XXXIV Mikkeli Music Festival 2.-10. of August 2025

The Mikkeli Music Festival is one of the most prestigious classical music festivals of Finland, focused on symphony orchestras and international and Finnish top artists. The programme of XXXIV Mikkeli Music Festivals is inspired by legendary composers, works, tales and epics, such as Kalevala epic of Finland and the Lord of the Rings tale by J.R.R.Tolkien. The legendary compositions are interpreted by Philharmonia Orchestra from London, Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Sinfoniaorkesteri Vivo and numerous top Finnish and foreign musicians. Welcome to enjoy our high-quality concerts at the Mikkeli Music Festival 2.-10.8.2025, at the heart of Lakeland Saimaa!

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Malia

19.7.2025 10.30

Kesäterassi Malia

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Letkeä lauantai

19.7.2025 12.00

Puumalan satamatori

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St Michel Ravit avajaistervehdys

19.7.2025 13.00

Mikkelin Ravirata

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St Michel Ravit avajaistervehdys

20.7.2025 13.00

Mikkelin Ravirata

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Kekkola: Summer Favourites

25.7.2025 19.00

Landaus Kekkola

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Show & Dinner

26.7.2025 17.00

Saimaanranta Resort

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