A fantastic programme, sharp speeches and the ever-moving naming of new master musicians ceremonially launch the festival week. 

The undisputed top names and long-standing flag bearers of folk music will get the opening crowd dancing into a festival frenzy. 

In collaboration with Oulu2026

Small ensembles compete with ballad songs as their theme. 

The day's closing moment for children of all ages, when the stage is free for solo or group music, song, and dance performances.

The Finnish Folk Music Association's performance event for chess chips encourages and gives goals to the hobby. Come and perform a token (more information) while developing your own playing skills and the folk music repertoire that interests you. You will receive expert feedback on your performance from the assessment panel.

The small ensembles compete in an exciting FINAL, with ballad songs as the theme.

Tour of the exhibition at the Finnish Folk Instrument Museum: Kaustinen Fiddle Playing – A Living Heritage.  

Be there on time so you can join in and bring your own equipment.

South Finnish folk dance - In the workshop, we delve into the communal folk dance tradition from South Ostrobothnia.

The construction of the Riukuaid by Halsualainen log and handicraft master Seppo Kallio-koski presents the construction of the traditional Riukuaid and the making of the sawmills.

Martat presents the traditions of carpet weaving and invites people to come to Marttala, which is partially open during the week, to knit a common festival carpet.

An engaging discussion series that brings together traditional practitioners. The topic is food traditions.

Horticulture is included in the national list of intangible cultural heritage of Finland. Jenni Kentala presents the tradition.

Come and join us for a day of fun alone or with a friend and win tickets for the festival’s anniversary year 2027!

Come and join us for a day of fun alone or with a friend and win tickets for the festival’s anniversary year 2027!

Come and get acquainted with the state of Finnish folk music education. In the spotlight Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory, Centria AMKn Sibelius Academy of Art University bands of students studying folk music. 

Come and enjoy singing together, learn new folk songs, and of course, sing too.

Come and enjoy singing together, learn new folk songs, and of course, sing too.

Kaustinen musicians and singers reminiscing about the fascinating history of Yle Radio and Kaustinen.

In the workshop, the participants’ minds, bodies, and senses are awakened through music and stories from the Northern Ostrobothnia region that relate to local songs and dance forms. Participants embark on an imaginary journey guided by communal dance and song. Together, we explore what it feels like to be part of the traditions of one’s own region through playing, singing, and dancing. We also explore where one can find heritage material from one’s own region. The workshop is suitable for everyone and does not require special skills.

Tour of the exhibition at the Finnish Folk Instrument Museum: Kaustinen Fiddle Playing – A Living Heritage.     

The Finnish Folk Music Association's performance event for chess chips encourages and gives goals to the hobby. Come and perform a token (more information) while developing your own playing skills and the folk music repertoire that interests you. You will receive expert feedback on your performance from the assessment panel.

Menuetti - Come warm up to the menuetti and participate in the midnight Menuetti Night at the arena. 

Bring your own pillow and/or travel mattress

Martat presents food traditions from Kaustinen and the wider Central Ostrobothnia region

Jan-Anders Barkar presents the preparation of food drinks

An engaging discussion series that brings together heritage practitioners. The topic is log construction.

Horticulture is included on Finland’s national list of intangible cultural heritage; Jenni Kentala presents the tradition

The set features mostly songs suitable for the 2-row guitar in G major and E minor, mostly from Southern Finland. All instruments are welcome to join in!

Come to the world's largest gathering of traditional costumes and outfits on the slopes of Pelimanni House, where after the photo opportunity you will walk in a procession through the KPO Arena and continue with a joint evening of festive dances.