The biennale programme consists of both set time performances and durational works. Some performances require pre-booking. Pre-reservations are now open! For most performances, tickets will be available from the door as well.
The full programme is free of charge.
Changes and additions in the programme are possible.
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Tuesday 5.9.2023
18:00
Every house has a door and Essi Kausalainen: The Fossil Record
Performance
New Performance Turku Biennale Opening Ceremony, with Jamie MacDonald
Turku City Theatre, Pieni näyttämö
Itäinen Rantakatu 14, 20800 Turku
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Wednesday 6.9.2023
14:00
Wilhelm Blomberg: DANGER DANGER
Performance
Turku Arts Museum
Aurakatu 26, 20100 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
15:00
Joanna Rajkowska: I, Earth
Performance, bus trip
Starting point for the trip:
Manilla, Itäinen Rantakatu 64, 20810 Turku
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Please note! The venue is not accessible and the work includes walking in unstable landscapes.
18:00
Yasen Vasilev: IMPOSSIBLE ACTIONS
Performance
Taiteen talo (the House of the Arts), Main hall, 2nd floor, Nunnankatu 4, 20500 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
INSTALLATIONS:
14-18
Ana Matey & Isabel León: The Score’s Party
Durational performance/installation
Taiteen talo (the House of the Arts), Media room, 2nd floor
Nunnankatu 4, 20500 Turku
Thursday 7.9.2023
9:00
gustaf broms: untitled (worlds of becomings)
Start of the durational performance
Eerikinkatu 17, Turku
Durational work will be on from Thursday 7.9. starting at 9:00, until Saturday 9.9. at 01:00
12-14
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME: Coming Together – Artist & curator talks
The discussion is moderated by Jennie Klein
Turku Arts Academy, Kuvateatteri
Linnankatu 54-60, 20100 Turku
14-16:30
May-Britt Öhman & Eva Charlotta Heinsdotter: No magic wands / Ungreen windpower – Sámi and Scientific Perspectives on fossil dependent and environmentally destructive designs
Performance lecture, trip
Starting point for the trip: Turku Arts Academy / Turku City Center
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Please note! The venue is not accessible and the work includes walking in unstable landscapes.
17:00
Wilhelm Blomberg: DANGER DANGER
Performance
Turku Arts Museum
Aurakatu 26, 20100 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
17:00
Adventure Park Seikkailupuisto
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
18:00
Turku Harbour, Viking Line Terminal
19:00
Jokistudio, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, 20810 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
20:15
Stefanía Ólafsdóttir: Dear Biodaddy,
Performance lecture
Vanha Viinatehdas, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, 20810 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
INSTALLATIONS:
14-18
Joanna Rajkowska & co: I, Earth
Installation
Taiteen talo (Arts House) basement
Nunnankatu 4, Turku
14-18
Ana Matey & Isabel León: The Score’s Party
Durational performance installation
Performance during the installation at 15:30
Taiteen talo (Arts House), Media room, e, A-rappu, 2nd floor, Nunnankatu 4, Turku
9-00
gustaf broms: untitled (worlds of becomings)
Durational performance
Eerikinkatu 17
Durational work from Thursday 7.9. at 9:00 until Saturday 9.9. at 01:00
Friday 8.9.2023
14-18
Jamal Gerald: You see…
Titanik-gallery
Itäinen Rantakatu 8, 20700 Turku
15-18
Diego Bianchi: Rewinding
Series of performances
Multiple venues, Hansa shopping mall, Yliopistonkatu 20, 20100 Turku
15:00
Jean Lukkarinen: The Streets of Turku – A Queer Perspective
Starting point of the walk: Asemanpuisto, Rautatientori (Railway station park, address: Rautatientori)
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
17:00
Turku Arts Museum
Aurakatu 26, 20100 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
17:00
Turun Seudun Puhdistamo Oy
Polttimonkatu 2, 20100 Turku
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Please note! The venue is not accessible and the work includes walking.
18:00
Suvi Tuominen: Future past in Linnaniemi
Performance
Turun satama, Tallink Siljan terminaali
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
18:00
Jokistudio, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, 20810 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
21-23
NPT BIENNALE PARTY: Anniina Auf, Muscular
Dynamo
Linnankatu 7, 20100 Turku
Free entry before 00:00
Age limit 20/18
01:00
gustaf broms: untitled (worlds of becomings)
End of the durational work
Eerikinkatu 17, Turku
Durational work from Thursday 7.9. at 9:00 until Saturday 9.9. at 01:00
INSTALLATIONS:
14-18
Joanna Rajkowska & co: I, Earth
Installation
Taiteen talo (Arts House) basement
Nunnankatu 4, Turku
14-18
Ana Matey & Isabel León: The Score’s Party
Durational performance installation
Performance during the installation at 15:30
Taiteen talo (Arts House), Media room, A-rappu, 2nd floor, Nunnankatu 4, Turku
9-00
gustaf broms: untitled (worlds of becomings)
Durational performance
Eerikinkatu 17, Turku
Durational work from Thursday 7.9. at 9:00 until Saturday 9.9. at 01:00
Saturday 9.9.2023
11/13/15
Kakola Wastewater Treatment Plant, Turun Seudun Puhdistamo Oy
Polttimonkatu 2, 20100 Turku
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Please note! The venue is not accessible and the work includes walking.
12-16
Jamal Gerald: You see…
Titanik-gallery
Itäinen Rantakatu 8, 20700 Turku
13:00
Tuomas Laitinen: The Audience Body
Performance
Taiteen talo (Arts House), Main Hall (A rappu, 2nd floor), Nunnankatu 4, 20500 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
14:00
Wilhelm Blomberg: DANGER DANGER
Performance
Turku Arts Museum
Aurakatu 26, 20100 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
15-18
Sajan Mani: Stilt roots to postpone the end of the world
Durational performance
The bank of the Aura River (close to Turku Cathedral Bridge)
Linnankatu 1, 20100 Turku
16:00
Suvi Tuominen: Future past in Linnaniemi
Performance
Turku Harbour, Silja Line terminal
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
18:00
Sindri Runudde: Sälskap
Performance
Aurinkobaletti
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
18:00
Tuomas Laitinen: The Audience Body
Performance
Taiteen talo (Arts House, Main Hall (Door A, 2nd floor), Nunnankatu 4, 20500 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
19:15
Jokistudio, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, 20810 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
20:30
Moe Mustafa: Turbulence
Performance
The evening continues at Vanha Viinatehdas at 21:00 (no reservations required)
Vanha Viinatehdas, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64B, 20810 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
21-00:00
NPT BIENNALE PARTY & TYEMYY DJ’S
Party, Tehdas Bar
Vanha Viinatehdas, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64B, 20810 Turku
No reservations, age limit 18
INSTALLATIONS:
14-18
Joanna Rajkowska & co: I, Earth
Installation
Taiteen talo (Arts House) basement
Nunnankatu 4, Turku
14-18
Ana Matey & Isabel León: The Score’s Party
Durational installation performance
Performance during the installation at 15:30
Taiteen talo (Arts House, Media room (Door A, 2nd floor), Nunnankatu 4, 20500 Turku
Sunday 10.9.2023
12:00
Vanha Viinatehdas, Manilla
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, 20810 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
12:00
Adventure Park Seikkailupuisto
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
12-16
Jamal Gerald: You see…
Titanik-gallery
Itäinen Rantakatu 8, 20700 Turku
14:00
Wilhelm Blomberg: DANGER DANGER
Performance
Turku Arts Museum
Aurakatu 26, 20100 Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
15:00
Sindri Runudde: Sälskap
Performance
Aurinkobaletti
Itäinen Rantakatu 64, Turku
Pre-booking possible, tickets also from the door
16:00
Lotta Petronella & Gabriela Ariana: Peeling an Onion
Performance, gathering
Cafe Koroinen
Koroistentie 2, 20380 Turku (access at Catilluksentie)
INSTALLATIONS:
14-18
Joanna Rajkowska & co: I, Earth
Installation
Taiteen talo (Arts House) basement
Nunnankatu 4, Turku
14-18
Ana Matey & Isabel León: The Score’s Party
Durational installation
Performance during the installation at 15:30
Taiteen talo (House of the Arts, Media room (Door A, 2nd floor), Nunnankatu 4, 20500 Turku
Changes in the programme are possible.
The Biennale programme is part of the Time for Live Art -project, Co-Funded by the European Union.
