FinnFest USA 2026 September 17–20

Minneapolis is FINNeapolis

FinnFest USA 2026 — Minneapolis's Finnish Festival, September 17–20

The biggest Nordic party is back! Four days. One City. Endless Spirit. And you don’t have to be a Finn to belong here. We’re bringing our festival to Minneapolis — and everyone is welcome.

FinnFest is a four-day celebration of culture, music, art, design, language, food, lectures, and workshops. Come experience the ideas that make this corner of the world so admired.

Dates: Sept 17–20, 2026

Location: Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

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Lippu Tickets

Experience FinnFest Your Way

Whether you’re joining us for a single day or planning to experience the full festival, there’s a ticket option that’s right for you. Explore inspiring performances, engaging speakers, hands-on workshops, cultural experiences, and the welcoming community that makes FinnFest unforgettable.

4-Day Festival Pass

Experience everything FinnFest has to offer with access to four days of music, culture, history, and special events.

Day Passes

Short on time? Join us for a day and enjoy a curated lineup of performances, presentations, exhibits, and activities.

Founding 250 Pass

Become part of FinnFest history with our limited-edition Founding 250 Pass. Enjoy exclusive benefits while helping support the future of FinnFest.

FinnFest Merchandise

Take a piece of FinnFest home with exclusive apparel, gifts, and keepsakes that celebrate Finnish heritage and culture.

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Perustaja Founding 250

Become One of the Founding 250

Exclusive swag for a limited Founding 250 Pass.

Exclusive Founding 250 Merchandise

Limited-edition designs by Agency 61 — available only to Founding 250 Passholders.

Option A

Founding 250 sweatshirt

Option B

Founding 250 T-shirt and cap

FinnFest 2026 exclusive swag in dark colorway: tee, tote, hoodie, and cap. — Dark collection

FinnFest 2026 exclusive swag in light colorway: tee, tote, hoodie, and cap. — Light collection

Become One of the Founding 250

Ohjelma Program

We’ve Kept You in Suspense Long Enough.
The Wait Is Over.

The FinnFest 2026 program preview is finally here! We know—you’ve been patiently waiting. Some of you have been patiently asking. And a few of you have been very enthusiastically asking.

This year’s program is packed with four days of music, performances, conversations, Finnish and Finnish-American culture, shopping, storytelling and a few surprises we’re not quite ready to reveal.

Explore the program preview, start planning your FinnFest weekend and see why it took us a little while to fit everything in.

Explore the 2026 Program

And Yes—the Tori Is Free!

You don’t need a festival ticket to visit the FinnFest Tori. Stop in to hear live music, meet our exhibitors, shop for Nordic goods, find some seriously cool FinnFest merchandise and soak up the festival atmosphere.

Come for an hour. Stay for the music. Leave with something Finnish.

Explore the Free Tori · All free events

Programs, presenters and event details are subject to change. Additional surprises and one very exciting international headliner are still to come.

Kohokohdat Highlights

Opening night, free days — start here

Plan the start of your weekend — Opening Convocation, the free Tori, and a free Finnish evening at Minnehaha Park.

Thursday · Ticketed

Opening Convocation

Sept 17 · 5:00–6:30 p.m. · Hilton

Hidden in Plain Sight — music, poetry, ceremony, and the stories that open FinnFest 2026.

Convocation details

Fri + Sat · Free

Free Tori Nordic Fair

Sept 18–19 · Hilton, second floor

Nordic marketplace, merchandise, and live Tori Stage music — no festival pass required.

Explore the Free Tori

Saturday · Free

Free Finnish Evening

Sept 19 · 6:00 p.m. · Minnehaha Park

Morton: The Forgotten Founder plus Lauluaika music and dancing — free and open to everyone.

Plan your free evening

FREE at FinnFest — all free events

Stories & Spotlights From the festival

Nordic stories, live in Minneapolis

Short highlights here—full features, lodging tips, and artist spotlights live on our blog. Click through to read more.

Finlandia Foundation National — Finland in America

Sponsor spotlight

Finlandia Foundation National at FinnFest

History, music & community

Ruut, Jay Smith, a free Morton play at Minnehaha Park, Lauluaika, and Young Leaders—FFN’s partnership woven through FinnFest 2026.

Finnish Pioneer Park sign and log cabin at Temperance Corner near Cokato, Minnesota

Plan your visit

Discover Finnish America

Minneapolis to Cokato tour

Guided bus tour to the oldest continuously active Finnish American community in the U.S.—Temperance Corner, pasties, and living heritage west of Minneapolis.

Turnblad Mansion at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis

Plan your visit

A Perfect FinnFest Sunday

Art, history & FIKA at ASI

Your Sunday ticket includes the American Swedish Institute—Eyes as Big as Plates, the Turnblad Mansion, and maybe the best soup in Minneapolis.

Artist feature

The FinnFest 2026 Music Lineup

Sound of Finland in America

Meet the lineup—from five Finland-born women artists to Jonathan Rundman—and why music is the heart of FinnFest, September 17–20.

FinnFest stage: colorful Finnish fashion and design with festival panelists

Festival news

Experience Finland Without a Passport

Why FinnFest 2026

You don’t need a passport to experience Finland—music, heritage, wellness, sisu, and community, all in Minneapolis this September.

Plan your visit

Stay at the Heart of FinnFest

Official host hotel

Book at Hilton Minneapolis and be part of making FinnFest 2026 possible—on-site sauna, steps from programming, and every room in our block helps support the festival.

Renee Vaughan

Musician · Educator

Renee Vaughan brings Swedish folk traditions to life through the nyckelharpa, storytelling, dance, and community engagement across the Upper Midwest.

Jonathan Rundman

Singer-songwriter · Author

Jonathan Rundman explores Finnish-American identity through music, literature, and history—folk, rock, and Nordic storytelling with warmth and wit.

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Lippu Biljett Tickets

Start to Finnish for $130.

Whether you’re joining for a single day or all four, there’s a pass for you. Your purchase helps bring Finnish, Finnish American, Nordic, and local culture to life in Minneapolis.

The Full Festival Pass covers core festival programming at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown and the American Swedish Institute (ASI). Select events and special experiences are ticketed separately.

Day Pass

From $33.75

Pick the day that works for you. Separate passes on Eventbrite (service fees at checkout): Thursday Convocation & Evening Reception ($39.21) · Friday ($50.12) · Saturday ($50.12) · Sunday ($33.75).

4-Day Festival Pass

From $130

Four incredible days of music, speakers, culture, and community at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown and the American Swedish Institute (ASI).

Your 4-day pass includes:

Live music and performances
Inspiring speakers and timely discussions
Finnish food, traditions, and culture
The Tori exhibits and live music
Community, connection, and celebration

Thursday

Sept 17

Opening Convocation + VIP Reception. All Day Tours announced soon (separate ticket).
Friday

Sept 18

Full day of programming + live music + films + exhibits at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown.
Saturday

Sept 19

Full day of programming + live music + films + exhibits at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown.
Sunday

Sept 20

Family-friendly programming + live music + self-guided mansion tour at the American Swedish Institute.

Pääpuhujat Huvudtalare Keynote

Five Finnish Women Making Their Mark in America

Meet Eeppi Ursin, Ida Metsberg, Petra Jasmiina, Johanna Telander, and Ruut — five extraordinary women born in Finland, working as artists in America. Their work spans music, visual art, performance, and more. Together, they represent a new chapter in the story of Finland and America.

Eeppi Ursin

Singer · Songwriter
Ida Metsberg

Singer · Songwriter
Petra Jasmiina

Singer · Songwriter
Johanna Telander

Singer · Songwriter
Ruut

Singer · Songwriter

Esiintyjä Artist Featured Artist

Eeppi Ursin

Eeppi Ursin is one of Finland’s most distinctive voices — a singer, songwriter, and performer whose artistry bridges Finnish tradition and contemporary American music culture. We’re proud to feature Eeppi at FinnFest USA 2026 in Minneapolis.

Performance details

DateSeptember 18–20, 2026
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota

Näytelmä Pjäs Theater

The John Morton Play

Among the signature events of FinnFest USA 2026 is a theatrical production honoring John Morton — a founding figure whose Finnish heritage shaped American history.

Plus, join acclaimed historian Jay Smith for an engaging presentation exploring Finnish heritage and its influence on early America.

These signature events will be a highlight of the festival and connects our celebration to America’s 250th anniversary.

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Majoitus Boende Stay

Stay Where the Festival Happens

The Hilton Minneapolis is the official host hotel for FinnFest USA 2026—and the center of the festival experience.

Wake up just steps from programming, concerts, exhibits, receptions, and evening entertainment. There's no missing out on spontaneous conversations with fellow attendees!

Reserve your room early to receive our special FinnFest rate while rooms are available.

Book Your Hilton Room

Parking: Nearby ramps and street options are summarized on our Tickets parking FAQ. Downtown rates can change during events—always check posted signs before you park.

Hilton Minneapolis

1001 South Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403

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Kaupunki Staden The City

Welcome to Minneapolis

Minneapolis is one of America’s most livable and vibrant cities — celebrated for its arts scene, culinary culture, outdoor trails, and warm Midwestern spirit. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or coming home, the Twin Cities make the perfect backdrop for FinnFest USA 2026.

Explore Minneapolis

Vapaaehtoiset Volontärer Volunteer

Volunteer at FinnFest — Get In FREE!

Volunteers are the heartbeat of FinnFest USA. We need enthusiastic helpers throughout the weekend — morning and afternoon shifts, evening events, and off-site activities. In return, you’ll experience the festival at no cost and be part of something truly special.

View our Volunteer Positions

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Kiitos Tack Thank You

Kiitos

FinnFest USA 2026 is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors — organizations that believe in the power of culture, community, and connection. We are grateful to Finlandia Foundation, Agency 61, and American Swedish Institute for their support in bringing this festival to Minneapolis. Kiitos — from the bottom of our hearts.

Agency 61
Finlandia Foundation
American Swedish Institute

Interested in becoming a sponsor? FinnFest USA 2026 offers meaningful opportunities to connect your organization with a passionate, engaged audience celebrating Finnish and Nordic culture. Contact us to learn more

Uutiskirje Nyhetsbrev Stay In The Loop

Short on details? We prefer to call it strategic mystery.

We’re working on it. Probably over coffee. Definitely over coffee. Going to a new city like Minneapolis is giving us SOOO many ideas. We are almost done programming — we promise. Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know when the good stuff drops.

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Experience FinnFest Your Way

4-Day Festival Pass

Day Passes

Founding 250 Pass

FinnFest Merchandise

Become One of the Founding 250

Option A

Option B

We’ve Kept You in Suspense Long Enough. The Wait Is Over.

And Yes—the Tori Is Free!

Opening night, free days — start here

Opening Convocation

Free Tori Nordic Fair

Free Finnish Evening

Nordic stories, live in Minneapolis

Finlandia Foundation National at FinnFest

Discover Finnish America

A Perfect FinnFest Sunday

The FinnFest 2026 Music Lineup

Experience Finland Without a Passport

Stay at the Heart of FinnFest

Renee Vaughan

Jonathan Rundman

Five Finnish Women Making Their Mark in America

Eeppi Ursin

The John Morton Play

Stay Where the Festival Happens

Welcome to Minneapolis

Volunteer at FinnFest — Get In FREE!

Kiitos

Short on details? We prefer to call it strategic mystery.

More than a festival,
it’s a way of life.

We’ve Kept You in Suspense Long Enough.
The Wait Is Over.