Music Venues in Turku | Finland's Former Capital | Showcase
Music Venues in Turku
Turku's Logomo hosts 3,500 in this former Finnish capital of 195,000, while Ruisrock festival (founded 1970) pioneered European rock festivals. The medieval castle and cathedral create heritage settings in Finland's oldest city.
Turku serves as Finland's former capital of 195,000, European Capital of Culture 2011. The Ruisrock festival (since 1970, Europe's second-oldest) on Ruissalo Island demonstrates exceptional tradition while the university (40,000 students) ensures year-round engagement. The medieval cathedral, archipelago access, and Åbo Akademi Swedish-language heritage create distinct character from Helsinki.
