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Haapavesi Folk Music Festival
1 July 2021 - 3 July 2021

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Surprising and delighting audiences with a wide range of musical attractions for over three decades, this splendid folk music festival also ensures that ethno, bluegrass, fado, Irish folk, jazz and many other musical styles resound through the summer nights of Haapavesi. Poignant, high standard church concerts will captivate audiences. Organised for the 34th season ahead of the festival, our Folk Course is the core of this international event.

Type of event

Folk Classical music Courses Ethno/world music Folk dance Folk heritage Jazz Pop/rock Seminars and lectures Special programme for children Special programme for young adults Traditional folk music Workshops Disabled access Outdoor event VIP packages

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Contact details

Homepage	www.haapavesifolk.com
E-mail	folk@haapavesifolk.com
Festival address	Haapavesi Festival on map
Phone	+358 44 769 2503
Office	Teknotalo 1 C, FI-86600 Haapavesi

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