Naantali is one of the oldest and most highly-esteemed of the Finnish music festivals. The repertoire focuses on chamber music in all its variety. Each year the programme is further enhanced by recitals by top world artists and visits by celebrated orchestras. The Naantali Music Festival is renowned for its high artistic standard, its idyllic concert venues and its timing at the beginning of June, marking the start of the Finnish festival season. Its artistic excellence has on many occasions won it international acclaim.