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A series of four high-quality summer festivals takes its audience on a diverse journey through the world of jazz, from classic tunes to experimental realms. Archipelago Sea Jazz spreads across the shores of the Archipelago Sea from Kemiönsaari to Korpoo and from Turku to Mariehamn in July and August. The entire festival program is ready, and ticket sales are underway.
This summer marks the 18th edition of Pori Jazz Kids! The family-friendly festival once again invites people of all ages to join in the musical joy and the delight of doing things together. All concerts, workshops, and other activities at Pori Jazz Kids are free of charge and accessible to everyone.
The versatile French guitarist David Chevallier's expressive range stretches from jazz to folk, passing through baroque. On his solo tour in mid-June, this guitar virtuoso will perform on June 15 in Helsinki, June 16 in Loviisa, June 17 in Pori, and June 18 in Rajamäki. At the Loviisa gig, Chevallier will also perform as a duo with trumpeter Tomi Nikku. Before his performances in Finland, the guitarist will play in Tallinn on June 13 in a concert featuring the Estonian singer Anett Tamm.
Windows open! Let's celebrate and keep the spirit of Hiekkarannantie alive and the flag of creativity flying.
The annual Jazz-Espa festival will again be held in Helsinki's Esplanade Park from July 29 to August 3, 2024. During the week, the free concerts will feature a diverse lineup of jazz bands, including Selma Savolainen Horror Vacui, Juho Valjakka Trio, Freezer, Kadi Vija Key Project, Sanna Ruohoniemi, Emmi U. Trio, and Janne Huttunen Quintet.
The Turku Sea Jazz, now in its fourth year, will kick off at the Kirkkopuiston Terassi on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with Thursday being spent on Seili Island. The weekend concerts will take place on August 2–3, 2024, in the Forum Marinum maritime center area along the Aura River. This year, the top names in Finnish jazz will be heard even more extensively in various venues within the maritime museum from morning till night. During the festival week, there will also be a Jazz Camp for Girls, launched by the Danish Jazz Federation.
The summer Jazzpatio, organized in collaboration between Oulu Music Festival and Jumpru Pub, continues its tradition this summer. On Tuesdays from June 11 to August 6, and on Thursday, August 15 during the Night of the Arts, a total of ten jazz bands and artists will perform on the patio of Jumpru Pub. Admission is free.
Swinging Europe is excited to announce the open call for the “MEETING POINT” project, an enriching two-year residency exchange program designed for emerging musicians, performing artists, dancers, and visual artists. This initiative is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and takes place across four vibrant cultural centers: Herning and Holstebro in Denmark, Athens in Greece, and Warsaw in Poland.
UMO invites you to witness what happens when stand-up comedy, music, and a truly grand jazz orchestra are combined.
This is what the first festival under the artistic direction of Max Zenger looks like.
