Folk im Park 2026 - Lange Folknacht

18.30 - 19.30: EDGAR KNECHT TRIO (GERMANY): FOLK SONGS FROM GERMANY AND EUROPE IN A FRESH GUISE
Edgar Knecht: piano; Till Spohr: double bass; Tobias Schulte: drums

Pianist Edgar Knecht has built an international reputation with his fresh interpretations and compositions drawing on European and German folk songs. A virtuosic and heartfelt musical journey spanning folk, jazz and world music.

19.50 - 21.00: CHARM OF FINCHES (AUSTRALIA): ...
Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes: vocals, violin and guitar

Australian sister duo Charm of Finches craft intricate folk-pop that is at once graceful and darkly enchanting. Their seamless harmonies move between melancholy and wonder. The band has been awarded the Australian Folk Music Award for best folk album.

21.20 - 23.00: FRIGG (FINLAND) - HOT FIDDLES FROM COOL SCANDINAVIA
Alina Kivivuori; Esko Järvelä; Tero Hyväluoma - fiddles; Petri Prauda - mandolin; Topi Korhonen - guitar; Juho Kivivuori - double bass

One of Finland's most successful musical exports, FRIGG has carved out a top spot in the folk world with its uplifting, driving melodies and precise playing. Named after the Norse goddess of love and fertility, the band is credited with creating its own style: "Nordgrass" blends Scandinavian folk with American bluegrass and has won over fans of folk, world music and classical music alike.

The band brings together the finest of a generation of Finnish folk musicians. The virtuosic interplay of fiddles with mandolin, guitar and double bass, delivered with a sparkling, high-energy show, has thrilled audiences and critics worldwide. FRIGG sees folk music as an expression of joy and a music you can dance to - their live shows are a full-on musical storm.