Three days of sauna and music celebration in the heart of Stockholm!
15.-17.5. Galärparken
COME & SAUNA PARTY WITH US!
HERE IS WHERE EUROVISION MANIA MEETS SAUNA CULTURE
BARA BASTU is a unique Finnish folk fest combining the heat of the sauna with the sparkle of Eurovision – served with a twist of Nordic design, street food and family fun vibes.
From day to night: chill with your crew, discover the Sauna Talks, dance at SKIDIT Disco or party like there’s no tomorrow with Club La Persé and Eurovision screenings in our MELLOTENT.
Heja KAJ! Heja Erika!
Who ever wins, it’s a win-win for both of us!
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Skidit DISKO (FIN)
Thursday 15.5.
Skidit-disko (Kid Disco): Ten years of dance, play, and parties for all ages!
Featuring awesome songs, a DJ, MC, and occasional guests, Skidit-disko has made tens of thousands dance in unexpected places – from ships to fells – for a decade. Let's DANCE!
Paha Vaanii DJs (FIN)
Friday 16.5.
Paha Vaanii, the Finnish music institution by DJs Laura Vartio & Harvest, brings their legendary energy anywhere. Expect a joyful, dance-guaranteed mix of Finnish classics and hidden gems. Perfect for any event, promising a packed house and unforgettable, singalong-worthy fun.
Club La Persé (FIN)
Saturday 17.5.
Club La Perse is an unpretentious underground experience — a fusion of music, art and self-expression.
Known for their explosive, gender-bending energy, Club La Perse lit up Finland's 2017 Eurovision final with "My Little World" – more than a song, it was an underground statement.
See the full timetable
15.-17.5.
Free Entry
Moderator:
Elna Nykänen-Andersson
Guest Spakers:
Hans Hägglund, Lotta Ahlvar, Erik Andersson, Titta Pervis
Eurovision Semi-Finals & Grand Final
shown on a BIG screen
15.-17.5.
Free Entry
About Bara Bastu Festival
BARA BASTU is a free three-day folk festival in the heart of Stockholm, celebrating Finnish sauna culture with a Eurovision twist.
From May 15 to 17, Galärparken transforms into a vibrant playground of heat, beats and good vibes – featuring saunas, DJ sets, design pop-ups, family fun, and live screenings of the Eurovision semi-finals and final.
It’s hot. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. Welcome to BARA BASTU – your new favorite festival.
Mellotent
Experience a unique mix of relaxation and entertainment in our MELLOTENT. We'll have daily sauna talks, yoga sessions, DJ sets, and live Eurovision screenings on Thursday and Saturday. Entry is FREE and first-come, first-served (capacity: 400). Enjoy the program with the open sides tent, perfect for a picnic on the grassy lawn. An age-restricted bar with food and drinks is just next door.
Finnby
Step into the vibrant world of FINNBY a curated collection of pop-up shops showcasing everything from exquisite sauna textiles to captivating art, design and travel destinations. Get ready for exciting raffles, unforgettable meet-and-greets with iconic characters like the Moomins, and the chance to dive into unique Finnish experiences like our "sauna whisking - Finnkamp" and Hockeyplay! Discover the best of FINNBY, right at your fingertips.
We partner with:
..and more to come