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GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park

Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.

April Jazz 2023 – An Adroit Attempt to Serve Something for Everyone

We attended three gigs on opposite sides of the spectrum, and for the most part, enjoyed it.

GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park

Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.

April Jazz 2023 – An Adroit Attempt to Serve Something for Everyone

We attended three gigs on opposite sides of the spectrum, and for the most part, enjoyed it.

Desto’s Dubstep Takes Another Level

Desto gave a rare treat to the spectators at Ääniwalli, who were fortunate to witness the Helsinki-based electronic music artist perform his latest album live.

Finland Loses to Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest; An Inside Look at the Craze Around Käärijä

Here’s how the Finnish people went ‘nuts’ over the Finnish Eurovision contender, Käärijä.

American Rock Band Alltheprettythings Has the Majority of Listeners in Finland; We Aim to Find Out Why

In an interview with Finland Today, we attempt to find out more about the mysterious American group that Finns have been enjoying on streaming services.

GALLERY: We Jazz Festival’s Venue Breaks the Mold in an Exemplary Way

Here’s our report of the magical weekend at the Korjaamo Culture Factory in Helsinki.

GALLERY: Swedish Melodic Metal Band In Flames Brings Sauna Heat to Helsinki Ice Hall

View the highlights of In Flames’ performance in our photo gallery.

Canadian Laila Biali’s Piano-Powered Jazz Performance in Porvoo Proves that Jazz and Gravel Stomping Can’t Coexist Peacefully

Canadian Laila Biali performed at the 10th anniversary of Porvoo Jazz Festival in a venue better suited for heavy metal.

Here’s What Happens When You Combine One of the Finest Jazz Trios in Finland with a Symphony Orchestra

Timo Lassy’s first concert with his trio and a full orchestra was a dream come true for Lassy and for the audience.

Frenchman and Finn Find Synergy in Jazz Compositions Inspired by Ravel

French Andy Emler and Finnish Eero Tikkanen created a mesmerizing experience around Maurice Ravel’s music.

Bo Kaspers Orkester Has Matured for Over 30 Years; Now’s the Time to Enjoy the Results

Bo Kaspers Orkester’s concert at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki was one of the highlights of the year.

GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Flow Festival Attracted Record Attendance and Featured Some of the Most Touching Performances of Summer

In the span of three days, we heard mesmerizing harp playing, groovy boogaloo and some of the finest in alternative rock. Here’s our gallery and reportage.

GALLERY: Explosive Jazz on the Island That Used to Store Sea Mines

Lonna is a small island near Suomenlinna but capable of hosting some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz. Helsinki-based We Jazz organization created one of the highlights of the Finnish festival summer when they arranged Odysseus.

GALLERY: We Spent Three Days at Pori Jazz Festival in the Rain with 200,000 People, And it Was the Best of Times!

Here’s our massive gallery from spending three days at the jazziest (and funkiest) festivals in this beautiful Nordic country.

GALLERY: Tuska Metal Festival Attracts Record Crowd: 49,000; View Our Massive Photo Gallery

We spent three days at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. View our gallery of over 90 photos.

The Summer Events Began with Burgers, Whitefish and Jazz

To celebrate the beginning of the summer, we attended the earlier days of two festivals, which reach their climax on Saturday. Which one do we recommend? Both.

Soul Legend Nicole Willis Draws a Full Crowd at Temppeliaukio Church; 2022 World Village Festival Takes the Next Level

This year’s edition of the World Village Festival was fascinating with various venues spread across the city.

Macy Gray Sings Finns Into a Frenzy in Helsinki

Macy Gray, the Grammy-winning, soul, jazz and R&B singer, entertained a big room full of people at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki. Before the show, she talked to Finland Today about her approach to music.

Porvoo Jazz Festival Is a Treat to the Senses: Peela Paves the Way with the Best Jazz Gig of the Early Spring

The Helsinki-based sextet consists of younger players that have indulged in the jazz realm with more passion than some of their older contemporary peers.

In the Footsteps of Jean Sibelius

What is it like to be a classical musician in Finland? Paulina Bouzas aims to find out.

WATCH: Savvy Finnish Drummer Becomes a One-man Metal Band

Anders Törnqvist, 42, is one of the most skilled drummers in this country. Then he picked up the guitar, bass, and started growling. The one-man band is called Dark Planets.

GALLERY: Finest Finnish Jazz Artists Charm Crowd in Pori on Hot Summer Day

We joined the final day of an intimate Pori Jazz event at the beautiful Kirjurinluoto Park. Here are the highlights.

Finland’s Blind Channel Qualifies for Eurovision 2021 Final

Finland’s Blind Channel qualifies for the grand final of Eurovision song contest 2021 held on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Pori Jazz 2021 Canceled Due to Coronavirus; Smaller Three-Day Concert Likely to Take Place

Pori Jazz 2021 that was scheduled to take place in July has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Flow Festival Canceled Again Due to Coronavirus

Flow Festival will not take place in 2021 because of the continuing global coronavirus pandemic.

“Finlandia Hymn” Plays During Biden’s Inauguration Ceremony

“Finlandia Hymn” is a tone poem for orchestra, composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899.

Weekend Festival Canceled

Dance music festival Weekend celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021.

John Legend, Emeli Sande, Chick Corea Confirmed for Pori Jazz 2021

Pori Jazz festival was canceled this year, but it has already confirmed some big names for 2021.

Major Summer Festivals Canceled in Finland

The government has decided to ban public gatherings and events of over 500 people until July 31.

Major Rock Group Volbeat Cancels Gig at Helsinki Arena Because of Labor Strikes in Finland

“We hope for these strikes to have a positive outcome,” the Danish/American hard rock group says in a statement.

GALLERY: Killswitch Engage Give a Storming But Short Performance in Helsinki

American heavy metal group Killswitch Engage took over the sold-out Circus music venue on Monday night.

GALLERY: Toto Charms Pori at the Sold-Out Performance, Perhaps for the Last Time

Toto’s performance at the Pori Jazz Festival was outstanding.

GALLERY: Tuska Open Air Metal Festival Breaks Another Record With 43,000 Spectators!

We spent three days at Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki.

Here’s What’s Changed When Arriving at Tuska Metal Festival Over the Weekend

Tuska Open Air Metal Festival begins on Friday and lasts till Sunday. Here’s what’s changed when arriving at the festival.

How Rockfest Taught Me What Makes a Finn Happy

Read all about the amazing festival atmosphere in Hyvinkää.

One of the Biggest Festivals in Metal and Rock and Roll Begins in Hyvinkää With an Amazing Crowd and Line-up

One of the biggest music events of this summer has begun in the southern city of Hyvinkää.

Finnish Eurovision Representative Darude Drops From the Contest in Tel Aviv – ‘I Am Pissed’

The Finnish electronic dance music artist Darude was seemingly disappointed.

An Interview with Jasse Jatala, The Voice Of Finland Contestant Who Loves Heavy Metal

We interviewed Jasse Jatala, the vocalist Finnish metal band Keoma, and a semifinalist at the Voice of Finland competition.

Legendary Drummer Billy Cobham Plays Solos Like He Was 50 Years Younger – Jazzmeia Horn Casts a Spell With Scat

The first Savoy JazzFest gathered a crowd of nearly 2,200 and gave the audience incredible performances.

The Prodigy Cancels All Shows After Keith Flint’s Death – Here’s What it Was Like at Their Last Gig in Helsinki

Finland Today reporter Morgan Walker attended the Prodigy’s show in Helsinki in November 2015, which turned out to be their last performance in Finland with their original ensemble.

Darude to Represent Finland in Eurovision Song Contest 2019

“This is a huge challenge for me in many ways,” Darude said.

Katie Melua’s Wonderful Performance Takes the Listener On a Deep Journey

Katie Melua gives the most memorable performance at the Pori Jazz festival.

James Blunt Charms Pori – VIEW THE PICTURES

James Blunt draws a massive crowd at the Pori Jazz festival on Friday evening.

Higlight of Pori Jazz Festival Jade Bird to Finland Today: “It’s Always the Punchy Screw You Songs That Are the Best”

Jade Bird, 20, has an incredible voice and has written about 500 songs. Ten of them will be featured on the upcoming album.

Tuska Metal Festival Draws 34,000 People – VIEW THE HIGHLIGHTS

The 21st annual Tuska metal festival proves once again why it’s one biggest highlight of the Finnish summer.

Tuska Metal Festival Opens Its Crowded Gates – VIEW THE PICTURES

Tuska metal festival opened its gates in Helsinki’s Suvilahti district on Friday afternoon.

Which Finnish City Should Be Known as The Capital of Metal? – A Campaign Attempts to Find Out

The campaign also spotlights Finland’s position at the center of the global heavy metal community: Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country.

Saara Aalto Qualifies For the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest – ‘I Was Very Nervous’

Aalto’s performance received one of the most grandiose applause of the evening.

Trivium’s Performance in Helsinki Belongs Into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame

The Florida-based heavy metal giant gives the audience more than their money’s worth.

Former Members of Finnish Monster Hard-Rock Group Lordi Sing Pop Music Unmasked – Watch the Video

Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. Now, some of the former members have shifted to pop.

Still Gigging – Memphis Soul Legend William Bell Takes Over the Tent

William Bell, 78, the soul legend from Memphis US, arrived at the Helsinki Festival on Wednesday evening with a career spanning six decades, but the gig in Finland was his first.

60,000 People Attend Pori Jazz Festival – Chaka Khan and Grace Jones Bring Musical Fireworks To the Stage

Powerful women, artists who have inspired and entertained generations, proved why they still matter.

Tuska Turns 20, Attracts a Record Crowd – Here’s Why It’s So Successful

A Finland Today reporter tours Tuska metal festival for three days to find what’s under the surface.

Tuska Metal Festival Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary – View the Tour In Backstage

We also asked Eeka Mäkynen, CEO of the festival, about the reasons for its continuing success.

Here Are the Highlights of the Musical Performances at World Village Festival

World Village Festival will gather tens of thousands of people to Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki during the weekend, May 27-28.

The Iconic Statues of Helsinki Railway Station Look Now Like the Members of Kiss

On early misty Friday morning, the statues were clad in masks.

Saara Aalto Arrived in Helsinki

Saara revealed her plans for the future. She will, for example, perform at the Helsinki Arena on April 15, 2017.

Saara ‘Sisu’ Aalto Sings For A Crowd of Ten Thousand in Helsinki Before X Factor UK Finals

President Sauli Niinistö coined a new nickname “Sisu” for the X Factor UK runner-up, Saara Aalto, who visited Helsinki before the UK finals.

Three Days at Flow Revealed Why It’s Considered the Rolls-Royce of Finnish Festivals

Flow Festival is one of the happiest and soberest festivals in the country.

Ilosaarirock – It’s about attitude

When 54,000 thousand people gather together in Joensuu in July, it can only mean one thing: Ilosaarirock.

Here Are the Highlights of Pori Jazz Festival 2016 in Pictures

Pori Jazz Festival attracted a crowd of 55,600. Here are the highlights in pictures.

PICTURES: Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill Whip the Crowd In a Frenzy at Pori Jazz Festival

Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill highlighted the Friday evening program at the Pori Jazz Festival.

We Spent the Weekend at Ruisrock, Among the Record Crowd of 100,000 Spectators

Ruisrock is the oldest rock festival in the Nordic countries. We spent three days listening to Kelis, Anna Abreu, Patti Smith and many others.

Black Sabbath Says ‘Goodbye’ In Front of 20,000 Spectators

Ozzy Osbourne, 67, performed like he was 30 years younger.

TUSKA FESTIVAL IN PICTURES: Metalheads Mosh Out the Pain In Pouring Rain

Tuska Open Air Metal Festival gathers a crowd of 28,000.

The First Summerburst Festival in Helsinki Turns Hernesaari Shore Into a Small Ibiza

Hernesaaren Ranta hosted the first Summerburst festival on Saturday.

5 Seconds of Summer Has the Audience in Tears at Helsinki Arena

If there were any guys among the thousands observing the Australian pop-punk group perform on Friday evening at Helsinki Arena, I didn’t see any.

IN PICTURES: The First Day of World Village Festival

The celebration of multiculturalism in pictures.

Selah Sue Proves in Helsinki Why Following Prince’s Advice Was a Good Idea

The performance of the Belgian singer, Selah Sue, was one of the year’s best so far.

The Estonian President Ilves Plays Rock and Pop Classics to a Crowd of Hundreds in Helsinki

The Estonian president, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, plays a selection of rock classics to a mesmerized crowd at Club Kaiku in Helsinki.

IN PICTURES: The First Day of the Funky Elephant Festival

The funkiest festival in Finland kicks off strongly.

Funky Elephant Brings Some of the Funkiest Groups to Helsinki During the Weekend

Some of the highlights of the year’s programme include performances by The Herbaliser and Brooklyn Funk Essentials.

Mariah Carey Smudges the Female Crowd’s Makeup in Helsinki

Many women left the pop diva’s concert at Helsinki Arena with teary eyes from pure nostalgia.

Sabina Ddumba ‘the Lauryn Hill of Sweden’ Proves Why She is Compared With the All-Time Greats

Sabina Ddumba charmed club Tavastia with her smooth soulful voice.

Legendary Jethro Tull Performs With Fire in Helsinki While the Frontman Ian Anderson Turns 69

Jethro Tull is one of the legendary groups from the ’70’s still delivering a stunning performance.

Here is the Cream of the Finnish Music Scene – The Winners of Emma Gala in VIDEO And PICTURES

The hottest Finnish artists were awarded with Emmas, the most prestigious prize of Finnish music scene, on Friday night.

Melissa Horn Charms Savoy Theatre With Her Voice of Gold

The experience of hearing Melissa Horn’s voice live for the first time is soothing like fine Malbec and intoxicating like rare whisky.

Here Are the Winners of 2016 Funky Awards

The hottest names in the Finnish groovy music scene received awards last weekend.

Imagine Dragons Take Helsinki Arena by Storm

Imagine Dragons take over Helsinki Arena under the eyes of more than 10,000 screaming fans.

DJ Premier Brings the Rap Classics to Life with His Live Band in Helsinki

The live band did justice to the classic tracks produced by DJ Premier.

Modern Sky Festival Transforms Telakkaranta Into an Intoxicating Playground of Various Artists

Modern Sky was unlike any other festival I have attended in Helsinki, or anywhere in the world for that matter.

This is Why Florence’s Performance at Flow Was the Highlight of the Finnish Festival Summer

Not only is Florence Welch one of the most talented singers to embrace the planet but her stage persona is nothing short of captivating.

VIDEO: 100 Guitars From Hell Was a Crowd Magnet Which Many Spectators Could Not See

Alexi Laiho’s metal spectacle was awesome to listen but hard to watch.

100 Guitars From Hell Take Over the Front of the Helsinki Cathedral on Friday

Do you like the sound of an electric guitar? Tomorrow is your lucky night, as Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom turns the Senate Square into a metal arena of 100 electric guitars on Friday August 14.

I Went to the Pori Jazz Festival to Find Out Why It’s Considered Legendary

Pori Jazz is considered one of the pioneering and legendary festivals in Finland. I joined it to find out why.

Tuska Pulls a Crowd of Over 25,000 – Alice Cooper Gives the Performance of a Lifetime

In Tuska, I felt like I am living the Alice Cooper mantra for his new band members: “You’re gonna see the world. You’re gonna get paid, and you’re gonna get stitches!”

1st DAY PICTURES: Tuska Heavy Metal Festival Kicks Off With Astonishing Performance of Lamb of God

Tuska, the annual three-day open air metal festival, kicked off for the 18th time on Friday. Thousands of heavy metal heads across the country summoned at Suvilahti.

THE 2ND DAY IN PICTURES: 77,000 People Visit World Village Festival Over the Weekend

The performance of the Afro-funk legend Orlando Julius was one of the highlights on Sunday.

PICTURES: Thousands Welcome Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät From Vienna After a Great Performance at Eurovision 2015

Thousands welcome Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät to Finland after the band has spent two weeks in Vienna, Austria, competing in Eurovision song contest, struggling for the win.

PICTURES: Thousands of Many Cultures Attend the First Day of World Village Festival

Thousands attend the first day of World Village Festival at the Kaisaniemi park on Saturday. Here are the highlights.

This Is Why Macy Gray’s Performance in Helsinki Received Five Stars

Macy Gray’s performance in Helsinki was simply perfect.

Finland Loses to Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest; An Inside Look at the Craze Around Käärijä

Here’s how the Finnish people went ‘nuts’ over the Finnish Eurovision contender, Käärijä.

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GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park

Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.

GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Ukrainian President Zelensky Makes a Surprise Visit to Finland

President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Finland. Here’s our gallery and report.

GALLERY: Finnish Heads of State Place Candles in a Memorial for Ukraine War Victims; A Sea of Candles Illuminate the Steps of Helsinki Cathedral

A candlelight memorial for the victims of the Ukrainian war gathered a large crowd on the Senate Square beginning late Friday afternoon. View our gallery.

GALLERY: School is Out; Studying is In – Upper Secondary School Seniors Have Left the Building

Tens of thousands of upper secondary school seniors known as abit in Finnish celebrated penkkarit across the country. Here’s our gallery from Helsinki.

GALLERY: We Jazz Festival’s Venue Breaks the Mold in an Exemplary Way

Here’s our report of the magical weekend at the Korjaamo Culture Factory in Helsinki.

GALLERY: Swedish Melodic Metal Band In Flames Brings Sauna Heat to Helsinki Ice Hall

View the highlights of In Flames’ performance in our photo gallery.

VIDEO, GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Finland Turns 105

We followed the Independence Day ceremonies and protests the whole day on December 6, 2022. Happy Independence Day, Finland!

Miss Finland 2022 Finalists Pose wih Sunflowers on the Independence Day of Ukraine

Ten finalists of Miss Finland 2022 beauty competition pose in photos with sunflowers, known widely as a symbol of peace.

GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Flow Festival Attracted Record Attendance and Featured Some of the Most Touching Performances of Summer

In the span of three days, we heard mesmerizing harp playing, groovy boogaloo and some of the finest in alternative rock. Here’s our gallery and reportage.

GALLERY: UEFA Super Cup Final Gathers Thousands From Around the World to Observe the Football Game in Helsinki

We observed the night from football fans’ perspective when Real Madrid faced Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki.

GALLERY: Explosive Jazz on the Island That Used to Store Sea Mines

Lonna is a small island near Suomenlinna but capable of hosting some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz. Helsinki-based We Jazz organization created one of the highlights of the Finnish festival summer when they arranged Odysseus.

GALLERY: We Spent Three Days at Pori Jazz Festival in the Rain with 200,000 People, And it Was the Best of Times!

Here’s our massive gallery from spending three days at the jazziest (and funkiest) festivals in this beautiful Nordic country.

GALLERY: Tuska Metal Festival Attracts Record Crowd: 49,000; View Our Massive Photo Gallery

We spent three days at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. View our gallery of over 90 photos.

GALLERY: New Terminal at Helsinki Airport Brings Services Under One Roof

Finavia opened a new terminal at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday, which centralizes the check-in, security controls and baggage claims in a single terminal.

GALLERY: National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces Attracted a Large Crowd in Helsinki

The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces takes over the streets in Helsinki on Saturday.

GALLERY: Finns Celebrate Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Gold at the Market Square

People gather at the Market Square in Helsinki to celebrate the Olympic gold medal in ice hockey.

REPORTAGE: A Friday Night at the Convoy Finland Protest, Which Jammed the Traffic and Gathered More Than 700 People

Photojournalist Tony Öhberg spent the night observing the Convoy Finland protest that gathered hundreds on Friday and where 55 people ended up in police custody.

GALLERY – Hundreds Protest Against Corona Restrictions: Great Speeches When the Pols Are Not Speaking

Hundreds gathered in Helsinki to remind the decision-makers that this is the final lockdown.

GALLERY: The Police Arrest 21 During the Independence Day Protests in Helsinki

Over 2,000 people took part in various protests on Finland’s 104th Independence Day.

GALLERY: Dozens Observe the Unveiling of Stockmann’s Christmas Window on Saturday

The historical, festive window that unveiled the curtains for the first time in 1949 attracted large crowds to Helsinki center on Saturday afternoon.

GALLERY: Linnanmäki Amusement Park Welcomes the Visitor to a Colorful Dreamland

The Linnanmäki amusement park is endowed with color as the traditional Carnival of Light has kicked off.

GALLERY: Bronze Medals, High Scores; How Finns Battled the Best in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Finland Today followed the Tokyo Games closely. Here are the highlights in pictures.

GALLERY: Finest Finnish Jazz Artists Charm Crowd in Pori on Hot Summer Day

We joined the final day of an intimate Pori Jazz event at the beautiful Kirjurinluoto Park. Here are the highlights.

GALLERY: Cubans Who Live in Finland Take to the Streets in Helsinki Center

In Finland, the Cubans are worried about their families who live on the island.

GALLERY: Elokapina Activists Camp on Main Road in Helsinki Overnight

Activists of the Elokapina movement set up a camping site on one of the busiest roads in Helsinki.

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