Turku city throws a welcome party for 2025 newcomers: hockey, music & more
The City of Turku is giving new residents a very Finnish welcome: an evening of top-flight ice hockey, a tour of local sports clubs, and a live set by hometown pop star Robin Packalen on September 20
The program opens with TPS vs. KalPa at 5:00 p.m., with the game expected to wrap between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. But it isn鈥檛 just about the scoreboard. Throughout the evening, local clubs will showcase the breadth of sports and recreational activities available in Turku鈥攁n easy way for newcomers to find a team, routine, or community in their new city.
After the final buzzer, the ice gives way to lights and lyrics as Robin Packalen takes the stage, billed as the night鈥檚 finale and a not-so-subtle hint that Turku wants its new neighbors to stick around for the encore.
"It鈥檚 important that both new residents and long-time Turku people truly experience Turku as their hometown". "We want to build a city where everyone can find their place and feel like they belong. These kinds of shared moments strengthen that sense of belonging鈥攁nd hometown pride."
Turku mayor, Piia Elo
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The festivities set the tone for Turku Day on Sunday, September 21, a citywide celebration heavy on music, dance, culture, and movement, organized by the City together with local associations, companies, and clubs. In other words: if Saturday鈥檚 about finding your people, Sunday鈥檚 the parade.
Tickets: New residents who moved to Turku in 2025 can register to receive a free ticket to the Welcome Night. Availability is limited to 1,000 tickets on a first-come basis.
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