Kimito Island Music Festival

Kemionsaaren Musiikkijuhlat

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MusicKimito Island
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's unbroken tradition of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Kimito Island Music Festival in Kimito Island

Kimito Island Music Festival has run each mid-July since 1999, founded by Martti Rautio and Katinka Korkeala and known for commissioning a new Finnish work for premiere at every edition, with past commissions from composers including Aulis Sallinen and Einojuhani Rautavaara. Concerts spread across medieval churches on Kimito Island and the surrounding archipelago. It suits travelers wanting new Finnish music paired with an island-hopping archipelago visit.

Kimito Island Music Festival has run each mid-July since 1999, founded by pianist Martti Rautio and violinist Katinka Korkeala, and built its identity around commissioning a new piece from a Finnish composer for premiere at every single edition, a sustained commissioning practice that has produced premieres by major figures including Aulis Sallinen, Kalevi Aho, Jouni Kaipainen and Einojuhani Rautavaara.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's unbroken tradition of commissioning a new Finnish composition for premiere at every single edition since 1999 has produced works by major figures including Aulis Sallinen, Kalevi Aho, Jouni Kaipainen and Einojuhani Rautavaara, giving Kimito Island genuine historical weight in Finnish new-music history

02

The mystery stays covered

Its shared artistic directorship between twin sisters Katinka and Sonja Korkeala since 2008 is an unusual leadership structure that has kept programming continuity within the same founding family

03

The city starts moving

Staging concerts in medieval churches spread across Kimito Island and outlying archipelago communities, rather than one central venue, turns a festival visit into an island-hopping tour of the Turku archipelago's smaller settlements

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A new Finnish composition is commissioned and premiered at every edition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

an unbroken tradition since the festival's 1999 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Smart-casual attire suits church concert settings; comfortable travel clothing for archipelago transfers between venues, with a light layer for cool stone church interiors.

Safety

Kimito Island Music Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Kimito Island you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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

Kimito Island, Southwest Finland, Finland

Nearest airportTKU — Turku
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Kimito Island you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kimito Island via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kimito Island, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual attire suits church concert settings; comfortable travel clothing for archipelago transfers between venues, with a light layer for cool stone church interiors.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

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kimito Island Music Festival?

Kimito Island Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 6–12 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kimito Island Music Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

7 days 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?

Kimito Island, Southwest Finland, Finland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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.

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Official URLfestivals.fi
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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