Rakastajat Theatre is a professional theatre company based in Pori. For the first 30 years, from 1991 to 2021, the theatre was the only independent professional theatre company in the Satakunta region. In 2022 Rakastajat was approved for the Ministry of Education and Culture's State subsidy. Before that Rakastajat had received funding mainly from the Arts Council, which is a more precarious funding system.

Rakastajat started as a small theatre company, performing, for example, in Poriginal Gallery and outdoor venues. Over the years, Rakastajat has grown into a significant local and national theatre operator and international festival organiser. Nowadays Rakastajat is a vibrant theatre with a strong presence in the city.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We in Rakastajat Theatre believe in equality on all levels. We strive to be easily approachable and accessible, offering substantially reduced tickets for students and unemployed, for example and sometimes even free tickets. Our shows aspire to entertain, enlighten as well as challenge. We have a number of outreach programmes and are keen to strengthen our connection with local residents and the community. We want to reach diverse, new audiences and promote inclusion. We find it our responsibility to do our best to generate change in society by tackling topical themes and addressing sensitive topics. We also follow the guidelines for safer space.