This is a temple for tantrikas and kinksters and everyone else.
This is a temple for all genders – also those that we haven’t yet been able to name.
This is a temple for consent.
This is a temple for sex and touch positivity.
This is a temple for all bodies.
This is a temple for all forms of sexuality – as long as they are based on consent.
This is an artistic play party that lasts for a whole weekend.
Temple of Godx Festival is a three-day sex-positive event consists of workshops, DJ sets, performance by a professional artist, extra activities, a play party and aftercare. The workshops are led by both Finnish and international instructors.
The festival invites you into the temple to experience, learn, share, enjoy, and engage in conversations about art and the spectrum of sexuality.
It’s a unique opportunity for those who wish to explore their own and others’ sexuality in a way that feels true to themselves. The weekend is filled with programming, but we’ve also left plenty of space for simply being, feeling and resting.
This is the first description of the festival. The program will be revealed gradually as we move toward August. The full schedule will be published at the end of May the latest.
Every festival participant has a possibility to take part at least in two workshops. We will send more information on how to enrol in the workshops closer to the date.
The temple follows careful practices around safety – this includes general safety, consent, and upholding the principles of a safer space.
Ahead of the weekend, you’ll receive an email with more detailed guidance on everything mentioned here. Please read it carefully.
You can also find an FAQ here.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRESS
This temple is a step away from the normal. Dress accordingly.
It can mean a temple whore, a BDSM dog or an inhabitant from a planet no one else has been yet. It can be lace or nothing. It doesn’t need to be mindblowing, but it’s allowed to be mindblowing.
Do not come dressed as normal.
TIME AND PLACE
Friday 28.8.2026 at 19 – 22
Saturday 29.8.2026 at 11.00 – 23.00
Sunday 30.8.2026 at 11.00 – 16.00.
Eskus – Performance Centre, studios 1, 2, 3, 4, lobby and conference room.
Puhdistamo (rakennus nro 6) 2. fl.
Official address: Kaasutehtaankatu 1/33, 00540 Helsinki.
SCHEDULE
A detailed, day-by-day schedule will be published here alongside the release of the programme.
PRICE AND LINK TO WEBSHOP
110e (early bird until 31.12.2025)
120e (until 31.5.2026)
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Samee Haapa (they/them) is a nonbinary actor FIA, dancer, live art maker, anthropologist and dj. Their first real encounter with BDSM and sex positive culture was in xPlore in Berlin in 2007. Later on, they have educated themselves in facilitating sex-positive spaces f.e. at Karada House in Berlin.
They have produced, directed and performed in the field of performing arts for 20 years both in institutions and as a freelancer, both in Finland and abroad. They are the artistic director of The Center for Everything.
PLEASE NOTE
The event is not allowed for persons under 18 years of age.
There will most likely be nudity and various forms of sexuality in the event, but these are not required from anyone. Please consider carefully before attending whether this is a situation that suits you.
The event is committed to principles of safer space. This means respect for all genders, sexualities, backgrounds, bodies and abilities. Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, other oppressive behaviour or harassment is not allowed.
The tickets of the event is distributed according to different genders so we could enable as wide range of genders as possible. Please choose a ticket according to your gender.
Buying a ticket will not guarantee entrance if you’re not adhering to the rules of the event. If we refuse entrance after buying a ticket we will refund you in full. If you’re not sure what we mean by these instructions, send us a message and we’ll be happy to help you.
You can ask for more information at centerforhello at pm dot me
Eskus is accessible with a wheelchair.
The event is intoxicant-free and naturally high.