International top-tier guests, deep-diving club nights, overture to a new era – UMO’s autumn season 2026
The upcoming autumn season 2026 offers a stunning spectrum of international stardom, genre-defying visions, not forgetting the classics.
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News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
Salesvuo Syncopation tours Europe in May-July
Jazz trio Salesvuo Syncopation bursts the joy of playing together and leans on a deep swing!
Jazzpatio Turns 10 – This Summer’s Program Also Celebrates 100 Years of Finnish Jazz, John Coltrane, and Michael Brecker
Jazzpatio, organized in collaboration between the Oulu Music Festival and Jumpru Pub, is celebrating its 10th anniversary — and the occasion will feature 10 concerts. This summer is full of reasons to celebrate!
Movie theatre Gilda celebrates the Jazz Finland 100 anniversary year
In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland aboard the ship Andania. The Jazz Finland 100 anniversary year celebrates the century-long story of Finnish jazz — music that has constantly evolved, drawn influences from around the world, and become part of Finland’s cultural heritage.
Eclipse Jazz Club and TamJazz ry celebrate 100 years of Finnish jazz – free admission to all club concerts for the rest of the year
TamJazz ry and Eclipse Jazz Club are taking part in the 100th anniversary year of Finnish jazz by organizing a diverse club concert series during autumn 2026, bringing together exciting names from the Finnish jazz scene, ranging from modern jazz to more experimental expressions. All club nights for the remainder of the year will have free admission for the public.
Linnajazz spotlights young composers and soloists in honor of the Jazz Suomi 100 anniversary 29 July–2 August, 2026
Linnajazz boldly spotlights young composers and soloists this year in honor of the Jazz Suomi 100 anniversary. The festival kicks off at the Market Square with a sing-along, and the lineup also features international artists!
Pop artist Vesta and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra tour Helsinki and Kuopio in November 2026
Ticket sales begin on Wednesday 20th May at 9.00 am at Lippu.fi.
The Flame Jazz Summer Live series kicks off at Kirkkopuisto Terrace in Turku
In the Flame Jazz Summer Live concert series, the most current names in the Finnish jazz scene will perform in the idyllic park by the Cathedral every Wednesday until the end of August.
Mathias Sandberg Trio on a massive 60 date tour
Mathias Sandberg Trio, one the hardest touring bands in Finland, embarks on a massive 60 date tour through Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Finnish jazz.
Jazz-Espa showcases contemporary Finnish jazz and celebrates the Jazz in Finland 100 Anniversary
The annual Jazz-Espa festival will take place in Helsinki’s Esplanade Park from July 27 to August 1, 2026. Throughout the week, the free concert series will feature a diverse lineup of top-tier Finnish jazz ensembles, including Mikko Pettinen Why Not, Pepa Päivinen Peacepipe, Olli Soikkeli Django Trio and Elifantree. Exciting rising talents such as New3, J TIKKA and the Veikka Kajamies Trio will also take the stage. The Jazz in Finland 100 Anniversary Year will be highlighted through various supplementary events, including a jazz-themed walking tour, film screenings and a jam session.