Shoegaze band mariin k.
4 September, 18:30–19:15 / Main Stage, North Courtyard
mariin k. is a shoegaze and dream pop band led by Ida-Viru-born guitarist and songwriter Mariin Kallikorm. The band also features guitarist Paul Sild (formerly of Badass Yuki and Tallinn Daggers), drummer Christofer Nõmm, and bassist Art Ainsoo (both from Keskkool and Buzhold).
Electronic pop wizard Mihkel Kuusk
4 September, 19:15–20:00 / Inner Courtyard
Mihkel Kuusk is a solo artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who embraces the simple clichés of pop music and turns them on their head, creating a sense of freedom and playful rule-breaking for both himself and his audience. His music is built around lush synthesizers, nostalgic organs, powerful drums, and nuanced vocals, drawing inspiration from genres as diverse as classical music, metal, and trance. To date, he has released the album MORE (2025) and the EP PUNK (2026). He has also appeared in leading roles in the films Kalev and Long Papers (Pikad paberid).
Estonian jazz legend, composer, and musician Tõnu Naissoo
4 September, 19:30–20:10 / Refectorium Hall, Narva Castle
Estonian jazz legend, composer, and musician Tõnu Naissoo has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning several decades. Throughout the years, he has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as Collage, Optimistid, Laine, and Kaseke, performed with symphony orchestras and big bands, and spent nearly 30 years as a pianist at the Viru Hotel. Tõnu Naissoo has released an impressive 40 solo albums, 16 of which were published in Japan. He has also composed extensively for television productions, stage plays, and films. At just 18 years of age, he and his father, Uno Naissoo, created the music for the iconic Estonian cult film The Last Relic (Viimne reliikvia).
Finnish trendsetter MALLA
4 September, 20:00–20:45 / Main Stage, North Courtyard
MALLA is a musician, producer, DJ, and actress from Helsinki whose music blends house, disco, and other genres of electronic music into a vibrant and distinctive sound.
Tallinn-based producer and DJ Luurel Varas
4 September, 20:45–21:30 / Inner Courtyard
Luurel Varas is an Estonian producer and DJ whose work combines ambient and lo-fi elements. His sonic language is playful, rhythm-driven, and often heavily sample-based. In his DJ sets, he blends dark bass-heavy grooves, global rhythms, and unexpected gems unearthed from musical obscurities.
Estonian jazz legend, composer, and musician Tõnu Naissoo
4 September, 21:00-21:40/ Refectorium Hall, Narva Castle
Estonian jazz legend, composer, and musician Tõnu Naissoo has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning several decades. Throughout the years, he has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as Collage, Optimistid, Laine, and Kaseke, performed with symphony orchestras and big bands, and spent nearly 30 years as a pianist at the Viru Hotel. Tõnu Naissoo has released an impressive 40 solo albums, 16 of which were published in Japan. He has also composed extensively for television productions, stage plays, and films. At just 18 years of age, he and his father, Uno Naissoo, created the music for the iconic Estonian cult film The Last Relic (Viimne reliikvia).
Awards and audience magnet SADU
4 September, 21:30–22:30 / Main Stage, North Courtyard
SADU was born from a desire to create music where courage, strength, vulnerability, and tenderness take centre stage, alongside themes that resonate deeply and provoke reflection. With a fresh and distinctive sound, SADU blends musical elements from folk, pop, and global music. Since the release of their debut album Problems in Paradise (Probleemid paradiisis) in 2025, the band has rapidly risen to the forefront of the Estonian music scene.
Electronic music wonder kid boipepperoni
4 September, 22:30–23:15 / Inner Courtyard
boipepperoni is a young electronic music producer who, despite a relatively short career, has quickly become one of the standout names on the local music scene. Drawing on a background in classical music, his creative range extends from dark club music to bright indie sounds, and from bold, hard-hitting beats to detailed and carefully crafted compositions.
British trip-hop pioneer Tricky
4 September, 23:15–00:15 / Main Stage, North Courtyard
Tricky (born Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws) is a trip-hop pioneer from Bristol. One of the most innovative and influential artists of the past few decades, he returns to Narva eight years after his performance at the very first Station Narva festival in 2018, presenting a brand-new concert programme.
Restless youths hooked on ‘80s hardcore Skoone
5 September, 01:30–02:12 / Art Club Ro-Ro
Skoone is a group of tireless young musicians who have fallen hopelessly under the spell of 1980s hardcore punk. Their songs are short, the tempo is fast, and the vocal cords are pushed to the limit, yet they never lose their sense of melody, allowing everyone to shout along in wonderful harmony.