2009 Finland Summer Events

05-28-2009

  MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVALS GALORE!

 

www.festivals.fi

 

Along with the “white nights” of the Finnish Summer come unique and exciting summer festivals.  The following are just a few highlights of many:

 

Midnight Sun Film Festival, Sodankylä, 10 June—14 June 2009

Lapland summer.

www.msfilmfestival.fi

Seurasaari Midsummer Bonfires, Helsinki, 19 June—20 June 2009

www.seurasaarisaatio.fi

 

 

Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival, Kuhmo, 12 July—25 July 2009

Kuhmo in Eastern Finland in July with a series of concerts, set among the peacefulness of the forests, the beautiful surroundings, and under sunlit nights.

www.kuhmofestival.fi

PoriPori, 11 July—19 July 2009

Kokemäki River.

www.porijazz.fi

 

 

Kotka Maritime Festival, Kotka, 15 July—19 July 2009

’s largest maritime carnival provides a grand setting for concerts ranging from rock to classical music, plus other theatrical exhibitions. It also marks the 130th anniversary of Kotka and plays host to visiting ships.

www.meripaivat.com

 

HelsinkiHelsinki, 13 August—30 August 2009

’s largest multi-arts festival provides events throughout Helsinki, ranging from classical music to jazz and pop, from drama to contemporary dance, and from visual art to film.

www.helsinkifestival.fi; http://www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi/en/news-archive/126-2009/504-al-2009-programme-has-now-been-announced-

 

 

Flow Festival, Helsinki, 14 August—16 August 2009

www.flowfestival.com; http://www.flowfestival.com/main/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/flow09-press-release-0804091.pdf

 

For more information:

Visit Finland www.visitfinland.com

 

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