Let the Dance Touch You – Pispalan Sottiisi 2026 Main Celebration
14.6.2026
13.30 - 15.00
Pyynikin urheilukenttä, F.E. Sillanpään katu 1, 33230 Tampere
Pispalan Sottiisi 2026 – a celebration of folk dance and folk music in Tampere on 10–14 June 2026. Experience the vibrant main celebration: Let the Dance Touch You!
Pispalan Sottiisi 2026 – a summer celebration of folk dance and folk music in Tampere on 10–14 June 2026. On Sunday 14 June 2026 from 13:30 to 15:00, the main celebration Let the Dance Touch You – Pispalan Sottiisi 2026 Main Celebration will take place.
Imagine a summer day where traditions come alive through colourful costumes, live music and energetic movement. At Pyynikki, folk dancers and folk musicians from across Finland come together to perform pieces they have rehearsed in their own groups, exploring the many ways dance can touch us. The programme includes the performances Terve Lintuseni, Käsi kädessä, Väre, Polskaa luonnosta, Ota kiinni and Tarvitsen sinua. International performing groups will add a touch of the wider world to the celebration.
Whether you are a lover of culture, a fan of live music or simply looking for something special for a summer day, this main celebration offers an unforgettable escape from everyday life. Come alone, with friends or with the whole family – let the dance touch you and carry you away!