Children's New Year
A lively and entertaining Children's New Year's Eve at Rotuaari!
On December 31, 2025, Rotuaari will host a New Year's Eve party for the whole family, where the little ones will have a great time! The event brings people together to celebrate the New Year in a sparkling atmosphere. The Rotuaari square will be illuminated with colorful lights in honor of the celebration!
A warm welcome to celebrate the changing year at the Children's New Year's Eve event. The event is open to everyone.
The evening's host will be the captivating Pete Poskiparta!
Event schedule
18.30 DJ NiceRice: children's disco music at Rotuaari before the event
19.00 Event begins, greetings from the City of Oulu, Lauri Nikula
19.15 Oulu Star Circus: circus performance
19.25 Pete Poskiparta: mentalism magic performance
19.40 Lauri Tuohimaa: Finlandia anthem
19.50 Tuluxxia's spectacular fire and pyro show!
20.00 Event ends
The event is organized by Wadessa Oy in cooperation with the City of Oulu.
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