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We’ve Kept You in Suspense Long Enough.
The Wait Is Over.
FinnFest USA 2026 Program Overview
Program preview
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.
Four days at a glance
Sept 17
Opening energy, tours, and early festival programming.
Sept 18
Full day at Hilton Minneapolis Downtown — programming, live music, films, exhibits, and the free Tori.
Sept 19
Full day at the Hilton — music, films, exhibits, shopping, and festival atmosphere.
Sept 20
Family-friendly programming at the American Swedish Institute — live music and self-guided mansion tour.
Programs, presenters and event details are subject to change. Additional surprises and one very exciting international headliner are still to come. The online schedule and program PDF are the most current sources as they update.
Ready to plan your weekend?
Grab a day pass or the four-day festival pass — then dive into the PDF.