FRIDAY 26.7.
Events marked in yellow in the program are particularly suitable for families with children. Children are also welcome to other events unless an age limit is specifically indicated.
NOTE! Changes to the original program:
Conservation demonstration 10.00–16.00 in Marela’s carriage shed has been cancelled!
Jarmo Mäkilä’s artist meeting at at Galleria Store at 18.00 has been cancelled!
10.00–15.00
10.00–13.00 Macramé keychain workshop
In the non stop workshop, you will knot an easy macramé keychain.
The duration of the workshop is about 1 hour per participant. The price including accessories is 5 €. Suitable for adults and children over 10 years. The workshop can accommodate 5 participants at a time. No pre-registration required.
Kuninkaankatu 28
More information: Kajava – Lahja ja käsityö
10.00–13.30 Iirolandia sports event
Iirolandia is a joyful sports event aimed at children under 12 and their parents. Tickets 5 €, adults free.
Äijänsuo Winter Training Hall, Teollisuuskatu 19
More information: Pallo-Iirot, henni.tukiainen@palloiirot.fi
10.00–14.00 Handicraft workshop for children
A non-stop workshop for children where they can craft and try different handicraft techniques. Free admission.
Outbuilding in Marela’s inner courtyard, Kauppakatu 24
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
10.00–16.00 CANCELLED: Conservation demonstration in Marela’s carriage shed
CANCELLED! Rauma Museum’s conservator Elzbieta Djupsjöbacka is conserving an object from the museum’s collection and will talk about her work with the collections. Free admission.
Marela’s inner courtyard carriage shed, Kauppakatu 24
More information: Rauma museum
10.00–19.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During Lace Week, is an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti 10.00-17.00. The entrance fee is 10€ for adults, which includes access to Marela, Kirsti, and the Rauma Art Museum. Reduced tickets are 7€, and free entry for under 18.
Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Marela, Kauppakatu 24
More information and tickets: Rauma museum
10.00–18.00 Lace Week open yards and yard sales
During Lace Week, over 30 residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards are open according to the residents’ schedules, usually from 10.00 to 18.00.
A map of the open yards and yard sales can be found HERE.
More information: Vanha Rauma Association
10.00–20.00 Lace-making in Poselli
Poselli lace exhibitions offer the opportunity to discover lace-making free of charge.
Poselli Culture House, Nortamonkatu 12
Further information: Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia
10.00–24.00 International Grand Markets
The event features 140 entrepreneurs from over 30 countries and various regions of Finland, showcasing their specialty products. There will be amazing international food stalls, handicrafts, and textile. There will also be a funfair for children in the area.
More information: International Grand Markets
10.00–24.00 Black Lace Market
Marketplace goods from Finland and around the world, as well as culinary delights for every taste.
Savilankatu and Kauppakatu
11.00–16.00 The Salvation Army’s Open Café
The Rauma department of the Salvation Army is hosting an open café. Enjoy music, coffee, juice, and pastries.
Rauma department, Savilankatu 9
More information: Tiina Nylund, nylundtiina7@gmail.com
11.00–18.00 Rauma Martha association’s traditional food café
The traditional café of the Rauma Martha Association, where you can enjoy picnic-style delicacies either sitting at a table on chairs or under the trees, even on mats.
The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: raumanmarttayhdistysry@gmail.com
11.30 Guided tour to the exhibition Patterns from the sea – Venice lace and contemporary art
During the tour you will visit the exhibition Patterns from the sea – Venice lace and contemporary art. The duration of the tour is about 30 minutes. The guided tour is included in the admission fee.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
More information: Rauma Art Museum
11.45 Kamishibai theatre for children (FIN)
Note! This program is in Finnish!
Come along to play and listen to Lulu the bookworm’s table theatre performance. The performance lasts about 30 min. Free admission.
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauman kulttuuripalvelut & Rauman kirjastopalvelut
12.00 Midday music moment
Familiar and easily singable songs. Free admission.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: Rauma Parish, saara.kukko@evl.fi
12.00–17.00 Museum shop sale
In the museum shop clearance sale, items such as publications, posters, and postcards are available.
In the inner courtyard of Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
12.00–22.00 Old Rauma craft market
Charming markets bring together craft entrepreneurs from different parts of Finland.
Town Hall Square, Kauppakatu 13
Inquiries about sales spots: U Torimyynti, tel. 040 824 6400
12.30 Conversation with Curators: The hospitality of international art biennials
Conversation with Curators: The hospitality of international art biennials.
Sanna Karimäki-Nuutinen, Rauma Triennale 2025, & Jussi Koitela, Venice Biennale 2024 Finnish pavilion. Free entrance.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
More information: Rauma Art Museum
13.00 Arnie Alligator & the Jungle drum
Arnie Alligator & the Jungle drum is a band established in 2003, playing cheerful and catchy children’s music. The duration of the performance is about 45 minutes, followed by a meet & greet fan session with Arnie! Free admission.
Arnie Alligator – Spotify
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
13.45 Arnie Alligator: meet & greet
Children get to meet Arnie Alligator and his band and take group photos.
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
14.00– Quick caricatures
Teuvo Salminen will be drawing quick caricatures in front of the Julkkis-Galleria on Black Lace Friday.
Julkkis-Galleria, Isokirkkokatu 7
More information: Julkkis-Galleria, teuvo@teuvosalminen.com
14.00 Folk dance group from Tallinn
The folk dance group Estonia Folk-dansse Group “Haspel” from Tallinn will perform in Savilanpuisto.
Savilanpuisto
More information: Rauman Työväen Mieslaulajat, sakkekotapalo@gmail.com
14.00–17.00 Black Lace karaoke party at TulesTalo
TulesTalo, Aittakarinkatu 14
14.00–18.00 Earring workshop
In the non-stop workshop, we’ll be making fun yarn ball earrings. We’ll be using felting needles as tools. The workshop lasts about 1–1.5 hours per participant. The price, including materials, is 6 €. Suitable for adults and children over 10 years old. The workshop accommodates up to 5 participants at a time. No pre-registration required.
Kuninkaankatu 28
More information: Kajava
14.00–01.30 Black lace night dances
Danceable Finnish pop. Free admission.
Courtyard of Narvi Sähkö, Kauppakatu 5
More information: LC Rauma/Ruori
14.30 Guided tour to the exhibition Patterns from the sea – Venice lace and contemporary art
During the tour you will visit the exhibition Patterns from the sea – Venice lace and contemporary art. The duration of the tour is about 30 minutes. The guided tour is included in the admission fee.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
More information: Rauma Art Museum
14.30 Art Trio’s dance and music art
Dance artist Iida Paukamainen, composer-pianist René Koivisto, and cellist Elina Salenius perform at Gallery Taiderauma. Performances at 14.30 and 16.00. Free admission.
Taiderauma, Kauppakatu 20
15.00–22.00
15.00 Lace-making competition
In the 22st competition for the title of the “Town’s Fastest Lace-maker”, competitors make bobbin lace for 30 minutes following a traditional six-pair lace pattern (uddi). The winner is the one able to complete the largest piece of lace within the specified time limit.
Savilanpuisto park
More information and pre-registration: Lace Center Emelia, sihteeri@emelia.fi
15.00–17.00 CANCELLED: Canoeing in the Rauma archipelago
A couple of hours of leisurely paddling in the northern archipelago of Rauma gives you a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the gentle attention of marine nature. The paddling distance is about 5-6 kilometers and the duration is about 2 hours. There are no land breaks during the trip. The price is 39 €/person.
Departure: Mustalahti harbour, Siikluomantie 18
More information and registration: Sandrian villi luonto, saana@sandria.fi
16.00 Art Trio’s dance and music art
Dance artist Iida Paukamainen, composer-pianist René Koivisto, and cellist Elina Salenius perform at Gallery Taiderauma. Performances at 14.30 and 16.00. Free admission.
Taiderauma, Kauppakatu 20
16.00 Salvation Army and friends singing group perform
Songs with guitar. Free admission.
Market Square
More information: Tiina Nylund, nylundtiina7@gmail.com
16.00 Folk dance group from Tallinn
The folk dance group Estonia Folk-dansse Group “Haspel” from Tallinn will perform in Savilanpuisto.
Savilanpuisto
More information: Rauman Työväen Mieslaulajat, sakkekotapalo@gmail.com
16.00–22.00 Lace Week glow bowling
Glow bowling is a fantastic way to spend an evening with friends!
As a Lace Week offer, an hour of glow bowling is priced at 30 € including shoe rentals.
Valtakatu 15
Reservations: Rauma Bowling Alley or 02 822 1922
17.00 Nössö Nova – Live music
Soft sound, polyphonic singing, and groovy bass lines! Nössö Nova is a project by four old friends that began in late 2021.
Nössö Nova – Spotify
Free admission.
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
17.00– Live music at Wanha Rauma KaffeBar
Live music throughout the Black Lace Night at Wanha Rauma KaffeBar.
Kuninkaankatu 27
More information: Wanhan Rauman KaffeBar
17.00 Community singing event
A daily community singing event taking place at the market square throughout Lace Week. Free admission.
Rauma Market Square
17.00 Finnish baseball
Women’s Superpesis match.
Tickets are 16 € per person, and children under 15 are free of charge.
Urheilukatu 23, 26100 Rauma
More information: Fera
17.00-21.00 Lace Week special – Football club Pallo-Iirot women’s and men’s teams home games
17.00 Women’s game: Pallo-Iirot – TPS
19.00 Men’s game: Pallo-Iirot – FC Inter2
Admission ticket to the event is 10 €, including both games.
Äijänsuo Stadion, Nortamonkatu 23
More information: Pallo-Iirot, teemu.vehvilainen@palloiirot.fi
18.00– Live music at Theater Restaurant Ankkuri
Live music at Theater Restaurant Ankkuri starting from 18.00. Performances by Roy’s Riverband (Country) and Buukiruuvi (Rock & Boogie). Free admission.
Theater restaurant Ankkuri, Alfredinkatu 2
More information: FresCo Restaurants
18.00–19.00 CANCELLED: Guided tour of Jarmo Mäkilä’s exhibition at Gallery Store
Jarmo Mäkilä’s artist meeting has been cancelled.
Galleria Store, Hakunintie 8
More information: Rauma Art Museum
18.00–02.00 Local live music at Bar Hehku’s terrace
POP-ERA, MR.Men and Kuppilaorkesteri Pro will be providing live local music on Bar Hehku’s terrace at the Market Square.
Market Square
More information: Bar Hehku, joona@barhehku.fi
19.00 ONE VIOLIN – Live music
ONEVIOLIN is an artist who pushes the boundaries of music genres and challenges our perceptions of violin music. With a unique concept, ONEVIOLIN creates cover versions of well-known hit songs using only sounds produced by a single violin.
ONE VIOLIN – Spotify
Free admission.
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
20.00 Lace Week evening serenade
Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
20.00 Leimavero performs at Marina Vista
Leimavero will perform on the Black Lace Friday starting at 20.00, celebrating their Finnish record set a year ago. The band played 29 sets of 45-minute gigs in 42 hours at the end of July 2023. At the Marina Vista concert, the band will feature a very special lineup, including guitarist Vesa Anttila, who has played with Agents and Nylon Beat, and Pauli Halme, a top country and folk guitarist in Finland. For the first time, the drums will be played by guest Sami Laakso. The band’s original members, Markku Pekonen and Seppo Kylänpää, will be on vocals and bass. The concert is free of charge. Come hear a solid collection of Agents classics from the Sorsakoski era and enjoy the maritime atmosphere.
Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
21.00 Evelina – Live music
Evelina is one of the leading figures in Finnish pop music. In her music, Evelina skillfully combines elements of pop, hip-hop, and R&B styles.
Evelina – Spotify
Free admission.
Savilanpuisto park
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
Info
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