2026 Program Announcement
Festival passes are now on sale in the ticket shop!
The multidisciplinary and international Poetry Moon Literary Festival will once again delight poetry lovers in Helsinki and its surrounding areas in August 2026.
The festival opens with an international program pre-event on 19 August at the Caisa Cultural Centre. The official opening will take place on the Night of the Arts on 20 August at Tekstin talo. The 2026 program will be spread across 19–23 August, taking place at Leipätehdas in Sörnäinen, Helsinki, as well as at the Caisa Cultural Centre and Tekstin talo.
The five-day festival includes 16 events featuring over 40 performers.
The 2026 edition of Poetry Moon will feature A.V. Marraccini, Ansa Kurola, Antti Salminen, Atte Koskinen, Aurora Ala-Hakula, Berta García Faet, Charles Quevillon, DC Restaino, E. L. Lyra, Helena Sinervo, Iiris Kaarlehto, Iona Carmine Roisin, Jonis Hartmann, Jouni Inkala, Jyrki Kiiskinen, Kaija Hinkula, Kaija Rantakari, Maiju Pohjola, Markku Paasonen, Matilda Kirvelä, Meemio, Merima Dizdarević, Miira Luhtavaara, Mikko Räty, Minna Mikkonen, Molly Ripatti, Olli Moilanen, Pauliina Haasjoki, Petra Vallila, Reetta Pekkanen, Riikka Simpura, Riina Katajavuori, Saila Susiluoto, Sanna J. Hirvonen, Sanni Kriikku, Sini Silveri, Susinukke Kosola, taaj.uus, Tiina Lehikoinen, Veera & Senni, Ville MJ Hyvönen, and Virpi Vairinen.
More information about the program: runokuu.fi/ohjelma
Founded in 2005, Poetry Moon has established its place among international literary and poetry festivals. The festival presents both emerging and established Finnish and international voices and has, from its inception, been a partner festival of the Helsinki Festival. Poetry Moon is known for its interdisciplinary and surprising programme.
Poetry Moon is organized by the Nuoren Voiman Liitto in collaboration with numerous partners.
With a festival pass, you can access the paid program at Tekstin talo on 21–22 August for €29. The number of passes is limited. Single tickets for the evening club events (15–30 €) are also available.
All other Poetry Moon events are free of charge.
See you at Poetry Moon!