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.
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OAF HOPE TALKS
At OAF, hope means action: the chance to take part, to have a say, and to build the future together. At OAF, hope means that outsider artists are not merely
OAF takes over the Night of the Arts – join the art walk
On the Night of the Arts, Thursday 20 August 2026, the OAF programme runs at four venues from Hakaniemi to Töölönlahti. Entry to all events is free, and you are
What could the world look like? The Forest of Hope exhibition at Pertin Valinta X Tiketti Gallery, 20–30 August
The Forest of Hope exhibition asks two questions. What does the world look like from an outsider artist’s perspective? And what could it look like? The exhibition is on display
OAF x EMMA brings awards, hope, throat singing and LaserDisc karaoke to Espoo
The OAF x Espoo opening takes place at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art on Friday, 21 August, from 3 to 7 pm. The free afternoon at Exhibition Centre
What is literature outside the established literary scene? OAF’s literature evening at Lavaklubi, 20 August
The question could be answered with an essay. On the Night of the Arts, 20 August, it is answered from the stage. At the National Theatre’s Lavaklubi: a poetry performance
A tribute to park drummer Jarmo — same park, different stage
Drums have been played in Hesperia Park for years. Park drummer Jarmo has kept his regular spot there so long that he is a familiar sight to countless passers-by. His
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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