A large crowd gathered outdoors in front of a historic stone castle with a green roof, surrounded by trees and urban buildings under a clear blue sky during daytime.

Kesärauha

Finland / June 12 - 14, 2026

Description

Kesärauha is one of Finland’s most important music festivals, and the second-largest alternative music event after Flow Festival. Kesärauha means “Summer Peace” in English. Held in the heart of Turku, Kesärauha is known for its carefully curated line-up of indie, alternative, and experimental artists, as well as its unique riverside setting by Turku Castle.

What truly sets Kesärauha apart is its strong set of values: sustainability, equality, anti-discrimination, protection of the Baltic Sea, and support for local culture. These values shape the entire festival experience — from eco-friendly practices to creating a safe and inclusive space for all. More than just a festival, Kesärauha is a celebration of music, community, and conscious living.

Genre & Program

Kesärauha consists of a combination of multiple genres of Indie and Alternative music, both internationally and domestically. It can be Indie Pop, Hardcore Punk, Techno, Rap, Rock, Folk, or World music – it can be mainstream but has somehow found its way into an Indie kind of aesthetic. Kesärauha’s food policy is vegan-friendly, and there’s no red meat or chicken on the menu. The biggest hidden gem of Kesärauha is the Elektrolinna stage, which is located in the inner yard of the old medieval Turku Castle. Elektrolinna means “Electronic Castle,” and it’s a very unique and beloved dance floor.

Program References

070 Shake, Aurora, DJ Shadow, First Aid Kit, Glass Beams, Jungle, Lambrini Girls, MEW, Nilüfer Yanya, Princess Nokia, Röyksopp, Shame, Sigrid, Slowdive, Sofia Kourtesis, The Libertines, Viagra Boys, Wolf Alice…

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Crowd gathered at an outdoor concert in a courtyard surrounded by white buildings with barred windows, illuminated by colorful stage lights and smoky effects during dusk.

© Kesärauha | Jussy Virkkumaa

Close-up of pink and white flowers with a crowd of people sitting on outdoor picnic benches in a sunny park setting in the background.

© Kesärauha | Aurora Bigovic

Large crowd of people gathered in a park watching a live outdoor concert on a stage with big screens on each side, surrounded by trees and tents under a bright sky.

© Kesärauha | Henri Väänänen: Arppa

Outdoor evening scene of people gathered around a yellow sandwich bar food truck with yellow and orange ribbons hanging overhead and string lights illuminating the area.

© Kesärauha | Aurora Bigovic

Outdoor stage setup with digital screens and lighting in front of a large historic stone building with multiple windows, under a partly cloudy sky during daytime.

© Kesärauha | Jussy Virkkumaa

Crowd of people gathered outdoors at a park event with many sitting on the grass and a few walking, partially framed by green tree branches with colorful hanging decorations visible in the background.

© Kesärauha | Emma Roponen

Colorful flowers in pots and a metal bucket in the foreground with people sitting on benches at an outdoor event in the background.

© Kesärauha | Emma Roponen

A woman in a red sweatshirt and checkered scarf singing into a microphone and pointing towards the camera, surrounded by a lively crowd of people standing and raising their hands outdoors.

© Kesärauha | Henri Väänänen: Lambrini Girls

Large crowd of people at an outdoor concert or event in front of a historic stone castle with a cloudy sky and surrounding green trees.

© Kesärauha | Henri Väänänen

A diverse group of people sitting on a stone wall outdoors on a sunny day, wearing casual clothes and sunglasses, some clapping and smiling, with trees and a bright blue sky in the background.

© Kesärauha | Jussy Virkkumaa

Outdoor nighttime concert with a large crowd watching musicians perform on a brightly lit stage with blue and yellow spotlights and a smoke effect, surrounded by trees.

© Kesärauha | Jussy Virkkumaa: Yona

Crowd at an outdoor concert with a woman in a wheelchair wearing a black hat and a patterned top, a person sitting on a chair wearing a peach dress, and another standing with a beige outfit and a pink water bottle, all facing the stage with bright lights and large screens.

© Kesärauha | Jussy Virkkumaa

Crowd gathered at an outdoor concert in a courtyard surrounded by white buildings with barred windows, illuminated by colorful stage lights and smoky effects during dusk.
Close-up of pink and white flowers with a crowd of people sitting on outdoor picnic benches in a sunny park setting in the background.
Large crowd of people gathered in a park watching a live outdoor concert on a stage with big screens on each side, surrounded by trees and tents under a bright sky.
Outdoor evening scene of people gathered around a yellow sandwich bar food truck with yellow and orange ribbons hanging overhead and string lights illuminating the area.
Outdoor stage setup with digital screens and lighting in front of a large historic stone building with multiple windows, under a partly cloudy sky during daytime.
Crowd of people gathered outdoors at a park event with many sitting on the grass and a few walking, partially framed by green tree branches with colorful hanging decorations visible in the background.
Colorful flowers in pots and a metal bucket in the foreground with people sitting on benches at an outdoor event in the background.
A woman in a red sweatshirt and checkered scarf singing into a microphone and pointing towards the camera, surrounded by a lively crowd of people standing and raising their hands outdoors.
Large crowd of people at an outdoor concert or event in front of a historic stone castle with a cloudy sky and surrounding green trees.
A diverse group of people sitting on a stone wall outdoors on a sunny day, wearing casual clothes and sunglasses, some clapping and smiling, with trees and a bright blue sky in the background.
Outdoor nighttime concert with a large crowd watching musicians perform on a brightly lit stage with blue and yellow spotlights and a smoke effect, surrounded by trees.
Crowd at an outdoor concert with a woman in a wheelchair wearing a black hat and a patterned top, a person sitting on a chair wearing a peach dress, and another standing with a beige outfit and a pink water bottle, all facing the stage with bright lights and large screens.

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