Concerts and Events
Jaeger’s love
08 February, 2025 18:00 - 20:00 Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola, Finland
The Birth of the Fatherland - The Power of Love - The Pain of Disappointment The new domestic musical theater drama written by Pauli Poranen takes the viewer to the birth of independent Finland and the stages of the jaeger movement from Ostrobothnia to Germany. The road to love, disappointment and reconciliation.
In the footsteps of a Jaeger – a guided tour
08 February, 2025 16:00 - 17:00 Mannerheiminaukio 1, Kokkola, Finland
“Why on earth does pharmacist Roos invite Russians living in Kokkola to his home for evening parties, even though he is active in the jaeger movement? It endangers the safety of the entire city when young men visit the pharmacy suspiciously often.” How did the jaeger movement affect Kokkola? Kristiina Teerikangas and Elisa Maunumäki tell […]
Öja’s secret jaeger cabin
08 February, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 Isokatu 3, Kokkola, Finland
In Kokkola’s Öja, there is a jaeger cabin in the middle of the forest, which was used as a hiding place for those intending to become Jaegers in Germany more than a hundred years ago. Who were there? Who was the independence activist Igor Sandman? Linda Boberg-Santala lectures about a remarkable place that only few […]
From Tallinn to Kokkola
09 February, 2025 16:00 - 17:00 Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola, Finland
The Estonian Youth Accordion Orchestra with Kristel Laas as conductor will pay a visit to the Winter Accordion Festival!
Accordion Skiing
09 February, 2025 11:00 - 14:00 Ahvenpolku 8, Kokkola, Finland
It’s good for a skier to ski when Rastimaja’s fireplace creates a warm atmosphere. At Rastimaja, you can maintain and service your skis, as well as a hot cup of warm juice. Free entrance
Young Virtuosos Concert
10 February, 2025 18:00 - 20:00 Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola, Finland
The traditional Monday night of the festival is full of energy! There will be solo and chamber music performances, Junior accordions, K-30 orchestra. As a guest, the PocoApoco Accordion Orchestra, with accordion students from Kuusamo, Kajaani and Kemijärvi music schools. Free entrance
Talviharmonikka Goes Opera
11 February, 2025 18:00 - 19:00 Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola, Finland
An opera evening with all the spices - from music to stories.
JAZZ! Paier-Valcic-Preinfalk
12 February, 2025 18:00 - 19:30 Pitkänsillankatu 15, Kokkola, Finland
A famous trio under the spell of jazz and world music. This Austrian-Croatian trio has performed at European jazz festivals, combining different musical trends into their own genre.
Lunch Musik
12 February, 2025 11:00 - 14:00 Kokkola, Finland
Relaxing music during the lunch break by Anne-Mari Kanniainen. Places will be announced closer to the festival!
Tones for seniors
13 February, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 Kokkola, Finland
Seppo Lankinen makes music and sings in service homes for the elderly. There will be waltzes, tangos, hits and many well-known songs! Free entrance
Pietarsaari Day
13 February, 2025 18:00 - 20:00 Kauppiaankatu 10, Pietarsaari
The repertoire includes everything from folk music and schlager to dance music and tango. It will be an evening of joy, where well-known songs are interpeted with catchy instrumental music.
Valentines Day Concert !TANGO JORMA UOTINEN
14 February, 2025 18:00 - 20:00 Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola, Finland
The drama concert features songs about friendship, love, longing, loneliness, death, life, ourselves - about everything that tango can express.
Sauna Village
14 February, 2025 18:00 - 23:00 Isokatu 4, Kokkola, Finland
The evening gets dark, the lights come on, the tar smells and the karaoke sings fresh. Nothing else to do but go to the sauna!
Bella Italia! – Guardia Nueva
15 February, 2025 18:00 - 21:00 Snellman-sali, Kokkola
Treasures of Italian music - Italian sounds, emotional tunes! Kokkola's pride, Guardia Nueva, naturally delivers the best Guardia style - tutto con amore!
Closing Party
15 February, 2025 21:30 - 23:00 Torikatu 19, Kokkola, Finland
Come and experience the closing party of the festival! Antti Paalanen – accordion & voice Free entrance
Sauna Village
15 February, 2025 18:00 - 23:00 Isokatu 4, Kokkola, Finland
The evening gets dark, the lights come on, the tar smells and the karaoke sings fresh. Nothing else to do but go to the sauna!
Singing, dancing and playing at Kallentori!
15 February, 2025 10:00 - 13:00 Pitkänsillankatu 15, Kokkola, Finland
This years Kallentori presents: Torikööri, Kokkolanseudun harmonikakerho, Eki Jantunen & Seppo Lankinen, folk music group Småbönders Spelmanslag led by Sanna-Maija Erkkilä. Folk music from Spain - Roses Gabriel. The music and singing are blaring and you can also dance!
Rossos Winter Karaoke
15 February, 2025 18:00 - 23:00 Isokatu 4, Kokkola, Finland
Enthusiastic singers of all ages are warmly welcome to sing their favorite tunes to the rhythm of karaoke!
PIAZZOLLA EVENING/premiere
15 March, 2025 18:00 - 20:00 Vingenkatu 18, Kokkola, Finland
As the closing event of the festival we present: evening with Astor Piazzolla. Guardia Nueva orchestra and Glims&Gloms dance group. Video projection combines dance and music.
School Concerts
A joyful children's music orchestra whose songs fascinate listeners of all ages. The group draws influences from musical cultures around the world. For listeners serving tastes from Balkan rhythms to delta blues and from swing to bluegrass.