Kaija Koo (born Kaija Kokkola, 10 September 1962, Helsinki) is one of Finland's best-selling pop artists, with a career stretching back to the early 1980s when she played in the funk-pop band Steel City. Her 1993 breakthrough album Tuulten viemää sold triple platinum and remains among the all-time best-selling Finnish albums; over her career she has shifted more than half a million records in total. She is the only artist to have won the Emma Award for Female Vocalist of the Year three times (1993, 1997, 2014), and in 2026 she marks 40 years since her debut solo album.
Kaija Koo announced her biggest-ever arena tour, Tuuleen piirretyt vuodet, covering five Finnish cities in autumn 2026 to mark 40 years since her debut solo album.
Kaija Koo released the duet single Latu on auki with Isac Elliot, which immediately reached number one on Spotify Finland.
The biographical film Kaunis rietas onnellinen about Kaija Koo's life and career had its theatrical premiere in February 2026.
Kaija Koo released a new single titled Räsypokka in May 2025.
A detailed retrospective of all Kaija Koo's studio albums was published in February 2026, noting that Supernaiset has become her signature anthem over the past decade.
festival(2 days)
Simerock is a two-day music festival in Rovaniemi featuring Lordi, JVG, KUUMAA, Kaija Koo and many other Finnish artists.
concert18:00A premium ticket package for Kaija Koo's Tuuleen piirretyt vuodet concert at Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki - covering a lower-tier seat, dedicated entrance through Legazy Restaurant, welcome drink, small bites, and personal premium service throughout the evening.
concert18:00Kaija Koo performs in Oulu as part of her Tuuleen Piirretyt Vuodet arena tour 2026 - a major live show from one of Finland's best-known pop artists.
festival(3 days)
Vauhtiajot is a three-day music festival in Seinäjoki featuring nearly 40 artists across three stages. The lineup includes Haloo Helsinki!, JVG, Kaija Koo, Jenni Vartiainen, Klamydia, Yö and Michael Monroe.
festival(2 days)
Classic Finnish iskelmä music festival in Pori featuring Eppu Normaali, Kaija Koo, BESS, Erika Vikman and Komiat over two days.
festival(2 days)
Mirable Fest is a new midsummer festival in Parkano on 18.-19.6.2026 featuring artists like Kaija Koo, KUUMAA and Gettomasa. SAMMAKKO offers students a discount link for festival tickets.