News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
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.
Legendary American guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Finland on February 16, 2027, and will perform at Savoy Theatre in Helsinki with his trio. Having sold out his previous Helsinki concert, the Bill Frisell Trio brings the guitarist together with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston, and the trio’s long-refined ensemble playing is magical to hear in a live setting.
The summer’s most anticipated maritime concert experiences are just around the corner. The Archipelago Sea Jazz festival series offers world-class jazz in historic settings, the tranquillity of the archipelago, international guest artists and unique musical encounters by the sea. Explore the programme and reserve your place now at 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.
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra lead the jazz anniversary celebrations.
Among We Jazz’s latest concert announcements are Japanese jazz legend Yasuaki Shimizu, who will perform at Tavastia Club in Helsinki on November 8, and American noise music classic Wolf Eyes, who will play at Ääniwalli on October 5.
This summer, Pori Jazz Kids will be held for the 20th time. The festival for the whole family once again invites people of all ages to enjoy an event filled with musical joy and the excitement of creating and experiencing things together. All concerts, workshops, and other activities at Pori Jazz Kids are free of charge and accessible.
The 45th edition of the international Tampere Jazz Happening, which will be held from 29 October to 1 November 2026, offers the first taste of a festival programme put together by its new Artistic Director, Martyna van Nieuwland.
The jazz exhibition at the Satakunta Museum presents the history of Finnish jazz, with a special focus on Pori. It has now been 60 years since the very first Pori Jazz festival.
The application to Finnish Jazz Federation tours for spring 2027 opens at 11.00 AM on May 28, 2026 and closes at 4.00 PM on June 17, 2026. Application instructions can be found in this article as well as on the electronic application form.
The programme for the Pori Jazz Festival’s main concert on Thursday, 16 July, is now complete, and with it the performers for all Kirjurinluoto main concerts taking place on 16–18 July have been announced. The Thursday line-up is rounded out by Sweden’s Magnolia, the UK’s The Brand New Heavies, Finnish act Pratt & Moody, and the Jazz Suomi 100 Nyt! ensemble led by saxophonist Mikko Innanen. Ticket prices rise June 1, 2026.
