Estimated duration
2 h, incl. intermission
Organizer
Musiikkitalo
Folk Thursday on the Musiikkitalo patio! Taking the stage one after another are Marian Kyyneleet and Ystävät.
Marian Kyyneleet
Marian Kyyneleet is a three-piece Finnish folk ensemble whose devastatingly beautiful music seeps under the skin, flowing from ethereal depths to light Balkan jazz-folk grooves. The instrumentation combines cello, piano, saxophone and guitar with the harmonies of two vocalists, resulting in a unique musical journey into states of presence. The band’s music has been described as quiet and healing, and in live performance the group focuses on the superpowers of presence, listening and sensitivity.
The band’s debut album Sietämätön epävarmuus kalvaa (2024) garnered positive attention; for example, Mika Roth of desibeli.net described it in his review as “first-class”. On the new record, the band continues where the previous one left off, with themes of dialogue, hope, peace and openness at the core.
The band’s music has been heard on Radio Suomi, Roll FM and Radio Helsinki, among others. Marian Kyyneleet has performed at the ILMIÖ Festival in Turku, Pop-katu in Joensuu and as the opening act for Pekko Käppi at the Silmien takana club.
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Ystävät
Ystävät is a melodic folk supergroup featuring key figures from bands such as Liekki, Lehtivihreät, Lokit, Seksihullut and Särkyneet. Songwriting siblings Juuso and Milla Härmä write songs about small perfect moments, love-tinted memories and bittersweet humanity. The innocent peace-and-love proclamation of 1960s folk, the burning-eyed pathos of Kaj Chydenius’ classics and the naïve warmth of 1970s love songs all resonate strongly in the music – firmly rooted in the present day. Hope rings out in Ystävät’s music.
The band released its debut album in 2024 and is currently working on its second full-length release. The first single from the upcoming album will be released at the end of February 2026. They are Ystävät: Juuso Härmä, Milla Härmä, Sirpa Järvenpää, Mika Kivi, Jesse Koskivuori, Teemu Soininen and Pena Törmälä.
Free concerts are held weekly on the Musiikkitalo summer patio from Thursday to Saturday throughout the summer, 29 May–1 August at 5 pm. See the full summer programme at musiikkitalo.fi/en/summer-concerts.
In case of rain, the concert will take place indoors at the Musiikkitalo Restaurant.
Tickets to Musiikkitalo concerts and other events are available to purchase on our website, by telephone and at our physical box office.
Book tickets for 10–20 or more people is by contacting group sales service by email at ryhmat@musiikkitalo.fi or by telephone on 0600 411 101 (Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00).
How about a cup of coffee, a bite to eat or a glass of bubbly during the interval? Order your drinks in advance to beat the queues and make the most of your concert visit. Interval refreshments are not available at all concerts.
Our location could not be more central or easier to get to. Almost all forms of Helsinki public transport stop right outside our doors, cycle parking is provided at all our entrances, and Aimo Park Finlandia, our nearest multi-storey car park, offers lift access directly to our main foyer.
At Helsinki Music Centre we are proud to be an accessible and welcoming place for everyone. Tactile handrails and signage have been fitted across the building, and there are tactile indicator strips on the floor too to guide partially sighted and blind visitors. Induction loops are always available, and guide or companion dogs are of course permitted within the building.
Concert Hall
The route to your seat is always printed on your ticket. Check the door number to find out which entrance to take. The seating areas are marked with letters. There is level access to all wheelchair seats from the main entrances. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with our venue – our staff are always on hand to help you find your seat.
Black Box, Camerata and Sonore
Use the row number printed on your ticket to find your seat. Wheelchair seats are situated on the same level as the entrance. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with our venue – our staff area always on hand to help you find your seat.
Unallocated seating
Please choose your seat on the day.
Floor plans
You can view our floor plans before your visit.
Cloakroom
We ask you to leave your coat and any larger items in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is free of charge.
Latecomers
Latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance or admitted after the interval.
Photography
You are not permitted to record concert performances at Helsinki Music Centre. However, you may take photographs before and after the concert and during applause. Individual concert organisers may have their own, more detail guidance regarding recording and photography.
Dress code
We’re happy to say we have no dress code at Helsinki Music Centre, and we positively encourage you to come as you are. However, we would be grateful if you could avoid wearing strong perfume during your visit so that people with asthma and fragrance sensitivity can enjoy our concerts symptom free.
