Jazz Finland 100 events in Kuopio in May
Two Jazz Suomi 100 events will be organized in Kuopio in May.
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Turku Sea Jazz 2026 brings the highlights of the summer live music season
The full programme for Turku Sea Jazz 2026 has now been released! From 29 July to 1 August 2026, the maritime jazz festival will spread across the riverside of Turku, the archipelago, and historic venues, offering audiences a unique combination of international top artists, leading names in Finnish jazz, and unforgettable concert settings.
Philip Glass Ensemble in Helsinki 24.9., tickets on sale now
The world-famous Philip Glass Ensemble visits Helsinki in September and performs Glassworks at the iconic Kulttuuritalo, the perfect backdrop for the music.
Quartet Ajaton on Album Release Tour in May
Celebrating its ten-year history and the release of its third album, Quartet Ajaton embarks on an album release tour organized by the Finnish Jazz Federation, with concerts in Tampere, Loimaa, Jyväskylä, Joensuu and Turku. The ensemble’s new album, Fin, aptly highlights the Finnish roots of its music in the Jazz Finland 100 anniversary year.
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
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.