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Ilosaarirock 17.–19.7.2026 • JOENSUU

Partners

The magic of the best weekend of the summer comes not only from our wonderful festivalgoers but also from our amazing partners, who help create the most unforgettable moments and experiences at Ilosaarirock. A big round of applause for the best partners of the summer!

Main Partner

Original Long Drink and Ilosaarirock – a match made in festival heaven! Legendary 'Lonkero' and Hartwall bring more than just their concrete gray to the best weekend of summer – they provide us with an entire carnival of drinks.

Sustainability Partner

Our beloved Pohjois-Karjalan Sähkö is the dream partner for a sustainable Ilosaarirock. Our long-standing collaboration is not just a show – it's the precise tuning of energy use and the sweet melodies of green power.

Partners

Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa, also known as PKO, is one of Ilosaarirock’s oldest, most trusted partners. PKO’s hotels welcome festival artists for the dreamiest snoozes and the legendary Papinkatu S-Market keeps our guests well-fed throughout the festival weekend!

Karelia University of Applied Sciences is an immovable part of Ilosaarirock through their handling of some of the festival’s video productions and filming for the stage screens. Crafting a better tomorrow and a better festival together!

University of Eastern Finland sponsors and brings some science into summer's best weekend via our dazzling Oho! venue. UEF is rated one of Finland’s best universities and is the alumni university of many of Ilosaarirock’s professional staff.

The core of our collaboration with the city of Joensuu is made up of developing functional event infrastructures, advancing the opportunities for the makers and lovers of popular culture as well as making it known how adored our city is – as a destination, a city to study and work in as well as a home town.

A smooth festival experience starts with Ticketmaster, one of Finland’s and the world’s biggest ticketing pros, selling Ilosaarirock tickets exclusively with rock-solid expertise and zero hassle!

Ilosaarirock and fresh music media YleX have been a match made in heaven since their founding way back when they were called Radio Mafia! YleX has and continues to inspire many of Ilosaarirock’s bookings.

What’s happening in North Karelia, and what’s everyone in Joensuu talking about? Karjalainen knows – and will be right there reporting throughout summer's best weekend!

Finland's biggest music magazine has been rocking alongside Ilosaarirock for years. Check out Soundi online and in print for your freshest music news, analysis and stories that simply hit the right note!

Half-nationwide, yet wholeheartedly beloved, Radio Helsinki is back! The most impactful editorial content and meticulously curated music – what more could you wish for from your radio channel?

Taffel brings the crunch to summer's best weekend with their iconic potato chips! Return your drink container to a Taffel deposit point and swap it for cash or a bag of Taffel chips. Tastes like a good time!

Your path to the most laid-back weekend of the summer starts at Chill out by LähiTapiola – a picnic-style oasis with mocktails, relaxed activities, and a peaceful atmosphere!

When our tech-savvy partner CoreGo is at the helm of all things payments and access control, getting in is a breeze and buying stuff is a snap – even when summer’s best weekend is in full swing!

Summer’s best weekend is in good hands when Bolt.Works brings together some of the brightest stars of the season – the hundreds of festival workers who make Ilosaarirock happen.

With Stopteltat's unmatched expertise, sharp planning and functional yet stylish equipment, they handle everything from the toughest tasks to the very best weekends of the summer.

The event wizards at Creative Technology know how to create unforgettable festival experiences. Under the expert care of these seasoned professionals, Ilosaarirock stages sparkle and the music comes through crystal clear!

Brand agency Vaganza has been in charge of Ilosaarirock’s colorful and vibrant brand graphics and appearance for ages. Their great work is only paralleled by their wonderful personalities!

Interested in partnering with us?

Contact our sales:

Sales and Marketing Manager, Lauri Ruotsalainen
[email protected]
tel. +358 50 337 5345

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