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We Speak Gay is a Community of LGBTQ+ friendly companies, events and destinations. We stand together against homophobia, transphobia and all kind of discrimination. We are working for a safer and more inclusive society. Here is the list of all the members and partners in the community.
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Söderlångvik Manor
Söderlångvik Manor tells the intriguing story of Amos Anderson. He was a patron of arts and owned the newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet.
Suomenlinna Sveaborg
Suomenlinna on sateenkaariystävällinen kohde. Suomenlinnan maailmanperintökohdetta hallinnoiva, ylläpitävä, restauroiva ja esittelevä Suomenlinnan hoitokunta haluaa edistää linnoituksen inklusiivisuutta kaikin tavoin.
Maritime Centre Vellamo
Maritime Centre Vellamo is an attraction open all-year round and well worth a visit to see the amazing architecture both indoors and outdoors. Vellamo houses the Maritime Museum of Finland and the Kymenlaakso Museum, which present the tales of the sea and the local region through exhibitions praised by people of all ages and abilities.
Design District Helsinki
Design District Helsinki on luovien tekijöiden keskittymä Helsingin sydämessä. Design District Helsinki ylläpitää ja julkaisee design-karttaa Helsingin kivijalan helmistä, jotka löytää myös digimuodossa osoitteesta: find.designdistrict.fi.
The Savonlinna Opera Festival
The Savonlinna Opera Festival is Finland’s premiere cultural event. World renowned for its high-quality opera performances and concerts, every summer it brings music lovers from across the globe to the charming lakeside city of Savonlinna.
Tampere Hall
Tampere Hall, the congress and cultural centre giant of the Nordic countries, is a venue for nearly a thousand different events, concerts, meetings, and international conferences each year. Browse Tampere Hall’s concerts and club gigs, relax at the restaurant Tuhto, enjoy art and pick souvenirs from Tampere Hall Shop.
The world’s only Moomin Museum
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us in Tampere and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family! The Moomin Museum is based on the collection of illustration art donated by Tove Jansson (1914–2001).
Serlachius Museums
Are you a lover of art & design, looking for a unique place far from mass-tourism, but still classy? Multi-awarded Serlachius Museums got it: a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, but still reachable within an hour from Tampere.
Säynätsalo Town Hall
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the most significant works of architect Alvar Aalto. The building has an internationally renowned position in the history of modern architecture. Despite its name, the building is no longer in administrative use, as Säynätsalo is now part of the city of Jyväskylä.
Siida – Sámi Museum and Nature Centre
Siida is your guide to Sámi culture and northern nature. The Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida is located in the town of Inari, in Sápmi. Our exhibitions and events give our visitors a window into the north: we provide truthful information on the ancient and vibrant Sámi culture and on the delicate yet resilient arctic nature.
Helsinki Contemporary Opera Festival 15.8 – 1.9.2024
Helsinki Contemporary Opera Festival 15.8 – 1.9.2024 showcases the latest performances from independent opera companies. The festival brings together a wide variety of artistic teams and productions at the Alexander Theatre annually in August-September, with a focus on contemporary chamber opera and musical theatre. The festival is part of the Helsinki Festival’s program.
Music Theatre Kapsäkki
Music Theatre Kapsäkki is located in Sörnäinen close to the popular hipster area of Kallio in Helsinki. Its’ programme consists of concerts, club nights and musical plays that suit viewers of all ages. As music is an international language, a significant part of shows can be enjoyed with no comprehension of the Finnish language.
Greta Productions
Greta Productions is an artistic production company founded in 2016 by opera singer and actress Reetta Ristimäki. The company focuses on musical theater and opera performances and especially on social and historical themes as well as immersive performances that immerse the viewer holistically.
KokoTeatteri
KokoTeatteri makes visible stories that might otherwise be ignored. The theater praises multiculturalism and operates on the principles of diversity and democracy. KokoTeatteri is committed to values such as equality, freedom of speech, democracy, sustainable development, value of art, civilization and humanity.
Toy Museum in the Suomenlinna sea fortress
We are proud to present to you a private collection of old toys, dating from the 1830’s until the collapse of the Soviet Union. The collection includes antique and vintage toys; dolls, tin toys, teddy bears, doll’s houses and other pensioners of the toy world.
Ehrensvärd Museum
The Ehrensvärd Museum is located at the Great Courtyard of the Suomenlinna fortress, housed in the Commandant’s House. The museum showcases the elegant home of the 18th-century aristocracy and tells the history of the Swedish era of the fortress. The collection includes paintings, furniture, weapons, and ship models portraying vessels of the Swedish Archipelago Fleet.
Suomenlinna Centre
The Suomenlinna Centre, located in the heart of the fortress, houses the Suomenlinna Museum, a museum shop, and a café. The Suomenlinna Museum is the main museum of the fortress. The museum’s exhibition presents the history of the island and its different phases under three different nations.
Ehrensvärd Society
Ehrensvärd Society is a non-profit association. The purpose of the association is to promote awareness of the history of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ehrensvärd Society operates according to the principles of responsible tourism and activity.
Finland is one of the safest and most LGBTQIA friendly countries in the world. The legislation in the country does not accept any kind of discrimination based on sexuality or gender. On these pages we are presenting Finland and Finnish companies and events that are welcoming to LGBTQIA people.