All ticket types now available ○

All ticket types now available ○

All ticket types now available ○

All ticket types now available ○

All ticket types now available ○

All ticket types now available ○

All ticket types now available ○

About

Aavistus is a biennial of audiovisual art and VJ culture in Helsinki, Finland. The 2026 festival, held on 30.9.–4.10.2026, presents an international lineup of VJ and audiovisual performances, media art installations, screening of video art and fulldome films, projection mapping works, talks, workshops and more. All of these works are centered around this year's theme Attention, please!

Aavistus Festival is a biennial of audiovisual art and VJ culture in Helsinki since 2020. It showcases a diverse lineup of local and international artists, highlighting the creative possibilities of live audiovisual expressions.

Organised by the non-profit association Aavistus Festival ry, the festival plays a crucial role in promoting and advancing audiovisual art and VJ culture in Finland. It fosters collaboration among artists, designers, and technologists, while also spotlighting Finland's dynamic VJ scene on the international stage. The festival is driven by a dedicated team of local VJs and AV enthusiasts who curate a compelling program of performances, workshops, exhibitions, and discussions.

Aavistus Festival serves as a hub for innovation and creativity within the audiovisual arts community, enriching Helsinki's cultural landscape and offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage and get to know about the diverse world of audiovisual culture

Production team

Festival director
‍Merle Karp
‍
‍
Head of production
‍Raul Silvennoinen
‍
‍
Producers
‍Tia Aura
Neea Eloranta
Laura Fuentes
Olivia Hakama
Norah Hamad
Antti Hietaniemi
Hannu Häkkinen
Jassir Kuronen
Samir Kuronen
Ida Muhonen
Ira Nääppä
Leo Pahta
Suvi Parrilla
Tipi Räsänen
Kasimir Sarre
Jacob Söderström

Aavistus Festival ry Board

Chairperson
‍Antti Hietaniemi

‍
Vice-Chair
‍Jassir Kuronen
‍
‍
Treasurer
‍Merle Karp
‍
‍
Secretary
‍Jacob Söderström
‍
‍
Board members
‍Ira Nääppä
Raul Silvennoinen

‍
Substitute board members
‍Marie Dahlén
Marko Miettinen
Suvi Parrilla
Kasimir Sarre

‍

Thank you!
Something went wrong while submitting the form! Try again.
© 2026 – Aavistus Festival
Biennial of audiovisual art & VJ culture, Helsinki, Finland