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Can Finland win Eurovision again? Meet the musicians everyone is watching

Finnish violin virtuoso Linda Lampenius and popstar Pete Parkkonen are among the early favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest, with “Liekinheitin” (Flamethrower). We meet them ahead of this year’s event, taking place in Vienna, Austria.

Arts & culture Performing arts

Finnish contemporary circus piece Tempo tours Venice, Singapore and more

Kalle Nio’s visually striking Tempo is enjoying international attention, including a spot at Venice’s Biennale Danza. It’s the first Finnish performance at the Venice event in over 20 years.

Arts & culture Travel

In Oulu, northern Finland, cultural events you don’t want to miss

From street festivals to riverside saunas to symphony orchestras, Oulu is making the most out of its year as European Capital of Culture.

Life & society Seasons

Light and laughter: Finland awakens with the joyful arrival of spring

Spring in Finland appears in a rush of light, laughter and lawn games, drawing people outdoors to celebrate nature’s dramatic return.

Arts & culture Travel

Northern Finnish city of Oulu offers magical mix of tech and culture

As Oulu steps into the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture, the city is blending cutting-edge technology with its famously offbeat cultural spirit.

Arts & culture Culture

The northern Finnish city of Oulu puts big ideas into action

This year’s must-visit destination? Look north to Oulu, the Finnish city that is European Capital of Culture in 2026.

Arts & culture Webpick

Tracing the rise of Finland’s folk music from village roots to global acclaim

Folk music in Finland has evolved from postwar silence to a vibrant, internationally respected art form. As Womex (Worldwide Music Expo) 2025 approaches, Music Finland traces that journey.

Arts & culture Music

Rising stars Erkki Virkkala and Iikka Huntus: These young fiddlers carry on Finland’s pelimanni folk music tradition

In the small town of Kaustinen, a hotspot for Finnish folk music, two young musicians are making waves. Erkki Virkkala and Iikka Huntus are part of a new generation keeping the pelimanni (folk music) tradition vibrant, blending skill, creativity and a love of playing together.

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