Pori Jazz admission free programme published
The 58th International Pori Jazz Festival kicks off on Friday 11 July and, as usual, there will be a varied programme of free concerts.
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G Livelab Tampere announces new concerts for the autumn season
G Livelab Tampere announces new concerts for the autumn season. The programme features among else the popular Pink Floyd tribute Pulse, progressive rock legend Tabula Rasa, ANI, jazz star Iiro Rantala’s new trio and vocalist favorites Maria Ylipää and Irina.
Tapio Liinoja & Olli Ahvenlahti 145 years – Two entertainment professionals tour together
Tapio Liinoja and Olli Ahvenlahti's join tour, Tapsa ja Olli 145 vuotta, will travel over Finland in Autumn 2025. The tour gets a headstart in August at the Tampere Theatre Festival.
Jazz-Espa showcases the most exciting jazz artists from Finland
The annual Jazz-Espa festival will take place in Helsinki’s Esplanade Park from July 28 to August 2, 2025. The free concerts will feature fifteen of Finland’s most exciting contemporary jazz ensembles, including Maja Mannila Trio, Iro Haarla Ouranos Ensemble, Aurora Hentunen Quintet, Roope Kantonen 3 and Kalima–Lötjönen–Ounaskari. The opening day’s panel discussion takes a look ahead to next year’s Jazz in Finland 100 anniversary celebrations. Jazz-Espa’s Children’s Saturday will entertain the whole family with performances by Jazzkamelit and Django Collective Helsinki.
Apply to Finnish Jazz Federation Tours for Spring 2026
The application to Finnish Jazz Federation tours for spring 2026 opens at 11.00 AM on May 22, 2025 and closes at 4.00 PM on June 11, 2025. Application instructions can be found in this article as well as on the electronic application form.
Admission free concert at Pori Jazz Lokkilava on 16.7. featuring UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, Paleface and Adele Sauros
Pori Jazz, in cooperation with Satakunnan Osuuskauppa, is offering a free concert at Lokkilava on Wednesday 16 July at 18:00 with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra feat. Paleface & Adele Sauros.
Hämeenlinnan Soitannollinen Kerho celebrates its 80th anniversary with a composition competition aimed at young musicians
Finland's oldest rhythm music association Hämeenlinnan Soitannollinen Kerho ry celebrates its 80th anniversary by organizing a composition competition for young musicians under 30 years of age.
ODYSSEUS FESTIVAL JULY 18–19, 2025 IN HELSINKI, MORE NEW PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
The Odysseus Festival, dedicated to adventurous music, will take place next summer as a two-day event at Helsinki’s Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo on July 18–19. Tickets are on sale via Tiketti.
Mathias Sandberg on 40 date summer tour
Jazz guitarist and composer Mathias Sandberg is one of the hardest working musicians in the country. He plays a hundred concerts a year and has toured both Europe and the United States. This summer Sandberg embarks on a 40 date tour in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with his trio and the new Freedom Music project.
Jazzpatio programme released: the lineup includes Watch Out Trio feat. Jukka Eskola, Alisa Raike & The DisAssociates and Arted Quartet
The Jazzpatio will be held at Jumpru pub's terrace on Tuesdays 17 June–5 August as well as on the Night of the Arts Thursday 14 August from 21:00 onwards. Entrace is free, age limit 20 years.