Festival summer in Kokkola and Ylivieska!

The fantastic festival summer is coming again - music and vibes for every taste in Kokkola!

Mustakari Memories in June and Kokkola Venetsialaiset in August. In Kokkola, the celebration starts with Mustakari Memories in June and Venetsialaiset take place towards the end of summer, in August. In Ylivieska, Sun Pampas festival is arranged in the middle of June.

Ticket information and more details about all events can be found here (website in Finnish). You can also get acquainted with each festival's Instagram and Facebook accounts!

Sun Pampas 13.-14.6.2025 in Ylivieska

The festival summer starts at Sun Pampas! The event, which has been praised for its cozy setting and functional arrangements, will take place indoors in Ylivieska's ice hall and its surroundings. Alongside KPO's event team, there is a large number of local companies and sports clubs involved. Sun Pampas has seen the best of Finnish pop and rock artists over the years, and the event also offers local bands a great opportunity to perform in front of a large audience. The event has a age limit of 18 years.

Friday, June 13th: Robin Packalen, BESS, HUGO, Makea

Saturday June 14th: Haloo Helsinki!, Tommi Läntinen, Kuningas Pähkinä & Setä Tamu, Sofia Voltti

Mustakari Memories 27.-28.6.2025

A festival by the sea! The Mustakari Island hosts Mustakari Memories, which has been part of Kokkola's summers for over 20 years. It gathers visitors to enjoy the maritime festival atmosphere and top artists. Above all, it's a summer event loved by both the city's residents and performers at the best location by the sea. The festival area has an age limit of 18 years.

Mustakari Memories will be hosted by Jaakko Saariluoma. DJ Welho stands for the entertainment between shows.

Friday, June 27th: Juha Tapio, Mirella, Elastinen, Suuri Magellanin Pilvi

Saturday, June 28th: Kaija Koo, Robin Packalen, BEHM, Sokoja

Children's festival Saturday 28th During daytime on Saturday, it's time for the kids. Rock and magic will take place on the scene when popular Hevisaurus and magician Tapio Salomaa perform. The children's day is free of charge. Welcome!

Venetsialaiset 29.-30.8.2025

The festival promises top artists and a great atmosphere in Kokkola's event park. Over the years, Venetsialaiset has become the biggest annual public event during the summer in Central Ostrobothnia. The focus of the traditional festival has shifted from villa areas to the city, where concerts, sports events, and parades offer experiences.

We welcome all ages, the event has no age limit.

Friday, August 29th: Hooja (SWE), Benjamin, Sexmane, HUGO, Tuuli, Costee, Ege Zulu + more artists will be revealed

Saturday, August 30th: Mirella, Averagekidluke, Shrty, VIIVI, Ani, Jaakko Kulta + more artists will be revealed