ABOAGORA 2026: Mercury, the Winged Messenger

Wednesday 23 Sept 2026, 14:00 → Friday 25 Sept 2026, 19:45 Europe/Helsinki

Mercury, the Winged Messenger, 23.–25.9.2026

This year’s ABOAGORA – the meeting place for science and art creators and the public – examines ‘winged words’ and metaphors in science, art, and society, their effects on communication and public discourse, and the impacts of climate change on the animal world, such as the migratory routes of birds. 

The three-day event will be held for the 16th time at the Sibelius Museum in Turku, from 23 to 25 September 2026. The event consists of keynote lectures (AGORAs) and performative sessions that combine scholarly and artistic viewpoints.

The full program of keynotes, workshops, performative sessions and more is available online: https://aboagora.fi/program/

With the exception of Agora keynote sessions the event will require registration.

• The participation fee for ABOAGORA 2026 is 50 €
• A reduced fee of 20 € applies for students, doctoral researchers, professional artists or other unwaged participants
• There is also a one-day ticket (20€) for those who can participate only on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
• Concert tickets to the Wednesday and Friday evening concerts can be purchased at the Sibelius Museums ticket office
• Students have free admission to the program, with the exception of concerts and workshops.

 

The participation fee and one-day ticket covers all sessions and catering during the coffee breaks. Free student registration does not include refreshments, a program booklet, or a name tag. We recommend paying the reduced fee if you want to enjoy the full Aboagora experience! 

If spaces are available, post-registration is available during the event at the event info desk.

 

Further information:

 www.aboagora.fi

Producer Liisa Lalu
aboagora@utu.fi
+358 50 570 4017

ABOAGORA 2026 program web.pdf

Program