Mustakari Memories 26.-27.6.2026, Kokkola

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 Hovimuusikko Ilkka. DJ Welho stands for the entertainment between shows.

Friday, June 26th: Vesterinen Yhtyeineen, Vesala, Samuli Putro, Classic Rock Show

Saturday, June 27th: Nylon Beat, Portion Boys, Ani, Tuomas & The Treblemakers

Check out Mustakari memories Facebook and Instagram accounts for more information. Click here for the event's website (only in Finnish). Tickets are sold at lippu.fi.

VIP-tickets available at Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle sales office only. Phone 020 780 8920 (Mon-Fri between 8-16) or e-mail sales.kokkola@sokoshotels.fi

Children's festival Saturday 27th

Children's day is an event during daytime on Saturday, 12am - 2 pm. The event is free of charge.

On stage Hevisaurus and magician Elias Kvist.

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Venetsialaiset 28.-29.8.2026, Kokkola

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

Friday 28.8. CLEDOS, ARES, COSTI, SARA BEE, ELASTINEN, AHTI

Lauantai 29.8. AVERAGEKIDLUKE, KÄÄRIJÄ, ETTA, KORELON, IBE, RINGNES-RONNY

Ticket information and more details can be found here (website in Finnish).

Tickets are sold at lippu.fi or at Prisma, Kokkola information desk.

The event has different tickets for adults and lower-priced youth tickets.

Special VIP -tickets are sold at lippu.fi website only.