Konepaja Spoken Word #10: SYMBOLS

Kino Konepaja, October 24, 2026

Konepaja Spoken Word is Helsinki’s English-language open stage for spoken word, poetry, and performance. It is organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up through the below!
October 24: ”SYMBOLS” (Hosted by Kasper Salonen)
November 21: THEME TBA
December 12: THEME TBA

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of the community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up below.

5 minutes per performance.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/7rvnmVL8d9GzVB4U8

The events are held in English. All languages are welcome on stage, but if your piece is in a different language, it can be a good idea to give the audience some context in English before starting your performance.

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Free admission

LOCATION: Kino Konepaja, Konepajanpasaasi, Vallila, Helsinki

Our events follow HPC’s safer space guidelines as found on our website. We want this event to be safe and welcoming for everyone. By attending, you agree to respect people’s boundaries. If you feel unsafe or witness something concerning, please speak to the organizers.

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Konepaja Spoken Word #8: SETTINGS/ENVIRONMENTS

Konepaja Spoken Word is Helsinki’s English-language open stage for spoken word, poetry, and performance. It is organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection in collaboration with Tähtisalit, Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up below!
September 12 Theme: SETTINGS / ENVIRONMENTS

(We also have a new setting for September’s event. See details below)

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of the community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up below.

5 minutes per performance.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/7rvnmVL8d9GzVB4U8

The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Free admission

NEW LOCATION: Event Space TÄHTI, Train Factory, Aleksis Kiven Katu 17, Konepaja. Tähtisalit

Our events follow HPC’s safer space guidelines as found on our website. We want this event to be safe and welcoming for everyone. By attending, you agree to respect people’s boundaries. If you feel unsafe or witness something concerning, please speak to the organizers.

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Konepaja Spoken Word #7: ANTAGONISTS

Konepaja Spoken Word is Helsinki’s English-language open stage for spoken word, poetry, and performance. It is organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up below!
August 15 Theme: ”ANTAGONISTS”
September 12 Theme: TBA

ANTAGONISTS

You don’t strictly have to follow the theme, it’s to provide a prompt for those who choose.

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of the community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up below.

5 minutes per performance.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/7rvnmVL8d9GzVB4U8

The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Free admission

Location: Kino Konepaja; Konepajanpasaasi; Vallila, 00510 Helsinki

Everyone is welcome.

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Original Image:  (1678) ”The Mowing-Devil: Or, Strange NEWS out of Hartford-shire” (The Earliest Known Depiction of a Crop Circle.)

”Being a True Relation of a Farmer,
who bargaining with a poor Mower, about the cutting down three half acres of oats; upon the Mower’s asking too much, the farmer swore, that the Devil should mow it, rather than he: And so it fell out, that that very night, the crop of oats, shew’d as if it had been all of a flame; but next morning appear’d so neatly mow’d by the devil, or some infernal spirit, that no mortal man was able to do the like. Also, how the said oats ly now in the field, and the owner has not power to fetch them away.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mowing-Devil

Konepaja Spoken Word #6: PROPS

Konepaja Spoken Word is a new English-language open stage and community for spoken word, poetry, and performance.

Organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection association in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up below!
July 4 Theme: (Theme: ”PROPS”)
August 15 Theme: TBA
September 12 Theme: TBA

PROPS: What are the objects/things that play a role in our lives and that we act and surround ourselves with? Are they what they seem to be? A prop is an object with which a performer acts and interacts, such as a glass, a book or a weapon. Props are often non-functional, but seem real. A prop that is required to function is a ”practical” prop. A prop can also mean a support: something that props something up. Feel free to bring an actual prop or object to use in your performance! On the other hand, give props where they are due!

You don’t strictly have to follow the theme, it’s to provide a prompt for those who choose.

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of the community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up via this link: https://forms.gle/Ryxsf19kdAziofhE6 

5 minutes per performance

The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Free admission

Location: Kino Konepaja; Konepajanpasaasi; Vallila, 00510 Helsinki

Everyone is welcome.

More info:
https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/en/all-events/
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Konepaja Spoken Word #5: CLIFFHANGERS

Konepaja Spoken Word is a new English-language open stage and community for spoken word, poetry, and performance.

Organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection association in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up below!
June 6 (Theme: ”CLIFFHANGERS”) 
You don’t strictly have to follow the theme, it’s to provide a prompt for those who choose.

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of the community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up below.

Standing sign up link: https://forms.gle/yXwKh8Atvm45g2Lf6
5 minutes per performance

The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Free admission

Location: Kino Konepaja
Konepajanpasaasi
Vallila, 00510 Helsinki

Everyone is welcome.

More info:
https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/en/all-events/

Konepaja Spoken Word #4: PROTAGONISTS

Konepaja Spoken Word is a new English-language open stage and international community for spoken word, poetry, and performance.

Organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection ry in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists, and produced by Vinski Valos.

This open stage welcomes poets, performers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence. Whether your work leans toward poetry, performance art, short fiction, monologue, or something in between and beyond, this is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.

Save the dates and sign up below!
May 9 (Theme: ”PROTAGONISTS”)
June 6 (Theme: TBA)

Sign up to perform via this link or at the event (list may fill up): https://forms.gle/UZKCwAzUTmxdcAzE7
No signup required for audience only

You don’t strictly have to follow the theme, it’s to provide a prompt for those who choose.

The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. Come perform or just listen, and be part of a new community. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, no matter how brief or spontaneous, so please contact us to reserve a spot and bring your creative piece to life.

The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.

5 minutes per performance
Free admission

Sign-up 7 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight

Location: Kino Konepaja
Konepajanpasaasi
Vallila, 00510 Helsinki

Everyone is welcome.