Use your voice! The DiDa Festival celebrates the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Caisa Cultural Center in Helsinki and via live webcast. Open to everyone, the festival showcases the art of people with disabilities and sign language users, raises awareness, and invites discussion about diversity in art and culture.
Dancer Noora Västinen sums up the spirit of the festival: “Art shows me that I can shape my own everyday life and life in general to reflect who I am. It’s OK to be me – I don’t have to conform to the norm and fit into a mold.”
Program in Caisa Hall (5–8 PM):
5 PM Festival opening (live broadcast begins)
5:05 PM Light painting music, Markus Lohikoski
5:15 PM Inne i överläraren Irina von Martens stora hjärna – short film and other stories, DuvTeatern
5:35 PM Mitäs me Parkkikset, stand-up comedy, Parkinson Bros & Sis
6:05 PM Break
6:25 PM Kesannolla, indie/pop music
6:50 PM Interweaving, dance theater, Tanja Durić and Novak Josić
7:10 PM Seen, dance, Kaaos Company
7:25 PM Vimma Disability Culture Award ceremony
8:00 PM Festival closing
Pre-event program (2:00–4:45 PM):
One to one – Sisäinen historia, Johanna Nonna Mattila (Appointments: johanna@lalunes.com. STILL AVAILABLE 2–5 PM)
Networking meeting at Maissi at 3–4:45 p.m., led by Riikka Hänninen and Sanni Virta from the Artist’s Magic Wand project. Light refreshments will be served. Registration by November 30: info.disabilityday@gmail.com
Accessibility: The Caisa Cultural Center has barrier-free access, flat corridors, and clear signage. There is an induction loop in the hall. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome. Finnish sign language interpretation will be available throughout the event.
Time and place: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2–8 PM. Caisa Cultural Center, Kaikukatu 4 B, Helsinki
Free admission – the event can also be followed via live webcast.