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1. Children decide how to encourage reading in libraries

   2.2.2026

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   This winter, the library's Toimintatonni initiative is giving power to children in grades 1-6 in primary school. What would encourage them to read in libraries? We collected ideas from children in...

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2. Sculptor Pekka Jylhä’s works express modern topics

   28.1.2026

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   Pekka Jylhä, the Ostrobothnian artist who now lives in Espoo, has seen and done a lot in his career. Including controversy. As the cultural highlights of February, Jylhä has picked & Espoo Theatre,...

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3. Next Stage for new music highlights young musicians

   28.1.2026

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   The music event will have an open call for bands and artists between the ages of 18 and 26, applications accepted from 9 to 22 February 2026. The event will culminate in the final in Sello Hall at...

4. Artist grant for 2026 awarded to circus artist Kalle Nio

   22.1.2026

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   At its final meeting of the year, the Culture and Youth Committee decided on operating and annual grants to be awarded to regional youth organisations, professional art and cultural communities,...

   • Culture and Youth Committee

5. Cultural Director Susanna Tommila: The futures’ cultural services are built by curiosity, collaboration, responsibility, and putting the residents first

   22.1.2026

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6. Espoo’s Weekend of Light showcases the human figures that have captivated audiences around the world

   20.1.2026

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   Alexander Reichstein’s They Were Here installation featuring historical figures glowing in UV light is built on the courtyard of Exhibition Centre WeeGee. The Weekend of Light also includes other...

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   • Espoo Cultural Centre
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7. The popularity of Glims Farmstead Museum continued to grow among the museums of KAMU Espoo City Museum

   19.1.2026

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   The museums of KAMU Espoo City Museum had a record number of visitors. In 2025, nearly 166,000 people visited the museums.

8. Professional in the cultural and creative sectors, come and discover Culture Bank!

   19.1.2026

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   Espoon kaupunki järjestää infotilaisuuden The City of Espoo offers professionals in the cultural and creative industries in Espoo an opportunity to publish their bookable services on the nationwide...

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9. Miikka Valo, the director of the travel sector in Espoo, believes in the power of cooperation and draws energy from music

   7.1.2026

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   Among his personal cultural tips for January, the director of Visit Espoo highlights the magnificent museums of Espoo, the cover band Drink Floyd plays Pink Floyd at Sello Hall and Ida Elina’s...

   • Kulttuuritärpit
   • Work for Espoo

10. The City of Espoo is organising grant info events for associations in January

    19.12.2025

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    We will organise two grant info events in January, where associations will receive information on how to apply for grants.

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