The Outsider Art Festival program is expanding even further. We have already announced the main events for the August festival, and now we are thrilled to introduce four new, exceptional artists joining the 2026 lineup. These additions bring dreamlike experimentalism, endearing graphic art, hypnotic soundscapes, and genuine Helsinki street art history to the festival.
Park Drummer Jarmo (Puistorumpali Jarmo) is an undisputed legend of Helsinki’s street art and underground culture. Come and listen to a tribute to Jarmo at the Opera’s Amphitheater by Töölönlahti on August 20 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Read more about the event here.
Susanne Brokesch (USA) is a versatile artist and poet who began her career in the 1990s, recording for the mythical Finnish record label Sähkö, among others. Brokesch (USA) will perform at the Pertin Valinta Stage on August 22, 2026. The other artist of the evening is guitarist Lauri Hyvärinen. Read more about the event here.
Lauri Hyvärinen is a Helsinki-based sound artist and musician who uses the guitar as his primary instrument and sound source. Hyvärinen will perform at the Pertin Valinta Stage on August 22, 2026. The other artist of the evening is Susanne Brokesch. Read more about the event here.
Mikael Valjakka is a visual artist from the Kaarisilta Art Studio, whose exhibition career extends all the way back to 2010 despite his young age. Valjakka’s works will be on display at the OAF X Espoo: West Metro exhibition from August 21 to September 21, 2026, and at Pertin Valinta’s Forest of Hope (Toivon metsä) exhibition from August 20 to August 30, 2026.