Events
Hailuoto – an island of culture, art and music
Hailuoto is a living cultural island where art, music and a strong sense of community are woven together. The island comes alive with music festivals, art exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. Hailuoto’s events invite both locals and visitors to experience something genuine, distinctive and deeply rooted in place. Beautiful surroundings, a warm atmosphere and a creative spirit make Hailuoto a place where you don’t just see culture – you truly feel and live it.
Hailuoto Bridge Run
What: Hailuoto Bridge Run offers a unique opportunity to experience Hailuoto’s new fixed connection by running. Join this historic moment one day before the official opening of the new connection.
The run starts from Riuttu in Oulunsalo. More information and registration are available on the organiser’s website.
Where: Hailuoto causeway
When: Sunday 28 June at 2 pm
Bothnia Regatta
What: Bothnia Regatta brings a celebration of sailing to Hailuoto from 1 to 4 July 2026. Marjaniemi is one of the event harbours, where sailors arriving from Kemi and Oulu gather on the island before continuing their journey towards Kalajoki.
During the stopover day, Marjaniemi invites visitors to enjoy the island harbour atmosphere, time together, pier dancing and a traditional smoke sauna.
Where: Marjaniemi Harbour, Hailuoto
When: 1-4 July 2026
Tikkuröijy Festival
What: The international Tikkuröijy Days invite visitors to Hailuoto to explore Finnish traditional knitwear and intangible cultural heritage. The programme includes lectures, workshops and a new product competition.
The event also highlights the origin of yarns, responsible production, local production, traditional sheep breeds and natural dyeing methods.
Where: Luovontie 231-233, Hailuoto
When: 4-5 July 2026
SYKLI - Hailuoto’s 12 Seasons Exhibition
What: KAARLO Cultural House’s opening exhibition invites you to experience the island of Hailuoto, where nature, light and the cycle of the seasons shape the landscape and life.
Where: Galleria Hieta, KAARLO, Luovontie 61 C, Hailuoto
When: 6 June – 26 December 2026
Environmental Art Museum - Anni Rapinoja
What: A new kind of museum concept, with the Bothnian Bay surrounding Hailuoto serving as its walls. The first permanent environmental artwork will take shape during 2026-2027. The collection grows each year with 1-2 new environmental artworks placed in different parts of Hailuoto.
Where: Events across Hailuoto
When: opening on 13 June 2026-
Bättre Folk Festival
What: Bättre Folk Festival is an iconic annual music festival dedicated to new and alternative music. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Marjaniemi in Hailuoto, the festival is known for its relaxed atmosphere, carefully curated programme and distinctive character.
Where: Marjaniemi, Hailuoto
When: 10–11 July 2026
Hailuoto Theatre Festival
What: Hailuoto’s beloved theatre festival returns after a year’s break, bringing performing arts experiences back to the heart of summer on the island. The festival weekend in late July gathers several performances, atmospheric encounters, stories and monologues in settings that are uniquely Hailuoto.
Where: To be confirmed
When: 24–26 July 2026
Hailuoto Music Festival
What: An annual chamber and folk music festival organised by Oulunsalo Ensemble.
Where: Events take place across Hailuoto
When: 27 July - 2 August
Hailuoto Fly-in
What: Hailuoto Fly-In and a family-friendly aviation day on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at Hailuoto Airfield in Pöllä from 11 am to 4 pm. Kujalan Burger and Kujalan Tila will also be there with their delicious offerings.
Where: Pölläntie 484, Hailuoto
When: 15 August 2026
Lighthouse Weekend
What: International Lighthouse Weekend in Marjaniemi, Hailuoto. Guided tours to the lighthouse, the pilot station, the fishermen’s village and the harbour.
Where: Marjaniemi, Hailuoto
When: 15–16 August 2026
Hailuoto Organum Festival
What: “Scores for Visitors” is a project within the Oulu2026 Nature and Environmental Art programme. The project explores, presents and experiments with the possibilities of environmental art through the Hailuoto Organum, investigating what can be done within and through this unique artwork.
Where: Petsamontie 328, Hailuoto
When:Sun 6 September – Sun 27 September 2026
