Raahe Rantajatsit 2026

Raahe Rantajatsit is a three-day jazz festival organized by Rajatsi rf, presenting Finnish and international jazz music across multiple venues in Raahe.

The programme features concerts, DJ sets, and jam sessions from Thursday 23 July to Saturday 25 July. Main venues are Ruiskuhuone, Langin kauppahuone, and Raahen Teatterin kesälava.

Thursday 23 July: Ruiskuhuone opens at 19:30 with DJ LaLa, followed by Heli Hartikainen Solo (21:00) and Mikko Innasen Uusi Kvintetti (22:30). Friday 24 July: Langin kauppahuone at 16:00 features Mikko Innanen & Linda Fredriksson, Raahen Teatterin kesälava at 17:30 presents Harri Kuusijärvi and Aki Rissanen trio, and Ruiskuhuone at 20:30 hosts Anemoon and Kimmo Pohjonen & Eric Echampard. Saturday 25 July: Raahen Teatterin kesälava at 17:00 features New3 and Impérial Quartet, Ruiskuhuone at 19:30 presents Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble, Stepa & Heimo ilman menneisyyttä, and jam sessions.

Festival pass (Thursday-Saturday): 90 €. Ruiskuhuone pass: 60 €. Friday and Saturday day passes: 50 € each. Individual concerts from 15-35 €. Assistants for people with disabilities receive free admission (valid disability card required). Kaikukortti cardholders can participate (limited places available). Members of Raahen Kuulo rf receive free admission to the Friday daytime event. Tickets are sold in limited quantities.