Annikki Poetry Festival in Tampere, Finland

The 18th Annikki Poetry Festival, taking place on 6 June 2026, will, as always, present a rich programme of outstanding Finnish and international poetry performers, prose breaks, music, children’s events, visual art, free programme, a after party, a book bazaar, a curated restaurant park, and much more — all within the unique festival setting of the over 100-year-old Annikki Wooden Quarter. The full programme will be announced in spring 2026.

The venue

The venue of the Annikki Poetry Festival is a 100-year-old wooden town quarter in the centre of Tampere city, which has served as a very special, warm and welcoming milieu for poets and audience to meet and mingle.

Since 2003

In 2003, the residents of Annikki Wooden Quarter in Tampere founded a poetry event in their yard. Since then, Annikki Poetry Festival has developed into one of Finland’s most significant poetry events and original cultural festivals. The festival is organised by volunteers every two years. In addition to Finnish performers, Annikki Poetry Festival also regularly features high profile international performers.