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Sirkusta silloilla – kohti Välitilaa (Circus on Bridges – Towards the In-Between)

Sirkusta silloilla – kohti Välitilaa brings contemporary circus to the bridges of Savonlinna. Four short, site-specific performances guide the audience into the world of the Välitila video art series – under the bridges, by the water, and into encounters with the characters of the videos.

1. Kivutar ja Kuolema (Daughter of the Underworld, and Death) – Verkkosaari Bridge Friday 4 September at 3 pm

“Under the bridge, above the water, father and daughter dance in silence.” Aerial hoop, slackline, frame drum, and a few mysterious instruments.

Performance location and directions: Verkkosaari Bridge – approach from in front of Spa Hotel Casino, following the pedestrian path towards the bridge. The audience will be directed to the viewing area upon arrival.

Please note! The performance location is not accessible.

2. Tuonelan portilla (At the Gates of the Underworld) – Lötjönen Canal Bridge Friday 4 September at 6 pm

“At the gates of the Underworld, the ill-tempered Lady of the Underworld checks the state of the souls.” Aerial hoop and the Underworld Orchestra – featuring double bass and various other instruments.

Performance location and directions: Lötjönen Canal Bridge – approach from the corner of Kylpylaitoksentie and Vääräsaarenkatu. The viewing area is on the Vääräsaarenkatu side, near the bridge.

3. Osaako sielusi lentää (Can Your Soul Fly?) Secret Bridge Saturday 5 September at 3 pm

“Did I die or didn’t I? Where does my soul wander, and who carries it?” Aerial silks and live music, perhaps even a bagpipe.

The performance location will only be revealed to registered participants! ‘

4. Tuonelan pidot (Feast in the Underworld) – Torisilta bridge Saturday 5 September at 6 pm

“The feast awaits. Welcome to the Underworld! We have been waiting for you.” Aerial hoop, fabric loop, slackline, and a feast in the Underworld accompanied by all kinds of possible and impossible instruments.

Performance location and directions: Torisilta bridge – the viewing area is in Joel Lehtonen Park (Puistokatu 4), in the corner facing the Torisilta bridge.

The performances are short, approximately 10–15-minute site-specific contemporary circus works created together with the performers, musician, bridge, water, and surrounding space. No two moments are exactly alike.

Tickets and registration

Places are limited for the first three performances, so advance registration is required. Registration: Register here – https://forms.gle/e4USVKTycAdXcwh17

Suggested contribution €5 per person – or pay what you want.

Payment in cash or via MobilePay on site.

The third performance takes place at a secret bridge – the location will only be revealed to registered participants!

Performance 4 at the Market Bridge is free and open to everyone.

Weather contingency

The performances take place outdoors and are weather-dependent. Due to weather conditions, an individual performance may be moved to a later time or another day. Any changes will be announced no later than two hours before the scheduled start of the performance. Registered participants will be informed of any changes personally. Up-to-date information will also be published on Facebook, Instagram and the Visit Savonlinna event page.

About the project

Sirkusta silloilla – kohti Välitilaa is part of the creation of Välitila 2, a video artwork and photography exhibition. Välitila 2 continues the Välitila video artwork, which premiered in February 2026, and is the second part of the planned Välitila video trilogy.

The production is made possible with support from the South Savo Regional Fund of the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the Arts Council of South Savo of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike).