Saimaa Punk Fest 2026

Saimaa Punk Fest 2026 is part of Lappeenranta Festival Week and takes over the festival tent at Lappeenranta Fortress on 31.7.-1.8.2026.

The festival features the legendary Pelle Miljoona Band (who have also appeared on Vain Elämää), RATTUS, the excellent band Aino & Hajonneet, Terveet Kädet, the local One Hidden Frame, Kivesveto Go Go, KAUCAS, Finland's best ska band The Blaster Master, surmacor pioneer Rytmihäiriö, 30-year-old The Verticals, the Oulu rock band Radiopuhelimet (active since 1986), the melodic punk band Saa Kiljua from Oulu, Savonlinna's pride VTH, and the American band Millions Of Dead Cops aka M.D.C. (active since 1982).

Advance tickets are exchanged for wristbands; venues and schedules will be announced on the website in July 2026. A cloakroom is available outside the festival area for 3 € per visit. The festival is wheelchair accessible, and assistants receive free entry with the person they are assisting. Accessible toilets are available on site. Wheelchair users or those requiring special assistance are asked to contact the organizers in advance at tuotanto@saimaansavel.fi to ensure smooth entry.