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Tampere Region!

This booklet introduces all our 37 member festivals from ten municipalites. Tampere Region is a unique hub of festivals in European scale. The events cover all genres of art and cultures - offering experiences to vast member of culture enthusiasts.

Tampere Region festivals gather over half a million visitors annually during the festival season that lasts all year round. Festivals bring together a tightly knit cultural tourism ensemble including accomodation, dining and shopping services. You will fi nd more information on what the festivals have to offer at the festivals websites as well as the ads in this brochures.

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Musiikkia! Ruovesi Chamber Music Festival24–28 June 2015Ruovesi

Musiikkia! Ruovesi Chamber Music Festival celebrates its ten-year journey with concerts, directed by Okko Kamu. High-quality concert experiences are on offer in the churches of Ruovesi and Virrat, the stable-turned-concert hall of Pekkala Manor, as well as in Sointula in Ruovesi. The performers include both Finnish and international musicians, as well as the string chamber orchestra Wegelius kamarijouset. Among others, the programme offers music by the composers Sibelius and Nielsen, who are celebrating their anniversaries.www.musiikkiaruovesi.fi

Sääksmäki Soi! Classical Music Festival2–5 July 2015, 6–10 July 2016Valkeakoski

The festival, conducted by artistic director Jukka Iisakkila, hosts a multitude of high-quality classical music concerts given in the Sääksmäki Church, Voipaala Art Centre and Visavuori. In 2015, the theme of the festival is “Jean Sibelius and Carl Nielsen: the 150th anniversary”. The artists at the festival include top musicians, both Finnish and international such as clarinetist Olli Leppäniemi, winner of the Nielsen competition, Swedish star violinist Erik Heide and baritone Markus Nieminen.www.saaksmakisoi.fi

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Mänttä Music Festival5–9 August 2015, 3–7 August 2016Mänttä

An international meeting place for piano music enthusiasts, presenting famous world-class pianists and promising young superstars in the unique environment of the Serlachius Museum Gösta. The festival is led by the pianist Niklas Pokki.www.mantanmusiikkijuhlat.fi

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Sastamala Gregoriana – Early Music Festival18–25 July 2015Sastamala

Sastamala Gregoriana is a charming early music festival fi lling Sastamala held for the 20th time. Concerts offer the most festive tunes of Medieval, Baroque and Renaissance music. First-class musicians from Finland and abroad meet their audience in medieval stone churches in the cultural landscapes of Lake Rautavesi. Come and experience this unique festival!www.sastamalagregoriana.fi

© Olli-Pekka Latvala© Kari Savolainen

Tammerkosken Sillalla26 June–4 July 2015Tampere

The nine-day city festival Tammerkosken Sillalla will be held in Tampere between late June and early July. The festival tent in the Central Square and clubs around the city center offer more than 30 events, most of which are free of charge. The programme features concerts for children and young people, events for seniors, performances by choirs and dance groups, popular music and rock evenings and entertaining sing-alongs.www.sillalla.net

© Kari Savolainen

Tammerfest15–18 July 2015Tampere

Tammerfest fi lls the streets, clubs, restaurants and numerous venues in Tampere in the middle of the most glorious summer. The four-day festival offers the highlights of Finnish music and the most interesting up-and-coming performers. Tammerfest can be heard both indoors and out. It will bring over 200 shows to clubs, the Central Square and the Ratina Stadium – with the festival atmosphere reaching the skies. Tammerfest – four days of fun and play.

Come and join us!www.tammerfest.fi

© Olli-Pekka Latvala

POP AND ROCKTapsan Tahdit7–9 August 2015Nokia

The Finnish popular music festival Tapsan Tahdit is held in Nokia in August as a three-day event. The Iskelmä Finlandia popular music award, which has been awarded since 2001, is also part of the festival. The festival tent in Pirkkalaistori Square will host Finnish stars as well as local talent. In addition to the swinging evening programme, the festival also includes plenty of free daytime events.www.tapsantahdit.fi

© Olli-Pekka Latvala

THE CULTURAL CENTRE WILL BE OPENED IN FEBRUARY 2015!

• Concerts, conventions, events• Kimmo Pyykkö Art Museum

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Blockfest21–22 August 2015Tampere

The urban festival Blockfest has been sold out in advance every year. In a short period of time, it has grown into the largest hip hop event in the Nordic countries. The latest record of a total of 34,000 visitors, including the fringe events, was made in August 2014. Blockfest will once again attract the biggest names of all genres of rhythmical music in Finland as well as the foreign star performers in Tampere city centre in August 2015.www.blockfest.fi

Lost In Music14–17 October 2015Tampere

Lost In Music is an annual urban festival held in downtown Tampere, with over 100 artists performing for an audience of up to 15,000 in the central venues of Tampere. The festival showcases new and current music across genres ranging from pop to world music and from hip-hop to metal. The venues are the most essential in Tampere, all within walking distance of the city centre. Come and experience the stars of today and tomorrow!www.lostinmusic.fi

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Monsters of Pop6–7 November 2015Tampere

Monsters of Pop is a club festival that has been organised since 2006. MOP features electronic music, indie pop, buzzing guitars and art music. The festival strives to be the fi rst to introduce Tampere audiences to the latest and most interesting indie groups. Over the years, several foreign performers have taken to the MOP stage; some of the most important ones include Alan Braxe (FRA), Martin Rev (US) and Familjen (SWE).www.monstersofpop.net

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Tampere Guitar Festival30 May–7 June 2015, 5–12 June 2016Pirkanmaa

A week of guitar music in the Tampere Region! The 11th Tampere Guitar Festival offers vivid experiences both at festive concerts as well as the free OFFklubi events. The Tampere Region guitar tour brings music close to the listener – concerts will be arranged all around Tampere Region in addition to Tampere. There are also interesting lectures, workshops and guitar courses offered during the week.

Long live the guitar!www.tgf.fi

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Tampere Vocal Music Festival3–7 June 2015Tampere

The largest Finnish festival for choirs and vocal groups celebrates its 40th anniversary with the theme “Jean Sibelius 150 years”. The programme of this international event includes a multitude of concerts, an extensive chorus review and a spectacular contest for vocal ensembles. Explore the wonderful world of making music at our high-quality courses! The series of free concerts titled “Feel the Festival!” brings performances from the stage to the streets and market places.www.tamperemusicfestivals.fi /vocal

© Maarit Kytöharju

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USICSata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival30 June–5 July 2015, 5–10 July 2016Ikaalinen

The Sata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival is characterised by the summer, accordion and lake scenery. The accordion shows its many faces by fi lling the festival with hop, pop, jazz, rock, classical, modern and world music. The week-long festival features stunning concerts, competitions, dancing and togetherness.

Accordion does it all!www.satahamesoi.fi

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Tampere Jazz Happening29 October–1 November 2015, 3–6 November2016 Tampere

The international programme of Tampere Jazz Happening brings together the top names and future trend-setters of modern jazz. The festival is known for its warm atmosphere and open-minded approach to modern jazz. The most current Finnish performers and leading international artists play in the festival’s concert halls and intimate club sessions into the small hours of the night.www.tamperemusicfestivals.fi /jazz

Workers’ Music Festival23–26 July 2015, 28–31 July 2016Valkeakoski

Taking place in the unique milieu of UPM’s Tervasaari paper mill area and the Myllysaari museum in Valkeakoski, Workers’ Music Festival carries long traditions. The four-day event held in late July for the 44th time offers current hits, rhythms, politics and something for the entire family, not forgetting the jewels of working-class music. The festival is organised by the non-profi t organisation Työväen Musiikkitapahtuma ry.www.valmu.com

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USICTampere Biennale13–17 April 2016Tampere

Tampere Biennale introduces the most essential phenomena of contemporary Finnish music as well as the most current composers and latest compositions. For fi ve days, curious ears may pick up surprises and be captured by previously unheard premiers. In addition to concerts and club nights, the festival offers multimedia exhibitions, discussions about music and events for families.www.tamperemusicfestivals.fi /biennale

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Tampere Dance Current Contemporary Dance Festival19–24 May 2015, 17–22 May 2016Tampere

The festival brings the most captivating performers and productions of Finnish contemporary dance to town. The programme of the six-day annual festival held in the spring features powerful Finnish contemporary dance productions by both young talents and experienced choreographers, dance videos, audience discussions and club nights. The festival, held annually since 1997, is produced by Dance Theatre MD.www.tanssivirtaa.net

Art of Spectra/I Remember (choreography Peter Svenzon) © Urban Jörén

Tampereen Flamenco Festival20–25 July 2015Tampere

Tampereen Flamenco Festival is the largest and oldest fl amenco festival in the Nordic countries. It is internationally acknowledged and highly regarded in the homeland of fl amenco, Spain. The event has also established its place outside the fl amenco world, as a vital part of the Finnish and Tampere cultural summer. Most of the brightest stars of the global fl amenco scene have performed at the festival, as have the most signifi cant Finnish fl amenco artists.www.tamperefl amenco.com

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DANCE AND FOLKPispala Schottische Dance Mania1–4 October 2015Tampere

Pispala Schottische Dance Mania explores feelings and offers the latest innovations in folk dance! Mania introduces the most interesting titbits of folk dance. Dance theatre professionals and amateur groups alike take the stage. Guest performers arrive from Finland and the other Nordic countries. In the discussions at Tanhujalostamo, people can air out their emotions and loosen up at jam sessions late into the night. There are courses offered for both instructors and groups interested in sparring practice, and the evening concerts are open to the public. www.sottiisi.net

Pispala Schottische8–12 June 2016Tampere

Pispalan Schottische, the international folk dance and music event celebrating the jubilee of dance, is an exciting summer festival that fi lls up the streets and markets of Tampere. The versatile programme includes concerts, training, seminars, night-time dances and club nights. Pispalan Schottische is organised every other year by the Finnish youth association Suomen Nuorisoseurat in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Culture and the City of Tampere.www.sottiisimoves.fi

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Art of Spectra/I Remember (choreography Peter Svenzon) © Urban Jörén

Tomatoes!Tomatoes! Stand up-festival13–14 March 2015Tampere

The Tomaatteja! Tomaatteja! stand-up comedy festival will be held in Tampere for the 7th time on 13–14 March 2015. The conference facilities at the Solo Sokos Hotel Torni provide a new venue for the performances. The performers are some of the best comedians in Finland.www.tomaattejatomaatteja.com

Tampere Film Festival4–8 March 2015, 9–13 March 2016Tampere

The oldest and grandest short-fi lm festival of Northern Europe was established in 1969, but still offers something new annually in Tampere. Both international and domestic competitions present the latest crème de la crème of short fi lms, and special programmes screen the highlights of all genres. The festival screenings, seminars, exhibitions and clubs bring friends of theatre together again for fi ve memorable days in March.www.tamperefi lmfestival.fi

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Youth Theatre Festival MURROS20–22 November 2015Tampere

MURROS is a high-quality theatre festival open to all, with both national and international youth productions. The performances at the event are mainly by young people aged 13–20. The aim is to offer interesting and high-quality experiences, give young theatre enthusiasts an opportunity to shine on stage, organise targeted training and promote international exchange of performances, directors and teachers.www.murros.info

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Tampere Theatre Festival3–9 August 2015, 1–7 August 2016Tampere

Tampere Theatre Festival is known as one of the most important festivals in Europe, with fresh and evocative theatre. The festival offers an attractive, high-level and intense collection of Finnish and international modern drama, and also presents modernised classics, dance theatre, contemporary circus and street theatre. The festival features the Main Programme, the Programme Tent, Restaurant Festival Encorebaana, OFF Tampere, and the Great Nocturnal Happening as well as numerous discussions, workshops and meetings.www.teatterikesa.fi

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AMukamas 2016 – International Puppet Theatre Festival9–14 May 2016Tampere

Mukamas Theatre will host the 10th International puppet theatre festival in Tampere in May 2016. During the festival week, puppetry takes over the stages of Tampere, offering performances to visitors of all ages: children, the young and the young at heart. In addition to national highlights, the festival showcases interesting guest stars from Central Europe and the other Nordic countries.www.teatterimukamas.com

© Olli-Pekka LatvalaSonya Lindfors & Zodiak/Noir? © Uupi Tirronen

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First to Waterpark then to RestaurantFirst swimming in the spa, relaxing in the saunas, and then enjoying a delicious meal in the Restaurant Arthur or Classic Pizza. Also pamper yourself in Harmony Spa treatments. This is how you spend a wonderful day with your whole family in Tampereen Kylpylä!

Mänttä Art Festival14 June–31 August 2015Mänttä-Vilppula

Hospitality continues to be present in Mänttä in 2015. The Mänttä Art Festival have been held 19 times since 1993. The statistical average of artists with a foreign background during this time is 5.9 %. Annually, the percentage varies between zero and 24.

In 2015, the curators Kalle Hamm and Dzamil Kamanger turn the statistics upside down, and mainly invite artists with a foreign background working in Finland to the exhibition. www.mantankuvataideviikot.fi

© Kari Savolainen

Triennial of Pirkanmaa 12 September–15 October 2015Pirkanmaa

Pirkanmaan Triennaali is a showcase of contemporary art in the Tampere Region, held every three years. The 6th Pirkanmaan Triennaali will be organised in the autumn of 2015 with the theme “Make yourself at home”. The exhibitions and events are on display in Tampere at several art exhibition venues, urban spaces and in residential areas as well as several municipalities in Pirkanmaa. The curator for the event is Curator of Fine Arts Sirpa Joenniemi. Pirkanmaan Triennaali is organised by the Tampere Artists’ Association, the Tampere Art Museum and the Tampere Region section of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.www.pirkanmaantriennaali.fi Art: Anna Alapuro

VISUAL ARTSBacklight Photo FestivalFall 2017Tampere

Backlight is an international photography event established and organised by the Photographic Centre Nykyaika; it is held in Tampere every three years. The roots of the Backlight photography festival are in documentary photography, while it’s open to diverse forms of artistic and conceptual approaches. Backlight promotes international dialogue, focusing on revealing the hidden, veiled, lost and forgotten.www.backlight.fi

© Olli-Pekka Latvala© Kari Savolainen

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Annikki Poetry Festival6 June 20153–5 June 2015 Annikki OFFTampere

Annikin Runofestivaali, held in a lovely wooden-house milieu, has become one of most renowned poetry events in Finland. The festival’s focus is on poetry, although it has expanded to include prose, music and the visual arts. In addition to Finnish performers, the festival also features signifi cant foreign poets. The Annikki OFF, which has grown around the festival, sprawls all over Tampere. In 2015, the Poetry Festival burrows down to the source of words with the theme “Roots, origins”.www.annikinkatu.net/runofestivaaliwww.annikinkatu.net/annikki-off

2015.tamperekuplii.fi

Tampere Kuplii is a fi ve-day comics event held in downtown Tampere full of good spirit, bringing together comic-makers and enthusiasts from around Finland. The festival features exhibitions, sales stands, comics zines, talk shows, a Cosplay competition and comics signings. Every year, Tampere Kuplii awards the Comic Finlandia prize to a distinguished domestic comic album. The festival is free of charge.

Tampere Kuplii Comics Festival25–29 March 2015, 16–20 March 2016Tampere

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LITERATUREThe Days of Old Literature26–27 June 2015, 1–2 July 2016 Sastamala

This national, free-of-charge literature event draws nearly 15,000 visitors each year. The foundation of the event is second-hand book sales. New books and fresh literature news can be found in the booths of publishers and organisations. The programme also features seminars built around an annual theme, a book auction, exhibitions, a concert and children’s book events. The unique atmosphere is not to be missed!www.vanhankirjallisuudenpaivat.com

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Pentinkulma Literature Festival30 July–2 August 2015, 4 July–7 August 2016Urjala

This time, the theme of the national literature festival with a long tradition is “Strangers on their way”. Author interviews, panel discussions and expert statements focus on why the Finnish literature is of interest around the world. Is it even possible to translate the Finnish mental landscape, peculiar sense of humour and colourful dialects into foreign languages? Will the export of literature break the clichéd image of Finland? Come to Urjala to watch, listen and state your opinion! www.pentinkulmanpaivat.fi

© Olli-Pekka Latvala

Art Festivo26–29 March 2015Parkano and Kihniö

Art Festivo is a diverse music and culture festival celebrated in Parkano and Kihniö in the spring. The four-day event offers culture lovers a feast of culture in various art forms.

Come and experience Art Festivo!www.artfestivo.fi

© Kari Savolainen

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Enjoy the magnificent sceneries on lakes Pyhäjärvi and Vanajavesi to Visavuori

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Orivesi Summer Festivals9 May–12 September 2015Orivesi

Oriveden Suvi comprises several events. There are concerts and art and literature events at Orivesi College of Arts, the Purnu art exhibition, SuviDesign and Rönni Open Air Theatre, not to mention regular open-air dances from May to September at the Rönni Entertainment Centre. You can fi nd wonderful gifts and handicrafts at Taitokeskus Orivesi.www.orivedensuvi.fi

© Laura Lehtinen

Tampere Floral Festival25 July–1 August 2015Tampere

Have fun at Floral Festival! Eight days of glorious fl owers and free events in Tampere city centre. The family event offers something for everyone. Tampere Food Fest street food event, Frenckell Wine Village, samba carnival, fl oral terrace, market café, music and fun performances, and much more! Come and enjoy the festival – you can wear your favourite fl oral dress, if you like!www.kukkaisviikot.fi

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Chilifest Finland14–16 August 2015Tampere

Finland’s hottest festival Chilifest Finland is held annually in mid-August on Tampere Central Square. The main focus of the festival was originally on chili pepper and chili derivatives, but over the years, the themes of the event have expanded to feature cooking and other strong fl avours, such as garlic, barbecue and smoke, too. The event is free of charge and suitable for families. www.chilifest.fi

© Kari Savolainen

World of Tango Festival Main Programme 18–20 September 2015, 16–18 September 2016Tampere

The World of Tango festival is an international cross-artistic urban event held in Tampere in September. The concerts present top-quality domestic and international artists. In addition to concerts, the festival also offers art exhibitions, dance courses, fi lm screenings, theatre, lectures, the Wine and Beer Fiesta, and more. Main Programme 18–20 September 2015, Pre-programme 11–17 September 2015, Art Exhibitions 1–30 September 2015, Wine and Beer Fiesta 11–20 September 2015.www.maailmantango.net

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REGIONAL ARTISTBy appointing a Regional Artist, Tampere Region Festivals wishes to showcase fresh art and culture from the Tampere Region and strengthen the region’s cultural identity

The appointed Regional Artist is a distinguished and charismatic artist. The appointment both serves as support for the artist’s career as well as raises awareness on the Tampere Region festival network. Regional Artist is selected annually from the genres represented by Tampere Region festivals.

Regional Artist is involved in developing the activities of Tampere Region Festivals by introducing an artistic viewpoint. The artist participates in building partnership networks and supports communication of Tampere Region Festivals by acting as fi gurehead and performing in the networks’ events.

Furthermore, the Regional Artist participates in composing and developing projects based on artistic functionalities that bolster the co-operation of the various actors in the Tampere region, especially in the ten municipalities in the membership network as well as acts as an cultural ambassador – taking art to areas, people and places lacking accessibility to such experiences.

Tampere Region Festivals Regional Artist in 2014 was singer–songwriter Laura Moisio.

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16.–18.10.2015Sustenance for all the senses: classical music, poetry, dance,

photography, art glass and delicious food. urjalasoikoon.fi

2015 February March April May JuneJanuaryTampere Film Festival, Tampere

Tomatoes!Tomatoes! Stand Up Festival, TampereTampere Kuplii Comics Festival, Tampere

Art Festivo, Parkano/Kihniö/Kankaanpää

Tampere Dance Current Contemporary Dance Festival, TampereTampere Guitar Festival, Tampere Region

Annikki OFF / Annikki Poetry Festival, Tampere

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Tampere Vocal Music Festival, Tampere

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Orivesi Summer Festivals, Orivesi Tampere Dance Current Contemporary Dance Festival, Tampere

Tampere Guitar Festival, Tampere RegionAnnikki OFF / Annikki Poetry Festival, Tampere

Mänttä Art Festival, Mänttä-Vilppula Musiikkia! Ruovesi Chamber Music Festival, Ruovesi the Days of Old Literature, Sastamala

Sata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival, IkaalinenTammerkosken Sillalla, Tampere

Sääksmäki soi! Classical Music Festival, ValkeakoskiTammerfest, Tampere

Sastamala Gregoriana – Early Music Festival, SastamalaTampere Flamenco Festival, TampereWorkers’ Music Festival, Valkeakoski

Tampere Floral Festival, TamperePentinkulma Literary Festival, Urjala

Tampere Theatre Festival, TampereMänttä Music Festival, Mänttä-Vilppula

Tapsan Tahdit, NokiaChilifest Finland, Tampere

Blockfest, Tampere

Monsters of Pop, Tampere

Pirkanmaa Triennial, TampereWorld of Tango Festival, Tampere

Pispala Schottische Dance Mania, TampereLost In Music, Tampere

Tampere Jazz Happening, Tampere

Youth Theatre Festival MURROS Tampere

Tampere Vocal Music Festival, Tampere

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1. TAMPERE• Annikki Poetry Festival• Backlight Photo Festival• Blockfest• Chilifest Finland• Lost In Music• Monsters of Pop• MUKAMAS 2014 – International Puppet Festival• Pispala Schottische Dance Mania• Pispala Schottische• Tammerfest• Tammerkosken Sillalla• Tampere Biennale• Tampere Dance Current Contemporary Dance Festival• Tampere Film Festival• Tampere Flamenco Festival• Tampere Floral Festival• Tampere Jazz Happening• Tampere Kuplii Comics Festival• Tampere Theatre Festival• Tampere Vocal Music Festival• Tomatoes!Tomatoes! Stand up-comedy Festival• Triennial of Pirkanmaa• Tampere Guitar Festival• Youth Theatre Festival MURROS• World of Tango Festival

2. RUOVESI• Musiikkia! Ruovesi Chamber Music Festival

3. ORIVESI• Orivesi Summer Festivals

4. MÄNTTÄ-VILPPULA• Mänttä Art Festival• Mänttä Music Festival

5. VALKEAKOSKI• Sääksmäki Soi! Classical Music Festival• Workers’ Music Festival

6. URJALA• Pentinkulma Literature Festival

7. SASTAMALA• Sastamala Gregoriana – Early Music Festival• the Days of Old Literature

8. NOKIA• Tapsan Tahdit

9. IKAALINEN• Sata-Häme Soi

10. PARKANO JA KIHNIÖ• Art Festivo

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