Sonaari Festival 2026 takes place on July 17–18 on Enonsaari Island in Lahti, Finland. The festival combines electronic music, nature, and a unique summer island experience.
Sonaari Festival is 18+ only. Tickets are sold to attendees aged 18 or over.
Enonsaari is an island, and the festival area is accessible by water only.
- Sonaari’s official boat Suomen Neito runs once per day with limited capacity, and the round-trip ticket costs 18€ per day. You can buy transfer ticket and read more info about timetables from Biletti.fi
Alternatively, Enonsaari can also be reached easily by water taxi. The water taxi will get you from one harbor to another quickly and in style with seating for 9 passengers. Info and reservations.
Enonsaari can also be reached by Tiirismaan Laivat’s M/S Kymppi, which operates on the Lahti–Enonsaari–Messilä route. For more information and timetables, please visit here.
- Enonsaari can also be reached by Heinolan Laivaosakeyhtiö’s M/S Pyhäjärvi, which offers scenic lake cruises on Lake Vesijärvi. For more information and timetables, please visit here.
Read more about transfer options here.
Please note: Festival tickets do not include boat transportation.
If you want more detailed information about getting to Lahti and Enonsaari, you can read all the travel and accommodation details here.
Guests are welcome to bring their small amount own picnic food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Food and beverages on the island are provided by Restaurant Fellmannia, which operates all licensed serving areas. The restaurant offers a selection of food and drinks to enjoy during the festival.
Please note that the entire island, except for the camping area, is part of the restaurant’s licensed serving area. Guests are welcome to bring their small amount own picnic food and non-alcoholic beverages to the licensed serving area.
Yes! Restaurant Fellmannia provides a variety of meals, snacks, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) throughout the festival. You can enjoy freshly prepared dishes, drinks, and light bites at the restaurant’s licensed serving areas, including the café terrace connected to one of the stages.
Sonaari features electronic music across two stages.
One stage is located in the restaurant’s licensed area, where music, food, and drinks come together.
The other stage is in the open island area, where you can enjoy your own food and drinks while dancing or relaxing by the lake.
Music plays from afternoon into the night, offering a mix of trance, techno, and other electronic sounds.
Yes!
Camping & Tent Stays in the Island: You can Purchase a Camping Pass 20€.
The Camping Pass is a separate add-on ticket and is valid from Friday to Sunday. With a Camping Pass, you can stay at the camping area for one or two nights during the event weekend. Either from Friday to Saturday or from Saturday to Sunday, or the whole weekend from Friday to Sunday.
The Camping Pass includes access to the Sonaari Camping area from Friday to Sunday, the possibility to stay in your own tent or hammock, and the use of shower facilities.
Please note that the Camping Pass does not include a festival ticket. Access to the festival area requires a valid festival ticket, and boat transportation is available for an additional fee.
The camping area is located on the island where the festival takes place. If you are staying on the island for the entire festival, only one round-trip boat transfer is required.
Hotel Accomodation: GreenStar Hotel Lahti is the official accommodation partner of the Sonaari Festival. Guests receive 10% off the daily lowest room rate with the code SONAARI when booking at Greenstar Website.
The hotel is centrally located in Lahti, about a couple of minutes walk from the railway station. Lahti Harbour and Nosturi Harbour can be reached on foot or 10 minutes by bike or taxi.
GreenStar Hotel Lahti is a modern and environmentally responsible hotel offering affordable, comfortable rooms with high-quality beds, a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a guest laundry room.
GreenStar Hotel address: Vesijärvenkatu 1, Lahti. The hotel is not located on the island where the festival takes place. In addition to your hotel stay, you must purchase separate boat transportation to the island for both festival days.
The Lahti area also has other hotels and accommodations — check with local providers for availability.
Yes! Sonaari Festival takes safety seriously:
Security staff are present throughout the festival to maintain a safe environment.
Safety & support team monitor the festival to support attendees and address any concerns.
The festival follows Safer Space principles, which all attendees are expected to respect. In case of harassment or other problems, you can contact designated Safety & support team.
Three key Safer Space principles:
Treat everyone with respect and consideration.
Consent matters — always ask before touching or engaging with someone.
Speak up if you witness harassment or unsafe behavior.
Accessibility at Enonsaari is continuously being improved. The main pathways and facilities are reasonably accessible, but please note that the island terrain is hilly and includes slopes. A ramp is available at the pier to assist with boat boarding.
We recommend that visitors using wheelchairs attend with an assistant.
For detailed and up-to-date accessibility information, please visit Enonsaari’s official website.
Swimming is allowed around Enonsaari, but always do so safely. There are no beach lifeguards on site, and attendees swim at their own risk. Please respect other visitors and follow general safety guidelines.
Yes! In addition to music, the festival will feature side services and additional programs, designed to enhance your experience. Details will be announced closer to the event.
Tickets are available exclusively via Biletti.fi: Sonaari 2026 Tickets.
Weekend tickets 79 €
Camping pass (Fri-Sun) 20€
- Boat transfer ticket 18€ per day
Sonaari is not just a festival — it’s a full island experience. You can dance barefoot on the grass, relax by the lake, enjoy a boat ride to the festival, and immerse yourself in a warm, communal, and intimate atmosphere surrounded by nature.
Sonaari is a safe, welcoming, and open space for all electronic music lovers. The festival encourages mindfulness, respect, and being present — creating a positive environment for everyone.
The full lineup and set times is now released.
We have already announced the artists. You can find the lineup on the artist page.
We have also released the schedule. You can see it here.
We recommend bringing weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and any personal essentials you may need. If you plan to enjoy a picnic, feel free to bring small amount your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Remember to bring valid ID, as the festival is 18+.
Sonaari Festival is organized by Resonation Finland in collaboration with Fellmannia and Enonsaari.
Resonation Finland is a Finnish electronic music collective and event organizer known for high-quality productions, strong community focus, and carefully curated artist lineups. The collaboration with Fellmannia and Enonsaari ensures a safe, well-produced, and unique festival experience in the heart of Lake Päijänne.
