Events in Puumala

Please note – information of these events may change, always check the organizer of the event for the latest information.

2026 Events

May

Mon–Wed 25–27 May, 16:00–18:00
Discussion sessions: observations on food and the characteristics of Finnish food culture, organized by the Ruralia Institute, at the library and cultural space

Wed 27 May, 14:30–17:00
Kuutti Meeting Place for families with children: Tuija and Sapere

Thu 28 May, 14:00–16:00
Matka project workshop: water protection, water quality, and microplastics on beaches, at the council chamber

Fri 29 May, 21:00
Bingo, Restaurant Hovi

Sat 30 May
Norppa II bicycle ferry begins routes on the Archipelago Route: 12:00 from Lintusalo and 13:00 from Hurissalo

Sat 30 May
Rasti bicycle ferry begins routes on the Saimaa Archipelago Route: 12:00 from Sarviniemi and 14:00 from Lintusalo

Sat 30 May, 10:00–16:00
Saimaa ringed seal kayaking at Pistohiekka (also available by request at other times), Guide Tiina

Sat 30 May, 11:00 and 14:00
Boat transport to the ringed seal archipelago from Sahanlahti, Lakeland GTE

Sat 30 May, 21:00
Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi

June

Daily during June–August
Harbor market square open daily

1 June – 30 August
Norppa II bicycle ferry routes on the Archipelago Route daily during summer: 12:00 from Lintusalo and 13:00 from Hurissalo. Extra departures in July and on popular days!

2 June – 30 August
Saimaa ringed seal photography exhibition at Niinipuu Attic (when the attic is open)

Tue 2 June
Restaurant Niinipuu opens for the summer: Tue–Sat 11:00–18:00 (kitchen until 17:00) and Sun 12:00–15:00 with hostess buffet

Fri 5 June, 11:00–17:00
Crepe House pancake bar opens for the summer, Nestorinranta

Fri 5 June, 19:00
Summer season opening at the lakeside restaurant Rantamakasiini, Sahanlahti

Sat 6 June, 09:00–14:00
Car boot second hand sale, bus station

Sat 6 June
Metsäsydän Yoga Day (also weekend accommodation or individual classes available)

Sat 6 June, 12:00
Summer opening and “Puumalansalmi Speaks!” event at the harbor market square

Sat 6 June, 12:00–12:30
REKO distribution – local food directly from producers by pre-order, Puolukkatori (in front of the town hall)

Sat 6 June
Rasti bicycle ferry operates on the Saimaa Archipelago Route: 12:00 from Sarviniemi and 14:00 from Lintusalo

Sat 6 June, 15:00
Musical play Nestori, Lintusalo School

Sat 6 June, 20:00
Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen

Sun 7 June, 13:00
“Niinipuu Plays!” Kati Sannelvuo’s Saimaa summer melodies during the buffet lunch, Restaurant Niinipuu

Tue 9 June, 18:00
Village safety evening, town hall council chamber

Fri 12 June
Suomi Meloo paddling event arrives in Puumala: 13:30–14:00 at the harbor (pilot station), 15:00 at Sahanlahti

Fri 12 June
Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi

Sat 13 June
Veera Market Day at the harbor market square

Sat 13 June, 14:00
Juva Wind Orchestra performs at the harbor market square

Sat 13 June
Puumalan Erämiehet hunters association selling moose soup for youth activities at Veera Market

Sat 13 June
National Village Shop Day at Sale Hurissalo

Sat 13 June, 09:00–15:00
Match Show for dogs at Hurissalo village hall yard, Hurissalontie 175

Sat–Sun 13–14 June, 12:00–18:00
Opening of Mannilanniemi Mini Golf course, reservations: +358 41 5340051

Sat 13 June
Rasti bicycle ferry routes on the Saimaa Archipelago Route: 12:00 from Sarviniemi and 14:00 from Lintusalo

Sat 13 June, 18:00–24:00
Karaoke evening, Puumalan Poiju

Sat 13 June, 20:00
Niinijazz, Restaurant Niinipuu (doors open at 19:00)

Sat 13 June
Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi

Sun 14 June, 15:00
Musical play Nestori, Lintusalo School

Mon 15 June – Fri 28 August
Jaakko Martikainen art exhibition at the library and cultural space

15 June – 9 August
Rasti bicycle ferry routes on the Saimaa Archipelago Route on Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat: 12:00 from Sarviniemi and 14:00 from Lintusalo

Thu 18 June, 11:00–18:00
Opening of “Luukkosenkylän Myllytila” (Mill Farm) B&B and kiosk. Cake and coffee served at the windmill. Parking in the yard, Lietvedentie 583.

Fri–Sat 19–20 June, 12:00–20:00
Pop Up Café “Saimaan sydän” (Heart of Saimaa), Pappilantie 3 C

Fri 19 June, 12:00–12:30
REKO distribution – local food directly from producers by pre-order, Puolukkatori (in front of the town hall)

Fri 19 June, 15:00
Troubadour Vesa Kettunen at Crepe House pancake bar, Nestorinranta

Fri 19 June
Fosfor band, dance evening at Ruokotaipale dance pavilion, Ruokotaipaleentie 911A

Fri 19 June, 21:00
Midsummer bonfire at Koskenselkä

Fri–Sat 19–20 June
Midsummer celebration at Sahanlahti

Fri 19 June, 21:00
Midsummer bonfire at Sahanlahti (weather permitting)

Fri 19 June, 24:00
Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen

Fri 19 June
Kasmir & DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sat 20 June
Midsummer traditional dance evening: Anneli Mattila, Pistohiekka dance pavilion

Sat 20 June, 20:00
Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen

Sat 20 June
Redrama & DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sun 21 June, 12:00
Midsummer pairs scramble, Puumala Golf

Sun 21 June, 15:00
Musical play Nestori, Lintusalo School

Mon–Fri 22–26 June
Children’s and youth art camp “Crazy Insects” at Lintusalo School

Tue 23 June, 11:00–18:00
Opening of the summer season at Riimukivi Farm, riimukiventila.fi

Wed 24 June, 12:00
Toni Heino organ concert Summer Breezes from Europe at Puumala Church

Thu 25 June, 17:00 and 19:00
Cake buffet at Maisemakahvila Silla

Fri–Sun 26–28 June
Ashtanga yoga retreat at Metsäsydän – participation also possible for individual classes or only the program

Fri 26 June, 12:00–18:00
Daytime karaoke, Puumalan Poiju

Fri 26 June, 17:30
Puumala harness racing event

Fri 26 June, from 21:00
Rantamakasiini restaurant music evening, Sahanlahti

Fri 26 June
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sat 27 June, 09:00–14:00
Car boot second hand sale, bus station

Sat 27 June, 10:00–01:00
Varviranta summer event for the whole family

Sat 27 June, approx. 10:30–15:00
Great Saimaa Round Drive (old-fashioned cars)) checkpoint at the Puumala school field & 10:00–14:00 café buffet at the sports hall, organized by Luontoretkeilijät ry

Sat 27 June, from 18:00
Duo Taunus on the terrace, Puumalan Poiju

Sat 27 June
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sun 28 June, 11:00–16:00
Free admission to Liehtalanniemi museum farm in honor of Puumala Day

Sun 28 June, 15:00
Puumala Day: Pähkinäsaari 1323 border carnival by Maarianvaara Theatre at the comprehensive school auditorium, including the Puumala Culture Award ceremony

Mon–Fri 29 June – 3 July
Puumala football camp

Mon 29 June, 18:00–19:30
Traditional Monday cruises on S/S Wenno

Tue 30 June, 17:00–20:00
Open knitting gathering at Riimukivi Farm, riimukiventila.fi/tapahtumakalenteri

Tue 30 June, 18:00
Seasonal residents’ evening at Lintusalo School

July

1 June – 30 August
Norppa II bicycle ferry routes on the Archipelago Route daily during summer: 12:00 from Lintusalo and 13:00 from Hurissalo. Extra departures in July and on popular days!

Wed 1 July
Summer yoga with instructor Johanna Lammi-Taskula, Adult Education Centre

Wed 1 July, 12:00
Spanish music by guitar duo Rautiainen & Grans at Puumala Church

Wed 1 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, preview performance, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Wed 1 July, 19:00
Nearby concert: Markku Aro at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Thu 2 July
Hippo children’s sports competition at the sports field

Thu 2 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta premiere, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Thu 2 July, 19:00
KauHa Pop-Up dinner at Mannilanniemi: Menu Saimaa (advance booking only, +358 41 5340 051)

Thu 2 July
Dance evening: Keiski & Eno, Pistohiekka dance pavilion

Fri 3 July, 16:00–17:00
Church Talks: artist Aku Hirviniemi at Puumala Church, hosted by Helena Castrén

Fri 3 July, 19:00–24:00
Football hobby league tournament at the sports field celebrating the 20th anniversary of the football camps, advance registration required

Fri 3 July, 19:00
Mentalist Pete Poskiparta: Impossible at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Fri 3 July, 21:00
Host Janne’s bingo at Rantamakasiini

Fri 3 July
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sat 4 July, 10:00–12:00
Lake Saimaa Power Boat Meeting at the harbor

Sat 4 July – Sat 11 July
Puumala Children’s Week

Sat 4 July – Thu 9 July
Family Park birthday orienteering event, MLL Puumala

Sat 4 July, 10:00–19:00
ToriSport Children’s World at Puolukkatori

Sat 4 July
Metsäsydän Yoga Day (also weekend accommodation or individual classes available)

Sat 4 July
Archipelago Day, villages of Veskansa

Sat 4 July, 11:00–17:00
Archipelago Day lunch at Niinipuu; 09:00–12:00 fire extinguisher inspections and fire safety products; 13:00–16:00 walk-in mini photo sessions in the charming courtyard

Sat 4 July, 12:00–12:30
REKO distribution – local food directly from producers by pre-order, Puolukkatori

Sat 4 July, 20:00
Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen

Sat 4 July
Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi

Sun 5 July, 10:00
Green Card golf course, Puumala Golf, jarno@golftiimi.fi

Sun 5 July, 14:30–15:00
Magician Kristian Backman at the library and cultural space

Sun 5 July, 13:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Sun 5 July, 15:30
Minions & Monsters, Kino Saimaa

Mon 6 July
Crepe House pancake bar: one free sweet pancake for children under 12, Nestorinranta

Mon 6 July, 18:00–19:30
Traditional Monday cruises on S/S Wenno

Tue 7 July
Children’s book event at the library and cultural space: “Kalevala and Visual Arts”, organized by Puumalan Kalevalaiset

Tue 7 July, 10:00–12:00
Storytime and MLL Puumala pop-up café at the library and cultural space

Wed 8 July, 11:00–15:00
B&B Rönölä Children’s Day: meet sheep and chickens, explore the grazing area and old courtyard. Soup lunch and pasture café, accommodation also available

Wed 8 July
Minna Eskola and Esko Holm: Two Clowns performance at the library and cultural space

Wed 8 July, 12:00
Tuomisalo concert at Puumala Church

Wed 8 July, 13:00–15:00
Activity stations for children at Pistohiekka, Pistocamp

Wed 8 July, 19:00
Sydänvirta sound bowl relaxation at Jalkapuu Theatre

Wed 8 July
“The World of Ants” storytelling nest tour: 13:30 for ages 5–7 and 14:15 for ages 1–7 (parents may join if needed). Price €3, Café Naskali

Thu 9 July
Guided introduction to frisbee throwing for children over 6 years old. Duration approx. 1 hour, price €5, Café Naskali

Thu 9 July, 15:00–17:00
1st anniversary celebration of Puumala Family Park, MLL Puumala

Thu 9 July, 16:00
Minions & Monsters, Kino Saimaa

Thu 9 July, 17:00 and 19:00
Cake buffet at Maisemakahvila Silla

Thu 9 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Amateur Theatre

Fri 10 July
Museum Day at Liehtalanniemi and the bunker museum, free admission

Fri 10 July, 10:00–16:00
Villa Saimaa Heart pancake party at the POP-UP café – for children and the young at heart

Fri 10 July, 16:00–17:00
Church Talks: special education teacher and opera singer Maria Kettunen-Korhonen at Puumala Church, hosted by Helena Castrén

Fri–Sat 10–11 July
Rantakekkerit summer celebration, Sahanlahti Resort

Fri–Sun 10–12 July
Saimaa Cycle Tour

Fri 10 July
Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi

Sat 11 July, 11:00–13:00
Public meeting at Sale Hurissalo with wellbeing services county director Santeri Seppälä

Sat 11 July, 12:00–14:00
Relaxed Saturday at the harbor market square: Seeli Toivio performs film music on cello

Sat 11 July, 16:00
Seeli Toivio cello concert at Puumala Church

Sat 11 July, 18:00–22:00
Anssi Känsälä Duo on the terrace, Puumalan Poiju

Sat 11 July
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sun 12 July, 14:00
Vapaa Puhallus documentary about Puumala glassblower master Gaij Tereschatoff, Kino Saimaa

Mon–Thu 13–16 July
Silent retreat at Metsäsydän

Mon 13 July, 18:00–19:30
Traditional Monday cruises on S/S Wenno

Tue 14 July, 16:00–17:00
Church Talks: news anchor Petteri Löppönen at Puumala Church, hosted by Helena Castrén

Tue 14 July, 17:00–20:00
Open knitting gathering at Riimukivi Farm, riimukiventila.fi/tapahtumakalenteri

Wed 15 July, 12:00
Pietari Virtanen concert with accompaniment by Kristiina Ukkonen at Puumala Church

Wed 15 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Thu 16 July, 19:00
KauHa Pop-Up dinner at Mannilanniemi: Steak Menu (advance booking only, +358 41 5340 051)

Thu 16 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Thu 16 July
Dance evening: Taikakuu, Pistohiekka dance pavilion

Fri 17 July, 19:00
Ilkka Heiskanen’s Komeljanttari at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Sat 18 July, 09:00–14:00
Car boot second hand sale, bus station

Sat 18 July, 12:00–12:30
REKO distribution – local food directly from producers by pre-order, Puolukkatori

Sat 18 July, 14:00
Ilkka Heiskanen’s Komeljanttari at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Sat 18 July, 14:00
Woman – A Force of Nature, songs for and about women. Also suitable for men! Performer: Maria Wallenius. Café Naskali, Imatrantie 731

Sat 18 July, 20:30
70s–80s–90s Disco with DJ Franck at Ruokotaipale dance pavilion. Tickets €15

Sun 19 July, 11:00
Open Championship Tournament, Puumala Golf

Sun 19 July, 13:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Sun 19 July, 14:00
Vapaa Puhallus documentary about Puumala glassblower master Gaij Tereschatoff, Kino Saimaa

Sun 19 July, 16:00
Nearby concert: Diandra at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Mon 20 July, 18:00–19:30
Traditional Monday cruises on S/S Wenno

Wed 22 July, 12:00
Tero Huvi and Kristiina Ukkonen concert at Puumala Church

Wed 22 July, 15:00
Troubadour Vesa Kettunen at Crepe House pancake bar, Nestorinranta

Wed 22 July, 19:00
Nearby concert: Tuure Kilpeläinen at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Wed 22 July, 19:00
Sydänvirta sound bowl relaxation at the youth center

Wed 22 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Thu 23 July
Children’s Olympics at the sports field

Thu 23 July, 17:00 and 19:00
Cake buffet at Maisemakahvila Silla

Thu 23 July, 17:00–20:00
Blooming Peace of Mind at Tarhaneito Flower Farm

Thu 23 July, 19:00
KauHa Pop-Up dinner at Mannilanniemi: Menu Saimaa (advance booking only, +358 41 5340 051)

Thu 23 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Thu 23 July
Dance evening: Yölintu, Pistohiekka dance pavilion

Fri–Sun 24–26 July
Wilderness camp for children and youth, organized by Puumalan Erämiehet ry

Fri 24 July, 16:00–17:00
Church Talks: actress Tiia Louste at Puumala Church, hosted by Helena Castrén

Fri 24 July, 19:00
Sikahauska Stand Up Club at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Fri 24 July, 21:00
Host Janne’s bingo at Rantamakasiini

Sat 25 July
Jaakko Market at the harbor market square and upper market square

Sat 25 July, 18:00–21:00
Music evening at Norppa shelter hut, organized by Puumalan Luontoretkeilijät ry

Sat 25 July, 20:00
Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen

Sun 26 July
Pistohiekka Flea Market & Machinery Day at Pistohiekka dance pavilion

Sun 26 July, 13:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Amateur Theatre

Mon 27 July, 18:00–19:30
Traditional Monday cruises on S/S Wenno

Tue 28 July, 17:00–20:00
Open knitting gathering at Riimukivi Farm, riimukiventila.fi/tapahtumakalenteri

Wed 29 July, 12:00
The Lavrenchuck Family concert at Puumala Church

Wed 29 July, 19:00
Nearby concert: Kaseva at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

Thu–Sat 30 Jul–1 Aug
Bridge Festival (Siltakemmakat) the biggest music festival of the region

Thu 30 July
Regional Mayor Heini Utunen visits Hurissalo, including a public meeting

Thu 30 July, 19:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Amateur Theatre

Thu 30 July
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Fri 31 July, 16:00–17:00
Church Talks: Director General Petteri Taalas at Puumala Church, hosted by Helena Castrén

Fri 31 July
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

August

1 June – 30 August
Norppa II bicycle ferry routes on the Archipelago Route daily during summer: 12:00 from Lintusalo and 13:00 from Hurissalo. Extra departures in July and on popular days!

Sat 1 August
Metsäsydän Yoga Day (also weekend accommodation or individual classes available)

Sat 1 August, 12:00–12:30
REKO distribution – local food directly from producers by pre-order, Puolukkatori (in front of the town hall)

Sat 1 August
DJ Pertsa, Restaurant Hovi

Sun 2 August, 13:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Thu 6 August, 17:00 and 19:00
Cake buffet at Maisemakahvila Silta

Thu 6 August, 17:00–20:00
Blooming Peace of Mind at Tarhaneito Flower Farm

Thu 6 August, 19:00
KauHa Pop-Up dinner at Mannilanniemi: Forest Menu (advance booking only, +358 41 5340 051)

Thu 6 August, 21:00
Koodinimi: Telkän valinta, Hurissalo Summer Theatre

Fri 7 August
Dance evening: Pekka Tiilikainen & Beatmakers, Pistohiekka dance pavilion

Sat 8 August
Hayride Jamboree at Pistohiekka area (dance pavilion & old airport)

Sat 8 August, 14:00–15:00
“Niinipuu Plays!” Kati Sannelvuo & community singing with a Summer Saimaa theme in the Niinipuu courtyard, or in case of rain in the Niinipuu attic. Restaurant open 11:00–18:00.

Sat 8 August, 18:00
Jaakko Saariluoma & Mika Eirtovaara Stand Up Show at Sahanlahti Elämysverstas

10–14 August
FIM Mototour of Nations touring motorcycle event in Lake Saimaa area (starting from Imatra, day visits to Puumala)

10–22 August
Rasti bicycle ferry routes on the Saimaa Archipelago Route on Saturdays: 12:00 from Sarviniemi and 14:00 from Lintusalo

Sat 15 August, 09:00–14:00
Car boot second hand sale, bus station

Sat 15 August, 12:00–12:30
REKO distribution – local food directly from producers by pre-order, Puolukkatori

Sat 15 August
Tommi Seppänen & Amorada dance evening at Ruokotaipale dance pavilion, Ruokotaipaleentie 911A

Sat 15 August, 21:00–24:00
Night of the Meteors and closing celebration of the summer season at Riimukivi Farm, riimukiventila.fi

Sun 16 August, 12:00–15:00
Blooming Peace of Mind at Tarhaneito Flower Farm

Fri 21 August
Saimaa Trailrun trail running event & Mini Swimrun (for companies)

Sat 22 August
Saimaa Swimrun sports event & Mini Swimrun for children and families)

Sat 22 August, 20:00
Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen

Fri 28 August, 19:30–22:30
Traditional moonlight cruise on S/S Wenno

Fri 28 August, 19:00
End of the summer and boating season – pre-Christmas themed evening at Sahanlahti Rantamakasiini

Sat 29 August, 18:00
Shared dinner under the bridge, Venetian Festival at Puumala Harbor

September

Sat 5 Sep, 10:00–16:00 – Autumn Market at the harbour square, organized by Puumala entrepreneurs
Sat 5 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 5 Sep, 12:00–12:30 – REKO distribution – local food directly from producers (pre-order), Puolukkatori (in front of the municipal office)

Sat 12 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo

Sat 19 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 19 Sep, 12:00–12:30 – REKO distribution – local food directly from producers (pre-order), Puolukkatori (in front of the municipal office)

Sat 26 Sep – Mikko Market Day at the Upper Market Square (Ylätori)
Sat 26 Sep – Metsäsydän Yoga Day (also available as a weekend package with accommodation or individual classes)
Sat 26 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures (last of the season) on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo

October

Sat 3 Oct F-Cup 2026: 5th Puumala Rally
Fri 30 Oct Keyri Market Day at the Upper Market Square
Sat 31 Oct Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)

November

Fri 27 Nov 18:00–20:00 Christmas Opening at the Upper Market Square, Puumala Entrepreneurs

December

Wed 30 Dec Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)

Welcome to enjoy our events in Puumala! 

Please contact visit@puumala.fi, if you have any questions.

* Rights to changes reserved. Please check with the organizers for further information about each event.

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