A prestigious classical music festival at the heart of Lake Saimaa in Mikkeli
The Mikkeli Music Festival is a week of outstanding live music where world-class orchestras, celebrated soloists and rising young talents meet in the unique atmosphere of Finnish Lakeland. Alongside great symphonic works and chamber music, the programme also embraces other genres such as tango and Finnish popular music, creating a diverse and vibrant festival experience.
Set in inspiring venues ranging from the Mikaeli Concert Hall to the historic Mikkeli Parish Church, the festival combines artistic excellence with the relaxed elegance of a Nordic summer city.
Opening concert: Tango Buenos Aires – 1.8.2026, 18.00, Mikaeli Concert Hall
Schumann – Netzel – Leiviskä – 2.8.2026, 14.00, Mikaeli, Chamber Music Hall
L’échange – 2.8.2026, 16.00, Mikaeli, Chamber Music Hall
Pepe Willberg – 80 years anniversary concert – 4.8.2026, 18.00, Mikaeli, Martti Talvela Hall
Philharmonia Orchestra, Rouvali & Montero – 5.8.2026, 18.00, Musiikkitalo, Helsinki
Young talents: Instrument Academies concert – 5.8.2026, 18.00, Mikaeli Concert Hall
Philharmonia Orchestra: From the New World – 6.8.2026, 19.00, Mikaeli, Martti Talvela Hall
Päämajasymposium 2026 – 7.8.2026, 10.00, Mikaeli, Mikkeli
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: Finlandia – 7.8.2026, 19.00, Mikkeli Parish Church
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: Chamber Music Concert – 8.8.2026, 11.30, Mikaeli, Martti Talvela Hall
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: Violin Virtuoso – 8.8.2026, 19.00, Mikaeli, Martti Talvela Hall
See also the On The Move! programme of free concerts around Mikkeli.
