Join us for an online lecture and workshop on nonverbal performances for children and young people. The event will be held on October 27, 2026, on Zoom.

The "Bravo!" Festival—an international hub for the performing arts aimed at children and young people—has received funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation!

From 2026 to 2030, the project will develop Suomen Assite and the Bravo! Festival into an international hub for the performing arts aimed at children and young people, while also strengthening the structures of the entire sector in Finland.

Apply to participate in the biennial international directors' seminar—an exchange program called "Directors in TYA" (Theater for Young Audiences).

The Finnish Association of Art Testers advocates for the continuation of the "Art Testers" cultural education program.

March marks the return of International Children's Theatre Day.

As part of the Bravo! festival, a pitch event will be held where Finnish and Finland-based performing artists working with children and young people will present their activities.

A top-class visit from Sweden! Are you interested in creating immersive performances for children with different developmental backgrounds? The Bravo! festival offers a two-day workshop for professionals, free of charge.

The Bravo! festival program has been published and tickets are on sale! The program includes a wide range of performances, workshops, and events aimed at professionals.

During the spring semester, the University of the Arts Helsinki Open University is offering a two-credit course entitled Performing Arts for Children, about Children, or with Children. The course is being organized in collaboration with the Bravo! festival.

The Finnish Assitej autumn meeting was held on December 15, 2025, at Annantalo. Thank you to all participants! (Photo from the Finnish Assitej 50th anniversary seminar at the Theater Museum on May 5, 2025. Photo by Anni Huomolin.)

ASSITEJ Finland has a new website! Welcome to visit the new website.