121 events for the next 18 months
concert18:00Saxophonist Timo Lassy and accordionist Niko Kumpuvaara present an acoustic duo blending jazz and world music influences. Part of Jazz in Finland's centennial celebration.
concert19:00Rare female harmonica player Kat Baloun performs in Jyväskylä with the band Frostbites. The American musician has lived in Berlin and toured Europe with several renowned artists.
concert19:00An international jazz ensemble featuring Belgian, Finnish and French musicians performing a blend of jazz and world music.
concert18:00The international quartet Orchestra Nazionale della Luna presents European jazz impressionism with original compositions and experimental instruments at Jyväskylä City Theatre's newly renovated stage.
concert18:00Pianist Antti Kujanpää performs as a solo artist at Porvoo Jazz Festival.
concert21:00Two blues bands at Storyville: Sami Saari & Bluesjuna and Big Martin Band feat. Ismo Haavisto. Advance tickets grant entry before 21:00.
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Swedish jazz musician Karl Bjorå performs at Porvoo Jazz Festival.
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Dinner cruise on m/s Suomen Suvi from Jyväskylä featuring music from Duo Laume performing jazz and classics on an autumn evening on Lake Päijänne.
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Musician Neiberg performs guitar jazz at Ristikon Library. His instrumental music draws from Django Reinhardt's jazz manouche, blending nostalgic melodies, European folk music, ragtime, bluegrass and blues.
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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.
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Jyväskylä guitarist Tuomas Paukku performs at monthly guitar evenings at Villa Rana, featuring jazz, classical music and original compositions - free entry.
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American guitarist and singer-songwriter Becca Stevens performs with UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra in specially arranged big band pieces. A concert spanning folk, indie-pop, and jazz.
concert19:00American singer Becca Stevens performs with UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra in a concert featuring specially arranged big band versions of her compositions.
concert17:00Jazz evening at Manala bar featuring Wade Mikkola on bass, Arto Ikävalko on piano, and Ville Luukkonen on drums. Free entry.
concert19:00Norwegian jazz saxophonist Marius Neset performs with his quartet at G Livelab. The music blends composition and improvisation in a rhythmically energetic jazz experience.
concert20:00Max Raabe & Palast Orchester bring their signature 1920s and 30s cabaret style to Finlandia Cafe&Wine in Helsinki for an evening of wit and elegance.
concert18:00Blues evening at Paasitorni featuring Brazilian guitarist Guto Konrad and Timo Haikarainen Blues Band, plus a dance performance and other artists.
concert23:00Ismo Haavisto Trio plays a live set at Kultainen Kulaus in Seinajoki.
concert16:00Jyväskylä Big Band celebrates conductor Ilkka Mäkitalo's 30-year career with an anniversary concert featuring soloists Aili Ikonen and Jukka Perko, plus the Kipinät choir.
concert18:00Jussu Pöyhönen, former frontman of Suurlähettiläät, performs music by Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, and JJ Cale with The Rooty Toot Toot Band at Juurilla Club.
concert18:00New3 is a jazz trio of three young musicians where vocals and wind instruments create new music through original compositions and arrangements.
concert19:00Classic Jazz Society of Finland celebrates a century of jazz in Finland with a concert featuring the All Stars orchestra under conductor Antti Sarpila, vocalist Elina Kardén, and pianist Seppo Hovi.
concert19:00The Mamba orchestra with Tero Vaara returns to Savoy Theatre with a new concert series. The programme explores tender words, warm feelings and longing through carefully selected works.
concert19:00Singer and violinist Aili Ikonen performs with her trusted quintet at MalmiJazz. Ikonen is a member of Rajaton and 2025 Yrjö Prize winner, with music that moves across and beyond jazz.
concert20:00A jazz and world music concert in Oulu featuring Julien Tassin and Heikki Ruokangas.
concert13:00UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs a jazz concert at Kinaporin seniorikeskus. The ensemble features saxophone, trombone, trumpet, bass, and drums.
concert10:00Jazz for Kids is a series of high-quality jazz concerts for all ages. Singer Viba performs at Annantalo as a duo with bassist Oskari Siirtola.
concert17:00Weekly jazz club at Manala bar featuring saxophonist Donatas Petreikis, pianist Arto Ikävalko, bassist Joonas Tuuri, and drummer Ville Luukkonen. Free admission.
concert18:30Julien Tassin performs at Exhibition Centre WeeGee in Espoo.
concertSaxophonist Timo Lassy presents his new solo work in an evening combining documentary film and live music with his band.
concert20:00Frank Martini Party of the Century is a touring 1920s show combining hot jazz, electro swing, dance, burlesque and circus. The event has attracted over 85,000 guests across Europe.
concert18:00Trumpeter Eero Savela and sound artist Kadi Vija present their music at Kanneltalo as part of the centennial celebration Jazz in Finland 100 Years.
concert18:00Saxophonist Jussi Kannaste presents his debut album "Out Of Self and Into Others" in a live concert setting. The programme moves between modern jazz, free expression, and melody, built on delicate nuances and the interplay of the musicians.
concert19:30Lempi Elo performs at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki.
concert20:00Viive takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki on 9 October.
concert18:00Jazz Jkl Collective takes the stage with saxophonist Mikko Innanen at Muuramesali. Tickets available in advance and at the door.
concert18:30French musician Julien Tassin performs in Fiskari.
concert20:00Aviapolis Big Band performs a fiery concert celebrating Lobby Myyrmäki's fifth birthday - the musicians play while eating progressively hotter chili peppers.
concert18:30French musician Julien Tassin performs in Helsinki.
concert19:00Ylöjärvi Museum becomes a living soundscape as saxophonist Mari Martikainen and sound artist Turkka Vuorinen improvise together. A storyteller takes you on a journey to the era before electricity.
concert18:00An experimental concert where four musicians interpret graphic scores and improvisation. In the first set, form transforms into rhythm and lines into melody; the second set features free improvisation by a trio.
concert18:30American musician Josh Meader performs at Validi Karkia -Klubi in Pori.
concert18:00American jazz pianist Jason Moran performs a solo concert at G Livelab. The innovative musician is known for his Blue Note Records collaborations and film scores.
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.
concert18:00Jazz pianist Jason Moran returns to G Livelab for a solo concert evening. The American musician is known for his innovative playing and collaborations with leading artists.
concert19:00American musician Josh Meader performs at Louhisali in Espoo.
concert18:00American blues band GA-20 performs traditional blues with vintage instruments and recording techniques. The trio has reached number one on Billboard's blues chart and won multiple awards for its authentic sound.
concert19:00Boston blues trio with a powerful groove and two-guitar interplay, blending blues, rock'n'roll, and rhythm & blues.
concert20:00American blues band GA-20 takes the stage at Apollo Turku, delivering hard-driving sounds rooted in classic Chicago blues.
concert18:00Finnish instrumental ensemble Piirpauke performs its latest album featuring classical Finnish compositions at Kanneltalo.
concert19:00US blues band GA-20 takes the stage at the Elojazzklubi night in Kokardin muonavarasto, Oulu.
concert20:00American blues outfit GA-20 takes the stage at Elojazz in Oulu.
concert18:00Finland's selection for the European Blues Challenge, where four bands compete for a spot at EBC 2027. An independent jury chooses Finland's representative.
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.
concert18:00Fusion jazz quartet Löyly Syndicate presents their new album Juniper Path, blending Finno-Ugric melodies with Nordic jazz.
concert17:00Manala Afterwork Jazz brings New York jazz-restaurant atmosphere to Helsinki. On Thursday 22.10., trumpeter Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen and his trio perform free of charge from 17 to 19.
concert19:00Cuban cellist Ana Carla Maza performs at Savoy Theatre with her trio. Her music blends Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz and Latin pop with classical virtuosity.
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.
concert20:00Jazz concert featuring Salesvuo Syncopation at April Jazz Club in Espoo.
concert12:00UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs Jimmy Giuffre's classic trio album as a quartet version. Conducted by Max Zenger, the ensemble reinterprets the 1957 album with music at the intersection of jazz, blues, and American folk music in a new arrangement.
concert18:00Saxophonist Jimi Ahlroos presents his new quartet performing original jazz compositions infused with blues and rock influences.
concert18:00The Paddingtons trio performs fusion jazz under the direction of Kasperi Kallio, with music that moves between earthy rootedness and cosmic atmospheres. The repertoire consists mainly of Kallio's own compositions.
concert20:00Argentine trio Integral blends modern jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary music. Finnish singer-flutist Heliä Mailiis Viirakivi opens with a solo set and joins the ensemble as a special guest.
concert19:00Saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen and drummer Reiska Laine celebrate their 80th birthdays with a festive concert featuring a sextet and the Sibelius Academy Big Band.
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concert21:00Polish trumpeter Tomasz Dąbrowski brings his jazz projects to Tampere Hall, drawing on Individual Beings, Ocean Fanfare, Maluba and FUSK.
concert19:00Luciana García Ensemble gathers queer artists to explore voice through jazz and free improvisation. The project promotes equality and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community.
concert19:00Swedish guitarist and singer Fredrik Lundin performs at Tampere Hall.
concert19:30Ricky-Tick Big Band and Finnish rap collective Julkinen Sana share the stage in Oulu, blending big band brass with Finnish hip-hop.
concert19:00The Norwegian-Dutch jazz ensemble Beiggja performs at the Sibelius Museum. The band formed when four musicians retreated to Norway's winter forest and created refined European jazz.
concert19:00Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist perform blues classics and virtuoso harmonica on the Walk In Blues Tour.
concert19:00Peela takes the stage at Koko Jazz Club in Helsinki on 31 October.
concert22:00Jake's Blues Band plays blues at Pub Juoma in Valkeakoski on Halloween night.
concert18:00Pekka Toivanen Quartet and vocalist Jenny Robson perform a comprehensive programme of Finnish jazz spanning a century, from 1940s classics to contemporary works.
concert18:00¡Ya Voy! blends Colombian folk music and free jazz into a unique improvised sound. Four musicians from Colombia, France and Europe create new music with swaying rhythms and freedom.
concert19:00Finnair Pilots' Big Band performs the legendary Rat Pack repertoire with Finnish soloists. The programme features Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr classics, plus the relaxed entertainment style the Rat Pack was known for.
concert19:00OMJ Jazz & Etno brings two acts to Oulu: Claude Tchamitchian's In Spirit project and the Poetic Power trio, for an evening of jazz and world music.
concert19:00Honey B & T-Bones perform live at Juttutupa in Helsinki. An energetic musical evening with groove and soul.
concert19:00Sámi joik singer Wimme Saari and saxophonist Tapani Rinne perform a duo concert where traditional joik meets contemporary music and Nordic instrumental expression.
concert17:00Weekly jazz evenings in central Helsinki where music, food and drinks create a New York-inspired atmosphere. On Thursday 5.11., Hector Lepe, Arto Ikävalko and Ville Luukkonen take the stage.
concert19:00American blues singer Sari Schorr takes the stage at Malmitalo in Helsinki.
concert18:00The Risto quartet performs two sets at Ääniwalli, featuring music from their latest album and earlier releases.
concert19:00Timo Tuominen performs Jacques Brel's classic chansons at the National Theatre. The programme features both well-known and newly translated songs, accompanied by musicians.
concert19:00American blues singer Sari Schorr performs in Lahti.
concert18:00Japanese musician Yasuaki Shimizu performs at Tavastia Club in Helsinki.
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.
concert18:00Trumpeter Verneri Pohjola and pianist Tuomo Prättälä present a duo where traditional instrumental dialogue meets electronic sound.
concert18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs a concert blending swing and classical music in Swing Symphony.
concert19:00Singer-songwriter Emmi Kuittinen performs in the OMJ Jazz & Etno series, blending jazz and world music.
concert19:00American jazz vocalist Michael Mayo performs with UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra at Savoy Theatre in Helsinki. The concert marks the start of his two-year tenure as principal guest with the orchestra.
concert19:00Club For Five and the Air Force Big Band perform the music of Pave Maijasen under conductor Ville Paakkunainen, featuring well-known songs in big band arrangements.
concert18:00Trumpeter Verneri Pohjola and pianist Tuomo Prättälä perform as a duo at G Livelab in Tampere. Their music blends traditional jazz with electronic sounds.
concert18:00British organist Wayne Marshall and the Lahden Gospelkuoro combine classical organ music, improvisation, and gospel at Musiikkitalo. Their first joint performance features a jazz-influenced programme and highlights from American gospel.
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.
concert20:00Swedish jazz pianist Jacob Karlzon performs at Sellosali in Espoo. The concert starts at 20:00.
concert20:00Swedish jazz pianist Jacob Karlzon takes the stage at G Livelab in Tampere.
concert19:00An eight-piece band delivering rootsy rhythm and blues and 1950s rock and roll with a New Orleans flavour. Million Dollar Tones blend danceable grooves with blues ballads, featuring a full horn section and a mix of originals and classic covers.
concert19:00French jazz legend Claude Tchamitchian performs his solo work In Spirit and leads the Poetic Power trio in Oulu. A two-hour programme combining classical jazz with free improvisation.
concert19:00Composer-pianist Iiro Rantala performs his most popular solo pieces at the Savoy Theatre, with special guests saxophonist Jukka Perko and actress Lotta Kuusisto.
concert20:00Swedish jazz pianist Jacob Karlzon takes the stage at Turun musiikkitalo Fuuga in Turku.
concert17:00Weekly jazz evening at Manala bar featuring guitarist Johannes Granroth, Hammond organist Arto Ikävalko, and drummer Ville Luukkonen. Free entry, drop-in style.
concert18:00Ira Kaspi takes the stage at Poppari in Jyväskylä for an evening show.
concert19:00American blues musician Ben Granfelt performs at Storyville.
concert20:00Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist perform their first joint tour concert, focusing on the classics and depth of blues music.
concert21:00Finnish blues musician Ben Granfelt performs at Pub Nousuvesi in Espoo.
concert20:00Portuguese pianist João Barreto performs a concert at Doo-Bop Club in Vaasa.
concert19:00Ninni Poijärvi plays at Elojazzklubi in Oulu - live jazz at Kokardin muonavarasto.
concert19:00Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis performs at Oulu Music Center, blending classical and contemporary jazz.
concert19:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen takes the stage at Hyvinkääsali in Hyvinkää in December 2026.
concert19:00Finnish blues musician Ben Granfelt performs at Teatro in Turku.
concert19:00Finnish blues and soul guitarist Erja Lyytinen performs at Pato Klubi in Kouvola.
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Don Johnson Big Band plays at Himoksen from 21:00 to 03:00. Tickets cost 24 € including the entrance fee.
concertFinnish blues and soul musician Ben Granfelt performs in Tampere.
concert19:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen takes the stage at Seinäjoki City Theater in December 2026.
concert19:00Erja Lyytinen and friends bring a blues-tinged Christmas concert to Pohjankartanon sali in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen brings a festive Blue Christmas concert to Rovaniemi's Culture House Korundi, joined by special guests.
concert19:00American blues musician Johnny Burgin performs at Pub 23 in Kouvola.
concert19:00Jazz vocalist Riikka Keränen performs Finnish and American Christmas classics in new arrangements with her quartet. The concert is part of the OMJ Jazz & Etno series.
concert19:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen performs at Tampere Hall.
concert19:00American blues guitarist Johnny Burgin plays a live set at Poppari in Jyvaskyla.
concert18:00Anna Airola and the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra perform a jazz interpretation of the classic Nutcracker in Helsinki.
concert19:00American blues guitarist Johnny Burgin performs at Suistoklubi in Hameenlinna.
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concert19:00Two blues soloists on one stage: American Kat Baloun and Finnish Unna Kortehisto with her own band.
concert18:00Tomi Salesvuo East Funk Attack brings funk and groove to Jyväskylän ammattiopisto with saxophonist Sami Pitkämö.
concert18:00The Australian trio The Necks performs improvised music that transcends genre boundaries. After over 30 years together, they continue to develop their distinctive sound.
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.
concert15:00Jazz Jkl Collective performs in Konnevesi with singer Nina Mya, presenting classics from legendary female jazz voices alongside their stories.
concert20:30Two bands, Ateena and Idän Voima, present new music at Bar Loose. Ateena plays instrumental jazz-rock, Idän Voima blends Ostrobothnian melancholy with rock'n roll and psychedelia.
concert19:00Ilkka Rantamäki & The Bluesbrokers perform British blues classics from John Mayall, Peter Green and other legends.
concert18:00Jazz Jkl Collective presents vocalist Nina Mya performing jazz classics from Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington and Billie Holiday.
concert17:30World-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist Olli Soikkeli performs with his new Django Trio at Rekolan Kino as part of the Finnish release tour for the album "Comeback".
concert14:00Pepe Ahlqvist & Sons take the stage together for the first time. The legendary blues musician and his sons Jan and Joel share their family's blues heritage and music from their new album "Dreaming Away".
concert19:00Drummer Jaska Lukkarinen and Turku Jazz Orchestra explore the role of drums in big band accompaniment. The concert's music is composed by conductor Mikko Hassinen, featuring swinging and colourful jazz.
concert19:00Sointi Jazz Orchestra performs Kerkko Koskinen's Agatha, a work that blends jazz and classical music inspired by Agatha Christie's literary legacy.
concert18:00Jazz Jkl Collective performs with singer Nina Mya at Hankasalmi Jazz Club. The evening showcases classic jazz standards from Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Laila Kinnunen, with stories about these legendary singers.
concert19:00Finnish six-piece Ateena performs instrumental music between rock and jazz, driven by strong rhythms and melodies.
concert19:00Riitta Paakki's quartet performs her jazz compositions, blending bebop energy with melancholic pieces. New material will also be featured during the concert.
concert18:00Finnish musician Olli Soikkeli performs in Helsinki.
concert17:00Weekly jazz club at Manala bar featuring Lassi Friman, Arto Ikävalko and Ville Luukkonen. Free entry.
concert19:00Jazz Jkl Collective presents vocalist Nina Mya performing classics from Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Laila Kinnunen, accompanied by stories of these legendary artists' lives and careers.
concert19:00A jazz and world music concert in Oulu featuring the OMJ Jazz & Etno ensemble.
concert18:30Saarijärvi Jazz Club presents Jazz Jkl Collective with singer Nina Mya, performing jazz classics by Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Laila Kinnunen.
concert18:00A birthday concert celebrating Hannu Uotinen with jazz standards performed by Hannu Uotinen and fellow musicians at Restaurant Kairo in Kotka.
concert16:00Choir Tixie Jive performs a concert celebrating a century of jazz in Finland, from its roots to classic American standards. Teppo Salakka conducts with Kalle Miettinen on drums.
concert20:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen performs in Turku.
concert18:00Aurora Hentunen Quintet plays jazz at the Kerava Jazz-festival. A Finnish jazz musician and her ensemble combine classic and contemporary styles.
concert18:00Bossa nova guitarist Jarkko Toivonen performs with his longtime musical partners. The concert spans his entire career from 1987 to today, featuring bossa nova, samba, and other Latin American styles.
concert14:00Jukka Perko and Jay Kortehisto perform swing-era classics in a traditional jazz formation. Evergreens sung in Finnish and played in English with joyful and playful interpretation.
concert22:00Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen takes the stage at Tulisuudelma in Vantaa, bringing her signature slide guitar sound and soulful blues.
concert21:00Jazz duo Sebastian Rejman & Petri Somer Duo play at Storyville. Advance tickets are valid only for arrivals before 21:00; later arrivals mean waiting in line.
concert20:00The jazz orchestra Jahnukaiset celebrates 30 years with an anniversary concert at Telakka. The programme features the new album Sivistys and a retrospective of three decades of jazz.
concert19:00Helmi Antila Quartet performs Finnish jazz compositions with personal lyrics and sensitive ensemble playing. The young singer and songwriter from Helsinki presents her debut album with an experienced quartet.
concert19:00Pop/jazz band touko presents its new EP "no swing zone" on the "no swing tour". Theatrical elements meet improvised jazz in a five-piece ensemble with poetic lyrics. Viive opens the evening.
concert18:00Two ensembles take the stage: Berghäll and Sauros perform a peace-themed programme, while the French T.I.M. trio blends folk music with improvisation.
concert19:00Ilmavoimien Big Band and guitarist Olli Soikkeli honour Django Reinhardt's legacy with big band arrangements and gypsy jazz improvisation under the direction of Mikko Hassinen.
concert18:30Saxophonist Jukka Perko performs Charlie Parker classics with a 25-piece orchestra at Mikaelinkirkko.
concert18:00The Helsinki Balalaika Orchestra performs traditional music and works by composer Sergei Sokolov, conducted by Gennadi Klykov, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists.
concert12:00Jazz concert featuring singer Elena Mîndru and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra performing Broadway classics. Free lunch concert at Savoy Theatre lasting approximately 60 minutes without intermission.
concert19:00Producer Charles Gilin marks his 30th anniversary with two international ensembles: Joakim Berghäll and Adele Sauros interpret anti-war poetry, while the Norwegian-French trio T.I.M. blends folk music and improvisation.
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.
concert15:00An afternoon matinee with Hilja Grönfors Trio, Akkajee, and Emmi Kuittinen at Telakka in Tampere.
concert21:00Blues band Jake's Blues Band performs at a private event in Pieksämäki.
concert19:00American musician Zach Brock performs at Allas Sea Pool in Helsinki.
concert19:00American jazz-funk collective Snarky Puppy take the stage at Allas in Helsinki in September 2026.
concert18:00Flame Jazz opens the autumn season with Mikko Antila Sinetti's album release concert. A vibraphone-led quintet performs new material blending Finnish folk music, Americana and African American tradition.
concert18:00Finnish tango ensemble Tango del norte celebrates 15 years with a concert tour. The programme features traditional Argentine and Finnish tango classics alongside works by Astor Piazzolla.
concert22:00Jake's Blues Band performs blues at Ränni Bar in Pieksämäki.
concert19:00Saxophonist Jukka Perko performs Charlie Parker classics with a 25-piece orchestra. A powerful trio forms the rhythmic heart of the concert.
concert18:00Olli Ahvenlahti presents his new quintet at G Livelab with electric jazz funk. The band features trumpeter Jukka Eskola, saxophonist Joonatan Rautio, bassist Ville Herrala, and drummer Jaska Lukkarinen.
concert18:00Jazz for Kids is a concert series for all ages where professional musicians perform their own work. Keyboardist Nikita Rafaelov blends electroacoustic jazz, ambient and lo-fi hip-hop.
concert17:00Weekly jazz evenings at Manala bar. Mikko Antila plays vibraphone alongside Arto Ikävalko on piano, Joonas Tuuri on bass, and Ville Luukkonen on drums. Free entry.
concert18:00Olli Ahvenlahti presents his New Quintet at G Livelab, exploring electric jazz funk with trumpeter Jukka Eskola and saxophonist Joonatan Rautio among the ensemble.
concert18:00Blues Live marks its 45th anniversary with the original members Hessu Heinonen, Ukko Pasanen, Saku Rautiainen and Arska Nieminen. Classic blues on the Culture Stage at Jyväskylä City Library.
concert20:00Johanna Försti performs Dolly Parton's classics with her own distinctive style at the closing concert of Viapori Jazz. Finland's vocal queen and her ensemble offer a fresh interpretation of the legendary singer-songwriter's masterpieces.
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Satamablues is a live blues evening at Korpilahti harbour featuring three bands playing blues throughout the night.
concert16:00Mary Lou Williams' classic Zodiac Suite finds new life through Aki Rissanen and Selma Savolainen's interpretation. A tribute to jazz history's most significant female musician.
concert20:00Ewa Kaarela Swing Band marks 30 years with a themed concert blending jazz standards and modern hits in fresh arrangements.
concert20:00Saxophonist Timo Lassy performs solo at Suomenlinna Church as part of the Viapori Jazz festival, exploring introspective questions through his instrument.
concert19:00Jazz musicians Karmen Rõivassepp and Andre Maaker perform at Viimsi mõis as part of the Viimsi jazz series.
concert19:00Vibraphonist Mikko Antila presents his new quintet Sinetti with music from the debut album at the Jazz Jkl Live series. The programme blends Antila's original compositions with folk and Americana influences.
concert13:00Umo Helsinki Ensemble performs the Jimmy Giuffre 3 programme, blending American jazz, blues, and folk music. The event is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
concert19:00Rising Finnish jazz star Helmi Antila performs with her quartet, showcasing original Finnish compositions at Viapori Jazz.
concert18:00Matilda Kangas and Panu Korhonen perform jazz standards and gospel at Kuokkala Church alongside the Alumni Aurei vocal group.
concert13:30UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs familiar Finnish and international melodies in new jazz arrangements for senior centre visitors.
concert19:00Award-winning guitarist Erja Lyytinen performs at On The Rocks' anniversary week. She has collaborated with renowned blues musicians and won multiple international awards.
concert15:00A stage poetry evening with Sointi Jazz Orchestra featuring city residents performing texts about animals with live musical accompaniment. Open for anyone to perform.
concert20:00Pianist Tessa Virta and double bassist Olli Peuhu perform smooth jazz, bossa nova, and pop classics at Radisson RED Helsinki.
concert19:00Ricky-Tick Big Band and Julkinen Sana bring classic big band music to the stage. A meeting of traditional jazz and contemporary artistry.
concert18:00Jazz Jkl Collective honours piano legend Oscar Peterson with a programme of his standards arranged by bassist William Tarvainen, featuring pianist Marian Petrescu.
concert14:00The Finnish Air Force Big Band performs under conductor Ville Paakkunainen with soloist Antti Koivula. A traditional summer concert in Esplanadi featuring popular music classics arranged for big band.
concert19:00Aili Julia and her jazz ensemble perform jazz, blues and pop songs from her own albums at Linna Bar. Free entry, K-18.
concert19:00Jazz Jkl Collective performs Oscar Peterson classics under bassist William Tarvainen's direction and pianist Marian Petrescu's interpretation. A legendary jazz pianist's work receives fresh arrangements through Tarvainen's vision.
concert08:00Walter Rootsie and his Blue Connection perform an unplugged acoustic set.
concert14:00UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs familiar Finnish and international compositions in new jazz arrangements for pensioners and the unemployed.
concert13:15UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs Jimmy Giuffre 3's classic jazz, blending American jazz, blues, and folk music. The concert is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
concert15:00Saxophonists Sami Leponiemi and Pekka Seppänen perform a duo concert at an outdoor sculpture in Kalasatama. Free admission.
concert14:00Piazzolla's Buenos Aires Four Seasons meets Finnish tango in a concert where violinist Linda Suolahti, cellist Artturi Aalto, and pianist Miikka Taipale unite north and south.
concert18:00Afrojazz Quintet performs a blend of jazz, afrofunk, and psychedelic rock with guest soloist Meissa Niang, known from Sawaadj Band and his work with Hasse Walli.
concert17:00Jukka Tolonen's latest jazz band Ramblin' Jazz Quartet performs hypnotic improvisational music at Espan stage. A trio featuring pianist Antti Utriainen and drummer Vesa Lapinkero.
concert19:00Mikko Pettinen's Why Not presents modern jazz with electronic elements and powerful emotional depth, inspired by his personal experience of illness and hearing loss.
concert15:00Sointi Jazz Ensemble performs at the artwork Mare mare in Kalasatama. The duo creates a dialogue between the music, the artwork, and its surroundings.
concert19:00Fado singer Kirsi Poutanen presents her new album at the Suonteen soitto concert. The programme blends Portuguese fado with Karelian song traditions.
concert18:00American blues band Jake's Blues Band performs at the summer terrace in Hyvinkää.
concert18:00A concert by Jorma Uotinen and Helena Lindgren at Café & Restaurant Vesilinna in Jyväskylä, featuring chanson, jazz, and classic Finnish music. The ticket includes sparkling wine and snacks.
concert18:00Jallukka Allstars brings Wigwam's legendary Jukka Gustavson to Konepaja Biergarten. Jazz, funk and rock converge in an energetic performance by Helsinki musicians.
concert19:00Tuure Kilpeläinen and Knucklebone Oscar perform "Tough Ass Soul Brothers", a soul and blues show featuring swinging classics. Knucklebone Oscar's band provides a powerful musical backdrop for the duo's energetic performance.
concert17:00A saxophone concert in Luosto. The event starts at 17:00.
concert16:00Seven-member ensemble Ukelos performs jazz and pop songs from the 1960s and 1970s with ukulele, vocals, and small instruments.
concert19:00Tuure Kilpeläinen and Knucklebone Oscar perform a Soul & Blues show where classic American folk music tradition meets urban sounds. The duo alternates lead vocals backed by a five-piece orchestra.
concert19:30Chicago blues legend Mike Wheeler performs at the Linnajazz Festival club night, backed by the band Highway. Wheeler is a renowned singer and composer who has shared the stage with some of the world's greatest blues musicians.
concert15:00Sointi Jazz Ensemble performs a small ensemble concert at Kalasatama's outdoor artworks. The duo creates a dialogue with the Pars Pro Toto artwork and its environment.
concert14:00Aurora Hentunen Quintet performs at the Linnajazz festival in Linnanpuisto, Hämeenlinna.
concert12:00Misha performs at the Linnajazz festival in Linnanpuisto, Hämeenlinna.
concert22:00Sami Saari and Jazzpojat perform Finnish soul at the Linnajazz festival. The programme includes Saari's own songs, classic hits by Aki Sirkesalo, and Finnish covers.
concert20:30Piirpauke celebrates the release of their new album Lumo at Bar Loose. The band interprets works by Finnish master composers while blending musical traditions from around the world.
concert18:00The headline concert of the Elojazz Village festival in Oulu, taking place on Saturday 1 August 2026 at Tarkastamo.
concert21:30Two legendary jazz musicians take the stage together. Heikki Sarmanto and Juhani Aaltonen, pioneers of Finnish jazz, perform a rare duo concert.
concert19:00The main concert of the Elojazz Village festival at Tarkastamo in Oulu on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 19:00.
concert20:00Fest Afrika's anniversary festival opens with Baraka Issabu Quintet, an afro-jazz ensemble blending East African traditions with jazz harmonies and improvisation.
concert19:00Jazz Jkl Live presents Grotto, a trio blending bass clarinet, Hammond organ, and drums in a Nordic jazz sound. The ensemble of accomplished musicians merges jazz with reggae and art-music influences.
concert18:00Chicago blues legend Mike Wheeler performs in Tampere with the Highway band. A two-part concert of 45 minutes each, blending modern city blues with jazz influences.
concert19:00Rock band Highway and Mike Wheeler perform jazz on the summer terrace at Juurikkasaari in Jyväskylä. The concert takes place July 29 from 7 pm to 9 pm, moving indoors to Rantapaviljonki if it rains.
