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As the first event in the Archipelago Sea Jazz festival series, Baltic Jazz will resound on the first weekend of July in the historic ironworks milieu of Taalintehdas in Kemiönsaari. This cozy family event, held since 1987, focuses especially on classic swinging jazz and features both international artists and local flair.
Pori Jazz 2024 kicks off on Friday, July 12th, and as usual, it features a diverse array of free concerts in addition to the ticketed performances.
Helsinki's Alppipuisto is filled again by picnic parties when the Alppipuiston kesä (Alppipuisto Summer) event series fills the park once more in July.
In addition to the 80th birthday concert held at the Savonlinna Saimaa Jazz Festival on June 30, 2024, the band will perform on June 27 at Lasipalatsi Square in Helsinki and on July 1 at Koli Seurojentalo.
The maritime music festival SaltFest, which debuted last year, is on the rise. The artist lineup for summer 2024 is now complete, and best of all, ticket prices remain affordable.
The final artist line-up for the upcoming Pori Jazz main concerts at Kirjurinluoto has now been announced, and the stage schedules are ready.
The 12 Points Festival brings twelve emerging jazz artists from twelve different European countries to Finland. The festival will take place from September 25-28 at G Livelab in Tampere. The events are organized by the Irish music promotion company Improvised Music Company and the music club G Livelab Tampere.
The legendary Count Basie Orchestra will arrive in Finland in November. This world-renowned orchestra will bring its memorable Christmas song program to Helsinki's Kulttuuritalo on November 26 and Tampere Hall on November 27. Tickets for the concerts start at 69.90 euros and are already on sale at Lippu.fi.
The eleventh We Jazz Festival will be held in Helsinki from November 23 to 30. The first performers have now been announced, including saxophone legend David Murray, Sven Wunder, making one of his first live appearances, and the renowned Australian trio The Necks. Tickets for the event are now on sale at Tiketti.
The international festival Hanko Soul Jazz Weekend is coming back to the city, this year for the ninth time.
