On this page, you fill find practical information about the festival area, tickets, travel, accommodation, and other useful details to help you prepare for your visit.

Festival Dates and Location

Kihaus Folk Festival will take place on 10–11 July 2026 in Rääkkylä, North Karelia, Finland.

As a part of the anniversary celebrations, free market square dances will be held on 9 July 2026 at the Rääkkylä Market Square. Join us for a festive warm-up evening featuring the Kihaus Folk Musicians and the Kari Kinnunen Band!

Artists of Summer 2026

Performers celebrating the 35th anniversary of Kihaus Folk include Auri, Antti Paalanen, Frigg, Lauri Schreck, Veila, Ilja Teppo, Kiertolaiset, Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila, Se on Rillumarei!, and the Grand Folk Music Parade, among others.

You can explore the full program here.

Lost and Found

Lost property can be inquired about at the Käspelin Kihaus Shop during the festival.

After the event, please contact us by email at: kihausfolk@kihaus.fi.

Accommodation

We have gathered accommodation options in and around Rääkkylä on our Accommodation page. Additional lodging can be found in nearby municipalities including Kitee, Liperi, and Joensuu.

Payment Methods

At Kihaus Folk Festival you can pay either with cash or bank card.

Food and Drinks

The festival area hosts several food stands, as well as the Kihaus Café and the Folk Restaurant Vuassu.

Visitors can enjoy local delicacies, sweet and savory treats, vegetarian options, and variety of hot and cold beverages.

Arrival

Rääkkylä is most easily reached by car or train. The nearest railway stations are Tolosenmäki (Kitee) and Joensuu. Parking lots for festival are located near the local school.

Distances to Rääkkylä Town Centre:
Kitee – 35 km
Joensuu – 60 km
Kuopio – 162 km
Savonlinna – 112 km
Koli – 127 km
Helsinki – 427 km

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