Culture

MerikarviaThe cultural department produces and coordinates a diverse cultural offering throughout the year. In the summer, the program includes several concerts, art exhibitions, theater performances and other events that offer experiences for both residents and tourists.

MerikarviaThe cultural life of the city is built on cooperation with active local actors, such as choirs, summer theater, associations and a community college. Culture offers the opportunity to experience art, participate yourself, learn new things and meet other culture lovers.

MerikarviaThere are also seven different museums that tell about the history of the municipality, fishing traditions and local life. (Some museums are open by appointment – ​​inquire about visiting opportunities.)

 

Culture

Published: 11.5.2026

MerikarviaThe municipality rents gallery space from Koivuniemi Herran Farm

MerikarviaThe municipality's gallery operations will move to new premises in the Koivuniemi Herran Farm area in Tuorila (Harjuntie 28). The Galleria Vanha Savu building previously used by the municipality has been leased to Eumer Resort, which is why new premises have been arranged for the municipality's gallery operations. The gallery will continue to operate under the name Galleria Savu. The name… Read to the end

Published: 9.3.2026

Cultural grants for 2026 are available for application!

The cultural grant for 2026 is open for applications! The grant is intended for Merikarviafor cultural productions, performances or other projects promoting culture. The awarded grant must be used for the purpose applied for by 31 December 2026 at the latest. A report on the use of the grant must be submitted upon request. Cultural grants are applied for using an electronic form https://link.webropol.com/s/kulttuuriavustus26 The application period for cultural grants ends on April 10.4th at… Read to the end

Published: 28.1.2026

Merikarvian The Tourism & Services 2026 guide has been published electronically

Merikarvian The version of the 2026 Tourism & Services Guide, prepared for the Travel Fair, is now available in electronic format on the municipality's website. The guide brings together Merikarvian tourism and service offerings and serves as an important marketing channel for both tourists and local operators. 🔗 Check out the electronic guide: https://merikarvia.fi/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matkailupalvelut1_messu_2026p.pdf Printed guide in spring… Read to the end