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At Helsinki Central Library Oodi: Southnord Artfest: Afro-Nordic Literary Festival
Sat, 7 Nov – Sun, 8 Nov 2026 at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Helsinki
About this event
From Saturday, 7 November 2026 until Sunday, 8 November 2026, Southnord Artfest: Afro-Nordic Literary Festival is on at Helsinki Central Library Oodi. Entry is free.
A weekend celebration of Afrodiasporic voices in literature, bringing together poets, authors and researchers from across the Nordic countries
A weekend celebration of Afrodiasporic voices in literature, bringing together poets, authors and researchers from across the Nordic countries for readings, dialogues and exchanges with the Helsinki public.
Date: 7 November 2026
Place: Oodi, Saarikoski Rug, 3rd Floor
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Date: 8 November 2026
Place: Oodi, Maijansali, 1st Floor
Time: 14:00 – 19:00
More information
Event details
- Date
- Saturday 7 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
- Time
- 14:00 local time
- Venue
- Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- Address
- Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Talks & Lectures
- Organiser
- Southnord & Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Venue & getting there
Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- HelsinkiTrain290 m
4 min walk - SteissiBus stop320 m
4 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway400 m
5 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 200 m away.
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Your visit to Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- Date
- Saturday 7 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
- Starts
- 14:00
- Getting there
- Helsinki (train), 290 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 200 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Holiday Inn (150 m)
Also at Helsinki Central Library Oodi that week
Good to know
When is “Southnord Artfest: Afro-Nordic Literary Festival”?
Southnord Artfest: Afro-Nordic Literary Festival runs from Saturday, 7 November 2026 to Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Where is “Southnord Artfest: Afro-Nordic Literary Festival” held?
Venue: Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Southnord Artfest: Afro-Nordic Literary Festival”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Helsinki Central Library Oodi by public transport?
The closest stop is Helsinki (train), 290 m from Helsinki Central Library Oodi – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Helsinki Central Library Oodi?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 200 m away.
