MIdnight Sun Contact Improvisation Festival Finland 10.-14.6.2026

Join us for an unforgettable summer of Contact Improvisation in the heart of Helsinki, Finland! Experience the magic of movement, connection, and urban nature under the gentle glow of Nordic summer nights. 🌅

This special edition of the Midnight Sun Festival brings Contact Improvisation into the city, featuring

• Intensives & Extensive Jams
• A soul-nurturing additional program
• A welcoming community ready to embrace you with open hearts! ❤️

What’s New This Year? 🚀

Now in its third year, this year’s festival recognizes the essence of contact improvisation — deep listening, embodied dialogue, and collective exploration. With guidance from long-established international teachers, we support both rigorous practice and an inquisitive spirit.

The Urban Edition expands our reach beyond studios into public spaces, provoking questions like:

• Who owns the movement of the city?
• Who holds its sound and fleeting encounters?
• To whom does public space belong?

Set against the backdrop of Helsinki's stunning seaside neighborhoods — Eiranranta, Punavuori, and Kaivopuisto — the program engages playfully with architecture, local life, and layered histories, creating a gentle yet radical reimagination of cohabiting the city.

Featured Teachers 🌟

• Mirva Mäkinen
• Pia Lindy
• Lauri Jäntti
• Matti Haaponiemi
• Iiris Raipala
• Saija Sarell
• Tea Ihalainen

Ready to dance in the magic of the midnight sun? For more information and to register, visit the link below:

👉 More Information & Registration

Price: €194 for the 5-day program
Registration Form: Fill it out here!