Nekalab Night
Members of the Nekalab art community at the Nekala Cultural Centre
Welcome to Nekalab Night as part of the Night of Events during the Tampere Theatre Festival! Nekala Cultural Center Nekalab invites visitors to discover the diverse artists working in the building and enjoy the celebrated offerings of our restaurant. Throughout the evening, the program includes performances, workshops, open studios, exhibitions, and other surprises throughout the building. Nekalab’s artists and creative practitioners offer visitors a chance to glimpse the everyday reality of artistic work, participate in creative activities, and experience art in a unique environment. Nekalab Night invites you to relax, meet artists, and discover new perspectives on art—right where it is created. The program will continue to grow throughout the summer, so be sure to follow this page and check back for the latest additions.
PROGRAM
14:00 (15:15 ) FLAMMA FIRE COLLECTIVE ASSOCIATION: CHILDREN’S FLOW ARTS WORKSHOP & PLAYFUL FIRE SHOW (Courtyard) Welcome to the wonderful world of flow arts! In this workshop designed for children, participants can explore movement, music, and a variety of flow props while creating art together with others. Flow arts offer a fun, freeing, and accessible way to express yourself. Come join us and let your imagination flow! The workshop is led by two experienced performers from Flamma Fire Collective. After the workshop, at 3:15 PM, they will take the stage to present a fun and entertaining fire show for children. The workshop and fire show are free of charge. Location: Courtyard sand field.
18:00 & 20:00 CREATIVITY EDUCATOR HEIDI KORMANO: MANDALA STONE PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS (Room 3014) Join us on the third floor to paint your own mandala stone. Mandalas are geometric patterns often used as tools for meditation. This workshop invites participants to let their thoughts wander freely and enjoy a relaxing creative moment—conversation and laughter are warmly encouraged! The workshop is intended for adults. You may keep your finished stone or give it to a friend as a small pocket-sized gift. Maximum 8 participants per session. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Duration: 60 minutes. Materials fee: €5 per person. Handcrafted products, artwork, and the Don’t Freeze crochet and knitting book will also be available for purchase.
22:30 FLAMMA FIRE COLLECTIVE ASSOCIATION: FLAMMA IN SPACE (Courtyard) Experience Flamma Fire Collective’s Night of Events performance Flamma In Space in Nekalab’s courtyard! In this spectacular performance, patterns created by fire and LED props intertwine to paint a visually rich canvas in the darkness. The show takes audiences on a narrative journey through space, traveling across three distinct worlds, each with its own atmosphere, colors, and themes. The visual experience extends onto Nekalab’s façade, transforming the building into a living cosmic canvas through a collaboration between Stereo:ID and Loihtumo. Using video projection technology, the performers’ movements are captured live by multiple cameras and integrated directly into the projection mapping on the building. The cosmic soundtrack is created by electronic music artist Nekatronix, whose synthesizer-driven compositions unite the story and visuals into a seamless immersive experience. Location: Nekalab Courtyard
| NEKALA CULTURAL CENTRE NEKALAB
Lounaantie 2, 33800 Tampere
Free admission
- Thu 6.8. 14.00
- Thu 6.8. 18.00
- Thu 6.8. 20.00
- Thu 6.8. 22.30
Doors open from 10.00
Nekalab events are generally open to all ages.
The restaurant serves food and drinks as usual starting at 10:00.
Accessible access to Nekalab is available via the restaurant entrance.
There are several accessible restrooms in the building and near the restaurant.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at Nekalab. A baby-changing facility is located near the restaurant.
