festival12:00Finnish symphonic rock band Sonata Arctica performs at the Rokki Raikaa festival in Oulu.
festival13:00Tyyne-Rock Festival at Nakkilan Verstas and Konehalli on 22.8.2026 features a diverse lineup of artists, food and drink, and remote support options.
festival09:00A day cruise to Tallinn featuring buffet breakfast, entertainment, and free time to explore the city at your own pace.
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A garden festival with live music, food and drinks at Kuokkala Manor in late August.
festival10:00A history-focused weekend at Petäjävesi Old Church featuring period markets, battle reenactments, living history displays, and traditional 1700s culture.
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Wilderness Days in Pihlaisten wilderness offer guided hikes, exhibitions, and the chance to explore the area's nature and history on foot, by bicycle, canoe, or kayak.
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Tupaswillan Perinnepäivät celebrates traditional crafts, vintage machinery, and rural heritage. The programme features chainsaw carvers, blacksmiths, traditional crafts, local artisans and producers, and live music.
festival15:00Malmi Summer Festival concludes at Ala-Malmi square with Kukkatalo's party, singer ANI's performance, and workshops. Free admission.
festival12:00A two-day music festival in Tampere in August.
festival12:00Saturday programme of the Blockfest 2026 music festival in Tampere.
festival12:00A two-day music festival in Tampere in August.
festival12:00Blockfest 2026's Pepsi Max Saturday exclusive festival day in Tampere on August 22.
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Vauhti Kiihtyy Oulu 2026 takes place in Oulu on 22 August 2026.
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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Kyröfest celebrates 10 years and expands to a two-day festival on 21-22 August. Kyrö Distillery Company's grounds in Isokyrö host Finnish artists across both days.
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Two-day music festival at Pyynikki in Tampere featuring many Finnish artists. The festival is in its fifth year and attracted 11,000 visitors last summer.
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Punk ja Yäk is a two-day festival documenting the Finnish punk scene. The festival features many Finnish punk and rock bands in the courtyard of the House of Art in Turku on August 21-22.
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Åland Sea Jazz 2026 brings four jazz trios to Mariehamn over two August evenings. A festival for jazz lovers featuring both Finnish and Swedish artists.
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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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Two-day extreme metal festival at Tiivistämö featuring Finnish and international death metal bands.
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Tehtaanpuiston Kesä - Puistojuhla 2026 has been cancelled. For more information, visit insolvenssi@sisulaw.fi
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Le Petit Festival returns to Hanko town hall for a three-day cultural celebration. From theatre to contemporary dance and performance - the festival offers programming for all ages.
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The Nordic region's largest multidisciplinary festival brings together music, theatre, dance and visual art. Helsinki Festival is an annual cultural event that attracts audiences from around the world.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Runokuu is an international literature festival uniting traditional and experimental literature. The festival gathers performers and audiences to inspire one another across boundaries.
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The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
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A community litter-collection event in Alppila featuring pastries, lemonade, and waste-sorting tips.
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Lavatanssifestarit is a three-day dance festival featuring Finnish artists and karaoke in Himos Park, Jämsä.
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A three-day reunion of the 2019 Observatorio festival featuring original artists at Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
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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.