FRIDAY 25.7.
On Black Lace Friday, the city is full of events, atmosphere and culture. Experience a magical lacenight 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.
10.00–15.00
10.00– Lace Week open yards and yard sales
During the Lace Week, several residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to the visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards 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.
See the map of the yard sales closer to Lace Week.
Organizer: Old Rauma Association
🐞10.00 Royal manor treasure hunt for children (FIN)
There’s always something lost in the grand royal manor – what will it be this time? The treasure hunt takes place in the alleys of Old Rauma. This guided tour, led by a historical character, introduces the UNESCO World Heritage Site from a child’s perspective.
Designed for children aged 4–10. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (children under 2 can join for free with an adult). Price is 10 € per child, payable on site in cash or via MobilePay. Duration is 1 hour.
NOTE! This program is mainly in Finnish.
Starting point Helsingintori, Vähämalminkatu
Organizer: ArtistGuideRauma
🐞10.00–13.30 Iirolandia sports event
Iirolandia has a lot of different sporting opportunities. There is for example special made bounce mat, different throwing tasks, balance course, foam modules to play with, tilts and so on and so on. Big space from the indoor arena is also reserved for different ball games.
Iirolandia is a joyful sports event aimed at children under 12 and their parents.
Tickets 5 €, adults free.
Äijänsuo Winter Training Hall, Teollisuuskatu 19
Organizer: Pallo-Iirot
🐞10.00–14.00 Walk in workshop for children
A non-stop workshop for children to make and experiment with different craft methods.
Free entry.
Rauman Art Museum’s inner courtyard, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauman Art Museum
🐞10.00–17.00 Kosti the Fox´s treasure hunt
Kosti the Fox’s treasure hunt for the little ones takes place in the inner courtyard of the art museum throughout Lace Week. The treasure hunt is free of charge.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Organizer: Rauma Art Museum
🐞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!
There is an entrance fee, children under 18 are free.
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
10.00–19.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During the Lace Week you have an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. At Marela, the lace-maker enjoys the indoor space, which is accessible for the price of the museum admission fee. At Kirsti, on clear days, the lace-maker is in the courtyard, where admission is free. Otherwise there is an admission fee.
Sailor´s home museum Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Shipowner’s home museum Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
10.00–20.00 Lace-making in Poselli
In addition to the lace exhibitions at Poselli, there will also be lace-makers throughout the week, giving lace-making demonstrations.
Free entry.
Poselli Culture House, Nortamonkatu 12
Organizer: Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia
10.00–24.00 Lukko Shop & Bar
Rauma Lukko shirt & drink bar. You can enjoy a drink while waiting for the Lukko shirt to be printed.
NOTE! Lock Shop closes at 24.00, Bar open longer.
In front of the LukkoShop, Kuninkaankatu 3
Organizer: Rauman Lukko
10.00–24.00 International Grand Markets
The event features 140 entrepreneurs from over 30 countries and various regions of Finland, showcasing their specialty products. There will be amazing international food stalls, handicrafts, and textile. There will also be a funfair for children in the area.
On the streets of the city centre 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
11.00–14.00 Macramé keychain workshop
Come make an easy keychain using the macrame or knotting technique!
You can come to the non-stop workshop between 10.00– 13.00 and leave when the work is finished. Making a keychain takes about 1 hour. The workshop can accommodate 5 participants at a time; so be prepared to wait a while.
The price is 7 €, which includes instruction and supplies. The keychain workshop is suitable for people over 10 years old.
Note! You can participate in Finnish, English and German.
Kuninkaankatu 28
Organizer: Kajava – Lahja ja käsityö
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 11.00-14.00, or as long as there is food left. The courtyard café will continue to stay open everyday until 18.00 as a waffle café.
The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauman Marttayhdistys
🐞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.
The adventure tour is included in the museum admission. Free entry for children under 7.
Rauma maritime museum, Kalliokatu 34
Organizer: Rauma maritime museum
🐞11.00 & 15.00 Sari Aalto Show and Meet & Greet
Sari Aalto is Finland’s first and only professional female ventriloquist. She first came to the public’s attention in the TV show Talent Finland in 2017. Since then, she has become a social media sensation! Sari’s dazzling stage show is a fresh combination of stand-up, skilled ventriloquism and music.
Note! Show is in Finnish.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
12.00 Midday music moment
Taneli Ala-Opas, Leena Kivi and pelimannit.
Free entry.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Parish
12.00–14.00 Kayaking trip to Reksaari in Rauma
Whether you’re visiting Rauma or call it home, the sea is calling – let’s answer with a tranquil paddle through the northern archipelago. This relaxed two-hour kayaking trip in Rauma’s northern archipelago offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Let the gentle embrace of the maritime nature recharge your spirit.
Departure: Mustalahti harbour, Siikluomantie 18
More information and registration: Sandria’s Wild Nature
🐞12.00–16.00 Lönnström’s Dream Your Own Park workshop and Home Mouse Corner for children
Children’s non-stop workshop “Dream your own park”, where children can create a dream park with characters, plants and animals.
In Lönnström’s home mouse corner, children can follow the adventures of Lönnström’s home mouse on video in the museum. The home mouse corner is in Finnish.
There is an entrance fee, children under 18 are free.
Teresia and Rafael Lönnström’s Home museum, Syväraumankatu 41
Organizer: Lönnström Art Museum
12.00–17.00 Museum shop sale
In the museum shop clearance sale, items such as publications, posters, and postcards are available.
NOTE! Only cash.
In the inner courtyard of Marela, Kauppakatu 24
Organizer: Rauma museum
12.00– Quick caricatures
A tradition for 20 years! Artist Teuvo Salminen will be drawing quick caricatures in front of the Julkkis-Galleria. Price 20€/15min.
Julkkis-Galleria, Isokirkkokatu 7
Organizer: Julkkis-Galleria
12.00–22.00 Old Rauma craft market
Charming markets bring together craft entrepreneurs from different parts of Finland.
Kalatori
Inquiries about sales spots the Rauma Market Supervisor, tel. +35840 824 6400
🐞13.00 Live music: HEVISAURUS
The band of four dinosaurs and a dragon, Hevisaurus, was born in 2009. The idea behind the band was to make quality heavy music for children.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
14.00–01.30 Black Lace Night’s Narvi Fest
Lions Club Rauma/Ruori is organising a Black Lace Night Narvi Fest 2025 charity event in the courtyard of Narvi-Sähkö.
A variety of music genres will be on offer, from dance music, rhythm blues, Finnish pop and rockabilly. Performers include Elli & Extempo, 76 Notes, Haitaritaiteilija Janne Mäkinen, Blues Train, Kiertokatu Ateljee and Howling Boozers. Welcome to a meeting place in the heart of old Rauma with your friends.
Free entry!
Narvi-Sähkön sisäpiha, Kauppakatu 5
Organizer: LC Rauma/Ruori
14.15. 18.15 & 20.15 Oriental dance group: Emerald Ladies
The oriental dance group, Emerald Ladies, will perform near Savila Park.
Savila park
15.00–22.00
🐞15.00 The mystery of Old Rauma – an interactive tour for children
One day, something strange happened in Old Rauma. To solve the mystery, clever young detectives are needed! Using clues gathered during the tour, they’ll work to find out who is responsible. Could the mischievous lace town elves be behind it all?
The story is fictional, but during the guided tour participants will also explore the charming details of Old Rauma and learn a little about its history and present day.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and covers about 1 km.
Price is 8 €/person (adults must also buy a ticket). Children cannot participate alone, each child must be accompanied by their own adult.
The tour is designed for children aged approximately 4–11, but everyone is welcome to join. Children aged 0–3 can join the rest of the family for free.
Maximum group size: 30 participants.
Starting point Old Town Hall, Kauppakatu 13
More information and tickets: Opas Suvi
15.00–18.00 Macramé bracelet workshop
Come make an easy bracelet using the macrame or knotting technique!
You can come to the non-stop workshop between 10.00– 13.00 and leave when the work is finished. Making a keychain takes about 1 hour. The workshop can accommodate 5 participants at a time; so be prepared to wait a while.
The price is 7 €, which includes instruction and supplies. The bracelet workshop is suitable for people over 12 years old.
Note! You can participate in Finnish, English and German.
Kuninkaankatu 28
Organizer: Kajava – Lahja ja käsityö
16.00 Lace-making competition
In the 24st competition for the title of the “Town’s Fastest Lace-maker”, competitors make bobbin lace for 30 minutes following a traditional six-pair lace pattern (uddi). The winner is the one able to complete the largest piece of lace within the specified time limit.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Pitsikeskus Emelia
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 Laitila Jyske will play against Fera. There’s guaranteed entertainment, great performances and the best atmosphere of the summer – you won’t want to miss it!
Tickets 19/16 €/person and under 15 for free.
Buena Vista Areena, Urheilukatu 23
Organizer: Fera
17.00 Community singing event
A community singing event taking place at the market square during the Lace Week.
Free entry.
Rauma Market Square
17.00 Dance and music à la Iida & René
Dance artist Iida Paukamainen and composer-songwriter René Koivisto will perform on the Savila stage with dancers and cellist Elina Salenius.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
17.00–21.00 Lace Week special – Football club Pallo-Iirot women’s and men’s teams home games
Two matches, one match event! One ticket gets you both matches!
17.00 Women’s game: Pallo-Iirot – TPS
19.00 Men’s game: Pallo-Iirot – FC Inter2
Admission ticket to the event is 10 €, including both games.
Äijänsuo Stadion, Nortamonkatu 23
Organizer: Pallo-Iirot
18.00– Live music at Theater Restaurant Ankkuri
Live music at Theater Restaurant Ankkuri starting from 18.00. performers to be announced later.
Theater restaurant Ankkuri, Alfredinkatu 2
Organizer: FresCo Restaurants
18.00– Live music at Wanha Rauma KaffeBar
Live music throughout the Black Lace Night at Wanha Rauma KaffeBar.
Kuninkaankatu 27
Organizer: Wanhan Rauman KaffeBar
18.00–02.00 Live music at Bar Hehku’s terrace
Live local music at Bar Hehku’s terrace.
NOTE! This event is only open to people over 18 years of age.
Market Square
Organizer: Bar Hehku
19.00 Live music: JOSÉN PIMEÄ PUOLI
Josén Pimeä Puoli explores the dark side of life, sometimes laughing, sometimes crying, sometimes ironically. Josén Pimeä Puoli’s shows are known as unique journeys of discovery thanks to their passionate spontaneity, strong presence and emotive lyrics.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
19.30–21.30 Live music: 76Notes
76Notes is a creative duo that mixes and matches music from all sides of the spectrum, depending on the situation.
Free entry.
Marina Vista, Suvitie 14
Organizer: Marina Vista
20.00 Evening music from the Town Hall tower
Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
21.00 Live music: SUVI TERÄSNISKA
One of Finland’s most famous female singers Suvi Teräsniska will take to the stage at Savila Park on Black Lace friday! She is known for her wonderful interpretations and touching songs. She has released twelve albums in her career.
Free entry.
Savilanpuisto park
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
23.00–04.00 Black Lace Night at Domino Night Club
Valtakatu 5
Tickets and more information: Domino Nightclub
Other sights to see
Info
How do I get to Lace Week, or how does the city festival take care of environmental issues? You can find answers to these and many other questions on the info pages, so you can fully focus on enjoying the joy of Lace Week!
