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Helsinki's leading music festival at Suvilahti, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and cultural programming.
festival18:00Lutakon Lippa is a five-evening music festival in Jyväskylä featuring Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Peer Günt and many other artists. On Friday, August 14, Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus headline the evening.
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Tapiola Festival takes place for the fifth time in Leppväara, Espoo, on 14-15 August 2026, featuring nearly 40 artists from Finland and abroad.
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Koiteli elää festival on 14-15 August 2026 at Sahasaari in Oulu. The programme features Finnish artists including Suistamon Sähkö, Maija Vilkkumaa, Samuli Edelmann and many others. Gates open Friday at 15:00 and Saturday at 14:00.
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SaariHelvetti 2026 is an event at Viikinsaari in Tampere in August.
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Vauhti Kiihtyy Kuopio 2026 takes place at Kuopio-halli on 14 August 2026.
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Open film screening for children and families every Friday at Tapiola Library. The first Friday of the month features a film for all ages, while other Fridays let the audience choose.
festival18:00Hotel Verso celebrates its 10th anniversary with a buffet on Friday 14.8. Head chef Jukka Kyllönen presents a selection of the hotel's most beloved dishes from the past decade.
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Record dances on Savio stage in Laukaa featuring Finnish classics, karaoke, bingo and grilled food. Admission 10 €, under 16 free.
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Classic horror films screen under the stars at the Falkman courtyard with authentic 35 mm projection. A curated selection of European and American masterpieces spanning different eras.
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.
festival12:00A VIP evening at the Salo Friends & Music Festival held at Farmoksen tontti in Salo.
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MizumiCon is a cultural event in Laukaa bringing together anime, cosplay, and comic enthusiasts. The programme features competitions, workshops, performances, and a sales hall.
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For You Expo is a wellness, beauty, fashion and culture expo in Oulu featuring companies, associations and communities from across Finland.
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Vauhti Kiihtyy Lahti 2026 is an event taking place in Lahti on 14 August 2026.
festival12:00Ne Reteet Irwin Dances are held at Sieravuori holiday centre before the main Irwin evening. Doors open at 12:00 and the event is fully accessible.
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A drive-in rock festival in Nurmes featuring international and Finnish bands, rallycross racing, and food service.
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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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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A week of Hungarian folk culture: a film screening, an exhibition of traditional costumes, and an open dance workshop for everyone.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oulu Festival Weeks is a major cultural festival series culminating in the Delta Life weekend in August. The programme features music festivals, arts events, and cultural activities, with most events free to enter.
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Turku Music Festival presents opera, chamber music and orchestras in historic halls and the archipelago. Performances by distinguished classical musicians.
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University of the Arts students present street theatre, music and public art in Karhupuisto Park and on Kallio summer streets during a week in August.
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The Malmi Summer Festival 2026 offers a diverse August programme on Ala-Malmi Square featuring concerts, workshops and children's activities - all completely free.
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Italian food, wine and live music in Jyväskylä. The festival offers delicacies, aperitivo culture and family-friendly entertainment from morning to midnight.
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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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Big Beers - Small Breweries is Finland's largest craft brewery festival, bringing together dozens of breweries on Tuomiokirkko Square and in Brahenpuisto Park in Turku. The three-day event offers a wide selection of beers, food, and entertainment for everyone.