Program for Porvoo Lights 2025

The media artwork based on Anette Sundström’s photographs is displayed at the Art Factory. The piece is shown non-stop indoors. The main theme of the work is to promote body peace.

Address: Västra Alexandersgatan 1

Participants receive a bracelet that functions as a light source. During the communal light exercise, the moving participants form a cohesive whole. Join the light gymnastics and become part of the festival’s unity.

The light gymnastics lasts about 7-10 minutes with 30-minute intervals at 6 PM, 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM, and 8:30 PM. Students from Haaga-Helia will assist with distributing and collecting the bracelets.

Address: Lagmansgatan

Festival visitors have the opportunity to paint a large pattern on the side of the pedestrian bridge for everyone to admire. This is done by waving a light source at a camera, which translates your movements or strokes along the bridge in real time. This artwork is located next to the pedestrian bridge, on the west riverbank. Come paint and ask a friend to capture photos or videos of your creation.

Address: Gångbron

The Näse Manor area transforms into a mysterious garden with glowing flowers and fairy tale creatures. This artwork is aimed at children and is a collaborative project by Anne Lihavainen, Filippa Hella, and Liini Laes.

Address: Näsebackavägen 1

Porvoo’s oldest bridge is impressively illuminated by Capital AV. The light installation can be seen from afar, even in the sky. The best view is from Jokikatu.

Address: Ågatan 24

At Porvoo Cathedral, you can experience a piece by Aleksi Hakala and Frans Andersson, where light and sound are beautifully combined. The church is lit up both inside and out. The installation inside the church lasts about 5 minutes.

Address: Kyrkotorget 1

A laser artwork by Mixa creates an arch-like ceiling of light over the courtyard of the Old Vicarage. The piece also features a beautiful soundscape.

Address: Mellangatan 13

Aapo Repo creates an installation inspired by Joel Lehtonen’s work Putkinotko. Festival visitors can operate the marionettes themselves under the artist’s guidance.

Address: Gamla Rådhustorget

Flavors, music, and performances from around the world at Porvoo Riverside. Winter Bazaar is organized in collaboration with youth and integration services.

Address: Östra Strandpromenaden

Porvoo’s largest landlord, A-yhtiöt, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year by illuminating a residential building in the city center. The companys role as a provider of affordable and permanent housing is highlighted.

Address: Runebergsgatan 36

The mystical light art piece by Escape Porvoo challenges its viewers to a new adventure every hour!

Address: Mannerheiminkatu 7 A

Mixa breathes new life into the renowned massive stone building Porvoontalo, reminding us that a beautiful building needs life to be preserved for future generations. The house is illuminated during the festival.

Address: Brunnsgatan 40

Light and movement in the library corridors. A piece created by Taidetehtaan Tanssikoulu and Mixa combines dance movement and light into a whole that can be admired both outside and in the library’s foyer. The library hall is closed during the festival, but the café and reading room remain open.

Address: Prästgatan 20

At Pensselitehdas, a light and video installation is built where visitors can dive in and become part of the forest canopy. Hand-painted mushrooms, mosses, and lichens change shape with the help of a custom-designed soundscape. The team includes visual artist Nora Helsinki, light designer Pyry Pakkala-Petterberg, and sound designer Jaakko Kujala.

Concerts:

Feb 14: Kemopetrol, tickets 25€, 10 PM–2 AM, age 18+
Feb 15: Porvoo Lit – LAOS, Sheidow, DJ Wispy, tickets 25€, 10 PM–2 AM, age 18+
Tickets for concerts are sold by Tiketti.

Address: Industrivägen 15

During the festival, a light and sound installation is created on the Pentecostal Church building. Outside the church, waffles, cotton candy, and juice are served. Inside, children can go fishing or have their faces painted, while adults can listen to music or relax.

Address: Adlercreutzgatan 31

The Inter; Acts collective presents The Wanderers, light figures inspired by nature. The figures spread across the festival area, guiding visitors along the route. You can find the figures especially near the Winter Bazaar, under the Mannerheiminkatu Bridge, and in the park Borgströmin puisto.

Address: Prästgatan & the river

Students from Taidetehtaan Tanssikoulu move around the city center throughout the festival, forming a long light caterpillar together!

Porvoo Jazz Club joins Porvoo Lights! On Friday, the band Mimie Moore Jazz Edition takes the stage. The band consists of seven members. Light design is by Porvoo company Hakalight and Taavi Paananen. Tickets in advance: 17€/15€, at the door: 20€. www.porvoojazzfestival.com

Address: Brunnsgatan 37 B

Once again, the festival bus will provide free transportation for festival visitors. Three buses will circulate throughout the evening, running non-stop along the route. Bus stops are marked on the map.