Side programs
PRE CONCERT TALKS
Sibelius Hall, Carpenter´s Hall
(in Finnish and free of charge)
Thu 29.8. at 6 pm: Dalia and Janne – Timo Virtanen interviews Dalia Stasevska
Fri 30.8. at 6 pm: Timo Virtanen: Sibelius’s Symphonies and ‘the wordless recitation of melodies’
Sat 31.8. at 4 pm: Vesa Sirén: Changes to the Myth of Sibelius
SIBELIUS HALL – Hall tours
These tours, which take place before concerts, explore the history and architecture of the building and its many rooms. The tour lasts around 45–60 minutes and includes a visit to the Forest Hall, which evokes a Finnish forest, the Carpenter’s Hall, a renovated factory that is over 100 years old, and of course the world-famous Main Hall.
Tours can be booked in Finnish and English.
Group enquiries: myynti@kokolahti.fi
SIBELIUS FESTIVAL BUFFET AT SIBELIUS HALL´S RESTAURANT LASTU
SIBELIUS FESTIVAL BUFFET
Thu 29.8.2024 at 5 pm
Fri 30.8.2024 at 5 pm
Sat 31.8.2024 at 3 pm
Starters
Selection of bread and spreads (L)
Whisky herring (L,G)
Marinated herring steaks (M)
Lime crab Skagen à la Sibelius (L,G)
Summer salad of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, eggs and spring onions (G,Veg), sweet and sour cream (G,L)
Summer potato salad (G,Veg)
Roast tender pork loin, whisky sauce (G,M)
Warm dishes
Beef brisket with horseradish sauce (G,L)
Fried vendace, mashed potatoes and grandma’s dill pickles (L)
Fluffy asparagus risotto (G,Veg)
Dessert
Ainola’s whisky chocolate pudding (G,L)
Coffee or tea
G=gluten-free, L=lactose-free, Veg=vegan, M=dairy-free
€ 47 per person
Table reservations sibeliustalo@restel.fi or tel. 020 762 4864 weekdays 9 am–3 pm.
SIBELIUS FESTIVAL MENU AT RAVINTOLA TAIVAANRANTA
Taivaanranta is located in the center of Lahti at Rautatienkatu 13.
SIBELIUS FESTIVAL MENU
Starters
WILD DUCK RILLETTE L, G
Fried mushrooms, sea buckthorn and black root
or
BEETROOT WITH GOAT CHEESE VL, G
Kale and gin-flavored redcurrants
Main course
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BÉARNAISE SAUCE L, G
Jerusalem artichoke and onion puree
or
FRIED PIKE-PERCH L, G
Potatoes with lemon, seasonal vegetables and butter-wine sauces
Dessert
APPLE TARTE TATIN WITH WHISKY VANILLA MOUSSE L
or
LINGONBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE L, G
60 € / 58 € with a festival ticket
SIBELIUS LUNCH AT RAVINTOLA TAIVAANRANTA
Sibelius lunch is available during the Sibelius Festival on Thu 29.8, Fri 30.8. and Sat 31.8. from 12 to 3 p.m. Taivaanranta is located in the center of Lahti at Rautatienkatu 13.
A rich appetizer table with seasonal flavors
Grilled lamb roast L, G
Stewed red cabbage, sea buckthorn and whisky sauce
or
Smoked salmon L, G
Stewed mushroom and parsnips
Or
Carrot risotto M, G, V
Deep-fried cauliflower, rhubarb and lovage sauce
Blueberry tiramisu L
Coffee / Tea
22 €
TEERENPELI BREWERY & DISTILLERY TOUR
Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery invites Sibelius-festival guests to a tour on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1 p.m. Guided tour in Finnish/English
We start the tour at the Teerenpeli visitor center, where we present the company’s values and operations. You will also get to see the production facilities of the brewery and distillery. The tour costs €15 and after that you can book a distillery tasting for €20. The duration of the tour is about 45 minutes + tasting 45 minutes. The age limit for the tour and tasting is 18 years. Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery is located in Lahti Lotila at Liimaajankatu 5.
Book your place in advance at the latest by 30 August.
MUSEUMS IN LAHTI
SIBELIUS FESTIVAL BENEFIT AT MUSEUMS IN LAHTI
Holders of tickets for the Sibelius Festival are entitled to admission to Malva, the Lahti Museum of Visual Arts, for €12 (normally €16) and to the Historical Museum for €10 (normally €12) between 29 and 31 August 2024.
AINOLA – The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius and his family lived at Ainola in Järvenpää from 1904 until his death. A visit to Ainola, which has been preserved in its original condition, is a unique journey through the home culture, music and visual art of the last century.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SIBELIUS FESTIVAL: SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS
Ke / Wed 28.8. klo 15 / 3 pm: Jean Sibelius – music and everyday life in Ainola
Pe / Fri 30.8. klo 10 / 10 am: Jean Sibelius – music and everyday life in Ainola
La / Sat 31.8. klo 15 / 3 pm: Luonto Jean Sibeliuksen musiikissa
Su / Sun 1.9. klo 13 / 1 pm: Jean Sibelius – music and everyday life in Ainola
Reservations by email: info@ainola.fi, tour included in entry ticket price.
PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS
Public guided tours in Finnish at 2 pm. Tour included in entry ticket price.