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,…

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…

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…