Aboult the Festival
Introduction
Viru Folk takes place on 7–8 August 2026 in Käsmu!
Two days of music, nature, and a distinctly Nordic atmosphere
In addition to concerts: night dance, discussions, workshops, and a children’s area
Every summer, the historic captain’s village of Käsmu transforms into a special meeting place for culture lovers, where the sea, music, and the closeness of nature create a truly unique atmosphere. Viru Folk brings together artists and experiences inspired by Nordic culture — moments that reach far beyond the stage. Viru Folk is for everyone who loves good music, inspiring company, and the calm of the seaside. People come here to enjoy warm summer evenings, walk along the Käsmu coastline, and experience something truly special.
Come and enjoy the magic of Käsmu — come and enjoy Viru Folk! 
History of Viru Folk
The roots of Viru Folk reach back to the Sámi people of Finland. Between Peep 2000 and 2007, festival founder Peep Veedla organised the cycling tours “How Are You, Finland?”. In August 2007, one of these tours led the group to the Sámi region of Northern Finland, where the band Angelit, formed by Sámi sisters, performed a concert for the cyclists. The concert had such a profound impact on Peep that, despite previously working in pop music as the head of a record label, he realised that his true calling lay in folk music. Together with his son Villu Veedla, they had just founded a company and were planning something meaningful and exciting to create — and soon reached the idea of organising a folk festival. Interestingly, neither of them had ever attended a folk festival before.
