This page has compiled the events of the Valaam Monastery for 2026.
The program includes spiritual holidays, concerts, exhibitions, cultural events, and theme days suitable for the whole family. The content is updated regularly.
March
Sat 14.3. at 4 pm – Johannes Teologin Laulajat choir concert
Sat 28.3. 10 am–4 pm – Easter market
Sat 28.3. 3–6 p.m. – Rudolf Koivu – Fairytale Illustrator exhibition
Other exhibition opening hours
April 2–6. – Easter full board packages
April
Sun 5.4. at 4 pm – Sari and Antti Saarinen's Easter concert “Kristus valo valkeuden”
Sat 18.4. – Valamo fish day, hosted by music journalist Risto Nordell and pianist and church musician Pami Karvonen
Sat 18.4. at 4 pm – Kalakonsertti - musical journey in the company of fish and Pam and Risto, composers include Bach, Rautavaara, Schubert, Saint-Saens and Einaudi
Sat 25.4. – Kaljan and Ruusun Day, including writer and theater director Riko Saatsi
May
Sun 10.5. – Mother's Day
13.–14.5. – Virtual Valamo ‑conference
Fri 15.5. – St. Catherine's Monastery of Sinai theme day CANCELLED, postponed to a later date
Sat 16.5. – Valamo Museum Day, including, among others, Metropolitan Arseni and antiques expert Wenzel Hagelstam
June
Wed 3.6. – Satupäivä, remembering the writer Elina Karjalaista
Sat 13.6. at 2 pm – Soi Rauhaa Bells Valamon concert: Clara Petrozzi & Sari Blå
Sat 13.6. – Valamon sauna day
Sat 20.6. 13:00 - Midsummer concert “Kesän hemassa”, Sari and Antti Saarinen
July
Sat 4.7. at 13:00 - Eino Leino, Poetry and Summer Day: Maija Piitulainen (poems), Jonna Ortju (vocals) & Matti Ekman (accordion)
Sat 11.7. - Memorial Day of Saint Sophrony of Essex
Sat 11.7.. – Heinävesi Music Days concert at 2 pm
August
5.–7.8. – Valamo praasniekka full board packages
Thu 6.8. at 4 pm – Orthodox Chamber Choir Praasniekka Concert
Sat 29.8. – Luomakuntaseminaari and Nuku yö ulkan ‑event
September
25.–27.9. – Valamo Karelian Song Festival
October
Sat 17.10. – Science and Medicine Day
Speakers include Emeritus Professor of Space Astronomy Esko Valtaoja, Professor of Public Health Jussi Kauhanen, and Dr. Pasi Hyytiäinen
Sun 18.10. – National Fairy Tale Day
Sat 31.10. – Evacuee Stories Day
November
Sat 7.11. – Valamo Georgian Day
Christmas
19.12. – Valamo Christmas Concert
More information:
017 570 1810
myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi
017 570 1810
myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi
valamo.fi
