Espoo Adult Education Centre Newsletter 5.3.2026

The approaching spring brings more light and longer days. As the light increases, many people also feel the desire to do something new – to learn, try something different, and get moving again after the long winter.

The world around us is changing, but the opportunities to learn and develop your skills remain. A small new skill, an interesting course, or a hobby you have been thinking about for a long time can be the step that opens the door to something new. Learning brings fresh perspectives, strengthens wellbeing, and may spark an interest in something entirely new.

The spring semester at Espoo Adult Education Centre continues well into the season, and new courses begin throughout the spring. Could this be the moment to try something completely new or return to a beloved hobby?

Join us to study languages, learn new skills, get active, or strengthen your everyday wellbeing together with others. At Espoo Adult Education Centre, you can learn and pursue your interests in your own way – as part of a community.

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The Espoo Adult Education Centre arranges various art experiences across Espoo in spring 2026. Our course goers demonstrate their skills in various forms – be inspired by exhibitions, captivated by concerts, and delighted by theatre performances. Admission to events is free unless otherwise stated. Welcome to celebrate spring with us!

EXHIBITIONS

4 March–7 April Pinta ja rakenne, showcase exhibition, Itätuulenpiha 1, Tapiola
14 April–7 May Glassworks, showcase exhibition, Itätuulenpiha 1, Tapiola
21 April–12 May Taidetta terveydeksi ja iloksi, art exhibition, HUS Jorvi Hospital, Turuntie 150
12 May–27 May Juuret, showcase exhibition, Itätuulenpiha 1, Tapiola

CONCERTS

27–28 March and 1-2 April Ääni esiin! spring concerts

• Fri 27 Mar at 18:00, Iso Omena Library Stage
• Sat 28 Mar at 14:00, Iso Omena Library Stage
• Wed 1 Apr at 18:00, Lippulaiva Library Salonki stage
• Thu 2 Apr at 18:00, Itätuulenpiha 1 Tapiola

Wed 14 Apr Espoo Voices concert, Lippulaiva Library Salonki stage

25 Apr and 27 Apr ECHOES OF SPRING, Espoo Symphony *Note: Admission fee

• Sat 25 Apr at 19:00 (Paavalinkirkko)
• Mon 27 Apr at 19:00 (Espoonlahden kirkko)

PERFORMANCES (in Finnish)

11–12 Apr Teatterin taikaa presents: Päällystakki 

• Sat 11 Apr at 13:00, Itätuulenpiha 1 Tapiola
• Sun 12 Apr at 12:30, Itätuulenpiha 1 Tapiola

Fri 10 Apr at 18:00 Dance, improv and stand-up: Demojen illat, Itätuulenpiha 1 Tapiola

19–26 Apr Opistoteatteri presents: Non Existere *Note: Admission fee

• Sun 19 Apr at 13:00, Kannusali
• Wed 22 Apr at 19:00, Kannusali
• Sun 26 Apr at 13:00, Kannusali