Concert

Kolibrí Festivaali Opening

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Helsinki Central Library Oodi - 16:00

Kolibrí Festivaali (www.kolibrifestivaali.org) celebrates the 15th edition’s Opening at Oodi Library with a special multilingual interactive children’s event featuring our special guests- Trio Mandeng and our first ever youngest artist: Rio Saarto!

The celebration begins with the magical movements of Rio Saarto (Finland/Peru) born in the same year as Kolibrí. Rio will perform Follow the River, a choreography in which movement flows forward like a running river, playing with rhythm and changing directions.

The festivities continue with Trio Mandeng: Maarika Autio (Finland), Adama Kone (Mali), and Mohamed Bangoura (Guinea). Through live music, the delicate melodies of the kora harp and balafon transport audiences to a magical world where trees can speak, and dragons love the sound of drums. The concert draws inspiration from the ancient Mande music and storytelling traditions of West Africa.

Join us in celebrating Helsingin Juhlaviikot with the whole family and discover the spirit of Kolibrí 2026. This free event will bring together the entire Kolibrí community.

Check full Kolibrí program 2016: www.kolibrifestivaali.org

Facilitated by

Trio Mandeng
Rio Saarto
We speak
English, Spanish, Finnish, French
Duration
1 h

29.08.2026 at 16:00, at Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Maiijansali), capacity: 120 people

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Accessibility

Everyone in your family can enjoy Kolibrí! Locations are accessible to persons with reduced mobility. You’ll find the ‘Serenity corner’ for moments of relaxation, and the ‘Eating corner’ to recharge and keep enjoying the festival. Bring your own food and drinks!

If you or anyone in your group needs other accommodations or extra information (like a detailed description of the activities, or listing sensory stimuli), get in touch with us at [email protected]. We will be happy to help!

We want Kolibrí to be accessible to all!