Jukka Poika (born Jukka Rousu, 19 July 1980, Haukipudas) is a Finnish reggae singer and songwriter widely regarded as the leading name in Finnish-language reggae. He rose to prominence through Soul Captain Band in the late 1990s before launching a solo career that produced two Finnish chart-toppers - 'Silkkii' and 'Älä tyri nyt' - and a string of radio hits in the early 2010s. In April 2026 he released Comeback, his first studio album in ten years, produced by Victor Nordis.
Jukka Poika released his album Comeback on 3 April 2026, ending a ten-year gap between studio albums.
Jukka Poika appeared as a contestant on the Finnish TV singing competition Tähdet, tähdet (Nelonen/Ruutu), which began airing on 5 April 2026.
The lead single 'Stand Back' was released on 30 January 2026, previewing the Comeback album.
The single 'Londinu' charted at #33 on the Finnish singles chart in 2025, marking Jukka Poika's first chart entry in a decade.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
91concertSat 21.11.Olavi Uusivirta + Mira Luoti
91concertSat 28.11.Popeda and Dingo
90concertSat 5.12.Apulanta
88concertSat 21.11.Happoradio
88concertSat 28.11.Happoradio
88concertFri 4.12.Elastinen and Stig
88concertSat 6.3.Haloo Helsinki!
87concertSat 19.12.Popeda
85concertSat 14.11.Happoradio
85concertFri 5.3.Haloo Helsinki!
84concertSat 14.11.Anssi Kela - Nummela 25th Anniversary Tour
84concertFri 20.11.Popeda
concert18:00Finland's reggae legend Jukka Poika performs with his new album "Comeback" after a ten-year recording break. A concert of modernized Finnish reggae.
festival(3 days)
Two-day music festival at Joensuu Arena celebrating Guru Entertainment & Security Oy's 20th anniversary, featuring Lyömättömät, Jukka Poika, DJ Orion and more.
festival16:00Free festival on Vaasa square organized by local universities, featuring music from DJ Seben through Teflon Brothers across the evening.
festival(2 days)
A traditional student appro where participants visit restaurants by train along Kehärata and collect stamps to earn overall badges. The evening concludes with an after-party at Apollo featuring Jukka Poika.
festival21:00Summer evening at Kivijärvi harbour featuring Jukka Poika, a DJ, and a Flyboard LED show. Two zones: an all-ages area and a K-18 area.
festival11:00Vuosaaren Satamapäivä celebrates its 10th anniversary. The event offers opportunities to explore the harbour, visit ships, and try out various vehicles. Music, food, and activities for the whole family.
concert20:00Finland's reggae pioneer Jukka Poika presents his new album Comeback and classic hits at G Livelab in Tampere.
festival12:00Summer festival on Lake Pyhäjärvi featuring Jukka Poika, Olli Halonen, and Menneisyyden Vangit. Fully accessible event for everyone.