1Easter in the museums
Spend the Easter weekend exploring museums on both sides of the Aura River!
The program includes Easter traditions, fascinating guided tours, and activities for the whole family.
During the weekend of 27–29 March 2026, Kuralan Kylämäki will host the “Preparing for Easter!” event. At the Village Workshop, visitors can weave small decorative and practical items from willow branches. In the farmhouse kitchen, Easter treats will be prepared, and the playhouse and village shop will be open for children and families to enjoy.
At Luostarinmäki, Easter celebrations focus on traditional Easter customs during the family-friendly Easter event on 4–5 April 2026. Visitors can see demonstrations of traditional Easter egg decorating techniques. In addition, a workshop for the whole family will take place from 11:00 to 15:00.
Matti Helenius exhibition at WAM
This exhibition by a Turku-based artist presents Helenius’s latest works alongside selected pieces from previous years. The exhibition includes prints, paintings, and assemblages. Through his art, the artist explores issues that concern him—various human destinies and events—addressing even serious themes with a touch of humor.
2PUF Design Market
Housed in Forum Court is PUF Design Market, undoubtedly ranking as the coolest boutique in Turku. It’s always a treat to pop in and browse the latest treasures of interior design. Stop by and fawn over the spring’s new editions!
3Easter Time at Church
It’s also worth taking a look at the events offered by local churches during the Easter season. In addition to traditional Easter services, churches and parishes in the Turku region organize a wide range of other activities, such as Easter fairs, puppet theatre performances, music play sessions for children, egg hunts, and workshops for making traditional Easter “virpominen” branches.
In addition to the traditional Easter Mass, the Churches and Parishes of the Turku Region organise a much wider programme, such as Easter bazaars and crafting of the ‘Virpominen’ tidings of good health.
4Turku Philharmonic Orchestra: Easter
Mozart composing the Requiem on his deathbed became one of the greatest stories in the history of classical music. The Requiem reflects Mozart’s own fear of death, his intense creative drive, his thirst for life, and his unique talent. Mozart died in the midst of composing, at the age of only 35, on December 5, 1791. The Requiem was completed by the composer’s friends and colleagues, such as Franz Xaver Süssmayr. The work still speaks to listeners today by bringing to the surface the conflicting emotions of humanity: hope, fear, hesitation, comfort, and mercy.