Oulunsalo Soi: Flying Start

Name: Oulunsalo Soi: Flying Start
Start: 2026-08-09T18:00:00+03:00
Location: Oulunsalo

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 · 18:00

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About the festival: Oulunsalo Soi: Flying Start

Since 1998

years running

8 concerts + 1 art exhibition

2026 programme size

29th edition (30th anniversary in 2027)

edition

Festival runs 5 days: 5-9 August 2026
Flying Start closing concert: 9 Aug 2026 at 18:00, Oulunsalon Nuorisoseuran talo
Tickets sold via Ticketmaster Finland and Oulu10 service points
Ticketmaster handling fee 1-3 EUR per ticket + 1.50-2 EUR order fee
Discounted tickets for pensioners, students, unemployed and children aged 2-16
Accompanying persons and assistants admitted free of charge
Door sales open 1 hour before each concert; payment by card, cash, ePassi or SmartumPay
Part of Oulu August Festivals (Oulun juhlaviikot) and Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme

2026-04-30
The 2026 festival programme was announced, with all of Europe as its theme and violist Atte Kilpeläinen as artistic director.
2026-03-31
Oulu-based mural artist Marianne Kauppila was named the festival's visual artist of the year; her exhibition Rock'n'roll lovestyle is part of the programme.
2026-03-31
Post-2025 audience survey showed all concerts held in non-traditional venues sold out, confirming strong demand for the festival's unconventional venue concept.
2026-04-30
The closing concert 'Flying Start' on 9 August is set at Oulunsalon Nuorisoseuran talo and marks the starting point for planning the festival's 30th anniversary in 2027.

Vuokko Hovatta Atte Kilpeläinen Red Nose Company Meta4 Marianne Kauppila