Outsider Art Festival
Outsider Art Festival (OAF) invites everyone to celebrate equality! OAF gives voice to the outsider artists by presenting a vibrant collection of music, visual arts, performing arts, films, literature and life stories. OAF is a partner festival of the Helsinki Festival.
News
International experimental music pioneer Susanne Brokesch arrives at OAF this August – tickets now on sale
The music programme of the Outsider Art Festival offers a rare treat this August as multidisciplinary artist Susanne Brokesch (USA) arrives for her first-ever gig in Finland at the Pertin
OAF 2026 – Join us in creating hope!
The Outsider Art Festival OAF 2026 will be held from August 20th to 30th, 2026, at a time when the societal atmosphere has grown colder and the support structures for
OAF Stage 12.6. features street fashion and subcultures: come experience Dead Dolls, Kalevi Helvetti, DJ Mirri and Kawaiiigore!
Welcome to the OAF Stage event on Helsinki Day, June 12th, from 18:00 to 20:00! OAF Stage in collaboration with the Dead Dolls collective and Kalevi Helvetti, DJ Mirri, and
Night of the Arts, Aug 20: OAF Brings a Hope-Inspiring Art Tour to Töölönlahti
The Outsider Art Festival takes over Töölönlahti on the Night of the Arts, August 20, 2026. Welcome to a hope-inspiring outsider art tour at Central Library Oodi, the Finnish National
OAF 2026 line-up is expanding: here are four new artists!
The Outsider Art Festival program is expanding even further. We have already announced the main events for the August festival, and now we are thrilled to introduce four new, exceptional
OAF to award the Vimma Prize at EMMA on August 21 – nominate the recipient!
Over the years, the Vimma Prize, awarded by Kynnys ry, has recognized artists and creators who have brought themes concerning disability and functional limitations to the forefront with high artistic
Tickets and reservations
The Outsider Art Festival includes events both free of charge and with paid tickets. The program takes place in live events as well as online.
Tickets sold via Tiketti and Lippu.fi. You can the OAF ticket shop from Tiketti here. Tickets for the Sellosali events are sold via Lippu.fi here and tickets for the Kannusali events here.
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