Ilosaarirock7K
Per day
1971
since
~57
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1971 by the Joensuu Pop Musicians' Association, Ilosaarirock is among the oldest rock festivals still running in Europe. It takes place in Laulurinne park on the shore of Lake Pyhäselkä in North Karelia, with a lineup spanning rock, metal, pop and hip hop, mixing international headliners with Finnish acts.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Free for kids
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Joensuun Laulurinne, Joensuu, Finland
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Past editions
2026Jul 17, 2026
202580+ artists
Käärijä
Ares202475 artists
Imminence2023Jul 7–16, 202366 artists
Ava Max
VesalaKäärijä2022Jul 8–17, 202263 artists
Vesala20219 artists
201967 artists
MONO
Lost SocietyVesala2018Jul 7–15, 201865 artists
PastoriPike2017Jul 8–16, 201756 artists
Vesala2016Jul 15–17, 201656 artists
Haken
ElastinenVesala2015Jul 17–19, 201559 artists
Bastille
Charli xcxElastinen2014Jul 11–13, 201451 artists
Lost Society
Wolfheart2013Jul 12–14, 201347 artists
Sigur Rós
FinntrollLost Society
Stella2012Jul 13–15, 201231 artists
Black Star2011Jul 15–17, 201133 artists
FinntrollStella2010Jul 16–18, 201026 artists
2009Jul 18–19, 200933 artists
Walls of Jericho
Dungen
Tragedy2008Jul 11–13, 200837 artists
StellaEläkeläisetKashmirCapibaraLapkoThe HeptonesIsmo Alanko TehollaVuokko HovattaKumikameliMike Patton's Mondo CanePepe DeluxéSamettivallankumous22‐PistepirkkoHerra Ylppö & IhmisetKauko Röyhkä & Riku MattilaLauri Tähkä & ElonkerjuuTohtori Orff & Herra Dalcroze2007Jul 14–15, 200736 artists
Finntroll
CunninLynguists
Vavamuffin2006Jul 14–16, 200644 artists
Stella2005Jul 15–17, 200532 artists
Kimmo Pohjonen2004Jul 17–18, 200431 artists
2003Jul 12–13, 200327 artists
2002Jul 12–14, 200228 artists
DJ Krush
