Somelo Courses 2026

Welcome to Somelo courses! At Somelo, you can study folk music on courses for kantele, wind instruments, folk singing, jouhikko (bowed lyre), kora, and the Karelian language. In addition, there is the Näppäri course suitable for the whole family, where players of all instruments and skill levels are welcome. The courses are taught by highly respected professionals in their fields.

Come as you are, Somelo courses are just right for you!

This year, Somelo’s course selection includes both new and familiar courses. Explore the courses from the menu on the right below and sign up!

The courses will be held from June 22nd to 26th, 2026, with some variation depending on the course.

Registration
Register for the courses by March 31st, 2026.

Course locations
Teaching will take place at Tuupala wooden school.

Course fees

  • Music courses: €250 (20 lessons)
  • Näppäri course: €120 (20 lessons)
  • Karelian language course: €200 (15 lessons)

Additionally, course participants get free access to the Somelo Folk Music Festival events if there is space available.

The reservation fee must be paid by March 31st, 2026. The amount is half of the course fee. If the course is not held, the reservation fee will be refunded. For courses that take place, the reservation fee will not be refunded if the participant cancels. The due date for the course fee is June 22nd, 2026. It can also be paid at the course location.

Meals
Participants can reserve meal tickets for the festival’s meals.

Accommodation
In Kuhmo, you can stay in hotels, guesthouses, and Airbnb locations.

Other
If a course does not receive enough participants by March 31st, it will have to be cancelled. Changes are possible.

More information about the courses: info@sommelo.net