Kihaus Folk is a warm-hearted folk music festival for the whole family, held on the shores of Northern Saimaa in Rääkkylä, Finland, on 10–11 July 2026. We warmly welcome you to experience Karelian hospitality, an easy-going festival atmosphere, and the unique joy of Karelian music, song and dance.
In 2026, Kihaus Folk celebrates its 35th anniversary under the theme “Let’s meet through stories!”
Festival Passes and other tickets are now available through Lippu.fi.
Anniversary Festival Pass 10–11 July – 120€ (Includes all concerts and festival events also within the festival area and church concerts.)
Festival Area Pass 10–11 July – 80€ (Includes admission to the festival area and all performances and events taking place there. Please note that church concerts are not included.)
The Grand Kantele Evening 10 July at 18:00, Rääkkylä Church – 35€
Friday Festival Area Pass 10 July 2026 – €40 (Includes admission to the festival area and all performances and events taking place there. Church concerts are not included.)
Saturday Festival Area Pass 11 July 2026 – €50 (Includes admission to the festival area and all performances and events taking place there. Church concerts are not included.)
Auri Concert 11 July 2026 at 17:00, Rääkkylä Church – €49
Auri Concert + Festival Area Pass 11 July 2026 – €75 (Includes admission to the festival area on Saturday, all performances and events taking place there, and admission to Auri’s concert at Rääkkylä Church.)
Children aged 0–16 can enter the festival area for free!
All ticket prices include VAT.
hen purchasing tickets through Lippu.fi, a service fee and order processing fee will be added to the prices listed above.
Reduced-price tickets for students, pensioners, young people aged 17–21, and children are available for selected events and can be viewed when purchasing tickets.
Tickets are available through Lippu.fi.