- Date
- Wednesday, August 26
- Time
- 18:00-18:40
- Price
- From 10 EUR
- Age
- 3-8 years
- Booking
- Booking required
SAMPO Festival's The Red Balloon is a Czech puppet-theatre performance inspired by Albert Lamorisse's story about a child and a red balloon. The short 40-minute show is suitable for young theatre-goers and follows how the balloon becomes a companion and the spark for an adventure.
- Organizer
- Nukketeatteri Sampo / SAMPO Festival
At a glance
- Date
- Wednesday, August 26
- Time
- 18:00-18:40
- Price
- From 10 EUR
- Age
- 3-8 years
- Booking
- Booking required
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Parking nearby
- Yes
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- Aurora's yard is sloping and car-free. The accessibility details mention 2 accessible parking spaces, a drop-off point close to the entrance, a guided and lit route, a ramp and handrails, but also a steep hill, steps, thresholds, a cramped wind lobby and a heavy door. Check the route in advance if step-free access or stroller movement is important.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The performance lasts about 40 minutes and takes place at Children's Cultural Centre Aurora.
- Booking notes
- A ticket is required. Tickets are sold through the City of Espoo event page; check current availability before going.
- Price notes
- According to Sampo's calendar, the public Aurora ticket costs EUR 10.
- Age notes
- The official age recommendation is 3+. The 40-minute show is best for children who can follow a short puppet-theatre performance with their own adult. Check the performance language with the organiser if spoken language is important for your child.