Founded in 1971, Ilosaarirock is the second-oldest rock festival in Finland still active, and one of the oldest in Europe.

[2] Ilosaarirock is an entity of events that in its entirety, with clubs and side-events, spans Friday to Sunday.

The actual festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

The Ilosaarirock festival’s graphic look is chosen through an open design contest every year.

The profits of the festival are used to support the North Karelian music scene, bands and artists.