Tuesday 29 September, once the exhibition has been taken down. There are also some duplicate copies on sale, which can be taken away immediately.
The bookshops at the Satakunta Museum and the Rosenlew Museum are opening on Thursday with some amazing SALE prices. The sale runs from Thursday to Sunday. So come along and snap up your favourites at unbelievably low prices.
The Satakunta Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm, and the Rosenlew Museum from 11am to 5pm.
Have you been thinking about getting a new piercing? Now’s the perfect time to go for it, as the Underground Store’s piercing campaign is finally here!
Whether you’ve been dreaming of a new piercing in your ear, nose or elsewhere, this promotion is just the thing for you and your mates. Piercings are available at an amazing promotional price – just €25 each!
Does not apply to dermal piercings. The price includes a plain titanium starter jewellery piece.
So grab a mate and come along to give your look a fresh new twist!
Photographer Päivi Setälä’s exhibition at the Peräseinä gallery in Kruunupää features light-sensitive treasures created using traditional printing techniques. Laundry flutters through the century and is revealed by sunlight in anthotypes and cyanotypes. Uncontrollability and unpredictability are part of the creation of these images. The finished images are light-sensitive and may fade during the exhibition. Admission to the exhibition is free for all ages.
How should you prepare your compost bin for winter to ensure that composting runs as smoothly as possible all year round? The composting guide explains how a compost bin works throughout the different seasons.
Marie Jones’s wild comedy, in which an ordinary day that starts off quite normally turns into an incredible whirlwind that will make you laugh and move you. Starring Mira Rastas and Heidi Viljanen.
Pori Sinfonietta’s traditional Porin Päivä concert is, this year, a concert featuring young soloists. No fewer than 14 young musicians will be taking part, all of whom were selected for the concert following auditions in spring 2026. The musicians range in age from 7 to 18, and the instruments featured include the violin, cello, guitar, piano, trumpet, accordion, trombone and flute.
Each soloist will perform a piece or movement of a concerto of their choice with the Pori Sinfonietta. The concert will be conducted by Chief Conductor Erkki Lasonpalo.
The concert’s soloists are pupils from the Palmgren Conservatoire, Rauma Music School, Huittinen Music School and Vakka-Suomi Music School.
Before the concert begins, a performance by students of the Palmgren Conservatoire, entitled ‘Aulasoitto’, will take place in the foyer of the Promenadisali. It begins at 6.00 pm.
The following young soloists will perform at the concert:
Amanda Azzola, 12, violin (Palmgren Conservatoire) Horia Chirciu, 13, piano (Palmgren Conservatoire) Annabel Heikola, 12, piano (Palmgren Conservatoire) Samuel Heikola, 14, accordion (Palmgren Conservatoire) Vera Hülber, 17, flute (Vakka-Suomi Music School) Johannes Nieminen, 14, cello (Rauma Music School) Elsa Niskala, 17, guitar (Rauma Music School) Milja Paukkunen, 15, violin (Palmgren Conservatoire) Jooseppi Pyykkö, 12, piano (Vakka-Suomi Music School) Lumia Rantala, 17, flute (Palmgren Conservatoire) Haruki Sahi, 18, violin (Palmgren Conservatoire) Peetu Salmi, 15, trombone (Huittinen Music School) Isla Suvanto, 8, violin (Palmgren Conservatoire) Toivo Talasma, 14, trumpet (Huittinen Music School)
Hey baby, shake your booty! Throw your nappy up in the air and let your hair down. Surrender to the disco rhythms of Baby Day at the Kruunupää Centre for Children’s Culture! The free Baby Disco is aimed at families with babies and toddlers, and you can take part at your own pace. At Kruunupää, you’ll have the chance to meet friends, look after your baby, eat at your own pace and marvel at the art. Come and experience the disco vibe!
When you receive fast, personalised service, you’ve got more time to enjoy life. Welcome as a customer! Come and have a chat about your banking matters, get some tips on building your wealth, or meet our helpful staff on the corner of Pori Market Square – and don’t forget to ask about today’s deposit offer!
On ‘Night of the Fake Porilais’, restaurants and cafés in Pori create their own ‘fake Porilais’ – honouring history and drawing inspiration from Pori’s heritage. As dusk falls on Porin Päivä, the city’s corners, pubs and restaurants will be taken over by FAKE PORI RESIDENTS’ NIGHT on 25 & 26 September 2026, in accordance with the restaurants’ own opening hours!
No toast, no hunting sausage, but definitely Pori-style. On the Night of the Fake Pori Locals, Pori’s restaurants and cafés will create their own ‘fake Pori locals’ – honouring history and drawing inspiration from Pori’s unique character. Why not try them all!
The following venues will be creating their own ‘fake Pori specialities’: Amarillo, BBQ & Spirit House Galle, Blåbär by Huikoo, Café Anton, Caffe Locale, Coffee House, Kalevi Bar & Kitchen, Kauppahallin LettuKahvela, Morris and Mary, Beer Hunter’s Brewery Restaurant, Petras Café, Päng Thai Bistro, Rosso, The Black Horse, Torero, Trattoria Dante by Galle, Turo’s Heavy Kebab, Vinko, Winston & Yrjönkatu 10
On Friday, at Korsman’s House, you can enjoy a cup of authentic pot-brewed coffee and a piece of sweet bun to dip in it, all for next to nothing. A cosy and nostalgic atmosphere thrown in for free!
Korsman House is situated in the grounds of the Building Preservation Centre Toivo.
The summer exhibition ‘Building with Clay in Satakunta’ showcases the use of unfired clay in construction, as well as the history and techniques of clay construction in Finland, particularly from a Satakunta perspective. In the courtyard, you can try walking on stilts, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the playroom. Art from Viikkari is on display in the courtyard gallery for the rest of this weekend.
There is a packed programme for Pori Day and admission to Pori’s museums is free from Friday to Sunday, 25–27 September. The Ark Nature Centre is open from 11.00 to 17.00.
There is a packed programme for Pori Day and, in keeping with tradition, admission to Pori’s museums is free from Friday to Sunday, 25–27 September. The Rosenlew Museum is open from 11.00 to 17.00.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Rosenlew Museum, we are presenting video footage, some of which has never before been shown in public. The highlights include top-of-the-range products from the metal industry, a light-hearted promotional film about a threshing machine, a slightly more serious annual review of the company, and, as a grand finale, a tour of the original Rosenlew Museum led by the museum’s founder, Olavi Koskinen, a local history councillor.
1. Sampo 40 high-capacity combine harvester: This sales video showcases the Sampo 40 combine harvester, which was manufactured in Pori between 1971 and 1973. Sampo guarantees a good harvest! Duration: 20 mins. 2. Foundry presentation: The Pori engineering workshop and foundry have produced a wide variety of objects and goods over the years. What was being made at the foundry in 1986? Duration: 13 mins. 3. Rosenlew Annual Review 1985–1986: What was 1985 like for the Rosenlew Group, and what were the future prospects according to Magnus Savander, Managing Director of Oy W. Rosenlew Ab? Duration: 16 mins. 4. Olavi Koskinen at the Rosenlew Museum in 1999: What did the company’s private museum look like before the current Rosenlew Museum was established? Duration: 17 mins.
The lecture room Lumme features a pick-and-choose table, where you’ll find literary treasures that have mainly been removed from the Satakunta Museum’s book collection. The books are free, but quantities are limited. Come and have a rummage!
There is a packed programme for Pori Day and, in keeping with tradition, admission to Pori’s museums is free from Friday to Sunday, 25–27 September. The Satakunta Museum is open from 11.00 to 18.00.
Tattoos without an appointment. Themes include Pori, Pori culture and togetherness. The studio has a range of ready-made designs. You’re also welcome to bring your own idea, even if it’s outside these themes.
The Makkarakoski sawmill in Noormarkku was in operation for over 200 years. The current Makkarakoski sawmill was built to replace the sawmill that had been destroyed by fire in 1875. The sawmill’s saw frames came to a halt at the end of the working day in February 1956, and its original machinery and equipment, most of which dated from the 1880s, were left in place. The sawmill museum thus offers a unique insight into the early stages of Finnish industrial history.
Gathering at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition The exhibition space is not wheelchair accessible. A guided tour lasts approximately 50 minutes. Admission: €22 / €20 / Museum Card.
TiedeAreena, the annual science event organised by the Pori University Centre, will take place this year over two days, on 25–26 September 2026.
On Friday, the pre-event celebrations will take place at Beer Hunter’s as part of the Pori Jazz evening. The event will feature a presentation on the Pori Jazz research project and an insight into what made Björk’s performance at Pori Jazz in 1996 so special. The evening will round off with some jazz music.
Do you have any old diaries or slam books tucked away in a drawer? Were you an avid writer of teenage poetry? Who was dating whom, and what kind of drama was unfolding between people? Now is the perfect opportunity to share the most embarrassing and tender memories of your golden youth with an audience.
Grab a friend and come celebrate Pori Day at the legendary nightclub, Punainen Kukko! PK has been entertaining the people of Pori for several decades and has become an important place for friends to meet and spend time together.
During Pori Day weekend, September 25–26, 2026, we have a wide variety of entertainment lined up! On Friday, get ready to sing your heart out as SuperKaraoke takes over the main stage. In addition, our disco will keep the party going with a DJ playing the hottest hits and guaranteed classics well into the early hours of the morning. On Saturday, Kapteeni Lamminen and his band will take the stage and are sure to get even the most reluctant dancer moving. Alongside the live music, Saturday night will also feature karaoke and a disco with a DJ keeping the beats going.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | SUPERKARAOKE & DISCO - Open 22:00–04:00 - Free entry until midnight, 8€ after midnight - Age limit: 20
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | LIVE BAND, KARAOKE & DISCO - Open 22:00–04:00 - Entry 10€ - Age limit: 20
Sales of barley porridge and raisin soup will begin as soon as the porridge arrives at the market, no later than 9.00 am. Available by the plate or in containers. We’ll sell until the very last drop.
In the spirit of charity and wellbeing, there will be a golf tournament and general health information on offer. ‘Hunger Day’ bread will be on sale at the Karhuluoto restaurant. Throughout the day, you can have a go at golf with the help of a coach.
It’s that time of year again to come together and celebrate our beloved Pori! The traditional Porin Päivä Market fills the pedestrianised street and market square with the flavours and aromas of Pori, music and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the market, you’ll find Pori specialities, shopping opportunities and, of course, friends and familiar faces. Something new, something old, but definitely Pori-style – something for every sense. Market hours at the market square are 9 am–3 pm, and on the pedestrian street 9 am–6 pm.
A weekly fitness event open to everyone and free of charge, where participants walk or run the same 5km route every time. The event is celebrating its first anniversary, with refreshments and a festive atmosphere on offer. Parkrun is run by volunteers and is based at APK-maratoonarit ry. By registering once at parkrun.fi/register and using the Parkrunner app, you can easily track your runs and take part in numerous other Parkruns across Finland and around the world. Welcome to an active and supportive community!
Let’s take a stroll around the events at Porin Päivä and around the city, led by members of the Pori Camera Club, taking photos together in a relaxed group. Everyone is welcome to join in.
We’ll meet on Saturday 26 September at 9.30 am by the bear statue in front of the Town Hall, and from there we’ll walk to the Market Square. The photo walk will last about 2 hours.
Venue: Satakunnan museopaloautoyhdistyksen toimitilat·Address: Kruuti-Jussintie 5·Organiser: Satakunnan museopaloautoyhdistys ry, yhteistyössä Satakunnan pelastuslaitos ja Länsi-Suomen Pelastusalan Liitto ry:n Porin alue
An event for the whole family * Vintage cars on display – come and see some old fire engines * Rollover simulator – find out how seatbelts protect you * Practise basic fire-fighting skills * Häly the Cat will also be there, with safety information for children and the young at heart! The canteen will be serving grilled sausages and juice, as well as buns and pastries. Please note: cash payments only. Free entry!
10.15 The Moomins in Swedish, in collaboration with Kulturhuset Fiini 11.00 Viikkari’s Veto and Veisu 11.30 Dance steps towards Siltatansseja, Happy Dance 12.00 The City of Pori’s Porin Päivä Awards
The programme is light-hearted and relaxed, and there will also be some interesting interviews!
Presented by Taru Saine and Elina Wallin
Photo: Satakunta Museum collections, Porin Päivä 1980
The permanent exhibition in the old smithy showcases the history of the Ahlström companies, the family and the Noormarkku ironworks, spanning over 175 years. On display are highlights of Finnish design and glass art, including works by Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva, Nanny Still and Göran Hongell, as well as Alvar Aalto’s unique Savoy vases. An impressive scale model of the ironworks area is also on display.
The exhibition space is wheelchair-accessible and there is a lift. A guided tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. Admission: €22 / €20 / Museum Card.
The Finnish Bus History Society is organising a tour in collaboration with the owners of buses registered as museum vehicles in Pori – Satakunnan Mobilistit and Sundell, as well as Porin Linjat. The buses will be parked in the rear car park of Pori’s Old Coach Station. The sightseeing tours will take place at 12.00, 12.30 and 13.00. Tickets are available from the information point in the area.
On Saturday visitors will be able to explore the wheelhouse and deck areas of the museum tugboat Santtu, moored at Reposaari. Santtu has a long and interesting history, dating back to 1894, when it was built and named s/s Bomba.
The Friends of the Satakunta Museum Association is responsible for keeping Santtu open to the public and organising its displays.
In the spirit of times of scarcity, we’ll be extending the life of our clothes and enjoying a relaxed time together. Do bring along a sock that needs darning or something else small that needs mending. Darning tools and thread, as well as instructions and inspiration, will be available on the day.
Korsman’s House is situated in the grounds of the Toivo Building Culture Centre.
At the weekend, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and take in the beautiful river views at the Satakunta Museum. The pop-up café is organised by the Friends of the Satakunta Museum association. At the same time, you can find out more about the association’s activities and members, and even join up. With over 400 members, the association organises interesting cultural activities in collaboration with the museum, amongst others. Members also enjoy a wide range of museum benefits.
Welcome to the opening of this art exhibition! The Kruunupää Gallery is hosting ‘Forest Excursion’, an exhibition by textile artist Melissa Sammalvaara, which invites you to explore her rich and sprawling ryijy works, created slowly but with determination. Like undergrowth, these works are entities seeking their own boundaries, whose creative process rebels against the ideal of efficiency. Also on display is the exhibition *Häivähtävä* by photographic artist Päivi Setälä. The opening event is free of charge and open to everyone, from babies to grandparents.
How do industry and its traces feature in your everyday life? And what traces of industry are we leaving behind in this day and age?
We invite the people of Pori to our project centre to reflect on the traces of industry around us and to share how they are visible and present in our everyday lives. Porin Päivä On Saturday 26 September, from 12 noon to 4 pm, at the Satakunta Museum, we will be presenting the ‘Traces of Industry’ theme as part of the Baltic’s Past and Future project, which is just getting under way, under the theme ‘Traces of Industry’, as well as the programme of events to be held this autumn, such as a photography collection.
‘Baltic’s Past and Future’ is a project funded by the European Union’s Citizenship, Equality, Fundamental Rights and Values (CERV) programme, which aims to create more sustainable, more inclusive and more beautiful shared spaces. The project forms part of the European Commission’s New European Bauhaus initiative.
Little My, Moomintroll and Snufkin are joining in the celebrations for Porin Päivä! The friends will entertain the audience with dancing, games and laughter.
Performance + meet & greet, duration approx. 25–30 mins
10.15 Pori Day market festival in Swedish 12.15 Kulturhuset Fiini in Finnish 14.15 Kulturhuset Fiini in Swedish
TiedeAreena, the annual science event organised by the Pori University Centre, will take place this year over two days, on 25–26 September 2026.
On Saturday, the main day of TiedeAreena, we invite everyone to visit the University Centre to find out about the research being carried out there. During the day, you’ll be able to take a peek into the artificial intelligence laboratory, control your own brain waves through music, and hear about current research topics in the day’s panel discussions. There’ll even be a special university lecture for young people!
Check out the programme and come along!
Coffee will be served in the University Centre foyer throughout the event.
Come and take a peek inside Kehräämö and discover the Rakastajat Theatre! This is your chance to explore our programme, find out about our 35th-anniversary celebrations, and buy tickets for our autumn performances. Don’t miss out on Porin Päivä’s special offer either!
Come and enjoy a relaxed Porin päivä surrounded by art at Kaupunkiolohuone on the 2nd floor of the IsoKarhu shopping centre! The event is being held as part of the programme for the ‘Heaven on Earth’ exhibition.
The day’s programme features an informal Artist Talk by visual artist Elli Maanpää, where we’ll chat about art whilst enjoying a relaxed DIY workshop.
Bring a small item from home – such as a mobile phone case, an old cap, a canvas bag, a stone, a denim jacket or trainers – and come and give it a new lease of life!
Acrylic paints will be provided on the day, which adhere to almost any surface (such as fabric, plastic, leather, wood and ceramics).
• Age restriction: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. • Please note: Please bring only one small item, which you’ll take home with you.
The event has been supported by the Satakunta Fund of the Finnish Cultural Foundation.
Bridge Dance to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pori Bridge! Let’s dance on the South Bank, right next to the bridge. Hosted by Heta Halonen and the Siltaorkesteri; free entry. At the end of the dance at 8 pm, the Pori Bridge’s refurbished lights will be switched on.
An offbeat comedy by a successful Icelandic author in the Rakastajat Theatre in Pori! Lúna is a sharp, funny, and deeply human portrayal of the lengths we are willing to go to in order to hold onto what we fear we have already lost. Ingi and Lúna’s relationship has fallen apart, yet they are spending Christmas Eve together one last time. Unspoken tensions simmer beneath the surface. When Heiðar—a former beauty pageant guru and an enigmatic prisoner of his own past—appears on the scene, the evening takes an irreversible turn.
A relaxed outdoor event at the Toukari birdwatching tower and the surrounding area. We’ll be observing the local birdlife and recording our sightings. During the event, you’ll have the chance to ask questions about birds and how to get started in birdwatching, with the help of PLY members.
Please dress for the weather; it’s often chilly up in the tower.
On Sunday, there’ll be wool and a buzz of activity in the Toivo courtyard! The sheep market, which has already become a tradition, brings together sheep enthusiasts from across the region in the Toivo courtyard. There’ll be a wide range of sheep-related goods on sale, and, of course, the delightful sheep in the yard’s pen.
Validi Karkia’s popular ‘Flamenco Válido’ series continues as the magnificent flamenco duo Taija Robalta & Tony de María bring a breath of Andalusian flamenco tradition to Porin päivä’s flamenco matinee. Tickets €29, €35 on the door. Advance bookings: kukkesand@hotmail.com
