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Ilovaari 2026

took place · 3 Jul 2026

Ilosaari, Joensuu

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Ilovaari 2026 — Ilosaari, Joensuu

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Ilovaari Festival takes place on Ilosaari in Joensuu on 3-4 July 2026. The festival runs for two days with music on two outdoor stages and in Kerubins Hall. Tickets are exchanged for wristbands.

Confirmed line-up: Paradise Lost (UK), The Pineapple Thief (UK), Soen (SE), Tuomari Nurmio, Viikate, Värttinä, J. Karjalainen, Kolmas Nainen, Maustetytöt, Risto, Antti Autio and Laura Kielo. More artists and programme details will be announced later.

Lunch buffets (sales opened 11.1., tickets via Tiketti): Kerubins Cellar offers a buffet with salads, tapas and wood-grilled food. On Friday 3.7. the main course is slow-smoked beef, on Saturday 4.7. it is wood-grilled country chicken. Price 40 €/person. Times: Friday 3.7. 16-18, Saturday 4.7. 13-15 and 16-18. Entry via Kerubins new entrance from the Ilosaari side - dinner ticket is checked at the door. Kerubins wine selection is served with the meal, and the bar is open. The full menu will be published in early 2026.

Accessibility: an assistant gets free entry with the same ticket, the venue has wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and wheelchair ramp. Wheelchair users do not need to contact the venue in advance.

Line-up

  • Värttinä
  • Risto
  • Laura Kielo