33 events for the next 18 months
concert21:00Room Full of Hendrix delivers a comprehensive concert featuring Jimi Hendrix's classics and rare tracks as part of a 60th-anniversary tour. Each show is distinct, filled with improvisations and playing in the spirit of Hendrix.
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SoulSisters Swing Noir is a show with three singers who give classics a fresh spin through swing arrangements and dark humor. The trio has performed at festivals and on television since 2007.
festival10:00Kotka's first Matsuri festival at Satama Arena: Japanese traditions, music, dance, games and food for the whole family. Free entry.
concert21:00Four bands perform at Street Food Factory in Kotka. Door entry from 20 €.
concert18:00New3 is a jazz trio of three young musicians where vocals and wind instruments create new music through original compositions and arrangements.
concert18:00Open-air dancing at Kotka harbour with the orchestra Iltatahti. Dance lessons before the concert for both beginners and experienced dancers.
concert19:30Argentine and Finnish tango meet in Kotka as vocal soloists, a tango orchestra, and dancers perform classic and contemporary tango numbers. The concert lasts approximately 2 hours.
concert15:00A memorial gala concert for legendary singer Tapani Kansa at Satama Arena, featuring soloists Teemu Roivainen, Tomi Metsäketo, Lauri Mikkola and Mikael Saari. The programme showcases his greatest hits and rare songs.
concert21:00Aston Kalmari and Sikovuori perform at Street Food Factory in Kotka. Ticket 20 euros, buy online or call to reserve.
concert18:00Australian guitarist Josh Meader Trio performs in Kotka. A graduate of Sydney Conservatorium, Meader is known in modern jazz, and his trio features National Jazz Award winners drummer Alex Hirlian and keyboardist Matt Thomson.
concert18:30Kymi Sinfonietta performs classic themes from popular video games in the concert SCORE. Conducted by British conductor Gabriella Teychenné, soprano Marika Hölttä sings music from The Witcher and Skyrim among other titles.
concert18:00Osmo Seppälä Trio performs with Juulia Rihu at East Coast Jazz Club. The programme showcases the band's original songs and jazz and blues-based material.
concert19:00Kotka Big Band marks its 50th anniversary with a festive concert featuring soloists Ella Tepponen, Teemu Seppälä, Antti Rissanen, and Teemu Mattsson under the direction of conductor Tuomas Hovi.
concert18:00Saxophonist Jimi Ahlroos presents his new quartet performing original jazz compositions infused with blues and rock influences.
festival(3 days)
Warm Lights Film Fest showcases films from Sri Lanka, Finland, Germany, and Brazil at Merikeskus Vellamo. The festival is open to all and aims to promote cultural awareness and build bridges between cultures.
concert19:00Vesala returns to her solo career with the Laulumailla tour. The concert features her beloved songs, tracks she wrote for other artists, and new arrangements.
concert19:00Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist perform blues classics and virtuoso harmonica on the Walk In Blues Tour.
concert21:00Two bands perform at Street Food Factory in Kotka on Halloween. Tickets from 18 euros, 20 euros at the door.
concert18:00Pekka Toivanen Quartet and vocalist Jenny Robson perform a comprehensive programme of Finnish jazz spanning a century, from 1940s classics to contemporary works.
club18:00Stage dancing in Kotka harbour featuring Saija Tuupanen & eXmiehet. The evening includes a dance lesson and dancing for all ages.
concert19:00Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium plays Satama Arena in Kotka. The first tour date featuring new material performed live, with special guest Kaunis Kuolematon and Last Call Disaster opening the show.
concert18:00Singer Aino Liinoja, pianist Jimi Nurminen and bassist Jussi Hovilainen perform jazz standards at Restaurant Kairo. The trio's arrangements emphasize improvisation and musical dialogue.
concert19:00Jenni Vartiainen performs her album "Vedenalaista" at Satama Areena in Kotka with a multi-instrumental live band.
21:00Vitun Iso Rotsi brings their 3XL album tour to Kotka, featuring new material and fan favourites.
concert18:00Young trumpeter Oiva Haapamäki leads his quartet through jazz and pop standards plus original compositions influenced by rock and Finnish folk music. East Coast Jazz Club in Kotka on 16.11.
concert19:00Jarkko Tamminen imitates over 50 famous stars from music, entertainment, sports and politics in this show featuring dancers and live music at Satama Arena.
concert18:30Singer-songwriter Pauli Hanhiniemi performs at Satama Arena with the Kymi Symfonietta orchestra. Known for his classic songs with Kolmas Nainen, Hanhiniemi is one of Finland's most important rock lyricists.
stand-up18:00Finnish stand-up comedian Sami Hedberg performs his new show on the "Lupa nauraa" tour. Two hours of sharp observations, fresh stories, and topical humor for adult audiences.
concert18:00Stage dancing at Kotka harbour with the band Weranta. The evening includes a lesson and three 45-minute shows featuring music that blends schlager, pop and rock.
stand-up19:00Niko Kivelä performs his stand-up show "Freedom of Speech" at Kotka Satama Arena. The performance provocatively examines freedom of expression and challenges the audience to see familiar issues from a fresh angle.
concert19:00The Raskasta Joulua tour celebrates its 23rd year with a concert at Satama Arena. A large ensemble of renowned artists performs under the direction of guitarist Erkka Korhonen.
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concert22:00WÖYH! showcases its album Wooppera at Street Food Factory in Kotka. The band performs both classics and new material from their sixth record.
festival(2 days)
Seamanship competition and karaoke night at Kotka harbour. Team challenges, karaoke contest and after-party at Humppa bar.
concert18:00World-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist Olli Soikkeli performs with his Django Trio at Kairo. An evening of music with one of the genre's most respected artists.
classical09:00A mass in Kotka built on the works of Juha Vainio, featuring cantor Jarmo Kaijansinkko and New Spirit Orchestra.
concert18:00A birthday concert celebrating Hannu Uotinen with jazz standards performed by Hannu Uotinen and fellow musicians at Restaurant Kairo in Kotka.
concert18:00Two jazz ensembles take the stage: Joakim Berghäll and Adele Sauros perform their peace programme, followed by the Norwegian-French group T.I.M., blending folk music and improvisation.
festival18:00The last summer fuksi-grill in Katarina Sea Park for first-year students. Groups move from station to station, enjoy sausage, and compete in a friendly challenge.
concert21:00Four Finnish metal bands perform at Street Food Factory in Kotka. Tickets from 16.50 € online, 20 € at the door.
festival(2 days)
Two-day metal festival in Kotka on 10-11 July. Moonspell, Mokoma, Scar Symmetry and many other metal bands perform. The festival celebrates its 22nd anniversary.
