9 events for the next 18 months
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A Nordic dance festival with over a hundred events throughout the week, ranging from international guest performances to courses and seminars. GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents works by leading choreographers.
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Vauhti Kiihtyy Kuopio 2026 takes place at Kuopio-halli on 14 August 2026.
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A fun urban orienteering competition for students in Kuopio, where teams complete tasks at various checkpoints around the city. First-year students participate free, older students can register for paid starts.
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A cruise for Kuopio paramedic students featuring sauna, grilling, and a Samuell concert at Albatross.
festival16:00This event showcases old bands from the Kuopio region and reunites old friends through music. The entrance ticket also works as a public transport ticket on local buses.
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Interdisciplinary appro in Kuopio featuring performance stations, stamp games, and official after-parties on the first evening of autumn.
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Tertan Startti is a traditional introduction event for new students at Savonia, featuring a polttarit-themed station circuit around Kuopio city centre.
festival16:00A student improv event in Kuopio where teams and solo performers compete at restaurants in themed costumes. The evening concludes with a performance by MOUHOUS.
festival12:00Free station-based activity event for university students in Kuopio city centre, where you discover local associations through various tasks and games. Part of the SYKETTÄ sports day.
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festival16:00Master folk singer Liisa Matveinen and composer Tellu Turkka celebrate 30 years together with an anniversary programme at Etno-Espa. Mikko H. Haapoja also presents new electroacoustic music.
festival16:00Two world music performances on Espa's stage: HUIPPU showcases Finnish folk traditions while YHTÄ explores the interplay between composition and improvisation.
festival18:00Music event in Oulunsalo on August 9 at 6 PM.
festival13:00National costume airing day in Esplanade Park featuring traditional music, dancing and picnic from Ingrian and Karelian groups.
festival10:00Cultural event in Vaajakoski featuring art, music, flea market, and food across several factory buildings. Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00.
festivalA family festival with no age restrictions or alcohol in Tampere, featuring artists, influencer meet-and-greets, and food and merchandise stalls.
festival20:30Finnish electronic music pioneer Darude performs at Tampere City Festival 2026 on August 8 at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center.
festival18:00Raaka.klubi brings together international and local professional artists from dance, music, circus, and performance. The inaugural club takes place at Villa Rana with free admission.
festival17:00Heiskanen ja muut perform at Nurmirock 2026 festival in Lahti.
festival17:00Ursus Factory takes the stage at Multamäkifest in Lahti on August 8.
festival16:00A traditional student gathering at Tampere's Central Square where students come together to dine and celebrate. The event is organized into sectors by neighbourhood and follows safer space principles.
festival16:00A student celebration at Central Square in Tampere where students from the university and applied sciences college gather to celebrate student culture together.
festival16:00A traditional student gathering on Tampere's Central Square brings together students from the university and university of applied sciences for an afternoon and evening of socializing.
festival16:00Aura Fest 2026 is a music festival held in Kupittaanpuisto park in Turku.
festival16:00Heikki Hallanoro takes the stage at AistiFest 2026 in Oulu.
festival15:00A blues and roots music festival in Oulu, held at Koivurannan Kahvila on August 8.
festival14:30A new music festival in Kuivaniemi featuring Good Boys, Kissa, Aaro630, Asla Jo and other emerging artists.
festival14:15Helsinki Metal Festival 2026 brings together metal music fans at Nordis on August 8.
festival14:00Two musical groups present a playful and interactive children's concert blending Indian-Finnish music with nature-inspired storytelling. Dhamal World Collective and Kasvu explore instruments, rhythms and biodiversity together with the audience.
festival14:00High School Dropouts perform at the Koria Roll 2026 festival in Lahti.
festival13:30Joacim takes the stage at Laurinpäivä festival on Lohja Market Square.
festival13:00Extremities programme from the Oulunsalo Soi festival at Akolan Kuivuri.
festival13:00Introsoul performs at the cLazy Lazy cLub festival in Ainolanpuisto, Oulu. A summer music event with live performances and a relaxed atmosphere.
festival12:00A two-day festival in Forssa in August.
festival12:00A day-long event in Luosto featuring music and entertainment.
festival12:00Korean cultural festival at Mall of Tripla with cosmetics, dance performances, taekwondo, DJ music, and a kimchi cooking workshop.
festival12:00A j-pop festival at Tiivistämö featuring singers, dancers and other performers, plus a merchandise area for idol group products.
festival12:00MELO performs at the Simerock 2026 festival in Rovaniemi.
festival12:00Hoodfest 2026 festival in Kuopio.
festival12:00Indonesian Day showcases Indonesian culture through food, dance and crafts. The event is free and suitable for the whole family.
festival12:00Finnish rock band Viikate plays at the Koria Roll 2026 festival in Lahti.
festival12:00Louna0nline performs at Multamäkifest in Lahti in August.
festival11:30Scottish terrier owners and their dogs march from Sibelius Park to Kasarmitori accompanied by bagpipe music.
festival11:00Suosymposium is an open event exploring environmental art, changing landscapes, and the future of former peat production areas. Haihatuksen Art Institute in Joutsa presents discussions, artistic content, and residency activities.
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Vintage Market brings together around 15 vendors selling second-hand and vintage goods at Teurastamo. Saturday evening concludes with an indiefolk concert by Pegasos.
festival10:00A guided canoe trip combining a visit to the UNESCO-listed Petäjävesi Old Church with paddling on a meteor-formed crater lake, including lunch and nature commentary.
festival16:00Two concerts on Espa's stage: ILMU presents Karelian folk-trip-hop music at 16.00, and Juurakko celebrates its 15th anniversary with a nature-inspired concert at 17.15. Free admission.
festival15:35Three bus routes to the Augustinatten festival in Tammisaari from Loviisa, Turku and Dalsbruk. Prices from 24.50 euros.
festival13:00Music event in Sodankylä on August 7.
festival(2 days)
Two-day electronic music, pop and hip-hop festival at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre featuring international and Finnish artists. K18 event with VIP options and festival accommodation.
festival12:00A music festival day at Pyhätunturi featuring Luosto as the focal point of celebration.
festival12:00MELO performs at Hoodfest 2026 festival in Kuopio.
festival12:00Happoradio performs at the Runnirock festival in Iisalmi.
festival12:00Simerock 2026 festival at Ounaspaviljonki in Rovaniemi.
festival12:00A summer season closing celebration with live music, dance lessons, folk dancing, stone painting and garden games for the whole family.
festival12:00Finnish symphonic rock band Sonata Arctica takes the stage at the Vauhti Kiihtyy! festival in Vantaa.
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Simerock is a two-day music festival in Rovaniemi featuring Lordi, JVG, KUUMAA, Kaija Koo and many other Finnish artists.
festival(2 days)
Two-day music festival in Varkaus featuring Maija Vilkkumaa, Kotiteollisuus, Ismo Alanko and other Finnish artists on the grass field of Independence Park.
festival00:01Two days of world-class metal at the outdoor venue of Helsingin jäähall. The festival features both Finnish and international top bands.
festival(2 days)
Hoodfest is a two-day music festival in Kuopio featuring Finnish and international artists. The event is age-unrestricted, but VIP tickets and serving areas are 18+ only.
festival18:00Siltanen summer concert in August featuring alternative rap artist koira, Stepa, and Jimi Tenor on the terrace.
festival17:00Community art evening with improvised dance and music created from audience prompts. Open to all, free admission, and concluding open dance session for anyone who wants to join.
festival12:00A three-day music festival across Pyhä and Luosto featuring five concerts in intimate venues, from restaurants to a chapel and outdoor stage.
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Classical music in Lapland's mountain landscape with ten concerts at various venues in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä.
festival(4 days)
A festival featuring chamber music, jazz, folk music, and children's concerts in the Pellinge archipelago and Porvoo Cathedral, founded by opera singer Monica Groop.
festival19:00Europallet concert as part of the Oulunsalo Soi festival in Oulu.
festival18:00Orvokki performs at Siltanen Summer Concerts on the terrace. The artist leaps through maximal soundscapes and broken drum loops before coming to rest at the piano.
festival16:00An Afro fashion and multiculturalism festival at Kontula Shopping Centre featuring a fashion show, stand-up performances, DJ music, hair braiding, and food and product sales.
festival13:00Karhupuisto's 30th anniversary with a photo exhibition, an interview with Reijo Muurila, the Nallekopla children's ensemble, sausage grilling, and face painting on Kallio's summer streets.
festival14:00The POC Reading Circle hosts a book picnic in front of Entressen Library featuring book recommendations, shared reading, and works by POC authors for all ages. The event is free and open to everyone.
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A chamber music festival in Old Rauma presenting both celebrated classical works and rarely heard compositions.
festival(5 days)
Youth Budget-funded outings for 13-17-year-olds: karting, Linnanmäki, SuperPark and paintball in August. Participation is free.
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Polvi organizes a four-day trip to Moldova's capital Chișinău in August featuring shared accommodation, a parliament visit, and a winery excursion.
festival(7 days)
Lahti International Organ Week is an annual festival featuring organists, orchestras and choirs, combining the organ with film, opera, dance and experimental art forms.
festival(7 days)
Tampere Theatre Summer is one of Europe's leading theatre festivals, offering seven days of contemporary Finnish theatre and international guest performances.
festival18:00A church music festival featuring six concerts from 28 July to 2 August 2026. The programme includes classical music, choral works, organ and vocal concerts, and children's music.
festival18:00TaYT Summer Gallery is an hour-long presentation combining theatre and video art. Four small productions explore loneliness, history and the traces people leave behind.
festival21:00Beach party featuring Telaketju, Aste, and Movetron at Kalajärvi Beach in Peräseinäjoki on 1 August.
festival20:00The Power Festival 2026 is a music festival at Omega Bar & Nightclub in Jarvenpaa.
festival17:00Piippurock 2026 is a festival at Rantakestilä in Ii featuring Satanen, Pirulainen, Satra, Stinkfoot and TIDE. The festival starts at 17:00 and is divided into an all-ages area and a K-18 section.
festival16:00A two-day music festival in Lieto in August.
festival15:00OtaOlut is a beer festival celebrating Finnish craft breweries and cocktails in Espoo. The programme includes live music, tastings, and alcohol-free options.
festival15:00Kyläpuodin Kantrit is a country festival at the Mommilan Kyläpuoti courtyard in Hausjärvi, held for the third year running. Hoedown and That Band From Finland perform, with more artists to be announced later.
festival15:00A six-concert classical music festival in Lohtaja and Kokkola featuring choral music, solo singing, organ, and children's music from 28 July to 2 August.
festival15:00Sauna rally at the Haihatus summer exhibition on Friday and Saturday. Shared bathing in a Transit mobile sauna during the exhibition visit.
festival15:00A sauna rally at Haihatuksen's summer exhibition on Friday 31.7. and Saturday 1.8. from 15:00 to 18:00. Enjoy shared sauna sessions in the Transit sauna during your visit.
festival14:00Metal festival in Linnanpuisto, Turku, on 31 July.
festival12:00Power Festival is a two-day outdoor event at Järvenpään Rantapuisto, running 31 July to 1 August 2026.
festival(9 days)
An international classical music festival featuring Finnish orchestras and artists alongside the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
festivalPorispere Festival 2026 is a cultural festival held at Kirjurinluoto in Pori in August.
festivalA street festival in the Kallio neighbourhood featuring music, food, and community atmosphere.
festivalFinnish stand-up comedy festival featuring the country's leading comedians in Hämeenlinna.
festival20:00KAUKUA performs at Vaasa Festival on 31 July 2026 at Inre Hamnen Terrace.
festival19:00The Komediafestivaali On The Road tour stops in Espoo, bringing stand-up comedy to Hybridiarena Hype.
festival19:00Pyhtää Cultural Centre Courtyard Concerts present Arppa and Nössö Nova. An energetic Finnish indie evening opens at 19:00, with the warm-up act at 20:00 and the main artist at 21:30.
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Wood Days explores the process of decay through dance, poetry, music, and visual art. Friday features a dance-improvisation performance, Saturday offers a participatory wood workshop.
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Two-day music event at Himos Arena featuring Beatwave and Slipovers. One ticket grants access to both evenings.
festival(3 days)
Two-night music festival at Himos Arena: Beatwave on 31.7. and Slipovers on 1.8. One ticket covers both nights.
festival18:00A summer eurodance festival in Kuopio featuring 90s hits from Maxx, Technotronic, and Waldo's People. The event takes place at Väinölänniemi beach on Friday, 31 July.
festival17:00Sauna Hopping event at Revontuli beach resort where you can freely visit several different saunas - from a smoke sauna to an igloo sauna - and swim in the lake.
festival(3 days)
Tallinn Rock Festival 2026 at Unibet Arena on 31.7.-2.8 features Scorpions and other artists from the Baltic region and beyond.
festival(2 days)
Porispere is a two-day music festival for students in the Pori area. SAMMAKKO offers discounted tickets: two-day 125 € and one-day 75 €. The festival features Haloo Helsinki, Stam1na, Dropkick Murphys and many other Finnish artists.
festival14:00Forum shopping centre in Jyväskylä hosts The Coolest Rally Stop in Town with glitter face painting, arm decorations, quick hairstyles, drinks and summer discount coupons.
festival13:00Music celebration at Kontula Library for all ages. Free entry, no registration needed.
festival12:00Two-day ticket for the Satama Open Air festival in Kemi, covering both event days on 31 July and 1 August 2026.
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Two-day wine and food festival at Billnäs Bruk with Roope Salminen & Koirat performing Friday evening. Wine tastings, master classes and gourmet products in a historic industrial hall.
festival(2 days)
Two-day punk festival at Lappeenranta Fortress featuring Millions Of Dead Cops, Terveet Kädet, Pelle Miljoona Band and many other Finnish punk and rock bands.
festival(3 days)
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit is a major folk music festival with over 20 concerts and numerous folk musician performances. The programme includes Finnish championships for mouth harp, mandolin, and accordion players.
festival10:00Music event at the Sydänmaan special stage in Hankasalmi featuring Janne Hurme and Poju. Friday 31.7.2026, 10:00-18:00.
festival08:00Konnevesi Rally Park is a free family event where you can watch the World Rally Championship up close in Konnevesi town centre. The programme features a WRC refuelling station, service park, live broadcasts, music, and food.