Programme
Fri 31 July, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sat 1 August, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Discussion: Lauri Porra and Jussi Merikanto
Performance: Timo Kotipelto and Matias Kupiainen
Sun 2 August, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Performance: Claire Chase (flute) and Lauri Porra (bass)
Discussion: Jussi Merikanto, Lauri Porra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste and Sarah Osa: LEAD! Foundation
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Tue 4 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Hanna Sjöbring, Market Square Manager, City of Turku
Performance: Toivo Olavi
Wed 5 August, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Thu 6 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fri 7 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Jussi Merikanto and Elia Lombardini
Julian Prégardien (tenor), Pauliina Tukiainen (piano), Patrik Kleemola (guitar)
Sat 8 August, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Aili Järvelä
Quartet from the Turku Conservatory Chamber Choir
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Tue 11 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Discussion: Jussi Merikanto and Samppa Rinne, Director of Fuuga Music Centre
Performance: Jussi Merikanto (vocals)
Wed 12 August, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Kirkkopuiston Terassi Partner Day
5:00 PM:
Performance: Camille + Roxanne
Thu 13 August, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM – Night of the Arts
5:00 PM: Open rehearsal for the Aurajoki Sings choirs at the Mushroom Stage
Fri 14 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Discussion: Jussi Merikanto and composer Mari Sainio
Performance: Wilhelmina Thomasdottir (vocals) and Joel Papinoja (piano)
Face painting during the Paavo Nurmi Minimarathon: Ruslana Guitor
Sat 15 August, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Tue 18 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Mirjam Helin Partner Day
Morning Kick-off, 11:00 AM
Performances by singers from the Mirjam Helin Academy
Wed 19 August, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Thu 20 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fri 21 August, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Community Sing-along, 11:00 AM, Mushroom Stage
Mika Kares, (vocals)
Nicholas Pulkkinen (piano)
Throughout the festival weeks, Music Oasis will also feature special offers and ticket giveaways.
Free entrance
This summer, the Turku Music Festival will be seen and heard across the city in a whole new way. For the first time, Music Oasis will be created at Turku Market Square for the August festival weeks – the festival’s own meeting place and a welcoming summer living room in the heart of the city.
Music Oasis will pulse with the rhythm of the festival throughout August. Visitors can enjoy relaxed concerts, artist talks, discussions and other unexpected moments. At the Morning Kick-off, held every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 AM, Turku Music Festival CEO Jussi Merikanto will welcome festival artists, partners and other inspiring guests for conversations, accompanied by live music.
Music Oasis is also home to the festival’s ticket sales and information point, where visitors can purchase tickets for the August concerts. The area also features a HiFi Klubben listening station, where visitors can experience high-quality sound reproduction and explore the festival programme. The soundscape of Music Oasis has been designed by Turku Music Festival Artistic Director Lauri Porra.
Music Oasis opens on 31 July and will be open at Turku Market Square until 21 August, generally from Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Detailed opening hours and the weekly programme will be updated throughout the festival on this page and on the Turku Music Festival’s social media channels.
A warm welcome to Music Oasis to enjoy music, inspiring encounters and the unique atmosphere of the August festival!
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Festival Offer: Turku Music Festival & Naantalin Aurinkoinen
To celebrate the Turku Music Festival, Naantalin Aurinkoinen has created a special TMJ pastry, available throughout the festival from 31 July to 21 August at all Naantalin Aurinkoinen cafés.
Regular prices:
- TMJ pastry 6.50 €
- Coffee 3.90 €
- Spruce shoot & rhubarb mocktail 4.00 €
Special offer for concert ticket holders at Paussi Market Café:
TMJ pastry plus coffee, tea or a spruce shoot & rhubarb mocktail for €8.
Simply present your concert ticket at the cashier. The offer is valid 31 July–21 August exclusively at Paussi Market Café in Turku Market Square.
In collaboration with
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- Address: Market Square, 20100 Turku
- Public transport: Several city centre stops are nearby.
- Accessibility: Accessible entrance.
- Parking: Parking spaces are available around the Market Square and in nearby parking facilities, including Toriparkki, Louhi and P-Wiklund.
