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Rhythms of the world!
Latin American, contemporary Kazakh music, Afrobeat, funk, reggae, Afropop, and much more! Check out the concerts >
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Rhythms of the world!
Latin American, contemporary Kazakh music, Afrobeat, funk, reggae, Afropop, and much more! Check out the concerts >
Rhythms of the world!Festival for families
The kids’ area at LillaLuckan is filled with fun activities for the family >
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Talks and discussions programme
The programme features discussions, interviews, panels, and speeches on freedom from around the world.
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Talks and discussions programme
The programme features discussions, interviews, panels, and speeches on freedom from around the world.
Talks and discussions programmeAction for everyone
The festival offers a wide range of activities, workshops, and, of course, parties.
MusicMusic
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Sat 15.30
Continue reading Aizhan Sultan (KZ)
Aizhan Sultan (KZ)
Singer-songwriter and artistic researcher Aizhan Sultan draws inspiration from Kazakh traditions and modern music. For Sultan, music is a form of…
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Sat 19.45
Continue reading Kizaba (CD-CA)
Kizaba (CD-CA)
Congolese-Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lionel Kizaba is known as a pioneer of Congolese electronic music. His music…
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Sun 13.30
Continue reading Jarmo Saari Republic: Freedom Speeches
Jarmo Saari Republic: Freedom Speeches
Jarmo Saari Republic will perform for the first time a programme in which the music is built around famous recorded historical speeches. The band…
Talks and discussionsTalks and discussions
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Sat 13.00
Continue reading Keynote Farnaz Abdoli: Dressed to resist in Iran
Keynote Farnaz Abdoli: Dressed to resist in Iran
How can clothing be an act of resistance when women’s bodies are controlled? And how can fashion express freedom when dressing is restricted? In…
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Sat 20.10
Continue reading Helsinki Poetry Connection: Poetry Club for Freedom
Helsinki Poetry Connection: Poetry Club for Freedom
Finland’s best-known organiser of live poetry events, Helsinki Poetry Connection, is bringing one of the UK’s most impressive spoken word artists…
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Sun 15.55
Continue reading Interview with Walden Bello: The world after neoliberalism
Interview with Walden Bello: The world after neoliberalism
The era of globalisation and neoliberalism, which emphasised freedom of the market and liberal democracy, is over. It has been followed by…
WorkshopsWorkshops
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Sat 13.00
Continue reading Helsinki’s sustainability oasis – exploring sustainable choices for everyday life
Helsinki’s sustainability oasis – exploring sustainable choices for everyday life
Take a seat to enjoy the birds singing, and put on a green thinking cap. The City of Helsinki’s Urban Environment Division invites you to reflect…
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Sat 14.30
Continue reading How to resolve conflicts?
How to resolve conflicts?
Facilitators from VERSO programme are organising a participatory workshop that examines conflict situations using reflection points….
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Sun 17.30
Continue reading Let’s imagine the future together
Let’s imagine the future together
Join a creative study group and meet people interested in a sustainable future, challenge the visions of the future that define our times, and…
Children's programmeChildren's programme
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Sat 11.15
Continue reading Mutaveijarit
Mutaveijarit
Mutaveijarit is a wonderful children’s music band known for its captivating stage performances and catchy songs. The band’s music gives free rein to…
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Sat 15.00Sun 14.40
Continue reading Dance with Groove -workshop
Dance with Groove -workshop
Arti Sudhindra from Saksham Performing Arts group will lead a children’s dance workshop where participants can move around and experiment with…
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Sun 12.00
Continue reading MokaBella’s magic show
MokaBella’s magic show
MokaBella’s magic show is a lively and entertaining performance that combines magic, comedy, jokes, and music. The show is interactive, and the…
Other programmeOther programme
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Sat 11.00Sun 11.00
Continue reading Crafts for kids at Mobile Library
Crafts for kids at Mobile Library
Easy crafts for kids and making little cardboard library buses to take home. The bus is loaded with books from all over the world. At Stoori, you can…
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Sat 11.00Sun 11.00
Continue reading YMCA Peace & Sports
YMCA Peace & Sports
The YMCA Peace & Sports area for young people will once again be featured at World Village Festival. Feeling down about the state of the world? Fed…
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Sat 12.00Sun 12.15
Continue reading Funky Amigos Terrace Party
Funky Amigos Terrace Party
Once again at World Village Festival, between the live shows on the Music Stage, you can dive into a global journey of rhythm as Funky Amigos DJs and…
