“From the Village to Basel” – a week of activities celebrating language, identity, and culture in Vörå this May. The week highlights music, language, participation, and community – with a clear international connection to Eurovision Week in Basel, taking place in May 12–17.
During the week (May 12–17), the audience will experience performances by young artists, traditional folk music, dance workshops, panel discussions, and cultural encounters inspired by local dialects.
But we’re kicking things off early with a spring market on May 3rd, 2025.
Stay tuned! – The program will be updated continuously.
Apply to perform in the Eurovision Week live program in Vörå from May 12–17, 2025! We’re looking for artists and bands to play on various stages across the municipality during the week, but we are especially seeking live music for the pre-semi-final and final events to be held at Norrvalla. Artists such as Josefine Siren and the OBO big band have already been booked. The open call for applications is available until May 4th, 2025, and selected bands and artists will be notified by May 7th, 2025.
We are offering compensation of 200€ per person. Travel expenses are reimbursed for those traveling over 100 km.
Please note that the entire fee for the band (compensation + travel) must be invoiced as a single, consolidated invoice.
We are now looking for artists for the week! In collaboration with DUNK, we are launching an “Open Call” and invite you to express your interest in performing during the week in Vörå. Please fill out your application HERE: Open Call Vörå
For Tegengrenskolan Students
Storytime for the children at the library in Vörå
"Catchy Tunes for Seniors" with Margaretha Nordqvist, vocals, and Bo Nordqvist, guitar
The Art Café from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Astragården, Vöråvägen 16, Vörå. Are you 12 years old or older and enjoy creating, having snacks, and hanging out with friends? Here you can work on your own projects, play board games, or get help and new ideas from an artist. During ESC week, everyone is welcome to drop by, get inspired, and purchase unique art and crafts made by the municipality’s youth!
At Norrvalla for 16-18 year olds
The artists + program will be announced soon
Eurovision Semifinal 1 on big screen: Sweden's entry KAJ - Bara bada bastu, starting at number 6
(150 tickets will be released later)
At Oravais Library: Thomas Lundin, the singer, actor, and writer who made his debut last year with the book "Tjo, hopp och kärlek - Om maten, mammorna och mig." Thomas will talk about the book’s main themes such as food waste, the joy of eating, and spending time together across generations. He will read aloud from the book, answer questions, and sell books at a special price. Coffee will be served. Register by calling 050 4761719 or emailing bibl.vora@vora.fi. The event is free, thanks to support from the Swedish Cultural Foundation.
The Art Café from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Astragården, Vöråvägen 16, Vörå. Are you 12 years old or older and enjoy creating, having snacks, and hanging out with friends? Here you can work on your own projects, play board games, or get help and new ideas from an artist. During ESC week, everyone is welcome to drop by, get inspired, and purchase unique art and crafts made by the municipality’s youth!
A program in the auditorium is organized alongside the Vörå Savings Bank Foundation's award ceremony. Invited grant recipients should RSVP by May 7, 2025, to vorasbstiftelse@gmail.com or call 050 3408398/Johan Nordmyr. Others can attend without an RSVP.
- Music performances by Agnes and Hampus Berglund
- Presentation by the Rasmusgården Foundation and Vörånejdens 4H
- Distribution of grants
- Music performance by the women's choir Aquarelle/Pernilla Nilsson-Wik
- Refreshments
Program + ESC final 1,100 tickets released at the beginning of May, free entry.
Sports hall + auditorium + foyer. K18 area in the restaurant Elsa’s kitchen and tent outside
The evening begins with artists and programs from 8:00 PM. Program host: to be announced
Artists include Josefine Siren and OBO big band, more artists coming soon.
The ESC final will be shown on a big screen from 10:00 PM
Screens are available in all rooms/areas at Norrvalla, so the audience has the opportunity to walk around and socialize during the evening.
Program for the youngest family members arranged from 7:00 PM
All sauna wagons on wheels are warmly welcome to Rökiö mill, with a parking fee of 10 € per sauna; bring your own firewood. Changing rooms and water are available. Coffee/soda, grilled sausages, and hamburgers are for sale. Musical performances and other programs. Welcome to enjoy the sauna from near and far! Register with Josefine by May 10 at phone 044 377 6395.
If you wish to stay overnight with the sauna, contact Kim Nyman at phone 050 3507247.
Organizer: Rökiö biblioteksförening
Vörå Spelmansklubb performs at Marielund in Maxmo
We continue to follow KAJ's journey to Eurovision victory, welcome everybody. You can tailor your own pizza and Kjell will bake it. Take-away available.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pizza baking
10:00 PM - Eurovision
Pizza salad + coffee & meringue cake 15 euros/person. Take away 10 euros. Register with Majo at phone 050 5862070
Program + ESC final 1,100 tickets released at the beginning of May, free entry.
Sports hall + auditorium + foyer. K18 area in the restaurant Elsa’s kitchen and tent outside
The evening begins with artists and programs from 8:00 PM. Program host: to be announced
Artists include Josefine Siren and OBO big band, more artists coming soon.
The ESC final will be shown on a big screen from 10:00 PM
Screens are available in all rooms/areas at Norrvalla, so the audience has the opportunity to walk around and socialize during the evening.
Program for the youngest family members arranged from 7:00 PM