The largest jazz festival in Eastern Finland takes over an old copper mine for the third time
Outokumpu Old Mine once again hosts a unique jazz festival on May 15–17, 2026
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Jazz schlager brought swing within everyone’s reach
The second Jazzkynä article of the Jazz in Finland 100 anniversary year features Juha Henriksson examining the breakthrough of Finnish jazz schlager. In the 1950s, it brought the swing of jazz to mass audiences, propelled female singers into the spotlight, and created a distinctive Finnish sound.
Finnish jazz export event Finnish Jazz Showcase, April 21–23 in Espoo
In honor of the Jazz in Finland 100 anniversary year, a major Finnish jazz showcase event aimed at an international professional audience will be held in Finland. Organized in April in connection with the April Jazz Festival, the event will present up to ten current bands and artists selected by a professional jury.
UNESCO International Jazz Day Celebrates Jazz as a Messenger of Peace and Intercultural Dialogue on April 30
April 30 marks the celebration of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day. In addition to highlighting jazz’s intrinsic artistic value, the day promotes messages of peace, intercultural collaboration and respect for human dignity and human rights. The Finnish Jazz Federation is organizing a week-and-a-half-long Jazz Day campaign, led this year by artists Emilia Sisco and Juhani “Junnu” Aaltonen.
40th April Jazz festival takes place 15–25 April 2026 in Espoo and Helsinki
Celebrate 40 years of April Jazz! From April 15–25, 2026, Espoo and Helsinki will host international headliners, Finnish jazz icons, and exclusive premieres.
Tickets for Baltic Jazz 2026 now on sale
The Baltic Jazz 2026 festival programme has now been released, and tickets are available via Tiketti.
Top pianist Joey Calderazzo to perform at Ruissalo Shipyard this summer – Turku Sea Jazz evening programme revealed
Held for the sixth time, Turku Sea Jazz is expanding this summer to Ruissalo Shipyard at the turn of July and August. The evening concert programme in Ruissalo features American pianist Joey Calderazzo, acclaimed British saxophonist Camilla George, and two of the hottest names on the Finnish jazz scene: Selma Savolainen and Maja Mannila. Taking place on 29 July–1 August 2026, Turku Sea Jazz begins at Cathedral Park Terrace and on the island of Seili. As always, concerts will also be held daily in the maritime quarter of Forum Marinum and aboard museum ships. The full festival programme will be announced at the end of April.
Jazzpatio Is Looking For Performers For Summer 2026
Oulu Music Festival organizes an open call for the summer 2026 Jazzpatio. The application period is open until 19 April, 2026.
Django Collective Helsinki's club programme for Spring 2026
Known as the leading name in Finnish Jazz Manouche, Django Collective Helsinki has returned to Juttutupa with their signature club residency!
Kadi Vija Wins Jazz Emma 2026
The Emma Gala was organized for the 43rd time.