Konepaja Spoken Word is Helsinki’s monthly English-language open stage for spoken word, poetry, and performance. It is organized by Helsinki Poetry Connection in collaboration with Kino Konepaja and Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists.
Fall 2026:
October 24: “SYMBOLS” with guest host KASPER SALONEN
November 21: THEME TBA
December 12: THEME TBA
Sign up for the open mic or just come and listen and be part of the community. The evenings are open to both first-time performers and experienced artists. The focus is on sharing, experimentation, risk-taking, and live encounters. We would love to hear your words, whether carefully crafted or spontaneous. To reserve a performance slot, please sign up through this link: https://forms.gle/1sxCqSscYCB1pK617
This open stage welcomes poets, performers, writers, storytellers, and experimental voices working with text, voice, movement, sound, and presence and anything in between and beyond. This is a space to try out material, share ongoing processes, and meet others working with language and performance in Helsinki.
You don’t necessarily have to follow the theme, it’s to provide a prompt for those who choose.
5 minutes per performance
The events are held in English, but all languages are welcome on stage.
Free admission
Location: Kino Konepaja, Konepajanpasaasi, Vallila, Helsinki
Arrival 7 PM
Open mic showtime 7:30 PM
Afterparty 10 PM to midnight
Our events follow HPC’s safer space guidelines as found on HPC’s website. We want this event to be safe and welcoming for everyone. By attending, you agree to respect people’s boundaries. If you feel unsafe or witness something concerning, please speak to the organizers.