On stage at Cultural Centre Kanneltalo in Helsinki: Tranceformer – Baltic Circle
Friday, 27 November 2026 at Cultural Centre Kanneltalo, Helsinki
About this event
Tranceformer – Baltic Circle is scheduled for Friday, 27 November 2026 at Cultural Centre Kanneltalo, Helsinki. Expect to pay from €16.
- About 1 h
Tranceformer is the third instalment of a trilogy that uses hypnosis to examine the cognitive effects of new technologies.
For the piece, artist Aapo Nikkanen has trained his own AI — Tranceformer — capable of guiding the audience into hypnotic trance. Rather than relying on spectacle, the work operates through subtle shifts in attention that draw focus away from the stage and into the inner worlds of the audience.
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The performance unfolds through a conversation between the AI and the performer, allowing the audience to move through different levels of trance. At the same time, it stages a new kind of interactive space, in which passive algorithmic feeds give way to personalised, dialogic exchanges that are human in tone and emotionally responsive.
Tranceformer asks what happens when contemporary systems increasingly operate at the level of cognition: how they shape the ways we interpret, trust, and respond to the world, often bypassing critical reflection, and at what point their influence becomes difficult to distinguish from our own thoughts.
The creation of Tranceformer has been made possible through the generous support of Baltic Circle, Kone Foundation, and FCINY & Pioneer Works.
The themes and methods of the performance deal with the liminal spaces of human psyche and consciousness using, for instance, hypnosis and trance, and as such may be distressing for some audiences.
Duration: 1 hour
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 27 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 local time
- Venue
- Cultural Centre Kanneltalo
- Address
- Klaneettitie 5, 00420, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- €16–€26
- Category
- Plays & Musicals
Venue & getting there
Klaneettitie 5, 00420, Helsinki
How to get to Cultural Centre Kanneltalo
- Kannelmäen RautatieasemaTrain90 m
1 min walk
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Your visit to Cultural Centre Kanneltalo
- Date
- Friday, 27 November 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Kannelmäen Rautatieasema (train), 90 m – about 1 min on foot
- Staying nearby
- 2 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Hiisi Homes Helsinki Haaga (910 m)
Also at Cultural Centre Kanneltalo that week
- Coffee at Kantsu
- Tranceformer | Premiere – Baltic Circle
- Kantele and singing bowl relaxation
- Thai Winter Festival Kanneltalo 2026 - "Festival of Gratitude" Loy Krathong Day
- Guest author: Emmi Itäranta – Free Mondays
- Art exercise - let art get you moving!
- Free-of-charge art club for primary school children
Good to know
When is “Tranceformer – Baltic Circle”?
Tranceformer – Baltic Circle takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “Tranceformer – Baltic Circle” held?
Venue: Cultural Centre Kanneltalo, Klaneettitie 5, 00420, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Tranceformer – Baltic Circle”?
Tickets are listed from €16. Prices can change with demand, so check the official seller for the latest availability.
How long is “Tranceformer – Baltic Circle”?
About 1 h according to the organiser. Times can vary slightly on the night.
Where can I buy tickets for “Tranceformer – Baltic Circle”?
Tickets are sold by Eventim. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Cultural Centre Kanneltalo by public transport?
The closest stop is Kannelmäen Rautatieasema (train), 90 m from Cultural Centre Kanneltalo – roughly 1 minute on foot.
