Summer Music 2026

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  28 Jun 2026, 15:00 – 05 Jul 2026, 15:00

  SOUND ART BY THE LAKE NURMESJÄRVI / 

  Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

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  28 Jun 2026, 15:00 – 05 Jul 2026, 15:00

  Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland
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  28 Jun 2026, 15:00 – 16:15

  COCTAIL OF MUSIC AND CONVERSATION / 

  Nurmes Church, Kirkkokatu 17, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

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  28 Jun 2026, 15:00 – 16:15

  Nurmes Church, Kirkkokatu 17, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  When Quintilian meets Bach - Doctor of Theology Juhana Torkki and organist Markku Mäkinen bring to life the connections between music and the skill of oral communication. Tickets: €15 / €5, duration approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (no intermission) Opportunity to buy a combined ticket for concerts at 3 PM and 7 PM for €35 / €30 / €18.
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  28 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:15

  OPENING CONCERT: THE SEASONS / 

  Nurmes Church, Kirkkokatu 17, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  28 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:15

  Nurmes Church, Kirkkokatu 17, 75500 Nurmes, Finland
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  29 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00

  SUMMER MUSIC GREETING AT THE FESTIVAL MARKET / 

  Nurmes Market, Kauppatori, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  29 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00

  Nurmes Market, Kauppatori, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Performers: Niko Kumpuvaara, accordion; Minna Pensola, violin; Jan-Erik Gustafsson, cello Free entry.
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  29 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 18:30

  FESTIVAL PREVIEW / 

  Galleria Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  29 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 18:30

  Galleria Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Kaisa Kortelainen and Tuija Hakkila will talk about the week's program. Free entry, duration approx. 30 minutes.
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  29 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

  FAIRY TALES AND MEMORIES / 

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  29 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland
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  29 Jun 2026, 21:30 – 22:15

  BIRD, FROG, COCK AND HEN - INTESTINES, CLAWS AND SCRATCHES / 

  Nurmes Orthodox Church , Salmenkatu 5, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

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  29 Jun 2026, 21:30 – 22:15

  Nurmes Orthodox Church , Salmenkatu 5, 75500 Nurmes, Finland
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  30 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:30

  STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT / 

  Kauppalan talo, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  30 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:30

  Kauppalan talo, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Young musicians take over the stage. Unforgettable performances by the Summer Academy students. Free entry, duration approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
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  30 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 18:30

  CONCERT PREVIEW / 

  Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  30 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 18:30

  Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Composer interview. Focus on this year's theme composer Ville Aslak Raasakka, interviewed by artistic director Tuija Hakkila. A performance of a piano piece premiered in the spring is also expected! Free entry, duration approx. 30 minutes.
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  30 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

  NIGHT, BREATH, AND SACRIFICE / 

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House , Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

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  30 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House , Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland
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  01 Jul 2026, 14:00 – 15:00

  SUMMER MUSIC VISIT / 

  Care Home Kotoranta, Kotorannankatu 3, 75700 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  01 Jul 2026, 14:00 – 15:00

  Care Home Kotoranta, Kotorannankatu 3, 75700 Nurmes, Finland

  Concert for the residents, relatives, and staff of the care home. Niko Kumpuvaara, accordion; Lauri Sallinen, clarinet; Petja Kainulainen, cello
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  01 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 17:45

  FOLK IT AWAY! / 

  Valtimo Wood School, Jukolankuja 10, 75700 Valtimo, Finland

  Details

  01 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 17:45

  Valtimo Wood School, Jukolankuja 10, 75700 Valtimo, Finland
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  01 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 20:00

  THE PULSE OF THE VALTIMO ORGANS / 

  Valtimo Church , Kunnantie 6, 75700 Valtimo, Finland

  Details

  01 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 20:00

  Valtimo Church , Kunnantie 6, 75700 Valtimo, Finland
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  02 Jul 2026, 13:00 – 14:15

  NATURE HIKE TO THE TOWER OF HOPE / 

  Kohtavaara Nature and History Trail , Opistontie 7, 75970 Nurmes, Finland

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  02 Jul 2026, 13:00 – 14:15

  Kohtavaara Nature and History Trail , Opistontie 7, 75970 Nurmes, Finland
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  02 Jul 2026, 14:30 – 15:15

  NATURE HIKE CONTINUES / 

  Haikola House , Opistontie 7, 75970 Kohtavaara, Finland

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  02 Jul 2026, 14:30 – 15:15

  Haikola House , Opistontie 7, 75970 Kohtavaara, Finland

  Kaisa Kortelainen & students Free entry, duration approx. 45 minutes.
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  02 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 17:30

  MEET THE ARTIST! / 

  Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

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  02 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 17:30

  Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Artist interview. Focus on multi-talent, actress-singer Maria Ylipää. Artistic director Kaisa Kortelainen will interview. Free entry, duration approx. 30 minutes.
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  02 Jul 2026, 18:00 – 19:15

  THE LOST BIRDS / 

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  02 Jul 2026, 18:00 – 19:15

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  On stage, the charismatic Maria Ylipää and Niko Kumpuvaara! In the summer evening, we will hear music set to Finnish poetry, Piazzolla's nuevo tango, and French chanson. Maria Ylipää, vocals Niko Kumpuvaara, accordion Tickets: €28 / €24 / €15, duration approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (no intermission).
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  02 Jul 2026, 20:30 – 21:15

  NEWBORN BACH IN THE HEART OF SPRING / 

  Orthodox Church, Kirkkokatu 31, 75500 Nurmes

  Details

  02 Jul 2026, 20:30 – 21:15

  Orthodox Church, Kirkkokatu 31, 75500 Nurmes
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  03 Jul 2026, 14:00 – 15:30

  STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT / 

  Kauppalan talo, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  03 Jul 2026, 14:00 – 15:30

  Kauppalan talo, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Young musicians take over the stage. Unforgettable performances by the Summer Academy students. Free entry, duration approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
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  03 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

  FOREST FLOWERS AND SONATA / 

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House , Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland

  Details

  03 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

  Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House , Kötsintie 2, 75500 Nurmes, Finland