Homepage NewsSpring 2026 Programme at the Kirpilä Art Collection news Spring 2026 Programme at the Kirpilä Art Collection The spring season at Kirpilä consists of performance art, concerts of classical and contemporary music, themed guided tours, and drawing evenings. The programme introduces key artists represented in the collection, as well as the museum’s interior and porcelain collections. In addition, guided queer tours highlighting perspectives on diversity will be organised throughout the spring, along with new guided tours in plain Finnish and plain Swedish. Detailed event information will be published early in the year – follow our channels and stay tuned! Concerts The Mystic Revelation of Teppo RepoThu 5 Feb, 5–6 pmRinga MannerThu 5 Mar, 5–6 pmAili Järvelä & Sigurður RögnvaldssonThu 26 Mar, 5–6 pmAnna-Sofia AnttonenThu 7 May, 5–6 pmSingers of the Mirjam Helin AcademyThu 21 May, 5–6 pmSibelius Academy Lied ConcertThu 11 Jun, 5–6 pmFree admission. Advance registration opens two weeks before the event on the event page. Performances FORMICA FUSCA – Puhetta ja laulu muurahaisistaA new multidisciplinary work lodging at the Kirpilä Art Collection invites audiences into the world of ants. Concept, choreography, direction and performance: Sanna KekäläinenText: Kari HukkilaVocals: Janne Marja-aho Thu 9 Apr, 6–7 pmSat 11 Apr, 4–5 pmThu 16 Apr, 6–7 pmSat 18 Apr, 4–5 pmThu 23 Apr, 6–7 pmSat 25 Apr, 4–5 pm Language: English / FinnishPrice: €10Ticket link available from 19 Feb on the event page. Themed Guided Tours Eija Olsson: Pekka Halonen – The Snow KingWed 21 Jan, 5–6 pmEija Olsson: Oriental Rugs and Antique Furniture of the Kirpilä Art CollectionWed 11 Feb, 5–6 pmReima Lehtonen: Kirpilä Art Collection’s Porcelain CollectionWed 25 Mar, 5–6 pmElina Vieru: Hej Åke! Glimpses into the Art and Life of Åke MattasWed 8 Apr, 5–6 pmRiitta Ojamaa: Bold Role Models – The Women Artists of KirpiläWed 13 May, 5–6 pm Language: FinnishFree admission, no advance registration. Drawing Evenings Drawing Evenings offer a hands-on way to explore the museum’s collections through changing themes. Each session includes a short (approx. 15 min) introduction to the Kirpilä Art Collection. Instructor: Riitta Ojamaa, Kirpilä guide and art educator. Wed 1 Apr, 5–7 pmWed 15 Apr, 5–7 pmWed 29 Apr, 5–7 pm Language: FinnishPrice: €8Advance registration opens two weeks before the event on the event page. Guided Queer Tours Sun 19 Apr, 2:30–3:30 pm (Finnish)Sun 24 May, 2:30–3:30 pm (Finnish)Thu 25 Jun, 5–6 pm (Finnish)Sun 28 Jun, 2:30–3:30 pm (English)Guide: Antti Solin Free admission, no advance registration. Public Guided Tours Guided tour in SwedishSun 25 Jan, 2:30–3:30 pmGuided tour in plain FinnishWed 25 Feb, 5–6 pmGuided tour in plain SwedishWed 11 Mar, 5–6 pmGuided tour in plain FinnishWed 22 Apr, 5–6 pmGuided tour in plain SwedishWed 6 May, 5–6 pmGuided tour in plain FinnishWed 10 Jun, 5–6 pmFree guided tours in Finnish are offered on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and on Sundays from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Free admission, no advance registration. Elga Sesemann, Self-Portrait, 1944Photo: Rauno Träskelin Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on LinkedIn (opens in a new window) Share on Threads (opens in a new window)