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Alternative music festival at Helsinki Ice Hall featuring Pyhimys, The Libertines, Mobb Deep, and nearly 30 other artists from indie, hip-hop, and underground music.
festival12:00Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica performs at the Vauhti Kiihtyy! festival in Turku.
festival16:00Swedish singer-songwriter Miriam Bryant performs at Big Day Summer Festival 2026 in Vaasa.
festival14:30Finnish punk-rock band Klamydia performs at the Poppi Pauhaa festival in Kerava.
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Two-day metal festival in Kotka on 10-11 July. Moonspell, Mokoma, Scar Symmetry and many other metal bands perform. The festival celebrates its 22nd anniversary.
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Bättre Folk is a two-day music festival in Hailuoto featuring many Finnish artists. The festival is partially accessible and tickets are exchanged for wristbands on site.
festival19:00LUNA KILLS performs at the Metallivuori festival in Uittamo people's park in Turku in July.
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Pori Jazz is Finland's largest rhythm music festival, featuring international and Finnish artists. The programme offers both paid concerts and free performances, plus a dedicated Pori Jazz Kids festival for children.
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Keuruu Market is a traditional town festival with live music, varied entertainment and a market pub. Admission is free.
festival10:00A traditional market festival in Koskenpää village with accordion music, local performers, and entertainment for the whole family.
festival10:00Visual Arts Day in Keuruu featuring an art auction, painting, crafts, and folk musician performances.
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Forum Shopping Centre hosts free summer activities on Fridays in July, featuring glitter campaigns, a lucky wheel, and entertainment for visitors.
festival14:00Forum offers festival visitors a two-floor programme: makeup, hairstyles, photo wall, drinks, a prize wheel, and summer games on Friday 10.7. from 14:00 to 17:00.
festival17:00VIP access for the Friday of Mansikkakarnevaalit, Suonenjoki's popular summer strawberry festival, with special perks on the festival grounds.
festival17:00Suonenjoki's annual Strawberry Carnival celebrates the berry season with a festive day out on Friday 11 July.
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TLK's summer gathering on Houtskär, July 10-12. Members only, 25 € includes meals.
festival21:00Samuell performs at Big Day Festival in Vaasa.
festival22:00BloodRedNails takes the stage at Metallivuori 2026, an outdoor metal festival at Uittamon kansanpuisto in Turku.
festival12:00A two-day festival in Nummela on 10-11 July.
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A three-day blacksmith market in Petäjävesi featuring working smiths, craft sales, forging courses, and an antique identification contest.
festival20:00Kuikan Lava is a traditional summer dance venue that has hosted dances since 1952. The 2026 season features an extensive programme with many Finnish artists and bands.
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Summer Day Rock is a festival in Valtimo parish in July where all visitors receive wristbands. The event is fully accessible for people with disabilities.
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Metallivuori 2026 is a metal festival taking place at Uittamon Kansanpuisto in Turku on 10 July 2026.
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Vauhti Kiihtyy Turku 2026 is an event taking place in Turku on 10 July 2026.
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Alvarin Kesäjuhla 2026 is a summer celebration held at Alvar Aallon Puisto in Espoo in July.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Allas Live is a summer-long concert series at Allas Pool from May to September featuring Finnish and international artists across multiple music genres.
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Coca-Cola Fan Zone at the Music House screens World Cup football matches on large displays throughout June and July. The free outdoor venue features live performances, karaoke and film screenings for all ages.
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The Savonlinna Opera Festival presents five classic operas in summer 2026, featuring Lisette Oropesa's debut in the title role of Norma.
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Suomipop Festivaali Oulu 2026 on Kuusisaari opens with Haloo Helsinki! and VESALA. The festival offers various ticket types, VIP services, drink cards, and accessibility options.
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KonnTeksti is a story festival featuring literature, music and author meetings at Siikapirtti in Konnevesi on 9-11 July. The programme includes a silent film concert, author interviews and musical performances.
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Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
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A Nordic dance festival with over a hundred events throughout the week, ranging from international guest performances to courses and seminars. GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents works by leading choreographers.
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Brazilian forró dance series at Töölönlahti Summer Park on Thursday evenings June-August. No partner needed, beginners welcome.
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Alppipuisto Summer is a series of six free events across three July weekends. The program includes family-friendly music, festivals, and open-air performances.
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A summer hub in Kallio combining market, live music, cultural events and food. Open from lunch to late evening throughout the season.
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Viikin library shows summer films for children on Tuesdays during the school holidays. The programme features ten children's favourites rated K7, plus reading, baking, crafts and game sessions.
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Urkuyö and Aaria is one of Finland's oldest classical music festivals, held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer in Espoo. In 2026, the festival marks its 40th anniversary under the artistic direction of opera singer Tuomas Katajala.
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Open Friday film screenings for children and families at Tapiola Library. The first Friday of each month features an S-rated film, while other Fridays let the audience choose between S and K7 films.
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Every Friday Lippulaiva Library screens a family-friendly film for children. Bring your own treats.
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Live music on the summer terrace of Finlandia Park Hotel every weekend throughout the season. Free admission with a varied programme of Finnish bands and artists.
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Taidekeskus Salmela is one of Finland's largest cultural events, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions and concerts. Open daily throughout summer 2026.
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Wine tasting on Vallisaari's seaside terrace with a sommelier presenting five wines and tapas. Open to all, no prior experience required.
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Finland's largest organ festival with over a hundred concerts throughout summer 2026. The programme includes organ concerts alongside singers, instrumentalists, choirs and vocal ensembles.
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Vekara-Varkaus is a children's festival with diverse art forms, hobbies, adventures and workshops for kids of all ages.
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Iitti Music Festival is a chamber music festival centred on a wooden cross church over 300 years old. The highlights include a piano concert and a midnight concert.
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Film festival in Sodankylä featuring international and Finnish directors under the midnight sun.
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A large restaurant terrace at Kasarmitori offering street food, quality dishes, and sweet treats. Open daily throughout summer with free entry and live music.
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Free film screenings for families with babies at Pasila Library, with a baby-friendly environment featuring dimmed lighting, lower sound levels, and freedom of movement.
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The Sommelo Folk Music Festival in Kuhmo showcases traditional and oral music through both classical and contemporary interpretations, from rune singing to modern artistic expression.
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Classical music, opera and ballet from Medici.tv stream at Tapanila Library throughout summer 2026. Free admission for library card holders.
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Two Saturdays in June and July bring live Finnish rock, indie and pop to Vaasankatu street. Free admission.
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Musiikin aika is a contemporary music festival in Viitasaari featuring Finnish and international composers and performers. The programme includes world premieres and academic activities.
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The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
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Finland's oldest and largest festival for poetry, recitation, and small-scale theatre. Performances, author meetings, and discussions for the whole family.
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Summer Thursday library workshops at Merirastis: kumihimo, miniature, robot, flower, and circus workshops for children and adults. Free entry, no registration needed.
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A cultural series for pensioners and unemployed people exploring different decades through music, film and memories. Each week features a new theme spanning the 1920s to 1970s.
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An open-stage event where anyone can perform with their own or borrowed music, spoken word, or talk. Featuring Ogeli House Band and guest artists.
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The traditional Koskenpää Week offers a varied programme featuring workshops, concerts, sports activities, competitions, nature walks and dances. Many events are free.
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A traditional chamber music festival presenting classical music in manor houses and churches on Kemiönsaari.
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Art Week event at Kannelmäki playground. The detailed programme is available on the playground's social media pages.
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Emile ry is recruiting volunteers for the Suomipop Festival in Jyväskylä on 9-11 July. Volunteer work is compensated with free festival access and discounted tickets.
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PK-Live is a free Saturday music series at Henry's Distillery & Music Bar in the Cultural Barracks. The lineup features Ilari Hämäläinen, Phantom Boogie Duo, Jasmine Wynants-Granfelt, and Ivan Radeka.
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Literature Week brings together literature, performing arts, and discussions in Kustavi's archipelago landscape. The 2026 theme is "What Time Is This?" from Bertolt Brecht's poem. The programme includes performances, lectures, and discussions at various locations.