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Human is a good thing.

Ihminen on hyvä asia.

— KALEVI HELVETTI

Festival schedule 2025 (PDF)

NEWS

Clear communication benefits all

When we talk about accessibility one might think it does not concern them. We however forget that while accessibility is a lifeline for some, we all benefit from it.

Accessible and clear communication is a key factor in increasing well-being at work in the modern fragmented work life.

NEWS

OAF X Louhisali, MC Koo ja good boys

Photos from OAF 2025

Outsider Art Festival was celebrated in Helsinki and Espoo from August 14 to 24, 2025. While waiting for next year, you can take a

Accessibility

14.5.2025

Accessibility

Clear communication benefits all

14.5.2025

Clear communication benefits all

When we talk about accessibility one might think it does not concern them. We however forget that while accessibility is a lifeline for some,
oaf x louhisali, good boys, cepan maailma, vapaa sana, mc koo

Music

2.5.2025

Music

OAF X Louhisali tickets now on sale!

2.5.2025

OAF X Louhisali tickets now on sale!

Pertin Valinta and All Day team up for a concert curated by Cepan Maailma at Louhisali, presenting the hottest Finnish rap artists, Cepa, and
pertin valinta x minna records, aatos ketvel ja takay-sin

MUSIC

23.4.2025

MUSIC

Pertin Valinta X Minna Records: Takay-Sin, Aatos Ketvel

23.4.2025

Pertin Valinta X Minna Records: Takay-Sin, Aatos Ketvel

Pertin Valinta and Minna Records will co-host a concert on August 15 at the Caisa hall, featuring performances by Aatos Ketvel and Takay-Sin. The concert is part
Doreen Mwirigi

Film

5.6.2025

Film

OAF Film program dives into the deep end of humanity

5.6.2025

OAF Film program dives into the deep end of humanity

OAF Film program is organized in collaboration with Espoo Ciné.This year’s Film program at Outsider Art Festival draws inspiration from mythology and supernatural elements,

OAF Festival

3.6.2025

OAF Festival

Meet the OAF team

3.6.2025

Meet the OAF team

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Outsider Art Festival (OAF). The anniversary programme is being assembled by the OAF team: Producer Arttu

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 find OAF ticket shop from Tiketti here. Tickets for the Espoo events are sold via Lippu.fi here. Tickets for OAF’s Espoo Ciné film screenings are sold here. 

Pertin Valinta ( Pertti’s Choice) is an agency and production for Finnish Outsider Arts, founded by the punk band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät PKN. Pertin Valinta combines social entrepreneurship, civic activism, art services brokerage, marginal cultural production, and the sale of ethically and sustainably produced quality products.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Buy art works from Outsider Art Festival artists from Pertti’s Choice shop!

OAF Art sales 2025

“This is going to be amazing. It's always so much fun organizing events with our artists and partners. The truth is, you just can't build the future without us outsiders. Nothing about us without us.”

— SAMI HELLE

EVENTS

Emil Nordman Vaaka
OCT
9
OCT
12

Emil Nordman: Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric

Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric draws the audience into the world of a warrior named Emeric and deep into the shadows of the human mind.
19.00 & 15.00 @ Kulttuurikeskus Caisa
OCT
9
OCT
12

Emil Nordman: Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric

Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric draws the audience into the world of a warrior named Emeric and deep into the shadows of the human mind.
19.00 & 15.00 @ Kulttuurikeskus Caisa
OAF Runostage, Kiasma-teatteri, Wsoy
OCT
10

WSOY X OAF: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party

OAF X WSOY: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party at Kiasma theatre!
17-19.30, Kiasma theatre
OCT
10

WSOY X OAF: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party

OAF X WSOY: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party at Kiasma theatre!
17-19.30, Kiasma theatre
Emil Nordman Vaaka
OCT
9
OCT
12

Emil Nordman: Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric

Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric draws the audience into the world of a warrior named Emeric and deep into the shadows of the human mind.
19.00 & 15.00 @ Kulttuurikeskus Caisa
OCT
9
OCT
12

Emil Nordman: Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric

Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric draws the audience into the world of a warrior named Emeric and deep into the shadows of the human mind.
19.00 & 15.00 @ Kulttuurikeskus Caisa
OAF Runostage, Kiasma-teatteri, Wsoy
OCT
10

WSOY X OAF: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party

OAF X WSOY: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party at Kiasma theatre!
17-19.30, Kiasma theatre
OCT
10

WSOY X OAF: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party

OAF X WSOY: Poetry Stage & Helsinki Book Fair Pre-Party at Kiasma theatre!
17-19.30, Kiasma theatre
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