Tiny Town, Timeless Tunes

Pargas Beatles Fest is a newly (2024) launched Beatles festival in the city of Pargas (Parainen), southern Finland. 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 and second edition of the festival took place on September 2024 and 2025. The festival’s producer is music and theater multitasker Riddo Ridberg.

The artists during the first two years included Clark Gilmour (GB), Rebecca Tilles (SWE/US), The Beatles Sessions (NL), Bluebirds Over Sweden (SWE), The Peakles (PT), Beats & Peaches (SWE), The Seatbelts (FIN), J. Syren & the Groundbreakers (FIN), Working Class Heroes (FIN) and She’s Leaving Home and many more. Next festival will be held in September 2026.

Read more about SLH on ⁦shesleavinghome.fi⁩