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September 2027

Pargas / Parainen, Finland

Tiny Town,
Timeless Tunes

Pargas Beatles Fest is a Beatles festival in the city of Pargas, also known as Parainen, in southern Finland.

Pargas Beatles Fest

The world's smallest Beatles festival.

While it may be one of the world’s smallest Beatles festivals, it aims to offer an interesting lineup of both international and national artists, along with various programs. The tribute band She’s Leaving Home, originating from Pargas, has performed at festivals worldwide, including in the USA, Brazil, England, Russia, Belgium and Spain. They have witnessed firsthand how the Beatles’ music continues to be cherished and how it unites people across the globe. Every year, new generations of Beatles fans emerge who appreciate the timeless music from the 1960s created by the legendary pop phenomenon, The Beatles.

The idea for a Beatles festival in She’s Leaving Home’s hometown emerged during their international tours, and the first edition of the festival took place 2024. The festival’s producer is music and theater multitasker Riddo Ridberg.

The artists during the first three years included Clark Gilmour (GB), Rebecca Tilles (SWE), The Beatles Sessions (NL), Bluebirds Over Sweden (SWE), The Peakles (PT), Beats & Peaches (SWE), Grammophon Jazzband (DE), Angel Misterioso (ESP), Tape Machine (BRA), Tristan Marie (USA), The Seatbelts (FIN), Rickard Eklund (FIN), J. Syren & the Groundbreakers (FIN), Coastal Horn Collective (FIN), Working Class Heroes (FIN), She’s Leaving Home and many more. Next festival will be held in September 2027.

Read more about SLH on shesleavinghome.fi

A look back

Pargas Beatles Fest 2025

A look back at the Friday atmosphere from the 2025 edition of Pargas Beatles Fest.

Festival info

See you in September 2027.

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