Nocturnal Happening at Milavida

During the Nocturnal Happening, visitors to Milavida can tour the *Man – Roughneck, Dandy, Gentleman* exhibition led by a fashion designer and a tailor, learn how to tie impressive formal knots, and explore the history of the Nottbeck family.

PROGRAM

Klo 13–14 Guided tour in Finnish: Man – Roughneck, Dandy, Gentleman 
What have men worn throughout history, and why? How do these choices reflect the present day? The exhibition features clothing ranging from 1750s aristocratic fashion to today’s minimalist and experimental styles. Duration: approx. 45 min. Starts from the entrance hall.

Klo 14–15 Guided Tour in English
What is this jewel of Tampere? Learn more about the history of Milavida palace and its exhibitions with a guide. Duration approx. 45 min. The tour starts at the entrance hall.

Klo 18–18.45 Wild Baroque
Les Plaisirs baroques de Kissanmaa - The baroque ensemble performs French opera, ballet, and light music from the 18th century. Duration: approx. 40 min.
Rococo Hall, 1st floor.

Klo 18 ja 21.30 Patron's sons

Wilhelm and Constance von Nottbeck had seven sons, six of whom reached adulthood. Each son made his own mark, but how were they known here? Come and hear about the lives of this cosmopolitan family’s sons in Tampere and around the world. Duration: approx. 15 min. Starts from the second-floor lobby.

Klo 18–21.30 Master the Formal Knot!

What kind of knot is the Four-in-Hand, and what does the Windsor look like? Learn stylish knots for summer events—and take the tie home with you! The workshop is open while supplies last. In collaboration with Nextiili. Gentlemen’s Room, 1st floor.

Klo 18.30 ja 20 In the Tailor’s Footsteps: Exhibition tours
Who makes men’s clothing, and how has the tailor’s craft changed over time? Guided by tailor and exhibition researcher Jaakko Mäkinen. Duration: approx. 30 min. Meeting point: 2nd-floor lobby.

Klo 19 ja 20.30 Through the Designer’s Eyes: Exhibition tours
What does the history of men’s fashion look like from a designer’s perspective? Guided by Tampere-based fashion designer Lauri Järvinen. Duration: approx. 30 min. Meeting point: 2nd-floor lobby.

Klo 19.30 ja 21 Life of the Nottbecks: A dramatic vignette
The lives of the Nottbeck family in Tampere were filled with great successes but also tragedies. Come meet members of the von Nottbeck family and their servants in these dramatic vignettes. Duration: approx. 20 min. Nottbeck Exhibition, 2nd floor.