Saimaa is a Finnish post-progressive rock ensemble founded in 2004 by musician and producer Matti Mikkola, previously known as the driving force behind Tehosekoitin. The band draws on classic rock, prog, folk and Finnish iskelmä, and has built a reputation as one of the country's most compelling live acts. Their 2024 double release Vol.6 & Vol.7 - both five-star critical hits - won the Emma Award for Iskelmä of the Year and sent the band on an 18-month sold-out tour across Finland.
Saimaa released their new album Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2 on May 15, 2026, and launched a release tour across Finland.
Saimaa released the collaborative album Solovey - Lauluja Ukrainasta with singer Yona and Vantaan Viihdeorkesteri, featuring Saimaa's arrangements of Ukrainian songs.
The Vol.6 & Vol.7 tour concluded with a grand finale concert at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki on December 12, 2025, after which the band entered the studio to finish new music.
Matti Mikkola, the founder and leader of Saimaa, received the 2024 Soundi Award (Taatto Taivahinen prize), given annually to a significant figure in Finnish music.
Saimaa won the Emma Award for Iskelmä of the Year 2024 for the double album Vol.6 & Vol.7, released on Love Records / Universal Music.
concert19:00Finnish act Saimaa takes the stage at Krapin Paja in Tuusula for an evening concert in early October.
concert20:00Saimaa performs at Sawohouse in Kuopio on October 9 with their new album "Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2", blending classic rock, progressive rock, folk and iskelmä.
concert19:00Finnish indie-rock band Saimaa launches their new album at Rytmikorjaamo. A concert filled with energy and atmosphere from one of Finland's most compelling acts.
concert19:00Finnish iskelmä band Saimaa presents its new album at Lutakko in Jyväskylä. Led by Matti Mikkola, the group has won the Emma Award and released several critically acclaimed albums.
concert20:00Saimaa performs at Tullisali in Oulu.
concert21:00Saimaa performs at Sibeliustalo in Lahti's Finlandia Klubi.
concert18:30Saimaa presents its new album Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2 at House of Olaf in Savonlinna. The band performs new versions of classic songs on Saturday 24 October.
concert19:00Finnish act Saimaa takes the stage at Sellosali in Espoo for an evening concert in late October.
concert19:00Finnish band Saimaa launches their new album at Kulttuurikuppila Brummi in Pori.
concert19:00Saimaa celebrates the release of its new album Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2 with a release concert at Tavara-asema. The band presents its latest work featuring hit singles like 'Hipit rautaa' and 'Finlandia'.
concert19:00Finnish band Saimaa presents its new album A Journey to the Core of the Mind Vol. 2 on a release tour. Led by Matti Mikkola, they are known for their cover versions and won the Emma Award last year.
concert18:00The Saimaa band's music performed in an intimate quartet with guitarist Petri Kautto and singers Kimmo Härmä, Unna Kortehisto and Liisa Anastasiadis.
concert19:00Saimaa presents their new album at House of Rock Bar in Lahti.
concert20:00Saimaa presents its new album Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2 at Tavastia. The band led by Matti Mikkola blends classic rock, progressive rock, folk and iskelmä.
concertThe Saimaa band performs its music in an intimate quartet formation at Oriveden Kampus.
concert18:30Saimaa, a Finnish band known for its versatile sound blending rock, progressive rock, folk, jazz, and schlager, performs in the park at Laukon kartano.
concert17:00Saimaa launches its new album Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2 at CoolHead Live in the Gardenia garden. Tinyhawk & Bizzarro open the evening, with Saimaa performing from 19.15.