Unforgettable moments in culture

In Imatra, culture has always been close to the heart. The city is home to Finland’s newest theatre building, the Imatra City Theatre, where performances continue to draw crowds. In fact, in 2017, the theatre welcomed more visitors than the city has residents!

The cultural offering doesn’t stop there, Imatra also hosts an international theatre festival, and Cultural Centre Virta presents a full calendar of events throughout the year.

In summer, enjoy performances by the Imatra Summer Theatre along the scenic Vuoksi River, or catch world-class acts at the legendary Imatra Big Band Festival.

The region’s museums and exhibitions have something for everyone. Families can head to activity parks and adventures, while nature lovers will find joy in the many outdoor trails, lakeside ridges, and nature reserves that surround Imatra and its nearby areas.ature reserves that surround Imatra and its nearby areas.

Imatran uusi teatteritalo erottuu massasta

Theatre Imatra

Finland’s newest and architecturally most distinctive theatre building. It welcomes more visitors than Imatra has residents.
Kulttuuritalo Virta

Culture house Virta

Cultural Centre Virta is the vibrant heart of Imatra’s cultural scene. A nique hub that invites you to experience, learn, and be inspired.
Imatran taidemuseon talvessa vaihtuvia näyttelyitä

Museums and exhibitions

Stunning art, urban history, wartime heritage, Imatra’s diverse and fascinating museum offerings truly have something for everyone.
koski kuohuu

Rapid shows

Imatrankoski is Southeast Finland’s only official national landscape and the birthplace of Finnish tourism.
Kuva Virta-auditorio kuva sirkuksesta ja yleisöstä.

All the events and happenings

There’s always something happening in Imatra, almost all the time! The best way to stay up to date is by checking out the Imatra event calendar.

More cultural services

Opastuskeskus

Geopark Visitor Centre

The Geopark Visitor Centre is one of the cultural attractions of Saimaa Geopark. The Saimaa Geopark visitor centre is located in Imatra’s culture centre Virta, right after the main entrance.

Asuntorakennus kesällä

Industrial workers' housing museum

An exhibition on the living conditions of industrial workers in the 1900s and 1960s. Furnished apartments in a residential building and social services presented in a sauna building.

Kruununpuiston polkuja ja paviljonki keväällä

Kruununpuisto Park

An oasis in the heart of Imatra. The oldest nature reserve in Finland along the banks of the rapids.

Rajamuseon näyttelystä

The Border Museum

The Border Guard Museum is a national museum that presents the history of the Finnish Border Guard. The museum focuses on operations by land and air.

Veteraanimuseo kesällä

Veterans Museum

The war history of the National Wars and the Winter and Continuation Wars, as well as war memories in the spirit of the motherland in Imatra Finland.