The Lonely in the Rain Festival is a dance event in Joensuu for artists from Eastern Finland, across the country, and around the world. Every November, Lonely in the Rain presents a high-quality and diverse overview of contemporary dance.
The festival’s main sponsors are the The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency and the City of Joensuu.
Festival programme 2026
Thursday 26th November
at 18:00 | NÄYTTÄMÖ, Koskikatu 8
...siksi minä tanssin \ Kira Riikonen & työryhmä
Premiere. Group choreography featuring five dancers explores why dance is important in the times we live in.
Friday 27th November
at 12:00 | Kahvila Hilun Paikka
ITAK lunch \ for dance professionals and students
at 17.30 | Joensuu City Library
Captain \ Iina Löppönen
Riveria Outokumpu Dance Education student presents a solo work. Free entry!
at 18.30 | Joensuu City Theatre
SOTURIT \ Tanssiteatteri Minimi
Through the archetype of the warrior—coded as masculine—the work takes a critical look at what strength means in today's world.
Saturday 28th November
at 13:00 | Taidekeskus Ahjo
What kind of animal are you? \ Matilda Aaltonen
What Kind of Animal Are You? is a bodily exploration of human animality.
at 18:00 | NÄYTTÄMÖ, Koskikatu 8
...siksi minä tanssin! \ Kira Riikonen & työryhmä
Post-performance discussion after the show.
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