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[Saimaa Punk Festivaali](https://festt.io/en/festivals/saimaa-punk-festivaali-2026) celebrates Finnish and international [punk](https://festt.io/en/genres/punk) culture at Linnoituksen Kesäteatteri in Lappeenranta, [Finland](https://festt.io/en/countries/fi), on July 31-August 1, 2026. Irish legends [DROPKICK MURPHYS](https://festt.io/en/artists/dropkick-murphys) bring explosive [celtic punk](https://festt.io/en/genres/celtic-punk) blending [folk punk](https://festt.io/en/genres/folk-punk), [punk rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/punk-rock), and [hardcore punk](https://festt.io/en/genres/hardcore-punk). The Finnish scene particularly shines through [Terveet Kädet](https://festt.io/en/artists/terveet-kadet), pioneers of Nordic hardcore punk fusing punk and [thrash metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/thrash-metal), plus [Rattus](https://festt.io/en/artists/rattus), Finnish hardcore punk legends. [Rytmihäiriö](https://festt.io/en/artists/rytmihairio) explores [crossover thrash](https://festt.io/en/genres/crossover-thrash) and [grindcore](https://festt.io/en/genres/grindcore), while [MDC](https://festt.io/en/artists/mdc) represents politicized [queercore](https://festt.io/en/genres/queercore). [Pelle Miljoona](https://festt.io/en/artists/pelle-miljoona) brings veteran punk rock, [Radiopuhelimet](https://festt.io/en/artists/radiopuhelimet) their energetic punk, and [Kivesveto Go-Go](https://festt.io/en/artists/kivesveto-go-go) their festive approach. Linnoituksen's outdoor theater creates a unique atmosphere where punk spirit meets Finnish nature for a weekend of authentic musical rebellion.