NEWS
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Happy New Year 2026!
Thank you to everyone who visited us at The Old Great Square’s Christmas in 2025. You can visit us again next Christmas on 21.-22.11., 28.-29.11., 5.-6.12. and 12.-13.12.2026. You won’t need to wait till Christmas to enjoy events at the Old Great Square since the largest medieval event of Finland, Medieval Turku, will fill the…
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Lost and found of The Old Great Square’s Christmas
Did you lose something during the event? If you have misplaced your belongings during the Old Great Square’s Christmas, please contact us at info@suurtorinkeskiaika.fi. We store the lost and found items of our event until 15.2.2026, after which we deliver items of value over 20 euros and items which we can assume to have use,…
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There is still time to respond to the visitor survey of the Old Great Square’s Christmas
Help us improve the Old Great Square’s Christmas by answering our visitor survey. The survey is open until 7.1.2026. Answering the survey takes approximately 10 minutes, and by participating you can enter a raft. Three sets of goodie bags of the association Turun Suurtorin keskiaika are drawn between the participants. The winners will be contacted…
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A heartfelt thank you for The Old Great Square’s Christmas!
Thank you for the Old Great Square’s Christmas 2025! This year we had 108 000 visitors during the four event weekends. Warm thank you to all visitors, vendors, performers, volunteers and everyone else, who helped us guarantee that this year’s event was a success! To improve the event, we gather feedback with a visitor survey….
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The last event day of The Old Great Square’s Christmas has now ended!
The last event day of The Old Great Square’s Christmas of 2025 has officially ended. Warm thanks to everyone who visited us this year. You are warmly welcomed to visit us again next year, when The Old Great Square’s Christmas opens its gates again on 21.-22.11., 28.-29.11., 5.-6.12. and 12.-13.12.2026. See you again next Christmas!
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The last event day of 2025 is here!
You still have the chance to experience the Old Great Square’s Christmas today as the last event day of the year comes around. It’s the last chance to enjoy the performances, spin the Christmassy Wheel of Fortune and explore the market supply. Today at the Old Great Square you can see the Collector of Sorrows…
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The Old Great Square’s Christmas has ended for the day
The first event day of the last weekend of the Old Great Square’s Christmas has now reached its end. There is however one eventful day left! Welcome to enjoy the Old Great Square’s Christmas of 2025 for the last time tomorrow from 11 AM to 5 PM. The day’s schedule is filled with music and…
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The last event weekend of The Old Great Square’s Christmas 2025 is here!
Today, on the 13th of December, The Old Great Square’s Christmas celebrates Saint Lucy’s Day. The celebration of Saint Lucy, Lucia of Syracuse, came to Finland from Sweden at the end of the 19th century. The feast has a long tradition in Turku as well, as the first Saint Lucy of the Svenska fruntimmersskolan i…
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Come enjoy a warm cup of glögg at the Old Great Square’s Christmas!
In winter times, a cup of glögg can make you feel all warm and cozy. You can come visit us at the Old Great Square’s Christmas and enjoy a warm cup of glögg as well as the festive atmosphere. You can find glögg at the vendor stalls as well as the info stall. The profits…
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Feeling lucky? Come spin the Christmassy Wheel of Fortune!
The Christmassy wheel of fortune can be found in the Old Great Square’s Christmas again this year. The wheel of fortune is situated at the info cabin and the wheel spins on all of the event days between 11 AM and 16.15 PM. As per tradition, the prizes have been donated to the Old Great…
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The third event weekend of 2025 has been wrapped
The third event weekend of The Old Great Square’s Christmas has ended. Warm thanks to everyone who visited us this weekend. The Old Great Square’s Christmas opens for the last time next weekend on 13.-14.12.2025 between 11 AM and 5PM as the event’s last weekend begins. You are welcomed to enjoy the Christmas treats, admire…
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The Old Great Square’s Christmas opens its gates again today at 11 AM
Come enjoy the Christmas spirit at the Old Great Square again today at 11 AM to 5 PM. You are welcomed to enjoy the holiday spirit and explore the supply of the market area. From the Great Square you can find delicious Christmas treats, warm drinks and the masterful craftsmanship of the vendors. There will…
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The Old Great Square’s Christmas continues tomorrow!
The Old Great Square’s Christmas has ended for today. The event will be open again for visitors tomorrow between 11 AM and 5 PM. As per tradition, the event will be filled with both circus and music performances, but tomorrow you can enjoy ballet at the Old Great Square as well. The (ohjelmanumero) from 4.00-4.15…
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Respond to the visitor survey and win a goody bag!
The visitor survey for the Old Great Square’s Christmas is open till 7.1.2026. By answering you are helping us further improve the event. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to respond to. By completing the survey you can enter a raft, where you get the chance to win a goodie bag of the association Turun…
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No matter if it snows or rains, glögg tastes the same!
The Old Great Square’s Christmas is a friend of glögg enjoyers. You can find a warm cup of glögg at the Old Great Square every event day both at the vendor stalls and at the info. The profits of the glögg sales of the info are used to support the association Turun Suurtorin keskiaika. You…
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The third event weekend is here!
The third weekend of The Old Great Square’s Christmas starts in the spirit of Finland’s Independence Day, since Finland turns 108 years today. You are warmly welcomed to enjoy the Christmassy mood today between 11 Am and 5 Pm in the Old Great Square. Today you can enjoy the traditional Christmas Show at 11.15-11.30 AM…
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The Christmassy Wheel of Fortune is spinning on the Old Great Square!
The Christmassy wheel of fortune can be found in the Old Great Square’s Christmas again this year. The wheel of fortune is situated at the info cabin and prizes are given to the lucky on all of the event days between 11 AM and 16.15 PM. As per tradition, the prizes have been donated to…
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The Second event weekend has ended!
The second weekend of The Great Old Square’s Christmas has been wrapped, and the event has reached its midpoint. There are still two eventful weekends left. You can enjoy The Old Great Square’s Christmas in December on 6.-7.12.2025 and 13.-14.12.2025 between 11 AM and 5 PM. There will be more music and Circus performances as…
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The old Great Square’s Christmas is open again today!
The Old Great Square’s Christmas is open today from 11 AM to 17 PM. Come and enjoy a cup of warm glögg, spin the Christmassy Wheel of Fortune and explore the market area. Today you can enjoy both music and circus performances. At the Brinkkala Yard you can hear the Turku Women’s Choir sing from…
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The event had ended for the day
The Old Great Square’s Christmas has ended for the day. Warm thanks to all who visited us today. The Old Great Square’s Christmas continues tomorrow at 11 AM to 5 PM. You are warmly welcomed to enjoy the atmosphere, performances and all else the square has to offer. See you again tomorrow at the Old…
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The second event weekend of the Old Great Square’s Christmas is just around the corner
You are welcomed to explore the supply of the square and enjoy the performances today and tomorrow between 11 AM and 5 PM. Apart from the music and circus performances you can also enjoy the Christmas treats and warm drinks served in the area. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be welcoming the smallest of…
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The first weekend has ended
The first event weekend has ended! The first even weekend of the Old Great Square’s Christmas has now officially come to an end. We warmly thank everyone who visited us this weekend. The Old Great Square’s Christmas continues next week, as the second event weekend starts. You are welcomed to explore the event again on…
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The second day is about to begin
The second event day of the Old Great Square’s Christmas is about to begin! You are warmly welcomed to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at the Old Great Square and its vicinity between 11 AM and 5 PM! There is a lot to see and do for the whole family. So, come and spin the Christmassy…
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The first day has ended
The first event day of Old Great Square’s Christmas has ended! You can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at the Old Great Sqare again tomorrow between 11 AM and 5 PM. There will be more music to enjoy as the duo ISA&ALEKSI perform at the Brinkkala yard. On the side of the Old Great Square you…
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The first weekend is here!
The first event weekend of Old Great Square’s Christmas is here! You can enjoy the spirit of Christmas by exploring the market area, where you can find both delicious Christmas treats and the beautiful craftsmanships of the vendors. To further set the atmosphere there are both live music and circus performances to enjoy. Today you…
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The volunteer application is open!
Join us in creating a wonderful traditional event in Turku! The association Turun Suurtorin keskiaika is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and cheerful volunteers for the Old Great Square’s Christmas. Welcome to help make the spectacular Christmas event from 22–23 Nov, 29–30 Nov, 6–7 Dec to 13–14 Dec, 2025! As a volunteer, you’ll get an exclusive…
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Apply to be a Vendor!
The Old Great Square’s Christmas will once again be held in November–December 2025 over four weekends: 22–23 November, 29–30 November, 6–7 December, and 13–14 December 2025. We are looking for skilled artisans from various fields to bring Christmas-themed products that reflect the spirit of bygone times, with a focus on craftsmanship, tradition, and natural materials….
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Take The Visitor Survey And Win A Goody Bag
The Old Great Square’s Christmas 2024 visitor survey is now open! Help us make our event even better by completing the survey. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, after which you can choose to enter a raffle. Three goody bags from association Turun Suurtorin keskiaika will be raffled off as prizes. The deadline…
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The Christmassy Wheel of Fortune Was a Big Hit
The always-popular Christmassy Wheel of Fortune brought joy to hundreds of visitors again this year. The Wheel of Fortune wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of companies, associations, and other parties who donated prizes for the raffle. A heartfelt thank you to all donors—your fantastic support made the raffle possible. The Christmassy Wheel of…
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108,000 Visitors Attended the Old Great Square’s Christmas
The Old Great Square’s Christmas attracted a total of 108,000 visitors over the course of its four festive weekends! Attendees were able to enjoy the wintry weather, holiday atmosphere, wonderful program, and fantastic market products. This year’s program featured both familiar and new performances. The spectacular circus juggling and fire show were, as tradition dictates,…
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The spectacular event play returns to the Old Great Square Christmas
The highly popular event play traditionally performed at the Old Great Square Christmas Market will once again grace this year’s festivities! Written by Petra Lähde and directed by Aliisa Kallio, the play takes the audience on a journey to 1920s Turku. Read more about the play in the description below: AMERICAN GIFTS The prodigal son,…
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The Event Programme is Now Published!
The programme for the Old Great Square’s Christmas has now been published! The event is once again filled with a variety of activities and experiences for the whole family. You can check out the full programme here. This year, the programme features both new and traditional elements. Among the highlights is the annual historical play,…
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Volunteer Recruitment for the Old Great Square’s Christmas Has Begun!
The volunteer recruitment for the Old Great Square’s Christmas has begun! Old Great Square’s Christmas will take place during four weekends leading up to Christmas: 23rd–24th November, 30th November–1st December, 7th–8th December, and 14th–15th December 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Old Great Square and the Brinkkala Yard in Turku. We are…
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Riina Piekkala has started as the Creative Producer
Riina Piekkala started as the Creative Producer for association Turun Suurtorin keskiaika on September 16th. She has a degree in Drama Instruction and has worked broadly in the cultural sector as a producer, drama instructor, and performer. Piekkala has experience with cultural events of various sizes, group-based working methods, and visual production tasks at the…
