Gallery Week 2026 will take place across Finland from September 21 to 27, 2026!
During Gallery Week, the Laterna Magica galleries will host an exhibition by Panu Rytkönen titled "Vertauksia Suomalaisen kuvataiteen taistelukentästä" (Metaphors from the Battlefield of Finnish Visual Art), featuring his sculptures. The exhibition is open Monday–Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM.
We are also organizing events as part of Gallery Week:
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 PM – Gallery Week Concert: Saaramaija Żórawski. Before the performance begins, Panu Rytkönen will give a brief introduction to his exhibition currently on display in the galleries. The concert itself will feature songs from the album "Pelkkiä hittejä" (Just Hits), set for release in the autumn of 2026. Żórawski’s music blends delicate vocals, improvisation, and electroacoustic tones. Tickets: €5, available at the Laterna Magica before the show.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 PM – 3 PM – Gallery Week Program: Artist meeting with Panu Rytkönen at his exhibition *Vertauksia Suomalaisen kuvataiteen taistelukentästä* (sculptures). Free admission.
About the gallery week:
The first edition of Gallery Week Finland (Galleriaviikko) took place in August 2025, with events spread across the country. With 73 galleries from 24 locations taking part, the event covered distances from Äkäslompolo to Helsinki and from Vaasa to Joensuu.
The programme included over a hundred art exhibitions, as well as a wide range of events including openings, workshops, performances, concerts, meet-the-artist sessions, and guided tours. There was also a community run and an art picnic, to name a few.
Exhibitions and events at art galleries are open to everyone and are almost always free of charge, including during Gallery Week Finland. This week-long event provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the galleries in your local area by participating in the events they host.
Gallery Week Finland aims to raise awareness of galleries operating around the country and encourage new visitors to explore them.
Gallery Week Finland also strengthens cooperation between art galleries. Throughout the rest of the year, galleries are brought together for training sessions and workshops.
