Institute office closed for the holiday season 2025-26

Dec 18, 2025 | 2025, News

Six people pose for a group photo in a modern office. Three are seated on a couch, and three stand behind them, smiling and looking directly at the camera. Large windows behind them reveal city architecture and natural daylight. They are surrounded by snow flakes and sparkles that have been added via canva.

Hyviä juhlapyhiä
Season’s greetings
Bonnes fêtes
Prettige feestdagen

 

A heartfelt thank you to all the artists, cultural professionals and partners we had the honour of collaborating with in 2025!

Please note our office will be closed 19.12.2025–4.1.2026.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to reconnecting in the new year!

Warm wishes,

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux team
Johanna, Malin, Eppu, Ela, Tilda and Oscar

Our picks from the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme

​​Oulu is the European Capital of Culture for the year 2026. Our staff have picked some recommendations for you, enjoy!

2026: New year, new horizons

Johanna Råman shares more on 2026 at the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. It’s all about artists, international exchange, and cultural policy in action!

The Days: Maria Nurmela, Ville Oinonen and Theo Clinkard

The Days performed by Maria Nurmela and Ville Oinonen comes to TROIS C-L this March.

Meet Margareeta, our new Communications Assistant!

Welcome our new Communications Assistant and EDUFI intern, Margareeta Lauronen! Find out what inspires her and what she’s looking forward to in Brussels.

Strong Finnish presence at IFFR 2026

Explore Finnish films at IFFR 2026, featuring world premieres and Tiger Short Competition entry “I Am a River” by Heidi Piiroinen.