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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…