7.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

The opening melodies of this concert will bring a feeling that summer has come! The opening Naantali Music Festival Opus 42 concert will express joy, lightness and masterly virtuosity. The special mood of Naantali is now here.

8.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:45

Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali

Top Irish pianist Barry Douglas and Beethoven’s most famous piano concerto will meet conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto will be interpreted by Arto Noras, to whom the work is dedicated. The premiere of the work at the Naantali Music Festival in 2019 was the composer’s last premiere.

The Lahti Symphony Orchestra, world-renowned for its performances of Sibelius’ symphonies, will also interpret Sibelius’ 7th Symphony.

8.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:30

Kaivohuone, Nunnakatu 4, 21100, Naantali

A swinging warm summer evening by the waterside at Naantali. A wonderful three-course dinner and sensual melodies in the company of Aili Ikonen. Experiences to be remembered and cherished.

9.6.2022 @ 18:00 - 18:45

Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali

Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Magic Bus Travel Thu June 9th at 6 pm, Kristoffer Hall, Naantali. Siina & Taikaradio invite the whole family on a bus trip where anything is possible, and everyone can join in the singing and playing!

9.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:10

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

We wish a happy birthday to Arto Noras! With a staggering degree of talent and virtuosity, this concert will come some way to reflecting the life’s work of Arto Noras. The friends will take the stage with a carefully selected musical programme to make the concert one big party for the audience as well.

10.6.2022 @ 18:00 - 18:45

Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali

Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Into the Woods Fri June 10th at 6 pm, Kristoffer Hall. When Ammuu! sets out on a quest for treasure, an exciting adventure begins in a magical forest. During this immersive journey, you’ll meet the many and varied creatures who live the forest.

10.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali

This evening will flow like a dance! Now we are moving from Bach’s graceful court dances through the fast turns of Poulenc, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Golijov and Shostakovich to the spicy tangos of Piazzolla. The stars will get the tunes flying.

11.6.2022 @ 14:00 - 15:00

Askainen Church, Askaistentie 788, , Askainen

Askainen Church and the choral works of contemporary composers of Marshal Mannerheim will take us on a journey into the modern history of Finland. A finely nuanced narrative to this historical excursion from the Arensky String Quartet will give everyone an opportunity to find their own story.

11.6.2022 @ 14:00 - 16:00

Kirkkopuisto, Maariankatu 3, 21100, Naantali

Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Great Children’s Festival (Suuri Lastenjuhla) Sat June 11th at 2-4pm, Kirkkopuisto. At this park festival, the whole family can enjoy music, games, singing, hobby horse riding, balloons, portrait painting and a soft toy clinic. Organized in cooperation with Save the Children Naantali.

11.6.2022 @ 16:00 - 17:00

Merimaskun kirkko, Paltteentie 10, 21160, Merimasku

This concert will resemble a fine summer’s day, with music for a romantic dream and the sparkle of virtuoso performance bringing a warm glow to the cheeks.

11.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

A Northern Dimension. Bright, profound and beautiful. Jaakko Kuusisto, who passed away in February 2022, was for many years a key force behind the Naantali Music Festival as a violinist, conductor and composer. The concert is a tribute to Jaakko and his magnificently diverse compositional work, which continues the tradition of the great Nordic composers and the northern dimension of music.

12.6.2022 @ 08:30 - 18:30

Concert Cruise to Själö, , ,

In summer 2022 Naantali Music Festival will travel to the island of Själö in the nearby Turku archipelago for an archipelago concert. Boat connections to Själö are available either from the Aura River in Turku or from the shoreline of Naantali Old Town. Passengers will experience the beauty of summery Airisto and the Turku archipelago en route, with an opportunity to learn the fascinating and partly sombre history of Själö and admire its beautiful scenery. The highlight of the day will be a splendid archipelago concert with the virtuosi of Naantali Music Festival.

12.6.2022 @ 10:00 - 11:00

Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali

Naantali parish will arrange a special musical divine service during the Music Festival.

12.6.2022 @ 15:00 - 16:00

Raisio Church, Kirkkotie 2, , Raisio

Come rain or shine, jolly water drops and beautiful tears will be a source of fascination in the ancient church at Raisio, bringing a sense of playfulness and depth to a summer afternoon.

12.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

A heart-rendingly beautiful concert experience in memory of Maestro Krzysztof Penderecki. We shall remember with gratitude this landmark composer and friend of Naantali Music Festival. His music will live on forever.

13.6.2022 @ 17:00 - 17:50

Sibelius-museo, Piispankatu 17, 20500, Turku

The atmosphere of Naantali Music Festival will captivate the Turku Sibelius Museum. With charmingly delicious Sibelius songs, naturally!

13.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:15

Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali

We await the interpretation of Schubert’s Winterreise by baritone Tommi Hakala and pianist Kristian Anttila with great interest. One thing is for sure: this journey will not leave us cold.

14.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:50

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

Now you can experience all the colours of the summer, from the tantalizingly cheerful Shaker Loops of John Adams to Gershwin’s famous Porgy and Bess.

15.6.2022 @ 16:00 - 17:00

Kaivohuone, Nunnakatu 4, 21100, Naantali

Music at Afternoon Teatime combines light classical music with a classic afternoon tea service in the idyllic setting of Kaivohuone. The Fourtune Cello Quartet will be performing familiar and atmospheric tunes.

15.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

This will be the world premiere of Olli Kortekangas’ Partita Concertante, a work for cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, harp and percussion. The concert will also include Bach partitas and music by Schönberg. What a programme!

16.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

In honour of the sea, we shall hear words of wisdom, whalesong and beautiful classics. Every one of us can help to protect the Finnish Archipelago Sea in our own way.

16.6.2022 @ 20:30 - 21:30

Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali

A pyrotechnical display of music and lyrics about love, passion and life. The unique Words & Melodies package of Iiro Rantala and Lotta Kuusisto emerged during the COVID-19 quarantine in the home of this artist couple. The performance brings together words and melodies alternately at a rapid pace, evoking a wide variety of moods with feelings of a life lived,

17.6.2022 @ 13:00 - 15:00

Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali

A popular presentation of the latest research findings. Music is not only good for the mind and wellbeing, but also demonstrably for health. An open public seminar will present the latest findings of scientific research into the health-promoting effects of music.

17.6.2022 @ 16:00 - 17:00

Kultaranta, Kordelininkatu, 21100, Naantali

The popular outdoor concerts at Kultaranta will continue with a programme of music on the themes of nature and animals. Kultaranta will provide the setting for a Nature Trail from the a capella group Club For Five, and the much loved Saint-Saëns suite The Carnival of the Animals narrated by Seela Sella.

17.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:40

Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali

The concert moves from light to shadows – it’s a combination of dark clouds as well as comforting pout clouds and sunshine. A specialty is Ralf Gothoni’s Life Views themed piano concerto for two pianists.

18.6.2022 @ 13:00 - 15:00

Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali

Students from the Vallis Gratiae Academy will perform at the final concert of their summer camp.

18.6.2022 @ 15:00 - 16:00

Rymättylän kirkko, Taipaleentie, 21140, Rymättylä

Meta4, one of Finland’s most successful string quartets, is visiting Naantali Music Festival again. This fascinating ensemble can be heard at Rymättylä Church with its Play III programme composed by Jaakko Kuusisto.

18.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali

Our festival will conclude and culminate with a unique collection of works arranged for twelve cellos. Distinguished soprano Kaisa Ranta will join the twelve top cellists in this extraordinary concert. Could there be a more spectacular finale!