Turku Music Festival

Turun musiikkijuhlat

Large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of venues, both modern and historical, are imaginatively used. Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland, since 1960.

Getting there: around Turku
Hours: Annually in August, 2023: 10–24 Aug
Website: turunmusiikkijuhlat.fi (opens in a new tab)

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