Summer in Riihimäki offers experiences from the entire city

Riihimäki will enjoy a diverse and rich range of events in the summer of 2026. The events will spread across squares, squares, parks, blocks and theatre stages. There will be music, culture, theatre and experiences for children, young people and adults alike.

A super week of events will start in the first week of June, bringing a wilderness fair, summer concerts, and programs for the whole family to Riihimäki.

African rhythms at Riihimäki summer concerts

The theme of the Riihimäki summer concerts this summer is Africa. The program will feature music that draws from African musical tradition and rhythms, contemporary interpretations, and diverse ensembles. The concerts offer experiences for listeners of all ages and bring international tones to the city.

The opening concert of the festival will be held at Granit Square on Tuesday, June 2. Admission to the opening is free. These summer concerts are free:

• Tuesday, June 2nd at 12 noon Young Artists of the Piano Academy, Music Institute Hall
• Tuesday, June 2nd at 18 pm Töölö Brass and Maria Ylipää, Granit Square
• Wednesday, June 3rd at 13 pm Young Artists of the Piano Academy, Puistonkulma, Valtakatu 7–9
• Thursday, June 4th at 17 pm Young Talents of the Piano Academy, Riemu Museums
• Saturday, June 6th at 13 pm, children's concert, performed by Päistikka, Riihimäki Summer Theatre

Wilderness fairs are also visible in the city center

The International Wilderness Fair will arrive in Riihimäki on 5–7 June 2026. The fair weekend program will also extend to the city center. The Wilderness Fair goes Squares event, held on Saturday 6 June, will bring wilderness-themed programs to the squares of Riihimäki city center.

The city center squares serve as event areas, offering free programs and guidance for all ages. The program includes an off-road vehicle exhibition, live music, and wilderness and nature-themed content.

During the event day, the city center's brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants will also participate in the Wilderness Fair atmosphere with various activities and campaigns. The Wilderness Fair goes Squares event is implemented in cooperation with area companies, operators and event organizers.

Glass Day gathers glass enthusiasts on June 14

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Riihimäki will celebrate Glass Day, which will bring together glass enthusiasts and friends in the courtyard of the Finnish Glass Museum. At the popular event, the Friends of the Finnish Glass Museum will offer a wide and diverse selection of consumer glass, art glass and collectible glass for sale.

Glass Day has established itself as a part of Riihimäki's summer program and offers a unique opportunity to get to know Finnish glass, make discoveries and enjoy the atmosphere of the glass museum. The event attracts visitors from Riihimäki and other parts of Finland.

Rixublock brings a festival atmosphere to the market square in July

The most spectacular event for young people this summer is the age-free Rixublock concert, which will be held at Riihimäki Market Square on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Finnish pop stars Hugo and Olga will take to the stage. The festival atmosphere will be complemented by local youth bands Juntit, Thyte and The Troublemakers.
The day starts at the market square with a free Rixublock Junior event for the whole family, featuring a children's concert by the cheerful band Mutaveijarit.

Music in the blocks and parks

Free block gigs will return to enliven parks and yards on Thursdays, starting on June 25th and ending on August 13th. The venues will include Bad Segeberg Park, the Finnish Glass Museum yard, Uramo School, and the Kaunolanraitti yard. In case of rain, the gigs will move indoors to Antoni's house.

Adventures for the whole family and comedy for adults at the summer theater

Riihimäki Summer Theatre will offer a diverse programme for different age groups in the summer of 2026. Riihimäki Youth Theatre's family musical play Ella and Paterock will be performed at the summer theatre from June 11 to August 22, 2026.

Opehuone, a comedy musical aimed at adults, will be on the program from June 24 to July 25, 2026. The super popular musical follows the everyday life of the school staff, accompanied by fast-paced character changes and musical numbers.
The summer theatre programme will be completed at the turn of July and August, when the Riihimäki Theatre's karaoke show

Hot Waves will be seen from July 31 to August 8, 2026. The show is about two women who do not know each other and who meet at a karaoke bar and spend an evening together, tinged with songs.

Events throughout the summer

Children's Cultural Saturdays also offer activities for families with children in the summer, as a garden party for the whole family will be held at Ö-talo (Öllerinkatu 9) on June 7 from 11 am to 14 pm. The garden party will feature free performances, yard games and activities, and savoury and sweet food available for purchase.

Riihimäki Pride has been celebrated since 2019, and it brings together the city's residents to celebrate equality, diversity and love. This year's main event will be held on Friday, June 26, when the Pride parade will depart from Riihimäki Theatre towards Antoni's house, where the evening will continue in a communal picnic atmosphere. The stage will feature, among others, party band Entiset miehet, Duo Perhosii and Dragkings Magnus Love and Dick Weenie.

More information

Lyti Aaltonen
Responsible cultural producer
Vitality industry, cultural and event services
tel. 040 672 9439
lyti.aaltonen@riihimaki.fi
The city of Riihimäki

Petri Junna
Executive Director
junna.petri@gmail.com
Riihimäki Summer Concerts Association

Reima Ojanen
Business manager
tel. 050 401 9005
reima.ojanen@riihimaki.fi
Riihimäen Tilat ja Kehitys Oy

Sanni Naukkarinen
Administration manager
tel. 050 322 1025
sanni.naukkarinen@riihimaenteatteri.fi
Riihimäki Theatre Ltd.

Annika Lohilahti
Producer
tel. 050 407 8689
annika@rnt.fi
Riihimäki's Youth Theater