Festival site

• Solstice Festival takes place from June 18th to June 20th at Ruka, Kuusamo. The festival is held on top of a fell called Rukatunturi, 490m above sea level, and it is a part of Ruka Ski Resort.

• The festival site is open Thu - Sat 16:00 - 02:00.

• A map of the festival site can be found and downloaded for offline use here.

• A map of the walking routes around the festival site can be found and downloaded for offline use here.

Programme

• The full music line up and daily schedules can be found here.

• The After Hours line up and tickets can be found here.

• More about our Art Program and this year's artists here.

Traveling to Ruka

• Check out our travel section to learn more about how to get to Ruka.

Arriving at Ruka

• The festival shuttle buses will take you directly to accommodations at RukaVillage, MastonAitio, RukaValley. AurinkoRinne apartments are located 350m, and RukaTonttu 500m from RukaVillage.

• Matkahuolto buses arrive at RukaVillage, and depart from there too.

• Those coming with a car, please see Ruka’s advice regarding all parking here. MastonAitio cabins & Aurinkorinne apartments have parking spots either at front of them or close by.

Accommodation & Ruka Village

• If you booked your stay through us, your apartment info and door code will be sent to you via text message from Ruka. If you haven’t received a code upon arrival, please visit the reception at Ski-Inn RukaVillage (Wed-Sun 08-22). The address is Rukankyläntie 6, 93830 Rukatunturi

• You can also call to Ski-Inn Reception +358103825150 (24/7).

• A detailed map of Ruka Village and a lot of other information about the surrounding areas, services and activities can be found here.

Clothing & gear

• Bring plenty of warm clothes and layers as Finnish summer weather can be unpredictable. It's highly recommended to bring with you a wind- and waterproof jacket and pants, as well as suitable shoes for challenging terrain.

• We advice to take a empty non-refundable water bottle - there is a refill station in the area.

• It's great to have something to keep the mosquitoes away - head net hat / repellent.

• Sunscreen or a hat and sun glasses to protect you from the sun.

•  Do keep an eye on weather forecasts for Ruka / Rukatunturi

Getting around & ski-lifts

• Getting around by foot
  Distances can be rather long, the terrain can be advanced and the steepness may surprise you at times, but it's still the best way to get around. Just remember to reserve enough time :-)

• Getting around by ski lifts
  Ski lifts help you get up (and down). All three day festival tickets include a ski lift ticket. You receive your ski-lift ticket from the wristband exchange when exchanging your ticket. One day festival tickets don't include a ski lift ticket (but you can buy one from the vending machines if you like).

  Village Express takes you directly to the festival site from Ruka Village. If your accommodation is located in RukaValley, first take the Village-2-Valley gondola to Ruka Village, and then continue with the Village Express.

  To reach BASE Eat & Heat from Ruka Village, hop on to Village-2-Valley gondola.

  The ski lifts close at 20.00 — on June 19th at 00.00 — and after the festival area closes at 2am, everyone needs to walk back down. The walk takes approx. 15-20 min and there's a marked road down. Please follow the marked paths at all times — for your safety and for the well-being of the terrain under your feet. A map of the walking routes around the festival site can be found and downloaded for offline use here.

• Taxi & E-bikes
  Ruka's taxi services are convenient for longer distances. Electric mountain bikes are also a handy and a fun way to move around the area. You can rent them from Ruka Bikes.

Services at Ruka Village and around

• Grocery Stores
  In Ruka Village, the closest grocery shop - K Market - is in Shopping Centre Kumpare. Check the opening hours here. More shopping opportunities are available at Rukan Portti, where you can find Sale Ruka and Alko.

• ATM
  There is an ATM located in Ruka Village, at Kumpare shopping centre (outside), 1 km from the festival site. Solstice is a cashless festival. Accepted forms of payment on the festival site are credit and bank cards. Cash can be used at Ruka Village.

• Pharmacy
  Ruka Info (at Shopping Centre Kumpare) has a Kuusamo Central Pharmacy service point where you can buy the most common self-care medicines and bandages. Ruka Info is open daily 10–17.

Wristband Exchange & Accreditation

• Wristband Exchange points
  We have three wristband exchange points across Ruka:

  Wristband Exchange, Accreditation & Info in Ruka Village is open:

  Wed 18:00 - 22:00

  Thu - Fri 13:00 - 20:00

  Sat 14:00 - 20:00

  Wristband Exchange & Info at Peak Entrance is open:

  Thu - Sat 20:00 - 02:00 

  Wristband exchange at Kelo entrance is open:

  Thu - Sat 16:00 - 01:00.

Drinks and food on site

• We offer high quality drinks from Finnish beer to natural wines, cocktails as well as a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails at the festival site.

• For when the hunger hits, there are three different food stalls at the festival site serving pizza, bánh mì's, sweet treats and local midsummer delicacies such as summer soup and Karelian pasties. You'll find vegan and vegetarian options from all three joints.

• Bringing your own drinks or food to the festival site isn't allowed, but you can bring a non-deposit water bottle and small snacks (cookies, nuts, bananas...)

• All canned drinks and bottles sold inside the festival area include a 1€ deposit which is refundable upon return. We strongly encourage you to return them.

Payment methods at the festival site

• Solstice is a cashless festival
  We only accept card payments at the festival site — this means all the bars, food vendors, cloak room and accreditation. We accept all major credit cards except American Express.

Trash & recycling

• Please leave not trace
  It’s very important that you leave no trace behind, meaning no cigarette butts, no glitter, no confetti, no packaging, no other trash, cans or bottles. We encourage everyone to pick up litter as they go.

• Help us to recycle
  Our circular approach to waste management enables us to dig deep into how we can systematically reduce our environmental footprint. Waste separation is a top priority at our festival. You can read more about our efforts here.

  By manually sorting waste into wood, plastics, PLA bioplastics, paper and cartons, metals, biowaste, hazardous waste, bagasse, and deposit cans, we significantly reduce the amount of mixed waste that cannot be recycled or recovered. Please do your part and take a minute to sort your waste properly at the waste points :-)

• Pocket ashtrays
  They are available at the wrisband exchange points. Please pick one up if you intend to smoke.

• Can & bottle deposits
  All cans and bottles have a 1€ deposit which you'll get back or can use at any of the bars.

Prohibited items at the festival site

• Drinks of any kind

• Illicit substances

• Pets or other animals

• Umbrellas

• SLR cameras, Tripods, Selfie sticks, GoPro sticks and other camera sticks

• Deposit bottles

• Weapons, firearms or fireworks of any kind

• Aerosol sprays (hairspray, deodorant, paint etc.)

• Thermacell mosquito repellents (all normal non-aerosol mosquito sprays are okay - let's not kill our friends in the ecosystem)

• Any portable chairs

Care Team

• Solstice Care Team & Calming Tent
  We first established Solstice Care Team in 2024. Solstice Care Team aims to ensure that all people at the festival feel as safe and comfortable as possible during the festival; free from harassment of any kind like unwanted touching, catcalling, stalking, weird staring, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism or any kind of discrimination. Care Team operatse independently from security and authorities, and support the festival-goers without judgment, always.
  
  Solstice Care Team operates both on festival grounds and at After Hours, wearing colourful vests, ready to support our visitors with a calm presence and listening ears, carrying a bag full of water, electrolytes and small snacks.

  Our Calming tent is a low-stimulation space for rest and reset.

• Please read our community guidelines here <3

Activities at Ruka

• Ruka presents the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature. The area’s national parks together with Ruka-Kuusamo’s services, hiking trails and outdoor activities make sure that there’s plenty of options for everyone - for those of us who like to enjoy nature by slowing down as well as those who like to get wild in the wilderness. Check out our recommendations here.

Sustainability

• At Solstice Festival, sustainability is woven into every aspect of production. Over the past years, with the guidance from experimental design studio Caracara Collective and supported by an initiative by the city of Oulu, “The Most Sustainable European Capital of Culture” , Solstice has developed and implemented a circular economy approach across the festival.

• We are committed to a circular economy system, prioritizing renewable energy, waste reduction & repurposing, and resource-efficient practices.

• You can read more about our past work and future plans here.

Accessability

• The festival is held on top of a fell called Rukatunturi, 490m above sea level, and it is a part of Ruka Ski Resort. The area is rocky, at times challenging to travel and has level changes. For this reason, most of it is not wheelchair accessible and some parts are difficult to reach in case of a limited mobility. If you wish to enter with a wheelchair or have questions regarding moving around the area, please let us know beforehand through hello@solsticefestival.fi

• We have two accessible toilets at the site. Please see our festival site map here or ask any staff, Care Team or security member at the site.

What are the opening hours?

• 16:00-02:00. The music continues until 02:00 :-)

• 01:00-06:00 (After Hours)

What is the age limit?

• 18 years. Identification required.

How do I get to Solstice 2026?

• Ruka Ski Resort is located in Ruka, Kuusamo. The easiest way to get there is by bus. We sell bus tickets from Helsinki to Ruka and back, as well as from Oulu to Ruka and back. For detailed information, check out our Travel section.

• The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport. You can also fly to Oulu Airport and take a bus to Ruka. Bus tickets for Oulu-Ruka are available at www.matkahuolto.fi.

What are After Hours?

• Solstice After Hours are the official afters organized by Solstice. The afters take place at a ski lodge Piste, situated right in the heart of Ruka Village.

• The After Hours take place after every festival day. The party kicks off at 1 am – but fear not, the party and the music up on the festival site go on until 2 am – and continues until 6 am.

• Please note that After Hours tickets are excluded from the festival ticket and the tickets to the afters are sold separetly through RA. You can choose from Thursday, Friday or Saturday or get all three. Limited amount of full three day passes are now sold out :-)

• The After Hours line up and day-to-day shecule is now published and you find it here.

Where can I book an accommodation?

• First check our Accommodation site and then book your accommodation from RA. For more options, you can also check out Lomarengas – please always check out the distance to Ski Resort - or Hotel Scandic Rukahovi (located right at the Ski Resort). If you need advice, please write to us at hello@solsticefestival.fi

Where can I buy a ticket to the festival?

• You can buy tickets from Resident Advisor. We have three day tickets and one day tickets. Please note that three day tickets include a ski lift ticket but one day tickets don't.

The accommodation ticket is for three or four nights but I can't stay that many / I want to stay longer.

• You can arrive later or leave earlier within the booking period. If you wish to extend your stay past four days, please contact myynti@ruka.fi

• If you need to modify an already booked accommodation, please contact ticketsupport@ra.co

• For any advice regarding matters of accommodations or bookings, you can always write to us at hello@solsticefestival.fi and we'll help you out

Is there a camping site?

• There is no camping on the festival site or organised by the festival. However, the nearest tent camping possibilty can be found at Valtavaara. More information on that here. Should you decide to camp, be sure to pay extra attention on leaving no trace behind and being respectful to the land and the people around.

Is there fresh drinkable water on site?

• Yes, inside the festival area. You can bring an empty bottle to fill it up. We also sell spring water bottles on site. Note: Tap water at the accomodations is also safe and drinkable.

Is there a guarded place to leave my belongings on the festival site?

• Yes. There will be a dedicated cloakroom at the Peak entrance. It costs 3,50€ to leave your stuff there and additional visits cost 2€. If it starts to rain and you need your coat or other rain gear from the cloak room, there’s no charge for an additional visit. Card payment only.

Can I bring food?

• You can bring small snacks (nuts, cookies, bananas etc.)

Can I return or change my ticket?

• All tickets are non-refundable and unexchangeable unless the event is cancelled.

Can I resell my ticket?

• Resident Advisor Resale becomes active once the event is sold out. If you need to resale your ticket, you can already add your ticket to the resale queue.

• If you purchased your ticket from Tiketti, you may use Tiketti's LiputOn-service for resale.

• We strongly advice you to only sell and purchase tickets through official resale channels to guarantee the ticket is valid. Be aware of any fake tickets and unreliable sellers — unfortunately, there can always be some of those around.

• Please note that we cannot guarantee entrance with tickets that are sold or bought on other reselling platforms or other third parties.

Can I bring my medicine?

• Yes, but please send us an email beforehand at hello@solsticefestival.fi with your name, phone number and the details of your medication so we can inform our security team and ensure a smooth check-in at the door.

Can I take photos or film at the festival?

• Yes, but keep in mind your fellow festival attendees. Don’t film other people without their permission and please don’t film or take photos on the dancefloors. Professional SLR cameras, selfie sticks, drones or tripods are forbidden.

Accreditation for Media & Guests

• The press accreditation for 2026 is now closed. If you have any last minute questions or inquiries regarding accreditation for media or guest, please feel free to reach out to us hello(at)solsticefestival.fi and we make our best to answer you swiftly.

• All attendees arriving through accreditation will contribute a €20 accreditation fee, payable at the accreditation and wristband exchange.

Questions & Partners

• If you have questions about the festival or you wish to partner with Solstice Festival you can send an email to hello(at)solsticefestival.fi