Sonic Rites Festival 2026

Schedule

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:55 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Ääniwalli | Helsinki, ES

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1 DAY TICKET 72€ + SERVICE FEE
2 DAY TICKETS 129€ + SERVICE FEE
RUSSIAN CIRCLES (US), PELICAN (US), OvO (ITA) & VESTAL CLIMAX ADDED TO LINEUP!
FRIDAY:
DISCHARGE (UK)
JESU (UK)
SUMEA
GENERATION DECLINE (US)
FRIGID WINTER
SATURDAY:
RUSSIAN CIRCLES (US)
PELICAN (US)
ACID KING (US)
WOLFBRIGADE (SWE)
OvO (ITA)
SOPHIA DJEBEL ROSE (FRA)
VAINOA
HAAPOJA
CATS OF TRANSNISTRIA
VESTAL CLIMAX
Sonic Rites is a Helsinki-based festival held at Ääniwalli and the nearby Konepaja area, dedicated to alternative and heavy music. The event brings together top acts from both Finland and abroad. The festival is renowned for its intense atmosphere, uncompromising lineup, and urban setting. It serves as an important gathering spot for music lovers, where genre boundaries blur and a sense of community takes center stage. Sonic Rites especially attracts fans of doom, sludge, post-metal, industrial, and darker shades of alternative rock and hip hop.
Tickets:
Act fast—they usually sell out quickly!
VIP Ticket:
VIP tickets include: early access to Sonic Rites (1 hour before general admission), a festival t-shirt, welcome drinks and snacks, a warm evening meal, and more.
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Ääniwalli, Nilsiänkatu 16, FI-00510 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland

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