# Event Details - **Event Name**: Why Butoh Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+03:00) - **Event Description**: Why Butoh Festival brings insights into Butoh with a Master Class and performances at Barker-teatteri in Turku, FINLAND on 27–30 August 2026. Japanese Butoh legend Seisaku and his longtime collaborator, Butoh master Yuri Nagaoka, return to share their method of Tatsumi Hijikata’s teachings in an immersive master class — deepening the work we have explored together last year. This master class also warmly welcomes participants who are new to Seisaku and Yuri's work. This is a wonderful and precious opportunity to engage with Hijikata's direct legacy! WORKSHOP DATE & TIME 28 August at 10–16 (4 pm) 29 August at 10–16 (4 pm) 30 August at 10–13.30 (1:30 pm) + internal showing at 14–16 (2 pm to 4 pm) WORKSHOP TICKETS available at 370 € Just in time bird (15 places) 420 € Late bird (5 places) 300 € Two days 155 € Single day PERFORMANCES at 7 pm 27 August: Jaakko Kuikka (FIN), Minja Mertanen (FIN) 28 August: Tina Besnard (FRA), Maruska Ronchi (ITA) 29 August: Seisaku (JP), Yuri Nagaoka (JP) PERFORMANCE TICKETS 45 € Festival Pass, incl. all three evenings 20 € Normal price per evening 12 € Student, unemployed, pensioner per evening We recommend booking tickets in advance. Tickets are paid for on site with Mobilepay or cash. ALL INFO & PROGRAMME: whybutoh.weebly.com INQUIRIES & RESERVATIONS: whybutoh@protonmail.com /// Suomeksi – in Finnish: Why Butoh Festival esittelee butoa mestarikurssin ja esitysten muodossa Barker-teatterissa, Turussa 28.–30. elokuuta 2026. Japanilainen butoh-legenda Seisaku ja hänen pitkäaikainen yhteistyökumppaninsa, butoh-mestari Yuri Nagaoka, palaavat jakamaan Tatsumi Hijikatan opetusmenetelmää mukaansatempaavalla mestarikurssilla – syvennämme viime vuonna yhdessä oppimaamme. Työpaja sopii hyvin myös niille, joille Seisakun ja Yurin työskentely ei ole entuudestaan tuttua. Tämä on loistava ja arvokas tilaisuus tutustua Hijikatan suoraan perintöön! TYÖPAJAN PVM & AIKA 28.8. klo 10–16 29.8. klo 10–16 30.8. klo 10–13.30 + työpajan sisäinen näytös klo 14–16 TYÖPAJAN HINNASTO 370 € Just in time bird (15 paikkaa) 420 € Late bird (5 paikkaa) 300 € Kaksi päivää 155 € Yksi päivä ESITYKSET klo 19 27.8. Jaakko Kuikka (FIN), Minja Mertanen (FIN) 28.8. Tina Besnard (FRA), Maruska Ronchi (ITA) 29.8. Seisaku (JP), Juri Nagaoka (JP) LIPUT ESITYKSIIN 45 € Festivaalipassi, sis. kaikki kolme iltaa 20 € Normaalihinta per ilta 12 € Opiskelija, työtön, eläkeläinen per ilta Suosittelemme varaamaan liput etukäteen. Liput maksetaan paikan päällä (Mobilepay / käteinen). KAIKKI INFO JA OHJELMA: whybutoh.weebly.com TIEDUSTELUT JA VARAUKSET: whybutoh@protonmail.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/turku/why-butoh-festival-2026/200030008173909 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 117 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Turku - **state**: LS - **country**: Finland - **location**: Linnankatu 31, FI-20100 Turku, Suomi - **lat**: 60.44682 - **long**: 22.25847 - **full address**: Linnankatu 31, FI-20100 Turku, Suomi, Linnankatu 31, FI-20100 Turku, Suomi, Turku, Finland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Why Butoh Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/31223a7bf03ccd12e63bcc65edbb61d900becc097d5cc068ab8e50ea676e27dc-rimg-w682-h961-dc282828-gmir?v=1787614242 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Why Butoh Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Why Butoh Festival 2026 takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Linnankatu 31, FI-20100 Turku, Suomi, Linnankatu 31, FI-20100 Turku, Suomi, Turku, Finland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Why Butoh Festival 2026? - **A:** Why Butoh Festival 2026 is organized by Why Butoh Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Why Butoh Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Turku, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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