Events: Family Fun at Kolibrà Festival from 13-27.09.2025
- Sep 12
- 2 min read
The Kolibrà Festivaali, a children’s cultural festival, is celebrating its 10th anniversary! This year's event is centered around the theme of Wishes. Over the past decade, Kolibrà has
grown into one of Finland's largest children’s cultural festivals, offering
the most free and multilingual activities in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
This year's program will showcase 40 artists from 20 different nationalities, presenting 53 activities in 20 languages. These include art workshops, storytelling, performances, games, and concerts for families and children of all ages. It is a multilingual event, allowing participation in activities conducted in many different languages such as Filipino, Spanish, and Japanese. The activities will be held at various venues, including the University of Helsinki, Annantalo, and STOA in Helsinki, Sello Library in Espoo, and Lastenkulttuurikeskus in Vantaa.
The best way to choose the event for your family and celebrate Kolibri Festival is visit their website at https://www.kolibrifestivaali.org
Special international guests
On September 18th, Spanish poet Mar Benegas will deliver two lectures on children’s literature at the University of Helsinki and the STOA Cultural Centre. Additionally, she will lead storytelling sessions for families at Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi in Vantaa on September 20th.
Argentinian illustrator and writer Gustavo Ariel Rosemffet Abramovich, known as ‘Gusti’, has crafted this year’s official festival image. Drawing inspiration from the theme of Wishes, he created a constellation filled with stars symbolizing hopes for diversity, inclusion, and
multilingualism. Gusti will travel to Finland to conduct a professional art workshop at Ammattiopisto LIVE in Espoo (24.9. 9-10:30 am) and a family art workshop at Annantalo in Helsinki (27.9.).
Sámi educator and artist Petra Biret Magga-Vars will lead a
yoik and arts & crafts workshop at Annantalo (27.9.), and Roma artist Anette Ã…kerlund
will perform a flamenco and Roma music concert for families at Sello Library (13.9.).
The traditional Family Days will take place at:
• 13.9. Sello Library in Espoo - 11 am – 5 pm.
• 20.9. Lastenkulttuurikeskus Pessi in Vantaa - 11 am – 5 pm.
• 27.9. Annantalo in Helsinki - 11 am – 5 pm.
Pessi and Annantalo will also host the Children’s Book Fair in Spanish and
Portuguese, with new and second-hand books available, including signed copies by
Mar Benegas and Gusti!
The best way to choose the event for your family and celebrate Kolibri Festival is visit their website at https://www.kolibrifestivaali.org