Autumn is here and Kotka Sea Queens have landed at Tekniikan museo premises in Helsinki.
We are preparing our ship and fleet for the upcoming winter and reminiscing about hot and sweaty summer nights while tensions and cold north wind are rising. It feels quite safe inside the ship but life on the harbour has more dangers. We wish to live the gay fleet fantasy a bit longer, come help us!
Join the autumn ship maintenance ceremonies & celebration!
6.-7.10.2026 at 18.00
Duration: 2 hours 15mins / Price: 15€ / Age Limit: 18+
Guidance:
Start by getting your map from the entrance of Energiasali. During the first hour (18-19) you are free to roam around outside areas and inside Tekniikan Museo, check the map to catch the queer maritime treasures & pleasures and get ready to look at the premises and histories through queer lens. The second hour will take place in Energiasali where the sailors will welcome you to join the fleet and its ceremonies!
Start by getting your map from the entrance of Energiasali. During the first hour (18-19) you are free to roam around outside areas and inside Tekniikan Museo, check the map to catch the queer maritime treasures & pleasures and get ready to look at the premises and histories through queer lens. The second hour will take place in Energiasali where the sailors will welcome you to join the fleet and its ceremonies!
Nieminen's work is supported by Koneen Säätiö
Sponsor: 1664 Blanc Finland
Sponsor: 1664 Blanc Finland
Performance, choreography, costumes, props: Jérémy Gaudibert & Kaisa Nieminen from Punking Diaries collective
Visual design: Jérémy Gaudibert
Sound: soundtrack of various artists, special mention to Tiikka Drama for the song Attraction in motion.
K.S.Q production commissioned by SLURPS - A stage for contemporary art for Kotkan Meripäivät 2026
Photography : Tuija Lappalainen & Salla Valle