Ilosaarirock 2026
Festival Info
Previous Editions
Held annually in Joensuu, Finland, Ilosaarirock is a pop & rock music festival established in 1971, Ilosaarirock Festival, or only, Ilosaarirock, is considered to be one of Finland's oldest and Europe's second oldest active rock festivals. At its peak in 2007, it attracted 21k daily attendees and consistently sold out from 1998 to 2011. The festival features club events and side activities alongside the main performances.
Every year is estimated that over 1500 volunteers contribute to its organization, and the festival's visual identity is selected through an annual design contest. Operated by the Joensuu Pop Musicians' Association, the non-profit event's proceeds support the local music scene and artists in North Karelia.
Over the editions of the festival, heavy-weight artists and groups performed on the stages of the event, such as Sleep Token, Nightwish, Alan Walker, and others.
Remember always to keep yourself hydrated, and take a look at our tips section, as you might find something some useful tips to make the best out of this experience.
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Ilosaarirock 2026 at a glance
When will Ilosaarirock 2026 take place?
Festival is scheduled from 17 Jul to 19 Jul 2026 (2 day(s)), the countdown is running!
Where is Ilosaarirock 2026 held?
Ilosaarirock takes place in Joensuu, Finland. Here is the full address of the festival: Linnunlahdentie 3, Joensuu 80110
Who is headlining Ilosaarirock 2026?
Architects, Sub Focus, Beast in Black, Mayhem, Olavi Uusivirta.
Full Lineup
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Architects
Sub Focus
Beast in Black
Mayhem
Olavi Uusivirta
Gettomasa
Ismo Alanko
KUUMAA
Charon
Nylon Beat
Ursus Factory
Erika Vikman
Bess
Costi
Melo
Käärijä
IBE
BEHM
Bizi
Suistamon Sähkö
Mirella
Aili Järvelä
Timo Kämäräinen
Mouhous
Lauri Haav
Auri
ALT BLK ERA
Josén Pimeä Puoli
Vilma Jää
Unpeople
KERZA
Check festival's official website to see the latest up to date line up scheduled at Ilosaarirock.
