History of Qstock in Timeline

Qstock is an annual two-day music festival held in Oulu, Finland, at the end of July. Starting in 2003, it has grown to be the largest summer event in northern Finland, attracting around 40,000 visitors. Featuring a diverse lineup of domestic and international artists across various genres, Qstock is considered the successor to the former Kuusrock festival. As of July 2023, the festival has sold out nine consecutive times, highlighting its popularity and significance in the Finnish music scene.

1965: VW Kleinbus promotional vehicle

In 1965, a white/yellow coloured VW Kleinbus became the event's official promotional vehicle.

July 2003: 1st Qstock organised in Oulu

In July 2003, the 1st Qstock was organised in Oulu. The organizers expected 2,000 visitors, but the number grew to 7,000. The lineup included Sentenced, Negative and Radiopuhelimet.

2003: First Qstock festival

In 2003, the first Qstock festival was organised in Oulu, Finland.

July 2004: 2nd Qstock organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu

In July 2004, the 2nd Qstock was organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu.

2004: 2004 event comeback performance

In 2004, the event saw the comeback performance of Brussel Kaupallinen, the lineup included Kotiteollisuus, Sentenced and Suburban Tribe.

July 2005: 3rd Qstock organised in Oulu

In July 2005, the 3rd Qstock was organised in Oulu.

July 2006: 4th Qstock organised in Oulu

In July 2006, the 4th Qstock was organised in Oulu.

2006: Festival capacity increased in 2006

In 2006, the festival capacity was significantly increased by bringing the main entrance closer to the city center, ticket exchange spots in the city central decreased visitor traffic rush at entrances.

July 2007: 5th Qstock organised in Oulu

In July 2007, the 5th Qstock was organised in Oulu.

July 2008: 6th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu

In July 2008, the 6th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu.

July 2009: 7th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu

In July 2009, the 7th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu.

July 2010: 8th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu

In July 2010, the 8th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari, Oulu.

July 2011: 9th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu

In July 2011, the 9th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu.

July 2012: 10th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu

In July 2012, the 10th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu.

July 2013: 11th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu, sold out

In July 2013, the 11th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu. The festival was sold out with 30,000 visitors.

July 2014: 12th Qstock organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu

In July 2014, the 12th Qstock festival was organised in Kuusisaari & Raatti, Oulu. The festival was sold out, with Volbeat headlining on Friday 25 and Megadeth on Saturday 26 July.