Night of the Arts 15th of August

Welcome to spend Helsinki Night of the Arts at Svenska Teatern. On going program from 17.30 – everything is free!

En skådespelare i en rödvit polka inspirerad kostym.

Costume try-on

19.15-21.30, Main Stage

For the first time ever, the annual costume try-ons will be hosted on the Main Stage. Over the years, the theatre’s costume department has designed magnificent and unique pieces for countless productions. A selection of the theater’s most extraordinary costumes will be available for our audience to try on, only during the Night of the Arts! Costumes for children of all ages will also be available. 

En kvinna och en man utforskar svenska teaterns kostymlager.

Backstage tour

17.45-21.15, starting from the cloakroom on the right-hand side 

Explore areas of the theatre that you normally wouldn’t be able to access. The route will take you through the theatre workshops where the sets are made, the costume storage, the laundry room and through hidden staircases and corridors. Members of the theatre’s staff are available throughout the tour to tell you more about their work! 

A new tour starts every 15 minutes from 17.30 onwards. Prebooking is recommended, but some spots are available onsite. The tour lasts approximately 30 min. 

Människor utforskar teatertekniken på scenen.

Experience the magical world of theatre technology

17.30-21.30, AMOS-stage

The magic of theatre is largely created by the theatre’s technical departments. Step onto the AMOS stage and create your own sound, light, and video effects, with the guidance of our technical staff. Feel free to ask them any questions about their work! 

Barn och skådespelare leker tillsammans. Barnet utforskar en uppochnedvänd skål på golvet tillsammans med skådespelaren.

A peaceful moment in the world on little bugs 

17.30-19.45 for young children, NICKEN-stage 

Welcome to the magical world of the little bugs. The NICKEN stage offers a calm space for our youngest visitors, and a chance to explore the set of our children’s production “På besök hos småkrypen”. Maximum 20 visitors at a time. 

A calm oasis

20.00-21.30 for adults only, NICKEN-stage

The space of our smallest stage NICKEN, is transformed into a quiet oasis for adults. Take a break from the excitement of the Night of the Arts and enjoy the forest’s soothing sounds. 

En person får en icke permanent dödsskalletatuering. på sin arm.

Tattoo studio 

17.30, spegelsalen

Always dreamt of getting a tattoo? Having a hard time choosing a design? We’re here to help you! We offer two tattoo choices inspired by this year’s performances. The tattoo studio is open while supplies last. The tattoos are non-permanent. 

Publikhavet och skåderspelarna som står på svenska teaterns stora scen.

Season opening 

18-18.45, Main Stage

Join us in celebrating the opening of a new theatre season! During this one-hour event, we will present the upcoming repertoire for the 2024-2025 season, including teasers for the musicals Matilda and Raka Rör!, short interviews, and an awards ceremony for the best new drama. Participants include stage directors, actors, and other theatre staff. The event will be hosted by the theatre’s Artistic Director, Joachim Thibblin. 

Langugare: Swedish.

Free entry.