What kind of texts emerge in the night?

Helsinki Poetry Connection’s interdisciplinary Poetry Jam invites you to celebrate the Night of the Arts and Runokuu Poetry Moon Festival on Thu August 20, 2026, 7:30 PM-11:00 PM!

Join us for a moonlit feast of nocturnal spoken word on the 6th floor of the House of Text (Tekstin talo) in Helsinki.

Our featured performers are Veera & Senni and Susinukke Kosola. Between the guest performances, you’ll hear artists selected through an open call.

Do you have a poem, song, speech, or performance that fits the theme NIGHT? The open mic call is now open!

Send your application by 3 August to hpc.openmic@gmail.com. In your message, briefly introduce yourself and describe your performance, including its length. Five performers will be selected with performance slots of 5-10 minutes each.

The event is produced and hosted by Vinski Valos and Sonja Kaisanlahti. Helsinki Poetry Connection organizes the event in collaboration with Nuoren Voiman Liitto, with support from the City of Helsinki.

Poetry Jam events follow safer space principles, which can be found here

Accessibility information is available on Tekstin talo’s website.

Free admission! 🌙

RUNOKUU: https://runokuu.fi/en/