Ilovaari 2026

Ilovaari is a two-day music festival on Ilosaari in Joensuu on 3-4 July 2026. The festival presents a diverse programme featuring both Finnish and international artists.

The festival confirms its line-up with four Finnish artists: Maustetytöt, Risto, Antti Autio and Laura Kielo. Previously confirmed artists include the British progressive rock band The Pineapple Thief, the Swedish progressive metal band Soen, the British Paradise Lost and several other Finnish bands including Tuom.

Dinner is served in Kerubin Källare. The dinner buffet opens for sale on Sunday 11.1. and costs 40 euros. The buffet offers fresh salads, tapas and grilled meat and vegetables. On Friday 3.7. slowly smoked beef is served, and on Saturday 4.7. country chicken grilled over charcoal. Dinner times are Friday 3.7. 16:00-18:00 and Saturday 4.7. 13:00-15:00 and 16:00-18:00.

The festival venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Assistants receive free entry with the person they are assisting. Toilets are accessible and wheelchair ramps are available on site.