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five new names added to next summer’s programme
The lineup for next summer’s Qstock Festival has been bolstered by five new additions. Joining the lineup are Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, Olavi Uusivirta, Viikate, Havukruunu, and GRINN (UK).
Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen continue their rise, fuelled by their victory at this spring’s Finnish Eurovision Song Contest qualification. The duo’s performance received an exceptional reception at the competition, and their musical fireworks together will continue even after the Eurovision Song Contest in May.
One of Finland’s most respected songwriters and live performers, Olavi Uusivirta, returns to Qstock with new music up his sleeve. The singles from Uusivirta’s tenth studio album, Camouflage, set for release around the 1st of May, promise a setlist with fresh treats for this summer’s crowd.
Known for their melancholic lyrics, Viikate are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The Kouvola-based band has been forging a path of its own for three decades, playing over 700 shows and releasing 15 studio albums, six of which have gone gold.
Havukruunu, who perform their own brand of dark-toned pagan metal, has long been a respected name on the international underground scene. The band’s fourth album, Tavastland, released last year, was awarded Metal Album of the Year at the Emma Gala.
British band GRINN, making their first-ever appearance in Finland, is a newcomer to the metal scene. GRINN offers a unique blend of crushingly heavy riffs, wild vocal hooks, and ethereal songwriting.
Qstock will take place in the Kuusisaari and Raatti area of Oulu on July 24–25, 2026. Next summer, the festival will feature approximately 70 artists across seven different stages.
