FRIDAY 24.7.
On Black Lace Friday, the city blooms with great atmosphere and exciting events. Experience a magical night with family and friends – unique experiences and surprises around every corner!
Events marked in 🐞in the program are particularly suitable for families with children. Children are also welcome to other events unless an age limit is specifically indicated.
9.00–15.00
9.00-19.00 Book sales at the main library
The main library sells books. Come and find something to read during the summer!
Free entry. The library is accessible.
Rauma Main Library, Alfredinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Libraries website
10.00– Lace Week open yards and yard sales
Several residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to the visitors during Lace Week. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards and the livelihood in Old Rauma.
Yards open for visitors can be identified on the spot by the logo of the Old Rauma Association.
Note! The yards are open according to the resident’s schedule, usually starting at 10.00.
Organizer: Old Rauma Association
🐞 10.00 Baby circus for 4 to 12-month-old babies
Baby circus for 4 to 12-month-old babies, not yet walking. It is important that head support is strong. Fun activities together for families with babies. We act according to the baby’s terms and explore what the baby likes. Teachers are Reetta Parvikko and Maarit Lipsanen.
10 €. Payment on site with cash or MobilePay. Registration by email reetta.pavikko@gmail.com or by message +358 40 6464 103.
Tarvonsaari – Space of new art, 2. floor, Lyseokatu 2
Organizer: Mielentanssi
10.00-13.00 Resin Jewelry Workshop
In the non-stop workshop, a self-designed piece of jewelry is made from UV resin. The options are earrings, a keychain, a pendant, or a hair accessory. The jewelry can be decorated, for example, with glitter or dried flowers. 10-12 € depending on the product you make.
No age limit. The event space is not accessible.
Vanha opisto, Vähäkoulukatu 8
Organizer: Ateljee Koffeli
🐞10.00–17.00 Kosti the Fox´s treasure hunt
Kosti the Fox is back for more adventures in Rauma Art Museum’s courtyard during Lace Week!
Kosti has been seen going into the art museum’s courtyard, but not since. Your task is to put the clues together and find where Kosti the Fox is hiding! The hunt begins from Rauma Art Museum Shop Pinnala. Once you have found Kosti’s location, you can get a sweet prize from the shop!
The treasure hunt is self-guided and free of charge.
Museum admission 10,50/7,50 €, children under 18 for free.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: City of Rauma Museums.
🐞10.00–17.00 Marela’s lace puzzle for children
Come and solve puzzles in Marela!
The Story of the Rauman lace exhibition offers fun activities for the little ones in the family! Help the lace-maker find the objects that have fallen out of the basket!
Museum admission 10,50/7,50 €, children under 18 for free.
Shipowner’s Home Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: City of Rauma Museums
10.00–19.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During Lace Week you have an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. At Marela, the lace-maker is indoors. At Kirsti, on clear days, the lace-maker is in the courtyard, where you can visit free of charge. Otherwise there is admission fee.
Admission fee 10,50/7,50 €, children under 18 for free.
Sailor’s Home Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Shipowner’s Home Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: City of Rauma Museums
10.00–24.00 International Grand Markets
The event will host entrepreneurs from over 30 different countries and numerous regions of Finland with their specialty products. The central idea at the markets is that products from different countries and regions are for sale, with their producers/growers personally selling and presenting their products.
This year the theme country of the Grand Markets is Italy!
On the streets of the city center and by the canal
Organizer: International Grand Markets
10.00–24.00 Black Lace Market
Marketplace goods from Finland and around the world, as well as culinary delights for every taste. More than 40 traders are involved.
Savilankatu and Kauppakatu
10.00–24.00 Lukko Shop & Bar
Bar hosted by Rauman Lukko. Enjoy drinks and shop Lukko fan merchandise.
The space is accessible.
Kuninkaankatu 3, terrace in front of Lukko shop
Organizer: Lukko shop and Rauman Lukko
11.00 Guided tour at Sammallahdenmäki
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Sammallahdenmäki is a Bronze Age burial site set amidst beautiful forest nature. Along the trail that winds through the area, there are 36 different burial cairns. Duration approximately 1,5 hours and is 2 kilometers long.
Note! Prepare according to weather conditions and with good shoes. The site is not accessible and the terrain can be rough to walk on at times.
The tour starts at the southern info on site, Savulaaksontie 181
Organizer: Visit Rauma
11.00 Reksaari Island Adventure – Tasty Kayaking Trip to Rauma’s Oldest Tourist Island
Experience the Rauma Archipelago on this delicious kayaking trip. During this 5-hour excursion, we kayak to Reksaari Island where we get to enjoy a tasty meal prepared by Karttu Summer Café and explore Rauma’s oldest tourist island. The kayaking trip includes a meal of your choice followed by a coffee/tea.
69 €. Tickets available on Sandria’s Wild Nature website.
Starting point Mustalahti Marina, Siikluomantie 18
Organizer: Sandria’s Wild Nature
🐞11.00 Theatre Konna: Hyvää huomenta, Apo Apponen! at Savilanpuisto stage (FIN)
It is just an ordinary morning in the life of Apo Apponen. Half-asleep, Apo bumps into an increasingly funny cast of characters such as Kaaro Puttila and Sinikka, the replacement head of an electric toothbrush. Apo also has to sort out his relationship with the long-hated shirt.
The events of the performance stem from the everyday life of a family with children, as Apo’s activities and bustle are familiar to all children. This slightly stand-up style performance is a tickling experience for the funny bone, for example, for preschool-aged children and younger elementary school students.
Note! Show is in Finnish.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto stage
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
11.00–14.00 Friendship bracelet workshop
Learn to tie a friendship bracelet! The workshop is suitable for adults and children over 10 years old. The workshop operates on a non-stop basis, meaning you can come at any time during the workshop. The workshop can accommodate 5 people at a time. Making the bracelet takes about 1 hour.
Participation fee 7 € (includes instruction and materials).
Kajava, Kuninkaankatu 28
Organizer: Kajava
🐞11.00–17.00 Explore maritime professions! -orienteering for children
The sea offers a variety of jobs, and at the orienteering checkpoints, five maritime professions are presented: pilot, fisherman, chief engineer, ship cook, and captain. The guide booklet explains the professions, and at the checkpoints, playful tasks are carried out that in some way relate to the profession shown.
Orienteering is included in the admission fee of 5 €, children under 12 for free with an adult.
Merimakasiini, Kanavakatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Merihistoriallinen Seura
🐞11.00–17.00 Traveling with Valo – Childrens´ tour at Maritime Museum
During Lace Week, children can pick up an activity sheet at the museum’s front desk. Valo the sailor guides families to various learning points marked on a map. At these stations, children can try out, touch, draw, create, play, and explore. Along the way, they’ll dive into Valo’s life and work aboard a sailing ship. The activity sheet is available in both Finnish and English.
Museum admission 10/7,80/3 €, children under 7 for free.
Rauma maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum
11.00–18.00 Rauma Martha association’s traditional food café
The traditional café of the Rauma Martha Association, where you can enjoy Rauma’s traditional foods such as lapskoussi, pankakko and topselivellinki.
From 12.00 onwards, the exhibition of Martha’s hobby works at the Parish Hall. The exhibition features various handicrafts made from different materials. Handmade accessories and utility items for sale. Raffle tickets for sale all week. Crafting station for both adults and children.
The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross and Parish Hall, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Martha association
🐞11.30, 14.00, 16.30 & 19.00 Revert experience milieu
The event opens with a family-friendly mini-play, The Growling Rabbit . The play is non-verbal, making it perfect for international visitors and the hearing impaired.
After the play, meet Luna and Rebecca, the newest llama residents of Old Rauma. The event also features Kyllikki Salo’s art installation Me Too and a courtyard flea market. Refreshments and llama-themed cookies will be available for purchase. Duration of the event approximately 1 hour.
Tickets 15 €, small children for free. Tickets are available at Revert website.
Revert experience milieu, Kuninkaankatu 14
Organizer: Revert milieu
12.00 Midday music moment – Folk song church
Come participate and feel the atmosphere of the folk song church! Featuring cantor Leena Kivi and a fiddler ensemble.
Free entry.
The Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Parish
12.00-20.00 Dental jewelry walk-in
Dental jewelry as a walk-in at Keikkis! You can come without an appointment. Entry in order with a queue number. At the reception, there is a photo wall and a Polaroid camera, with which you can capture your own and your friends’ sparkling smiles. The dental jewelry is chargeable.
Children under 18 must have written consent from a guardian, and children under 16 must have a guardian present when putting on the jewelry.
Keikkis, Kalliokatu 38B
Organizer: Keikkis
12.00–22.00 Old Rauma craft market
Charming markets bring together craft entrepreneurs from different parts of Finland.
Kalatori
Inquiries about sales spots from the Rauma Market Supervisor by phone +35840 824 6400.
🐞13.00 Mutaveijarit at Savilanpuisto stage
Mutaveijarit is an excellent children’s music band, known for their captivating stage performances and engaging songs. In the band’s music, imagination is unleashed and different music styles are combined boldly and playfully.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto stage
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services.
🐞13.00 Maritime adventure -guided tour for children (FIN)
Ahoy there! A tour for sailors and adventurers on dry land in the streets of Old Rauma. The sea sparkles, ship masts loom on the horizon, nets are being mended in the yards, but not everything is as it should be. A timber load is missing, and something else too. Children can look for clues and find maritime objects and stories, while also learning about real historical facts during the tour. A guided tour is for children aged 4-10. A child must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany several children
9 €, children under 3 for free. Payment on site with cash or MobilePay.
Note! The tour is in finnish.
The tour starts at Nortamo statue, Kiviniemenkatu 1
Organizer: Artist Guide Rauma.
🐞14.00 Old Rauma Ghost Tour for children (FIN)
Welcome to a child-friendly Ghost Tour of Old Rauma, where you’ll hear thrilling ghost stories! Finland’s third oldest town, with centuries-old houses in this UNESCO World Heritage site holds many secrets. This ghost tour is based on stories and real experiences shared by locals. In which house do the furniture mysteriously move by themselves? Where can you hear footsteps and knocking sounds?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1,5 kilometers. Children cannot participate alone, they must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is designed for children aged approximately 7–12, but everyone is welcome to join.
Maximum group size is 30 participants.
10 €, children under 3 for free. Tickets available at Opas Suvi website.
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Starting point the Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi
14.00 Acroyoga for adults
In this course, we will focus on low pair acrobatics, which is usually done in groups of at least three people. We need a base who supports the flyer with hands and feet, as well as at least one spotter who ensures safety. You can come alone or together with someone. Instructors are Reetta Parvikko and Maarit Lipsanen. Age limit 16.
10 €. Payment on site with cash or MobilePay. Registration by email on reetta.parvikko@gmail.com or by message +358 49 6464 103.
Tarvonsaari – Space of new art, 2. floor, Lyseokatu 2
Organizer: Mielentanssi
14.00-01.30 NarviFest 2026
Lions Club Rauma/Ruori is organizing a music and dance event NarviFest 2026 in the courtyard of Narvi-Sähkö.
On Friday, there will be dance music and several bands of different genres all evening starting at 14.00.
Free entry. The yard is accessible.
Narvi-Sähkö courtyard, Kauppakatu 5
Organizer: Lions Club Rauma/Ruori
14.00- Oriental dance group Emeral Ladies
Oriental dance group Emerald Ladies on a dance tour around Old Rauma
The tour starts from the ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity
14.30 Lace making competition
In the traditional Bobbin Lace Making competition, participants lace for the usual half hour using six pairs of Udd bobbins. You can bring your own pillow or borrow a pillow at the event. Borrowed pillows are available in limited numbers. Mynster can be obtained for your own pillow at the competition venue. Competitors are requested to arrive about half an hour before the start of the competition. Pre-registration by email to sihteeri@emelia.fi is recommended. If possible, participation without registration is also allowed.
Savila park
Organizer: Pitsikeskus Emelia ry
15.00–22.00
15.00 Guided tour at Sammallahdenmäki
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Sammallahdenmäki is a Bronze Age burial site set amidst beautiful forest nature. Along the trail that winds through the area, there are 36 different burial cairns. Duration approximately 1,5 hours and is 2 kilometers long.
Note! Prepare according to weather conditions and with good shoes. The site is not accessible and the terrain can be rough to walk on at times.
Starting point at the southern info, Savulaaksontie 181
Organizer: Visit Rauma
15.00-17.00 Vocal ensemble Impromptum tours Old Rauma
Come enjoy a summer evening! Choir singing on the streets and courtyards of Old Rauma.
Old Rauma
Organizer: Improptum
15.00–18.00 Keychain workshop
Learn to make a keychain by knotting! The workshop is suitable for adults and children over 10 years old. The workshop operates on a non-stop principle, so you can come at any time during the workshop. The workshop accommodates 5 people at a time. Making a keychain takes 0,5 – 1 hour.
Participation fee 7 € (incl. instruction and materials).
For more information call Kajava +358 45 7832 7511 or email info@kajava.fi.
Kajava, Kuninkaankatu 28
Organizer: Kajava
15.30 Sinikka Monte at Savilanpuisto stage
Sinikka Monte, who was seen in the New Music Competition in the spring, started making music at a young age, and her competition song “Ready to Leave” captivated with its emotional impact. Sinikka Monte is half Finnish and half South African by background, but she grew up in Austria. In her lyrics, Sinikka Monte skillfully combines Finnish and English.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
🐞16.00 Escape game for families with children in Old Rauma
A family escape game experience invites you on a adventure! Solve the clues, tackle the challenges together, and enjoy the joy of discovery as a whole family. This fun and engaging experience offers activities for both children and adults, creating moments of shared success. The perfect way to spend quality time together and make your day unforgettable. The tasks are in Finnish and English.
25 €/family. Pre-registration is required and can be done on Opas Suvi website.
Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi
16.30 & 19.00 Lace Week special: Football club Pallo-Iirot representative teams’ event
Two matches, one event!
16.00 Women’s game: Pallo-Iirot – IFK Mariehamn
19.00 Men’s game: Pallo-Iirot – Ilves/2.
Tickets 10 €, discount groups 5 €. Tickets available on Pallo-Iirot website.
The stadium is partly accessible.
Buena Vista Stadium, Nortamonkatu 25
Organizer: Pallo-Iirot
17.00 Finnish baseball: Fera–Laitilan Jyske
The highlight of Rauma’s baseball summer is a fantastic Lace Week friday’s match! On Friday 26.7. at 17:00 at Fera’s home field you will see finnish baseball, when local opponent Laitilan Jyske will play against Fera.
Tickets 19/17 €, children under 15 for free. Tickets available on Ticketmaster website.
Buena Vista Arena, Urheilukatu 23
Organizer: Fera
17.00 Valoa Vocals at Savilanpuisto stage
The vocal group Valoa Vocals brings joy, swing, and lively harmony to Lace Week!
The polyphonic harmony singing of six vocalists merges with a jazz trio, featuring pianist Riku Kantola, drummer Timo “Tipi” Koskinen, and double bassist Juha Ellmén. The concert celebrates rhythm and vocal ensemble music in its many forms, from vocal jazz standards to the group’s own production. The ensemble’s musicians come from the Rauma – Lapijoki – Pori axis – Support Your Local Artist!
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
17.00 Kapakka² Lace Night Party R18+
Kapakka²’s Lace Week Party offers DJ music, a live show, and a summery party atmosphere late into the night. DJ music starts at 17.00, live show evening program starting at 21.00.
Free entry. The event is rated 18+.
Kapakka², Savilankatu 2
Organizer: Kapakka²
18.00 AmaTi Miähe and Buukiruuvi at Teatteriravintola Ankkuri
Live music at Teatteriravintola Ankkuri starting from 18.00. The evening starts with a performance from AmaTi Miähe and later BuukiRuuvi will perform.
Free entry.
Teatteriravintola Ankkuri, Alfredinkatu 2
Organizer: FresCo Restaurants
18.00– Live music at Bar Hehku terrace R18+
Live local music at Bar Hehku’s terrace.
River & Stones 18.00 ja 19.00
Mr.Men 20.30 ja 21.30
Kapteeni Lamminen show 23.20 ja 00.30
Free entry.
NOTE! This event is rated 18+, people under 18 can listen from outside the terrace area. Terrace is open from 17.00 to 02.00.
Bar hehku, Market Square
Organizer: Bar Hehku
18.00– Live music at KaffeBar summer patio
Live music throughout the Black Lace Night!
Free entry.
Kuninkaankatu 27
Organizer: Wanhan Rauman KaffeBar
18.15-18.45 Performance from Tornionlaakso
A masked performer from Tornionlaakso visits Rauma with her dance performance. Performer: Anniina Ukkonen.
Free entry.
Sailor’s Home Kirsti yard, Pohjankatu 3
19.00 Litku Klemetti at Savilanpuisto stage
Litku Klemetti is Sanna Klemetti’s wild alter ego and a five-member band whose gigs are enjoyed by both music fans and their moms. Litku Klemetti, in the prime of her life, has a new album, Funny Girl, which is topping critic polls. Emma awards, thousands of sold records, and millions of streams have made Litku Klemetti over the years both a lasting favorite of the audience and critics, and a standard-bearer of Finnish indie music.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto stage
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
20.00 76Notes at Restaurant Kissala R18+
76Notes on a creative Duo that plays variety of music according to the situation. The gig set varies from a calm terrace set to a party set that gets people moving and everything in between.
Free entry. The event is rated 18+.
Restaurant Kissala, Valtakatu 7
Organizer: Restaurant Kissala
20.00 Evening music from the Town Hall tower
Eemeli Ståhlberg performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
20.00-21.30 Kapteeni Eeli & Trio Mätkyt at Marina Vista
Kapteeni Eeli & Trio Mätkyt will perform at Marina Vista.
Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
Organizer: Marina Vista
20.15-20.45 Performance from Tornionlaakso
A masked performer from Tornionlaakso visits Rauma with her dance performance. Performer: Anniina Ukkonen.
Free entry.
Sailor’s Home Kirsti yard, Pohjankatu 3
21.00 Komiat at Savilanpuisto stage
Black Lace Night culminates in an amazing concert by Komiat!
Lively atmosphere, the accordion’s rhythm, and straightforward playing have made Komiat popular. The band’s gigs are known for their joyful atmosphere, which draws the listener in and gets people dancing! The band is familiar to many from their radio hits Kaihosielu, Minähän vien, Pakka sekaisin, and Kaksin olis kauniimpaa. The first studio album was released in 2020, and since then the band has consistently released new music.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
Info
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