Warmly welcome to apply for the 59th Kaustinen Folk Music Festival!
Pelimanni performers; players, dancers and singers are the heart of Kaustinen Folk Music Festival. It is time to apply to be a performer on the happiest days of summer.
If you are performing folk music, folk dance or more modern production based on them and want to get involved in creating a unique atmosphere of a family-friendly festival and present your music to a dedicated festival audience, do not hesitate to apply!
You may apply as a performer, if you are
- a solo performer
- a band or a group (2-50 person, and if you have a bigger group, please contact the festival office)
- a choir / singing group
- a folkdance group (accompanied with live music, no recorded music)
Apply by filling out the form below:
An application form for Pelimanni performers (opens in a new window)
The application is open until Sunday 18.1.2026 at 6 pm.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to application-related questions during the weekend.
Please submit your application well in advance..
Thank you very much!
NOTE! This application form is meant for performers (pelimanni), who want to perform and enjoy the festival atmosphere at Kaustinen without financial compensation. Approved Pelimanni performers pay a registration fee for their participation, which confirms their place at the festival.
You need this information to complete the form:
- a total number of performers
- A names of all groups (applying or having applied to the festival) in which members of this group perform. Unfortunately, groups of performers registered after the closing date for applications cannot be taken into account in order to avoid overlapping performance slots.
- the dates on which the performer/group can perform at the festival
- Link to sound sample, music video or performance recording. Please, upload the video on YouTube and add the link to this form.
Performers and groups approved as an official performer will receive:
- Performer wristband which entitles entrance to the festival area and all events on all festival days.
- Free music and dance workshops, seminars and a guaranteed relaxed atmosphere with thousands of friends.
- Shared / dormitory kind accommodation for a low price
- Performer meal for discount price at the Festival restaurant.
- Free instrument storage.
More details about the conditions and benefits will be announced during the spring in the Pelimanni performers letters (Pelimannikirje).
Guestions will be answered from the festival office!
The 59th Kaustinen Folk Music Festival will be held on 13.-19.7.2026.