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Korpo Sea Jazz invites you to the heart of the archipelago

22.7.2026 | news

The Archipelago Sea Jazz festival series continues in the world's most beautiful archipelago! At Korpo Sea Jazz, outstanding music, breathtaking nature and a warm atmosphere come together in a truly unique setting. Later this summer, the journey continues in Turku and Mariehamn with international stars, historic concert venues and unforgettable maritime experiences. Explore the programme and secure your tickets at www.tiketti.fi/archipelagoseajazz. When purchasing tickets, you can also make a donation to John Nurminen Foundation in support of its important work to protect the marine environment.

Fest Afrika, Tampere’s own festival of African culture, celebrates its 25th anniversary

16.7.2026 | news

Fest Afrika will spread across Tampere from July 28 to August 2, celebrating African culture and music. This year marks the festival’s 25th anniversary, and as usual the programme is diverse, featuring afrojazz, a vibrant community market atmosphere, and workshops. New venues and a free, family-friendly programme make the festival accessible to an even wider audience.

Bassist Kaisa Mäensivu Named Pori Jazz Artist of the Year 2026

29.6.2026 | news

Pori Jazz has selected bassist, composer, and bandleader Kaisa Mäensivu as its Artist of the Year 2026. Her own band, Kaisa’s Machine, performs at festivals and clubs around the world. In addition to leading her own groups, Mäensivu has appeared alongside some of jazz’s most acclaimed artists, including guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, pianist Dave Kikoski, and trumpeter Tim Hagans.

Summer at Alppipuisto – six free events in Helsinki’s most vibrant park

24.6.2026 | news

Summer at Alppipuisto once again offers communal and relaxed urban culture – six events that bring funk, punk, folk music, afro, psytrance, and rock to the park’s lawns. Each event adds its own colour to the summer at Alppipuisto and invites visitors to become part of a celebration of cultures, rhythms, and people.

What makes jazz belong in universities?

18.6.2026 | blog

I have been simultaneously fascinated and amused by the story of the arrival of the ship Andania which brought jazz from New York to Helsinki on the 4th of June 1926. It paints an irresistible picture: the restless optimism permeating the capital of the nation still recovering from a civil war, the smell of the sea and coal, the metallic rumbling of trams, and in the harbour, men in their white straw hats stopping in amazement by the steam ship to witness the unloading of a gigantic wooden crate from where worldly and carefree American Finns emerge, blowing out a swinging tune, a wondrous sound of the free new world.

Summer Jazz Series Brings Jazz History and Legends to Kino Regina

16.6.2026 | notifications

Kino Regina’s programme features the Summer Jazz season, taking audiences on a journey through the history of jazz, its legendary figures, and memorable concert performances. The series also celebrates a significant milestone: this year marks one hundred years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland aboard the steamship Andania.