SUNDAY 26.7.
On the last Sunday, you can follow the opera wheel and announce the end of Lace Week after the closing concert.
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
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.
10.00–17.00 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.
11.00–16.00 Sunday flea market
Flea market and a joyful atmosphere at the market square.
Rauma Market Square
11.30 Guided tour of Old Rauma
The best way to explore the unique area of Old Rauma is through a guided walking tour. Walking allows you to experience the atmosphere and notice the beautiful details of the area. The guide will lead the group through the narrow and winding alleys, sharing the history and present-day stories of this culturally and historically valuable area. The tour offers a journey into Rauma’s culture and past, taking you through the neighborhoods of sailors and craftsmen.
10 €/person, children under 15 for free. Tickets available on Rauma City Online shop.
Start in front of the Tourist Information Centre, Savilankatu 8
Organizer: Rauma Tourist Information.
🐞11.30 & 14.00 Revert experience milieu
The event opens with a family-friendly mini-play, The Growling Rabbit . The play is non-verbal, making it perfect for everyone!
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 €, children under one meter tall enter free of charge with their parents. Tickets are available at Revert website.
Revert experience milieu, Kuninkaankatu 14
Organizer: Revert.
🐞13.00 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 on Opas Suvi website.
Church of the Holy Trinity ruins, Vanhankirkonkatu
Organizer: Opas Suvi.
15.00–22.00
🐞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 everyone!
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 €, children under one meter tall enter free of charge with their parents. Tickets are available at Revert website.
Revert experience milieu, Kuninkaankatu 14
Organizer: Revert.
18.00 Lace Week closing concert – Rauma chamber orchestra
At Lace Week closing church concert, the Rauma Chamber Orchestra and organist Saara Kukko will perform. The program includes rarely heard Handel organ concerto.
Free entry.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
Organizer: Rauma Parish.
19.00 Pyyrman’s drum performance marking the end of the 56th Lace Week
Pyyrman’s drum performance marking the end of the 56th Lace Week. The performance will take place in front of the church.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
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
Other events during Lace Week
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!
