Season of summer festivals in Finland

You may be surprised, but more than 100 festivals take place throughout the country, from Helsinki to Lapland. The peak is in June, July and August. That is why Finland is often called the festival "Promised Land": festivals are an ideal place for tourists to get acquainted with the culture, high-quality art and artists of the highest level from Finland and other countries, breathe in the purest air and enjoy beautiful views. Reliable infrastructure, quality service and security are included!

Many Russian and Finnish cities are well connected by transport links, making Finland one of the most easily accessible places for domestic art lovers. In a country with a population of only 5.5 million people, you will discover an incredible variety of cultural events, the best of which are organized by Finland Festivals. The numbers that show interest in the festivals are impressive: more than 2 million visits and 1 million tickets sold in 2017. Agree, a great result for such a small country.

But the most important thing for the festival - in addition to high-quality filling, conditions, conditions, housing, transport, food, drinks and a pleasant atmosphere - is passion. The festival always begins with the ardent interest of individual creative personalities. For example, the Kuhmo Chamber music festival began more than 40 years ago with the idea of cellist Seppo Kimanen to create a calm and peaceful place where the best chamber music combines with beautiful views of nature. Or the film festival Midnight Sun, created by the famous Kaurismäki brothers, in the city of Sodankylä in the north of the country, where the sun never sets during the summer months. Any festival in Finland begins with such stories and strong people - those whose passion for art leaves an eternal trace in their memory. Indeed, it all starts with passion, and it is very easy to find it in Finland!

Important festivals of the Summer 2018 season:

Savonlinna Opera Festival

July 6 - August 4

The world famous opera festival in Savonlinna is an unforgettable combination of festive mood, shimmering waters of the Lake District and Olavinlinna Castle with its five hundred-year history. The summer of 2018 will be romantic: the highlight of the program is a new, interesting and impressive production of Tchaikovsky’s Queen of Spades. In addition, you will hear Faust, Othello, and Madame Butterfly. Festival guests - the famous Tuscan Puccini Festival - will show the energetic drama "Tosca" and "Turandot" in all its splendor.

www.operafestival.fi/ru

Midnight Sun Film Festival

June 13-17

The Sodankylä Festival, founded by Aki and Mika Kaurismäki and Peter von Bagh, is one of the brightest annual film festivals in the world. Leading Finnish and foreign directors will present you their works during the magical white nights of Lapland.

In addition to the premieres, round tables and ongoing parties, this year will also host a special screening of the most famous silent film tapes to the "live" accompaniment of the orchestra and special effects of sound designers.

www.msfilmfestival.fi/en

Kuopio Dance Festival

June 13 - 19

This spectacular festival is one of the most significant annual events in the world of dance in northern Europe. In addition to concerts, his program includes dozens of workshops, performances on the streets of the city, club nights, parades and other events. The artistic director of the festival is Jorma Watinen, a famous dancer and choreographer. This summer, the troupe Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal will present a new production based on the life and music of the famous artist Leonard Cohen.

www.kuopiodancefestival.fi/ru

Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival

July 14 - 28

In July, the best performers and thousands of chamber music lovers will meet in the picturesque city of Kuhmo (eastern Finland) to create a vivid impression of great music by the lake during Finnish white nights. The theme of the festival in 2018 will be "Dream Traders."