ELLIMEI, Lilja Lundén and Next Stage Espoo finalist tunnetta to headline Kivenlahti Midsummer

The programme includes music, workshops, a children’s disco, dance lessons and a circus. Event points include Hybridiarena Hype’s roof terrace, Meritori school, Kahvi-Kaisa, Kivenlahti beach, and Marin hiekkakenttä field. 

Come to Hybridiarena Hype, located near the Kivenlahti metro station, to listen to young talents free of charge in honour of midsummer. 

Espoo Next Stage finalist tunnetta will take the stage first at 17.00. tunnetta, who performs indie pop, finds inspiration for their songs from great emotional experiences and painful life experiences and highlights these with high notes and a bubbly presence. tunnetta on Spotify(external link, opens in a new window). Next Stage – the new music showcase event in 2026 gained great popularity in spring 2026 as a showcase event for young artists. espoo.fi/nextstage

The second artist to perform will be up-and-coming pop singer Lilja Lundén at 18.00. Lunden’s first single ”Sydänsuruvirasto” kicked off her career at a fast pace, ending up with thousands of TikTok videos and got radio play, including making it to YleX’s official playlist. Her second single ”Mitä jos” also made it to the YleX playlist. At the beginning of the year, YleX selected Lundén for the Läpimurto 2026 list, which predicts future stars. Lilja Lundén on Spotify.(external link, opens in a new window)

The concert night will be topped off by the singer-songwriter ELLIMEI at 19.00. ELLIMEI’s debut album Pieni ikuisuus, which was published in October 2025, has already been streamed an exceptional amount beyond the platinum limit. ELLIMEI has launched a number of Spotify Top 50-listed singles. Her viral hit Mun ihminen has already been streamed so much it has gone more than double platinum, and it became Spotify’s second most listened to song immediately after its launch. Her single titled Miten ihmiset löytää toisiaan feat. Överi has surpassed platinum and Mitä kuuluu has gone gold ELLIMEI on Spotify.(external link, opens in a new window) 

There will also be musical performances at the Meritori school, where Kivenlahti-resident Sami Åkerlund is involved in organising music by local musicians from 15:00 to 20:00. Performers will include Waking Iris, Sinize, Deaf Guys, Sanna Jäänvirta and Hot Sauce For Sick Puppies.

Åkerlund has long-time experience in events in the area, as the local has had time to participate in numerous concerts and events in the Espoonlahti area previously.

"Not everyone has a cottage, nor the desire, financial opportunity or traditions to go to the countryside for Midsummer. It’s cool that people also have the opportunity to celebrate the midsummer in nearby in their own neighbourhood, without it being a great financial burden,” Åkerlund sums up the good things about Kivenlahti Midsummer.

This year’s programme differs from previous Kivenlahti Midsummers in that there will be more events, local musicians will be showcased and events will take place in a wider area. 

“Kivenlahti Rock ended 15 years ago, but many people are still proud to remember their participation as volunteers and the famous artists that were seen in Kivenlahti,” Åkerlund sums up.

Visitors to Kahvi-Kaisa can create art cards with the "midsummer flowers and images” collage technique using recycled materials at workshops . At the Hupsansaa ry flower workshop near the beach, visitors can crease small midsummer bouquets and floral clothing or hair accessories.

There will be several opportunities to dance at the Kivenlahti beach. The first Midsummer event will be the Skidit disco a beach party for families. Jorge Latinomix’s three dance lessons, on the other hand, will offer easy group dances that will inspire the audience to engage in physical activity and experience the rhythm of midsummer together.

The Käpy Company’s heartfelt Suurissa saappaissa performance for the entire family will include a versatile range of circus acts, such as tightrope walking, handstands, and aerial acrobatics at Marin hiekkakenttä field. The performance is non-verbal and is suitable for everyone regardless of their mother tongue. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes. After the performance, the audience will have the opportunity to meet the performers. 

For more information, see the Kivenlahti Midsummer programme at: espoo.fi/kivenlahdenjuhannus

Kivenlahti Midsummer is organised by the Espoonlahti cultural project.