Nummirock

View on map
MusicKauhajoki/Nummijarvi
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsNummirock's week-early camping tradition
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Nummirock in Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi

Nummirock has run at Nummijärvi lake village in Kauhajoki since 1987, focusing on heavy metal since the early 2000s after starting as a general rock festival. Its defining tradition has the earliest fans camping on-site a full week before the festival begins. It suits metal fans seeking a rural, camping-centered midsummer festival rather than a city-based, day-ticket event.

Nummirock has run on the lakeside of Nummijärvi village in the Kauhajoki municipality since 1987, timed to Finland's midsummer weekend, and shifted its identity roughly fifteen years into its run from a general rock festival toward the heavy metal focus that now defines it.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Nummirock's week-early camping tradition, where the first attendees set up on the festival grounds a full seven days before the music starts, gives it a depth of shared ritual among repeat fans that few metal festivals sustain over nearly four decades

02

The mystery stays covered

Its rural lakeside setting at Nummijärvi village, rather than a city or purpose-built festival park, means the entire camping, food and merchandise infrastructure is temporary and built specifically around the event each year

03

The city starts moving

The shift from a general rock festival at its 1987 founding to a dedicated heavy metal focus after the early 2000s reflects a genre identity that has held steady for over two decades

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's earliest attendees traditionally set up camp on the grounds a full week before the event officially begins

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a longstanding ritual among repeat fans

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Nummirock, plan transport around the exact Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Durable outdoor and camping-appropriate clothing suits a multi-day festival on rural ground, with waterproof footwear given the lakeside setting and unpredictable Finnish midsummer weather.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Nummirock, stay near the part of Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map60.17 N, 24.94 EOpen in Google Maps

Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi, South Ostrobothnia, Finland

Nearest airportVAA — Vaasa
TransportFor Nummirock, plan transport around the exact Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Nummirock, stay near the part of Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearDurable outdoor and camping-appropriate clothing suits a multi-day festival on rural ground, with waterproof footwear given the lakeside setting and unpredictable Finnish midsummer weather.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Finland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Nummirock?

Nummirock is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Nummirock take place?

The festival is listed in Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi, Finland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kauhajoki/Nummijarvi, South Ostrobothnia, Finland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLnummirock.fi
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Rock in Rio

4–13 September 2026

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo pending

Montreal International Jazz Festival

Past edition: 25 June–4 July 2026

Montreal, Canada
Photo pending

Tomorrowland Brasil

Past edition: 10–12 October 2025

Itu, Brazil
Photo pending

Glastonbury Festival

23–27 June 2027

Pilton, United Kingdom

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →