Liikkeellä Marraskuussa – “Moving in November” – is the oldest and most significant contemporary dance festival in the Helsinki area. The festival brings international artists and performances to Finland and instigates discourse with its edgy programming and openness to experimentation. Over the years, Liikkeellä Marraskuussa has introduced Finnish audiences to a large number of international artists and works. It has shaped Finland’s art scene and broadened the audience of contemporary dance.

Seviqc Brežice keeps live art to the fore, as is evident from its name Seviqc: “SEmper VIva Quam Creata” or “always alive as created”. Each year concerts are drawn from the musical heritage of the Middle Ages to the start of the 20th century. The most beautiful early music concerts present top international artists, performing in cultural heritage sites such as castles, churches and manor houses. The programme introduces Slovenian artists to foreign ensembles, helping them on their career paths.

Corposamente is an outdoor festival that has been held in restored historical locations in Ravenna since 1999, sustained by local government and community alike. Its goal is to create opportunities for selected young companies and single artists to perform alongside established colleagues, and programming centres around the interaction between different disciplines, such as music, theatre, dance, performance art and visual art. Special children’s events are held over the 2-day August festival.