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Finnish jazz is celebrating the historic Jazz in Finland 100 anniversary year this year. During the first half of the anniversary year, hundreds of events have showcased Finnish jazz in all its diverse forms. The celebrations continue throughout the autumn, with an extensive programme ranging from collaborations with symphony orchestras and international star appearances to concerts for the whole family.
The festival, curated by an Emma Award-winning singer, brings top names in Finnish music to Herttoniemi. Alongside the main programme, audiences will be treated to the AistiJazz experience, being held for the first time.
The theme country of the 45th international Tampere Jazz Happening will be the Netherlands. In particular, Dutch jazz will be heard at the opening concert in Klubi on Thursday but also at the weekend's international concerts in Pakkahuone.
Producer Charles Gil’s highly regarded and award-winning Vapaat äänet touring concept celebrates its 30th anniversary in autumn 2026 with several tours. Vapaat äänet brings jazz and experimental music to new venues around Finland, thereby doing valuable work to enliven the concert offering in our country. The first tour of the autumn, beginning on 5 September, features Joakim Berghäll and Adele Sauros’ Poems for Peace duo and the Norwegian-French T.I.M. trio.
The OMJ Jazz & Etno concert series for the autumn season of 2026 invites you on a journey where northern folk musician traditions, modern European jazz, distinctive guitar artistry, improvisation, folk song and age-old musical traditions meet. The autumn’s ten concerts feature top international musicians, leading names in Finnish jazz, artists of the new generation, as well as unique concert concepts in Oulu’s distinctive concert venues.
This year, the festival celebrates the hundred-year history of Finnish jazz. It is the Jazz Finland 100 anniversary year.
The Lappeenranta Jazz club, which closed down last year (2025), has now been succeeded by a new LPR JAZZ for the fall and spring seasons 2026-2027, founded and produced by the pianist-composer Aurora Hentunen. The club's concerts are located at Café Satamatie 6 in Linnoitus, Lappeenranta.
The Archipelago Sea Jazz festival series reaches its grand finale next week in Mariehamn! Åland Sea Jazz invites you to enjoy the maritime atmosphere of late summer, outstanding Nordic artists and the unique setting of the Åland Islands. Secure your concert tickets, accommodation and travel now – the final archipelago jazz weekend of the summer awaits! When purchasing tickets via Tiketti, you can also make a donation to John Nurminen Foundation in support of its important work to protect the marine environment.
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 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.
