KonnTeksti 2026

KonnTeksti is a story festival where literature, storytelling and music meet at Siikapirtti in Konnevesi by Siikakoski. The festival takes place 9-11 July 2026, and the 2026 programme also includes a silent film concert at Konnevesisali. Author visits are interviewed by writer Anja Snellman. Programme changes are possible.

THURSDAY 9.7. at 18:00 - Siikapirtti, Makasiini
Author visit: Jenni Räinä (interviewer Anja Snellman)
Concert: Smiling Apollo (text Eino Leino, music Iiro Rantala) - Aarne Pelkonen (baritone), Mila Laine (cello), Iiro Rantala (piano)

FRIDAY 10.7. at 15:00 - Konnevesisali
Film: Young Pilot (1927) - silent film concert
Accompaniment: Iiro Rantala (piano)

FRIDAY 10.7. at 18:00 - Siikapirtti, Makasiini
Author visit: Matti Rönkä (interviewer Anja Snellman)
Concert: Marzi Nyman (guitar & piano), Niko Kumpuvaara (accordion)

SATURDAY 11.7. at 13:00 - Siikapirtti, Makasiini
Story concert (for the whole family): Ella and Friends - Best Stories
Timo Parvela (reader & texts), Lotta Kuusisto (actress), Niko Kumpuvaara (accordion)

SATURDAY 11.7. at 18:00 - Siikapirtti, Makasiini
Author visit: Olli Jalonen (interviewer Anja Snellman)
Concert: Johanna Försti (vocals), Henri Mäntylä (piano)

Siikapirtti is located at Siikaniementie 5, 44300 Konnevesi. The silent film concert is held at Konnevesisali, Kauppatie 25, 44300 Konnevesi.

Tickets are not exchanged for wristbands. The event is wheelchair accessible, but there is no accessible toilet. An assistant receives free entry with the assisted person's ticket.