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Ruisrock Festival will be celebrated 3–5 July 2026 in Turku, in the scenic Kansanpuisto Park in Ruissalo. Over the weekend, the festival will feature dozens of bands, an art program full of surprises, good food and drink and happy times together.

Event area

Kansanpuisto Park in Ruissalo, Turku, Finland

Festival Area Opening Hours

Fri 3 July 2026 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat 4 July 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sun 5 July 2026 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Tickets

The official ticketing partner of Ruisrock is Tiketti. Ruisrock cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from third parties, except for the LiputOn service operated by Tiketti, where ticket authenticity can be verified. Ruisrock is not responsible for lost tickets.

Tickets are not exchanged for wristbands, and each ticket is scanned at the gate every festival day. To minimize the environmental impact on the surrounding nature, tickets allow entry to the festival area only once per day. The exception to this rule is Plus and VIP tickets, which are exchanged for wristbands.

Ruisrock tickets may not be used as competition or lottery prizes, nor may the festival brand be utilized in the marketing of another company or similar entity. Only Ruisrock’s official partners are allowed to organize a lottery for tickets, and even then, only by special agreement. Ruisrock is a trademarked name, and its use in marketing activities requires permission.

Age limits

Ruisrock has no age limit.

We recommend that children under 14 attend the festival with a guardian. Children under 9 may attend the festival free of charge when accompanied by their guardian. The age of a child under 9 must be proven either with an identity card or another written document. If you do come to Ruisrock with a child, please given them a safe, intoxicant-free festival experience. When you prioritize the child’s needs at the festival, please pay attention especially to the time of day and the size of the festival crowd.

Some of the services at Ruisrock have an age limit. All the VIP areas and the areas where alcohol is served are over 18 only. In addition, part of Ruisrock’s program takes place in the area intended for adults. This mainly applies to some DJ sets.

By plane

Turku Airport is located about 8 kilometres from Turku city centre with daily flight connections.

The second closest airport is located in Helsinki-Vantaa, approximately two hours from Turku.

By ferry

Shipping companies Tallink Silja and Viking Line operate twice daily between Stockholm and Turku.

Ruisrock is organised in Turku which is easy to reach from around Finland by for example bus and train.

By train

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s Espoo Rail Line project will cause changes in train traffic between Helsinki and Turku, starting from June 2026. From Monday, 22 June to Sunday, 26 July 2026, there will be a traffic interruption between Helsinki and Karjaa. Trains between Karjaa and Turku will run at longer intervals. This disruption will also affect the Ruisrock weekend.

Trains between Tampere and Turku will operate as usual.

Read more about interruption from here

By bus

The Turku bus station is located near the city center.

See Matkahuolto timetables

By car

Driving to the Ruissalo island is not possible during the festival weekend neither is there any space for parking on the island.

By boat

Arriving to the festival site in Ruissalo is not allowed by boat. Mooring places are offered in Turku city centre by Turku Guest Harbour. The easiest way travel from city centre to the festival area is by festival bus.

Book a mooring place

Ruisrock festival site can be reached conveniently with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. There is a clearly marked walking route of about two kilometres (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site.

Festival bus

The festival buses depart from Maariankatu 6 in central Turku. They also stop at the bus station and the railway station.

The railway station stop is located on Ratapihankatu, next to the Logomo Bridge. You can reach the stop by following the railway station signs from the Logomo Bridge toward the city center. Ruisrock’s own festival bus signs will guide you to the correct stop.

The first buses depart one hour before the festival gates open and operate on a non-stop basis according to the festival’s opening hours. At the end of each festival day, buses will continue running until even the last person leaving the festival area at closing time has had a chance to board a bus.

The festival buses drop passengers off near the Ruissalo Bridge, from where there is a signposted walk of approximately 2 kilometers to the festival area. On the return journey, buses stop at the Logomo Bridge and the bus station when passengers press the STOP button.

A 3-day festival bus ticket can be purchased from Tiketti for €26 and is valid throughout the entire Ruisrock festival. A one-way bus ticket costs €5.80 and can be purchased directly on the bus using contactless payment.

Please note:

• Only contactless payment is accepted on the festival buses.
• The Föli card is not accepted as a payment method.

Please be aware: In 2026, Ruisrock will not offer parking or bus transfers from Artukainen to the festival site.

Buses from Ruissalo Camping & Ruissalo Spa

A non-stop bus service operates from Ruissalo Camping throughout the festival’s opening hours. The journey between the campsite and the festival area takes approximately 20 minutes.

More detailed timetables are available at Ruissalo Camping, and information about transportation from Ruissalo Spa can be obtained directly from the hotel.

Please note: This bus service is not organized by Ruisrock.

Bicycle Parking

The festival area can be conveniently reached by bicycle from central Turku. Cyclists can leave their bikes at the festival’s bicycle parking area, located on Ruissalo Island near the festival grounds.

A free, unattended bicycle parking area is also available on the mainland side next to the Ruissalo Bridge. The nearest Fölläri city bike station is located at the same spot. Please note that city bikes cannot be returned on the island during the event.

Bicycle parking tickets are available for purchase online. Three-day passes can be bought in advance, while single-day tickets can be purchased at the festival entrance.

Visitors who purchase a bicycle parking ticket, either in advance or on-site, will receive a wristband. The wristband must be shown to access the bicycle parking area when dropping off or collecting a bike.

Each user may park one bicycle at a time. There are no designated spaces, so bicycles should be parked in any available spot. Users are responsible for securing their bicycles with their own lock.

Bicycles are left in the parking area at the owner’s own risk. The festival organizer is not responsible for any loss of or damage to bicycles left in the bicycle parking area.

Electric Scooter Parking

Electric scooters from all operators must be left in their designated parking area. The nearest electric scooter parking zone is located in Vaasanpuisto Park and is clearly marked with signs. The use of rental electric scooters to access Ruissalo Folk Park (Ruissalon Kansanpuisto) is strictly prohibited.

The use of private electric scooters within the area is also not recommended, as some of the roads leading to the festival grounds are uneven gravel roads, which may be difficult to navigate safely. Please note that charging facilities for electric scooters and other devices are not available at the festival area.

Ruisrock water buses (VIP tickets)

The water bus service included with VIP tickets operates continuously between Varvintori in Turku and the Ruisrock festival area.

The first water bus departs from Varvintori 30 minutes before the festival area opens, and the last water bus departs from the festival area at the festival’s closing time.

Please note: Minors cannot use a guardian’s VIP ticket to access the festival area via the water bus. Each passenger must have their own valid VIP ticket.

By Turku local buses (Föli)

The local bus time tables and stop information can be found in the trip planner Föli.

By Car: Parking & Drop-Off Information

There is no parking available on Ruissalo Island during the festival.

If you are dropping off or picking up festival guests by car, the nearest designated drop-off point is located next to the Seamen’s Service Office at:

Rahtarikuja 2, 20210 Turku

From the drop-off point, there is a signposted walking route of approximately 3.5 kilometers to the festival area.

By taxi

The nearest taxi zone to the festival is located near the Ruissalo Bridge (Rahtarikuja 2, 20210 Turku), which is also where taxis drop off passengers arriving at the festival. From the taxi zone, there is a signposted walk of approximately 2 kilometers to the festival area.

Even during peak hours, taxi queues move quickly and there is usually a sufficient number of taxis available. A taxi ride from the taxi zone to central Turku typically costs around €30–45, depending on traffic and demand. Please make sure to confirm the fare with the driver before starting your journey.

Pre-booked taxis are not permitted to pick up or drop off passengers at the taxi zone or anywhere on Ruissalo Island. Advance bookings through services such as Bolt or Uber are not possible for the festival area or the island.

For both arrivals and departures, we recommend using the official taxi zone near the Ruissalo Bridge.

By boat

You cannot get to the festival area by your own boat. The city center is most conveniently reached by festival bus from the city center.

Accessible arriving

Ruisrock organisers want to offer everyone a chance to come to the festival. Accessible entrance and possibility for disabled parking make arriving at the festival easier. The disabled parking permit have to be applied for in advance. Read more on accessibility below.

NOT allowed

• Alcohol, narcotics, or nitrous oxide
• Firearms, bladed weapons, or any other items intended to cause harm (this also includes multi-tools)
• Explosives, flares, laser pointers, or high-powered flashlights
• Glass or metal items (e.g., glass bottles, metal cans, perfumes in glass – bottles, etc.)
• Umbrellas or camping/folding chairs
• Strollers
• Aerosols (e.g., hairspray)
• Pets (except assistance/service animals)

Allowed

• One empty plastic bottle (any size). The bottle may be colored or transparent.
• A DSLR camera or a GoPro
• A tablet
• A power bank
• Any prescription medications you need (please bring the prescription and/or the original packaging if possible)
• Makeup products (no glass containers)
• Sunscreen (not in an aerosol container)
• Hand sanitizer (maximum 100 ml)
• Unopened e-cigarette liquids with clearly identifiable contents
• A picnic blanket

Alcohol, Bottles & Food

Bringing alcohol into the festival area is prohibited.

The festival grounds feature wine and champagne bars, as well as numerous licensed serving areas offering beer, cider, long drinks, other alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic refreshments. These areas hold full alcohol licenses. The minimum age for alcohol-serving areas is 18 years. Please bring a valid official photo ID with you.

You may bring one empty plastic drinking bottle into the festival area. The size and color of the bottle do not matter, as long as it is empty. This restriction is in place to help speed up security checks. There are several water stations throughout the festival grounds where you can refill your bottle during the weekend.

E-cigarette liquids may be brought into the area only in unopened packages with clearly identifiable contents.

You are welcome to bring your own food to the festival, provided that you leave glass and metal containers at home. Bringing sharp eating utensils into the area is prohibited. Please also note that open fires are not allowed anywhere on the festival grounds.

During the The Ruisrock weekend is extremely popular in Turku, and the city fills up with festivalgoers. To make sure you find the accommodation that suits you best, we recommend booking your stay well in advance.
You can explore the wide range of accommodation options in the Turku region on the official tourism website of the City of Turku, as well as through accommodation platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com.

Ruisrock also offers camping and school accommodation together with its partners. Read more about them below.
Please note: Hotel packages for Ruisrock 2026 will not be available for sale.

Ruisrock is a festival of joy and happiness, celebrated according to the safer space principles while showing respect for other people and the environment.

We all share the responsibility for creating a positive atmosphere at Ruisrock; this includes the festival organizers, the stakeholders and the festival audience. Together, we can create an inclusive festival where everyone feels safe and can be themselves – there is no room for racism, discrimination or harassment at Ruisrock.

Let others party in peace
Everyone has the right to enjoy the festival safely and as they are. Don’t ruin the fun for others – spread good vibes around you.

Take care of others and offer your help
Help those in need and intervene in case of inappropriate behaviour. If necessary, ask for help from people around you or the nearest staff member.

Don’t touch without permission
Respect other people’s boundaries and keep mutual consent in mind. You can only know someone’s boundaries by asking.

Respect nature
Ruisrock is held in the Ruissalo village only once a year – put your rubbish in the bin and pee in the toilets instead of the bush, as a proper guest should.

Ruisrock immediately addresses any incidents of harassment that are reported to the organizer. Violating the festival etiquette may be grounds for being removed from the festival. 

Thank you for following the festival etiquette and building a safe event with us. Together, we can create a Ruisrock where everyone feels comfortable! 

At Ruisrock we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and we respect everyone’s right to bodily integrity and a safe festival environment. Ruisrock encourages low threshold reporting of harassment and the festival is committed to addressing incidents immediately.

What is discrimination?

Discrimination is when a person is treated less favourably than others because of a personal characteristic. Discrimination can be based on gender, gender identity, cultural or ethnic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, nationality, origin, language and appearance, among other characteristics. Harassment, sexual harassment and incitement to discrimination are also forms of discrimination.

What is harassment?

Harassment can take many forms, and anyone can be a victim of harassment or inappropriate treatment. Harassment is conduct that violates a person’s dignity and is linked to one or more of the causes for discrimination. Creating an intimidating, hostile or humiliating environment is also harassment. 

What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is intentional, unwanted and one-sided sexually suggestive behaviour, such as physical touching, assessing looks or sexually suggestive language that the target finds unpleasant. The target of the harassment determines whether the behaviour is offensive or abusive. If the other party has not given their consent to touching or interacting, it is sexual harassment.

If you experience harassment, you can contact us through:

• By phone: +358 40 129 0730
• By email: hairinta.ruisrock@mieliturku.fi
• Or contact us anonymously through the form below:

All reports are handled confidentially.

Ruisrock’s principle is to provide a way for everyone to participate in the festival by making it as accessible as possible. We want everyone to be able to enjoy Ruisrock!

More information of our accessibility services on saavutettavuus@ruisrock.fi

Accessible arrival is possible by accessible taxi or personal car. Parking spaces must be reserved in advance, here.

The festival area can also be reached on foot, by festival bus, or by bike. There is a bike parking area near the main gate. VIP tickets include waterbus transport, but the waterbus is not accessible.

Turku city transport Föli buses travel to Ruissalo island, but schedules and routes will change during the festival weekend. The bus does not run at night, and the nearest stop will be out of service.

Movement to and from the island will be slow throughout the festival weekend. The biggest traffic jams occur at night. We will do our best to ensure smooth transportation for everyone.

For temporary accessibility needs, please contact: saavutettavuus@ruisrock.fi

An assistant or interpreter may take part in the festival for free together with a paying person that they are assisting. The assistant or interpreter does not need a separate ticket, but they can enter the festival grounds with the person they are assisting.

Ruisrock is a Disability Card event. A person who needs individual support can indicate their need for an assistant with an EU Disability Card, an A symbol or a Visual Impairment Card. We do not require the above-mentioned cards, but showing a card or other document will make the ticket check easier.

If the assisted person is under 9 years old, a caretaker with a ticket must be accompanied.

Festival area

The festival area is mostly park and field land, meaning compact grass and sand. The beach area has sand from the swimming beach, which may be difficult to navigate.

Some areas of the terrain are uneven, but nearly the entire festival area is surrounded by asphalt or gravel roads. These roads are marked on the map.

The accessible entrance is located approximately 400 meters from the accessible parking area. The route to the accessible entrance is made of asphalt and hard-packed gravel.

The festival area is large. The distance from the accessible entrance to the beach area is approximately 500 meters.

Weather conditions affect the terrain. In case of rain, there may be puddles and mud. Some areas have wood chips, as they absorb water well and prevent mud. However, the wood chips can sometimes become difficult to navigate. The staff will assist as much as possible if weather conditions cause challenges. Please feel free to ask for help, we are happy to assist.

Viewing platforms
There are viewing platforms near the largest stages. These platforms are 60 cm high and can be accessed via a gentle ramp.

From the viewing platforms, performances are easier to see, for example, from a wheelchair or for those with other accessibility needs who require space or a chair.

A personal assistant or a friend can accompany the assisted person to the platform. If the platform becomes full, we kindly ask that you give space to those who need the platform primarily. We will try to ensure that everyone can enjoy the festival with their friends and personal assistant.

Each platform also has volunteer assistants, known as general assistants. They are trained by the Southwest Finland Assistant Center and will assist in getting to and from the platform if necessary. General assistants can be recognized by their blue reflective vests.

The locations of the viewing platforms are marked on the map.

Toilets
There are accessible toilets at several locations on the festival area. There are gender-neutral toilets and accessible toilets.

Accessible toilets are located at the toilet areas, next to the viewing platforms, and near the bar areas.

Toilet card users can also use the accessible toilets. You can read more about the Toilet card here.

VIP areas have accessible flush toilets.

Obstacles
Ruisrock is not a fully accessible festival.

• The event attracts many people, and sometimes there are crowds. Therefore, there will be times when you may need to wait in line.
• Leaving the festival during peak nighttime traffic can be slow. Leaving during rush hours can be challenging.
• In rainy weather, there may be mud and puddles on the festival area.
• Bringing guide dogs to the festival area is not recommended.
• The event aims to support various forms of participation, but we cannot guarantee individualized accessibility services for everyone.

The staff will do their best to ensure that Ruisrock is suitable for a wide variety of people.

Ruisrock aims to improve its accessibility year by year. We are committed to ten accessibility promises that we are constantly working on.

Our accessibility promises

• All our big stages have accessible viewing platforms.
• The festival grounds are well-lit.
• There are several disabled toilets in the festival grounds. 
• The festival has an accessible parking area and a clear entrance procedure so that we can improve everyone’s opportunities to get to the festival. 
• There are places to rest in the festival grounds. 
• There are general assistants at the festival who help festivalgoers with accessibility issues in particular. 
• Ruisrock also has a plain language version of its website, which improves the accessibility of our communication. 
• We train our staff to be even more aware of accessibility.
• We communicate even more effectively and informatively about the accessible practices at the festival.
• We promise to take accessibility into account at Ruisrock also in the years to come.
• We listen to customers’ experiences and wishes.

Work on behalf of accessibility requires a long-term commitment, and one of our priorities as the organizers of Ruisrock is to keep on improving it. If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement concerning the accessibility of Ruisrock, please contact saavutettavuus@ruisrock.fi.

For Ruisrock, it is extremely important that visitors can enjoy the festival in a comfortable and safe environment. All arrangements are designed to ensure that everyone, including the audience, artists, and staff, can celebrate Ruisrock safely and with peace of mind.

Festival safety is maintained by a large team of security personnel consisting of several hundred staff members. In addition, there will be a significant presence of police and rescue authorities throughout the event. Safety arrangements also extend beyond the festival grounds to the routes used by festival visitors arriving at the festival area in Ruissalon Kansanpuisto.

Volt offers a convenient and secure storage solution for festival visitors at Ruisrock. With Volt Locker storage lockers, you can enjoy the festival worry-free without having to carry valuables or extra belongings with you all day.

The lockers operate with a personal code, so only you have access to your belongings. You can use the locker freely throughout the festival opening hours and access your items whenever it suits you.

We recommend reserving a locker in advance, as availability is limited. Booking ahead makes your festival day easier, allowing you to store your belongings safely and focus on the music, friends, and the unique festival atmosphere.

Ruisrock will once again offer free festival access to people aged 70 and over. These tickets have been distributed annually since 2011. We want as many people as possible to enjoy Ruisrock, regardless of age. By providing complimentary tickets, we aim to offer a memorable festival experience to older adults whose opportunities to attend events may otherwise be more limited. Ruisrock takes its visitors on a journey to another world filled with joy, friendship, and freedom.

Tickets can be redeemed through Tiketti’s online store or customer service phone line, making the process as easy and accessible as possible. Redeeming tickets online or by phone allows visitors to secure their tickets conveniently from home, without having to wait in potentially long queues on-site.

The tickets are available to individuals who have turned 70 or will turn 70 during 2026. Each eligible person may redeem a ticket for themselves and, if desired, one additional companion who is also aged 70 or over. The tickets are valid for Sunday of the festival.

Ticket holders can enjoy all Ruisrock VIP services on Sunday, including water bus transportation to and from Ruissalo. More information about Ruisrock’s VIP services is available at ruisrock.fi/vip.

Please note that Ruisrock’s VIP services are not fully accessible. The water bus and the city-side water bus pier are not wheelchair accessible. Personal assistants accompanying a guest aged 70 or over do not require a ticket. Assistants must be at least 18 years old.

For more information about accessibility, please see our accessibility information page. For accessibility-related inquiries, please contact saavutettavuus@ruisrock.fi

Claiming Your Tickets

Tickets can be claimed starting Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 AM via Tiketti’s online store or customer service phone line.

Please note that tickets cannot be reserved in advance.

Ticket Redemption

The tickets will become visible on the website once the redemption period begins. On Tiketti’s website, you may be placed in an electronic queue starting from 10:55 AM if there is a high number of visitors on the ticket sales page. Please note that access to the queue does not guarantee ticket redemption if demand is exceptionally high.

Customer Service Phone Line

Phone Service (Ticket Orders and Reservations)
0600 1 1616 (€1.99/min + local network charge)

Opening hours:

• Monday–Tuesday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Wednesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Those redeeming Ruisrock 70+ tickets are responsible for paying the ticket service and delivery fees at the time of redemption. After payment, the ticket will be sent as a PDF attachment to the customer’s email address.

Fees:

• One ticket: from €2.50
• Two tickets: from €3.50
• Delivery fee: €1 per ticket (PDF ticket by email)
• Service fee: €1.50 per order

Eligible visitors may redeem a ticket for themselves and, if desired, one companion aged 70 or over. In other words, you can redeem tickets for yourself and one friend at the same time.

The age of all ticket holders will be verified when collecting their festival pass and wristband. The wristband will be placed directly on the ticket holder’s wrist and cannot be transferred to another person or collected on someone else’s behalf.

Each person may redeem a maximum of two tickets for Sunday. An electronic queue system is in place on the website to ensure a smooth redemption process. Ruisrock 70+ tickets cannot be resold or refunded.

Exchanging Your Ticket for a Festival Pass and Wristband

Tickets will be delivered to your email address and must be exchanged for a personal festival pass and wristband before entering the festival area. This can be done at Ruisrock’s accreditation point in central Turku, located at Köysiteatteri in Varvintori.

Tickets are available only in advance through Tiketti’s online store and customer service phone line. Tickets cannot be redeemed or queued for on-site.

Ticket holders must be at least 70 years old or turn 70 during 2026. Age will be verified at the accreditation point using a valid photo ID. The wristband will be placed directly on the ticket holder’s wrist and cannot be transferred or collected on behalf of another person.

Tickets are exchanged for a personal festival pass and wristband at Ruisrock’s accreditation point, located at Köysiteatteri in Varvintori, Turku.

Address:
Köysiteatteri, Turku University of Applied Sciences
Linnankatu 56
20100 Turku

Tickets can be exchanged during the accreditation point’s opening hours.

Accreditation Point Opening Hours

Thursday, July 2: 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Friday, July 3: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, July 4: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sunday, July 5: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Explore Ruisrock’s art program through the link below: