Mikkeli Water Week 2026

Mikkeli Water Week will once again take place on 8–14 June 2026, bringing to Mikkeli people from around the world who are interested in the importance of clean water, future solutions and expertise in the water sector.

This year, Mikkeli Water Week offers even more program also for city residents, cottage owners, and tourists. On Tuesday, June 9, starting at 1 PM, the Stella shopping centre will host public lectures open to all, a panel discussion, and a free concert by the popular band Folk Saimaa.

On Friday, June 12, the Water Market will be held at the Mikkeli market square. Here, everyone will have the opportunity to get to know consumer services offered by water sector companies, find tips for water supply issues for their own cottage and listen to interesting short talks about water.

The market square will also serve as a meeting point for bus transport to guided tours. This year, free tours will be organized for city residents to the Kovalansuo wetland and Mikkeli’s state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant.

At the Water Market, local fish soup will be available for the first 200 people. In addition, at the Finnish Lakeland Forum in Stella and at the Water Market, visitors can spin a water-themed prize wheel, from which they can win practical water buckets.

The family water day Roiskefest will be held on Saturday, June 13, at the Urpola Nature Centre as the conclusion of the theme week. The whole family can set out on an adventure by the water at the Urpola Nature Centre and spend a memorable summer day at Roiskefest from 10 AM to 2 PM.

At the Roiskefest visitors can meet experts, carry out fun water technology experiments with Xamk, and explore the diverse offerings of the nature centre. The lively LOS PIRATOS pirate concert should not be missed, guaranteeing a good time for the whole family. Science workshops, SUP boards, canoes, cargo bikes, and rowing boats offer activities for all ages.