Lahti International Organ Week

Name: Lahti International Organ Week
Start: 2026-08-03
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Lahti

took place · 3 Aug 2026

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Lahti International Organ Week presents annually several Finnish and international organists, orchestras and choirs. During the festival, the organ serves as an instrument for many different genres. Film, opera, dance art and various experimental art forms combined with the organ have also been part of the festival.

About the festival: Lahti International Organ Week

54th edition

edition

1973

founded

4 venues

concert venues

Good to know

Runs 7 days: Mon 3 Aug - Sun 9 Aug 2026
Tickets sold via Ticketmaster; booking fee 4 EUR per ticket
Venues: Ristinkirkko, Sibelius Hall, Vaahterasali, Mukkula Church
Some free-admission events in the programme
Children's programme available
Accessible venues (disabled access)
Lahti is approx. 1 hour from Helsinki by train or car
No camping - city festival with indoor concert venues

What's new

2026-01
The 54th Lahti Organ Festival is confirmed for 3-9 August 2026, with venues including Ristinkirkko, Sibelius Hall, Vaahterasali and Mukkula Church.
2026-01
Scan Magazine reported that the full 2026 programme was to be published in spring, with the festival returning for its 54th edition.
2026-01
Swedish organist Gunnar Idenstam is confirmed to perform at Sibelius Hall together with Lahden Gospelkuoro.
2026-01
Finnish baritone Waltteri Torikka is set to open the festival on 3 August at Ristinkirkko, performing Finnish national-romantic repertoire.

Headliners

Waltteri Torikka Scott Brothers Duo Gunnar Idenstam Lahden Gospelkuoro

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