The Night of the Arts brings music, poetry, art, and a sense of community to Pyhäjoki. Throughout the evening, events will take place across the municipality, offering experiences for culture enthusiasts and the whole family alike. Come and enjoy a summer evening with concerts, exhibitions, a shared festive table, and a wide range of accompanying activities.

PROGRAMME

TUESDAY MARKET SQUARE
18:00-22:00 Shared Festive Table
18:15 Marita Silvasti and Saana Kastelli
19:20 Duo Lilja Bäckman and Anni Lajunen
20:30 Huong Rahlan 21:30 Marita Kaakinen

PYHÄJOKI CHURCH
19:00 Buy Sausages! - Folk and Baroque Music on the Recorder
19:45 Beautiful from the Rooftop - Heavenly Music for Two Flutes and Cello

PYHÄJOKI LIBRARY
18:45 Open Mic Poetry Reading

PYHÄJOKI UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL
19:00-21:00 Saila Kleine Staarman's exhibition And Everything In Between, magazine-making, and café open

PERKIÖNMÄKI COSTUME HOUSE
Open until 22:00. Perkiönmäki decorates the village street.

WILD GOOSE CULTURAL CENTRE
The summer exhibition Heavy Lace and the barn flea market are open.

VILHO'S COTTAGE
Nature Spa Days, Fri-Sun.

A beloved old tradition is coming back to life as the Etelänkylä Bridge Dance returns this summer on Friday, July 3.
The event takes place on the old wooden bridge in Etelänkylä – a proud landmark of Pyhäjoki, officially recognized as a heritage bridge. Having dominated the landscape for generations, the bridge provides a truly unique setting for the event.
Games, sing-alongs and dancing
There will be plenty of program for the early evening. From 6 to 8 PM, lighthearted games for both children and adults will be organized in the area between the ice rink and Kielosaari. In the event tent next to the bridge, visitors can get into the spirit through a communal sing-along led by Seelarit from 7 to 8 PM.
The dancing begins at 8 PM and continues until 11 PM on the old Etelänkylä bridge, where the cheerful Pelikaanit orchestra will provide the music for the evening. Food stalls will offer coffee, soft drinks, and both savory and sweet snacks, so visitors can comfortably spend a longer summer evening at the event.
A low-threshold gathering place
The Bridge Dance event is part of Pyhäjoki’s Local Heritage Week program. This warm and welcoming event offers a great opportunity to meet familiar faces and get to know new people.
Everyone is welcome – whether driven by nostalgia or simple curiosity. These are so-called “sneaker dances,” meaning the barrier to joining in is as low as possible, and everyone is encouraged to step onto the dance floor.
The Bridge Dance event is free of charge and suitable for all ages. Children attend with their parents, with safety aspects such as the proximity of the river taken into account.
The event is organized by the Pyhäjoki Local Heritage Association in cooperation with local businesses and organizations. Kielocamp will also be open and part of the festivities.

Cozy, furnished 3 bedroom frontline house in the center of Pyhäjoki, the living room can be used as a fourth bedroom. Blankets and pillows are provided. Guests must bring their own sheets, pillowcases and towels.

Outdoor sauna with wood burning stove in the yard with good steam rooms, a table group in the dressing room where you can cool off. A table group and gas grill in the garden.

Smoking is strictly prohibited, including e-cigarettes!

If you need accommodation for more than a month, ask for a quote. The price includes VAT 13.5%.

Space
Downstairs bedroom: 160 cm double bed.
Two bedrooms upstairs. One 90 cm bed in the smaller one. Two beds, 120 cm and 80 cm, and a work station in the larger bedroom.

Electric sauna in the house and an outdoor sauna with a dressing room in the yard building.
The bathroom has a shower, toilet, washbasin and washing machine.
Separate toilet with washbasin and bidet shower.

Living room with sofa furniture, one 90 cm bed and TV.

Kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, coffee and kettle, toaster, whisk, cooking and eating utensils.

For small children, high chair, potty and bench. Note: there are no child gates on the stairs.

Guest access
Other facilities in the property are for the resident's use, except for the locked storage rooms. Water for the outdoor sauna is supplied by a hose from the outdoor tap on the window wall of the washroom.

Other things to note
The yard can accommodate several cars.
500 m to the shop (S-market, K-convenience store)
Good jogging and cycling terrain.

Along Highway 8, distance from Pyhäjoki: 30 km to Kalajoki or Raahe (30min)
100 km to Oulu or Kokkola (> 60 min).

Visitraahe.fi page provides information on local services and events.

Clean and cosy, well-equipped house in a quiet area near the city center. The house has good facilities for four people.

Blankets and pillows are provided. Guests must bring their own sheets, pillowcases and towels. If separately agreed, we will provide bed linen and towels for guests.

Smoking is strictly prohibited, including e-cigarettes!

If you need to stay for more than a month, please ask for a quote. The price includes VAT 13.5%.

Space
The apartment has three bedrooms, one with 2x 100cm beds, two with 120cm.

Guest access
The residential building is for guest use, parking in the yard.

We will welcome you personally or provide you with the key code on a vest.

Other things to note
The yard can accommodate several cars.
500 m to the shop (S-market, K-convenience store)
Good jogging and cycling terrain.

Along highway 8, distance from Pyhäjoki: Kalajoki or Raahe 30 km (30min)
To Oulu or Kokkola 100 km (> 60 min)

Cozy, furnished and equipped end-of-terrace apartment in the center of Pyhäjoki.
If you need an apartment for more than a month, request a quote. The price includes VAT 13.5%.

Space
The apartment has two bedrooms, one with a 100 cm bed and the other with a 160 cm bed. The living room has a 90 cm bed. The price includes blankets and pillows. The customer brings their own bed linen and towels.

The equipped kitchen has cooking and dining utensils, a microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, coffee maker and kettle. There is a washing machine in the utility room.

Gas grill on the terrace.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited indoors. If smoking has occurred in the apartment, the guest will be charged cleaning fees.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire apartment, storage room, carport and front and back yard.

Other things to note
The apartment is located in a residential area, please be considerate of your neighbors when staying.

S-market about 300 m,
K-market snack box with post office and travel agency about 500 m
Gym in Ollinmäki about 5 km (instructions www.pyhajoki.fi)

Raahe and Kalajoki 30 km (travel time about 30 min).
Oulu and Kokkola 100 km (travel time just over an hour).

Experience the timeless charm of Finnish summer at Yppäri’s Merimaja, where traditional dance nights bring people together by the sea. Located in a stunning coastal setting in Pyhäjoki, the pavilion offers a unique atmosphere where visitors can enjoy dancing while watching the sun set over the Bothnian Bay.

Dance evenings are held during Midsummer and on summer Thursdays through late August. The pavilion features a spacious, high-quality wooden dance floor designed especially for social dancing, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced dancers.

Finnish “lavatanssit” (pavilion dances) are a beloved summer tradition, combining live music, partner dancing, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Couples move gracefully across the floor to a mix of Finnish schlager, tango, waltz and other popular dance styles, creating a nostalgic yet lively social experience under the soft glow of evening lights.

For those looking to improve their skills, free dance lessons are often arranged in cooperation with the Raahe Dance Club one hour before the dance evenings. Please check the exact dates and details on the Merimaja website.

Merimaja’s octagonal, covered dance pavilion provides shelter while maintaining an airy, authentic wooden hall feel. During dance nights, visitors can also enjoy refreshments from the on-site café as well as beer and traditional Finnish grilled sausages.

For the latest information on performers and schedules, please visit Yppäri Merimaja’s website and social media channels.

Welcome to enjoy a true Finnish summer evening by the sea.

The summer garden picnic will be held at Ylimattila Arboretum in Pyhäjoki on Saturday, July 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your own blankets and picnic refreshments. There will be a performer at the event. After the picnic, you can continue the evening at Kielo Camp, where saunas and a summer restaurant with terraces are open to visitors.

The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture year programme.