Program at Savilanpuisto during Lace Week
This year in Savila Park there will be concerts for all ages, upbeat dance performances and a traditional lace contest!
All events at Savila park have free entry.
Wednesday 23.7. Youth of Savila
18.00 Sara Bee
The charismatic Sara Bee is known for her captivating gigs. The artist smoothly blends pop, R’n’B and rap with a big heart, and her roots in Algeria and Finland can be heard in her music.
19.30 ANI
In his live performance, ANI skillfully blends his stage presence with a stunning vocal performance, ensuring an energetic and interactive experience for the audience. ANI’s passion for music is transmitted song by song to the audience, making each live show unique.
21.00 Avaragekidluke
Averagekidluke is a Finnish-American artist who is one of the brightest stars of the Finnish hip hop scene. The artist released his debut album YUNO in August 2024, which was one of the most successful Finnish album releases of the year.
Thursday 24.7.
18.00 Miss Lace Competition
Miss Lace of the Year 2025 will be chosen in the traditional competition during the Lace Week at Savilanpuisto. The Miss Lace has been chosen in Rauma every year since the competition was established in 1978. The competition has a long tradition, and in 2025, the 48th Miss Lace will be selected.
20.00 Pepe Willberg performs with the Rauma Soittokunta
The legendary Pepe Willberg performs as soloist with the Rauma Soittokunta. Anne Lehtomäki-Koskinen will be the conductor. This concert will take listeners on a journey through Willberg’s magnificent career, offering a diverse selection of his most beloved songs from different decades.
Friday 25.7.
11.00 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.
13.00 Hevisaurus – Live music for children
The band of four dinosaurs and a dragon, Hevisaurus, was born in 2009. The idea behind the band was to make quality hevi music for children.
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.
16.00 Lace-making competition
In the traditional Fastest Bobbin Lace-maker competition, participants will traditionally lace for half an hour using six pair lace pattern (uddi). You can bring your own pillow or borrow one at the event venue. Borrowed pillows are available in limited quantities. Mynster can be obtained for your own pillow at the competition venue. Competitors are encouraged to arrive approximately half an hour before the start of the competition. Pre-registration is recommended, but participation without registration might be possible.
More information and pre-registration: Pitsikeskus Emelia ry, sihteeri@emelia.fi
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.
19.00 Josén Pimeä Puoli – Live music
Josen 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.
21.00 Suvi Teräsniska – Live music
One of Finland’s best-known female singers Suvi Teräsniska is known for her wonderful interpretations and touching songs. She has released twelve albums in her career. In March 2024, the latest studio album, featuring her own songs, was released and went straight to number one on the official album charts.
Rauma Energia
This year, the partner for the Savila parks concerts is Rauma Energia, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Rauman Energia has been supplying electricity to the people of Rauma since 1900.
Elevated vieving platform in Savila Park
In front of the main stage, there is a viewing platform accessible via a ramp. The platform is intended for people with mobility restrictions and those using mobility aids. An accompanying friend or assistant can join them on the platform. Our security personnel ensure the safety of the viewing platform during concerts. The platform does not have a roof.
