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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
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MUSIC

17.4.2025

MUSIC

OAF X Louhisali concert in Espoo

17.4.2025

OAF X Louhisali concert in Espoo

The concerts of the OAF 2025 music program have been published! Organized in collaboration with Pertin Valinta and All Day Agency, this concert will
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OAF FESTIVAL

17.4.2025

OAF FESTIVAL

OAF 2025 teaser has been released!

17.4.2025

OAF 2025 teaser has been released!

Watch the OAF 2025 teaser video from here The OAF 2025 teaser stars Neea Haapala’s textile “Ghoul” with a cathode‑ray‑tube‑TV that head overflows with art and
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OAF FESTIVAL

1.1.2025

OAF FESTIVAL

OAF 2025 – Call for Volunteers and Partners

1.1.2025

OAF 2025 – Call for Volunteers and Partners

The Outsider Art Festival is seeking volunteers and partner organizations for the OAF 2025 festival. Individuals can apply as volunteers, and various organizations that
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9.4.2025

Artists for OAF 2025 have been announced!

9.4.2025

Artists for OAF 2025 have been announced!

We are delighted to announce the artists for the Outsider Art Festival! OAF 2025 features 36 artists and artist groups from all over Finland.
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18.11.2025

OAF 2025 Artistic Team

18.11.2025

OAF 2025 Artistic Team

Outsider Art Festival 2025 artistic team has been confirmed! The members of the artistic team are: Music: Alex Siad, Riikka Hänninen, Aki Roukala Performing
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1.1.2025

Open Call for Artists

1.1.2025

Open Call for Artists

Now is your chance to apply to be an artist at the 2025 Outsider Art Festival! The Outsider Art Festival (OAF) invites all artists
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Performing arts

30.5.2025

Performing arts

The performing arts program for OAF tickles all senses

30.5.2025

The performing arts program for OAF tickles all senses

The performing arts program for Outsider Art Festival tickles all senses, opens windows to new kinds of connections and takes a stand. This year

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

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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