Culture and Arts

Sipoo has a vibrant, different and sparkling cultural life. It is about love of your homestead, music, theater, arts and events throughout the year in both Finnish and Swedish – without forgetting international guests. Anything can happen!

During events you can truly feel the bubbling of the Municipality and any village can surprise You with a fun and entertaining event.

The Art Lending Center

The Art Lending Center offers an easy way to acquire art. In Sipoo, you can borrow art at both the Söderkulla Library and the Artborg 35 building. The collection of the lending center includes graphics, paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography by 25 professional artists. The works can be borrowed for a small monthly fee or purchased directly. Approximately 45 artists are involved in the lending center’s activities.

Söderkulla library: Amiraalintie 2, 01150 Söderkulla / Artborg 35: Pilvilinnantie 2 G, 04130 Sipoo

Lilla Villan

The Lilla Villan Theatre House in Nikkilä maintains a very broad range of bilingual cultural activities. Lilla Villan produces professional theatre, live music and concert series for all target groups: babies, children, young people, adults and the elderly.

Jussaksentie 16, 04130 Sipoo

The Topelius Hall (Topeliussali)

Topeliussali is an event hall that offers diverse and interesting program for all residents regardless of age. The hall offers residents a place to experience and enjoy themselves. In addition to concerts and children’s events, the house’s program includes film, dance and theater performances as well as various educational events.

Pohjoinen Koulutie 2, 04130 Sipoo

Gumbostrand Konst & Form

Gumbostrand Konst & Form is a unique art and event complex in Gumbostrand, Sipoo. By the sea, in an authentic old factory environment, it offers a unique range of Nordic art and design, mouth-watering culinary experiences, interior design and gift products, and an inspiring setting for corporate events and functions.

Vainuddintie 72-28, 01150 Söderkulla

Library

The library is a popular and respected meeting place where world knowledge and culture meet the individual. Sipoo Municipal Library has a tradition that dates back over 150 years. There are two locations, one in Nikkilä and the other in Söderkulla. A local cultural gem can be found in the municipal exhibition space located in connection with the Nikkilä Library, which features monthly changing and diverse art exhibitions.

Söderkulla library Amiraalitie 2, 01150 Söderkulla

Main library in Nikkilä Pohjoinen Koulutie 2, 04130 Sipoo

Aravatalo mural

Artist Rustam QBic has created a mural on the walls of Aravatalo in Nikkilä, covering the entire building. The mural was created in September 2017 as part of the UPEA17 urban art event. Rustam QBic, a world-traveling visual artist, is a well-known and respected figure in the field of urban art. In his art, QBic combines modern street art and traditional visual art in a very subtle way. He emphasizes storytelling and color harmony, and always designs his works to fit their surroundings. QBic’s works can be seen in Russia, Switzerland, the United States, and Australia, among other places.

Pohjoinen Koulutie 1, 04130 Sipoo

Pesula Gallery

Pesula Gallery is an artist-driven and multidisciplinary art gallery in the premises of a former laundry that operated in the old Nikkilä mental hospital in Sipoo. Sipoon taiteilijat ry (The Sipoo Artists Association) and the municipality of Sipoo also produce exhibitions and events in the space.

Pilvilinnantie 2, Artborg 35, 04130 Sipoo