{"id":24907,"date":"2025-08-21T16:07:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turunmusiikkijuhlat.fi\/?post_type=tapahtuma&p=24907"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:10:50","slug":"singalong-at-the-market-square","status":"publish","type":"tapahtuma","link":"https:\/\/turunmusiikkijuhlat.fi\/en\/event\/singalong-at-the-market-square","title":{"rendered":"Singalong at the Market Square"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ 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\nPianist: Nicholas Pulkkinen<\/b><\/p>\n

FREDRIK PACIUS (1809\u20131891):<\/strong>
\nMaamme (text: Paavo Cajander)<\/p>\n

HEIKKI AALTOILA (1905\u20131992):<\/strong>
\nAkselin ja Elinan h\u00e4\u00e4valssi (text: Heikki Aaltoila)<\/p>\n

OSKAR MERIKANTO (1868\u20131924):<\/strong>
\nItkev\u00e4 huilu (text: Larin-Ky\u00f6sti)<\/p>\n

TAPIO RAUTAVAARA (1915\u20131979):<\/strong>
\nSininen uni (text: P. Mustap\u00e4\u00e4)<\/p>\n

MARKUS TALVIKOSKI, A. VANHAMAA:<\/strong>
\nViimeinen mammutti (text: Mirka Rantanen)<\/p>\n

GERHARD MOHR (1901\u20131979):<\/strong>
\nMeksikon pikajuna (Finnish text: Reino Helismaa)<\/p>\n

NILS-ERIC FOUGSTEDT (1910\u20131961):<\/strong>
\nRomanssi (Finnish text: Reino Hirvisepp\u00e4)<\/p>\n

GEORGES BIZET (1838\u20131875):<\/strong>
\nToreadorin laulu (Finnish text: Tauno Pylkk\u00e4nen, Toivo Muroma)<\/p>\n

MATTI RUOHONEN (1949\u2013):<\/strong>
\nKaiken takana on nainen (text: Veli-Pekka Lehto)<\/p>\n

JERRY BOCK (1928\u20132010):<\/strong>
\nRikas mies jos oisin (Finnish text: Esko Elstel\u00e4)<\/p>\n

SAMMY FAIN (1902\u20131989):<\/strong>
\nNiin paljon kuuluu rakkauteen (Finnish text: Saukki)<\/p>\n

GIACOMO PUCCINI (1858\u20131924):<\/strong>
\nNessun dorma (Kaikki valvoo, Finnish text: Toivo Muroma)<\/p>\n

PERTTU HIETANEN (1950\u2013), TAISTO WESSLIN (1941\u20132010):<\/strong>
\nLapin kes\u00e4 (text: Eino Leino)<\/p>\n

SALVATORE CUTUGNO (1943\u20132023):<\/strong>
\nOlen suomalainen (Finnish text: Raul Reiman)<\/p>\n

GERARDO MATOS RODRIGUEZ (1897\u20131948):<\/strong>
\nLa Cumparsita (Finnish text: Kullervo)<\/p>\n

JUHA VAINIO (1938\u20131990):<\/strong>
\nVanhoja poikia viiksekk\u00e4it\u00e4 (text: Juha Vainio)<\/p>\n

CLAUDE FRAN\u00c7OIS (1939\u20131978), JACQUES REVAUX (1940\u2013):<\/strong>
\nMy way (text: Paul Anka)<\/p>\n

JEAN SIBELIUS (1865\u20131957):<\/strong>
\nFinlandia (text: V.A. Koskenniemi)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#1d4754″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”30px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”3%” top_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#bc9634″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”FREE ENTRANCE” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Duration 1 h” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The Turku Music Festival\u2019s festival weeks will culminate in a sing-along event open to everyone at Turku Market Square on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.<\/p>\n

The sing-along will be led by internationally acclaimed bass Mika Kares<\/strong>, renowned for his performances on some of the world\u2019s most prestigious opera and concert stages. Pianist Nicholas Pulkkinen<\/strong>, a native of Turku, will accompany the event. Together, they will guide the audience through a selection of familiar songs in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The programme features beloved songs ranging from opera and popular classics to musicals and children\u2019s songs. Visitors are welcome to join in for the entire event or simply stop by to enjoy a shared musical moment. Song lyrics are available on the event website.<\/p>\n

The sing-along is free of charge and open to everyone. The event will take place on the Mushroom Stage at Market Square. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to Hansatori in the Hansa shopping centre.<\/p>\n

The event will also be livestreamed by Turun Sanomat.<\/p>\n

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  • Address:<\/strong> Market Square, 20100 Turku<\/li>\n
  • Public transport<\/strong>: Several city centre stops are nearby.<\/li>\n
  • Accessibility<\/strong>: Accessible entrance.<\/li>\n
  • Parking<\/strong>: Parking spaces are available around the Market Square and in nearby parking facilities, including Toriparkki, Louhi and P-Wiklund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-3″ icon_family=”none” text=”Bus timetables (F\u00f6li.fi)” margin_top=”5″ url=”https:\/\/www.foli.fi\/en\/timetables-and-routes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]