6 events for the next 18 months
classical19:00in 2 days
Conductor Janne Nisonen leads a classical concert featuring countertenor Maarten Engeltjes performing Händel arias. The programme also includes works by Clara Iannotta and Bernard Herrmann.
concert18:00Satu Sopanen guides families on a musical journey through the orchestra's world with listening, riddles, singing and games. The concert suits children over 4 years old. An open instrument demonstration is held before the concert.
classical19:00Award-winning pianist Anton Mejias performs as soloist with the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra in Bach's piano concerto and contemporary works. The concert is conducted by La Maestra competition winner Mojca Lavrencic.
concert19:00A string orchestra concert featuring musicians from the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra and students from two music institutions, conducted by Kasmir Uusitupa.
concert19:00A concert featuring young musicians from the Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory, with the orchestra conducted by Mikael Loponen.
Last 13 events that already happened.
concert19:00Conductor Kasmir Uusitupa and cellist Torleif Thedéen present a programme centred on two classical masterworks by Bach and Strauss, with works by Vasks and Venckute. Concert introduction at 18:15.
classical19:00Violinist Alena Baeva performs as soloist and conductor of the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra. A classical programme spanning Mendelssohn to Grieg.
festival19:00Two evenings of classical music: a tenor gala and Donizetti's opera Rita paired with Silkkiperhonen.
sport(3 days)
A three nations tournament brings Finland, Sweden and Latvia to Kokkola Arena over three days in October with matches between the national teams.
concert19:00Electric violinist Roberts Balanas performs with the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra in a programme from Bach to Queen and the world premiere of Jabeau's new work. After the concert, the evening continues at restaurant Dolce.
festival(2 days)
Tursajaiset is Kokkola's traditional circus competition where first-year student teams compete in a playful programme throughout the city. The evening continues with dancing at Calle.
classical19:00Young violinist Lilja Haatainen performs Mozart's Violin Concerto with the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra. The programme includes works by Beethoven, Beamish, and Haydn.
concert(2 days)
Emilia X performs 2000s hits at Bar Treffit with dancers. The show starts at 23:00.
concert18:00Eve & Ossi and singer-songwriter Juhani Tikkanen perform together in a Kokkola concert lasting about two hours with an intermission.
concert19:00Opening concert of the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra with new conductor Kasmir Uusitupa. The programme features works by Räsänen, Debussy and Tchaikovsky.
club(2 days)
The academic year opening continues with an after-party at Night Club Calla. Music, dancing, and student community atmosphere await.
festival16:00EkaKerta 2026 is a welcome event for first-year students featuring an animal theme, station challenges, and group-building. The event takes place in Länsipuisto, Kokkola, on Tuesday, 1 September from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
festival15:00A six-concert classical music festival in Lohtaja and Kokkola featuring choral music, solo singing, organ, and children's music from 28 July to 2 August.
