Kuhmo Chamber Music 2026

Kuhmo in Eastern Finland is a paradise of music during the annual Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival. Music can be heard from early morning events till late evening concerts. But is not only the music that matters in Kuhmo. The combinations of culture and pure nature make Kuhmo very special. The Austrian music magazine Die Festspiele has said that the strengths of the Festival are "blue lakes, white nights, cosy atmosphere and unique music".

The 56th Kuhmo Chamber Music will take place from 12th to 25th July 2026. The theme of the summer will be “Celebrations & Ceremonies”. The festival will celebrate various annual festivities from Easter to May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas, as well as birthdays and anniversaries of composers and artists. One person’s celebration may be another’s ordinary day – even consumerism will be part of the theme. A significant part of the celebration will be the European Capital of Culture year for Oulu and its 39 neighboring municipalities. Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival will be closely involved and contribute to the Spotlight of Europe theme with three commissioned premieres.

The concerts will be held in three wonderful wooden venues – in Kuhmo’s beautiful old church (built in 1816), at the Kuhmo Arts Centre (built in 1993) and in the Tuupala School (2018). The full programme and list of performers, around 100 international artists, will be published in January 2026.

Don't miss Kuhmo - the world capital of chamber music!