Wed 15 April at 7 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€69 / €62

Dee Dee Bridgewater captivates with her explosive energy and unique interpretations!

The 40th April Jazz Festival opens with a concert where the Grammy- and Tony-winning jazz legend performs as a soloist with the Espoo Big Band.

Sat 18 April at 7 pm, Erkko Hall, Dance House Helsinki
€45 / €40

Among Europe's most promising dance artists, Kimi Ervi and his dance company, together with the Aki Rissanen Trio, form a seamless union of music and movement, where the improvisation of live jazz and the rhythmic expression of contemporary dance merge into one breathing whole!

Tue 21 April at 6 pm, Louhi Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€31 / €26

Leading figures of European contemporary jazz meet in an adventurous quartet – the evening opens with performances by young talents from Ebeli.

Tue 21 April at 9:15 pm, Kupla
€22

The Quite Vivian concert offers the perfect conclusion to a jazz evening in the heart of Tapiola: finely tuned interplay, international presence, and music that reveals itself best when heard up close.

Wed 22 April at 6 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€45 / €40

The master of oriental mysticism, oud virtuoso and vocalist Dhafer Youssef performs for the first time in the Helsinki metropolitan area!

Wed 22 April at 8 pm, Louhi Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€36 / €31

Marius Neset is one of Europe's most original and impressive jazz voices: on stage and on record, he is an unstoppable force of nature that amazes, entertains, and captivates audiences.

Elifantree’s music is where elastic groove, virtuosic improvisation, electronic hues, and powerful live energy meet. The band's seventh album will be released in May.

Thu 23 April at 5 pm, Tapiola Church
€22

Saxophonist and composer Esa Pietilä brings his renewed Liberty Ship ensemble to April Jazz, presenting the premiere of a new large-scale composition.

Thu 23 April at 6 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€45 / €40

Praised for her powerful solo albums and genre-defying artistry, Aili Järvelä joins forces with the Tapiola Sinfonietta in a captivating concert where modern songwriting meets symphonic sound.

Thu 23 April at 8 pm, Louhi Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€36 / €31

An evening of bold, boundary-crossing music: Robinson Khoury’s new electroacoustic trio MŸA and the culturally rich trio Wishamalii.

Fri 24 April at 6 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€40 / €35

Gigil Marathon is believed to be the world’s first composition for big band and harpejji— and marks Bianca Rantala’s debut as UMO’s conductor. of the orchestra. Estonian Valter Soosalu is performing on vocals and the rare electric string instrument harpejji. The work is part of UMO’s 50th anniversary season.

Fri 24 April at 8 pm, Louhi Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€36 / €31

Jukkis Uotila returns to the April Jazz stage with a new international top-level band, in a concert that also serves as a tribute to the festival’s 40-year journey.

Fri 24 April at 9 pm, Korjaamo Culture Factory, Helsinki
€40 / €35

One of the most original pianists and composers of our time, Tigran Hamasyan, returns to Finland with his album Manifeste, which will be released in February. In his music, Armenian singing tradition meets jazz improvisation and the energy of progressive heavy rock.

Sat 25 April at 6 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€45 / €40

This gala concert celebrates 100 years of Finnish jazz with music spanning generations.

Saxophonist Mikko Innanen leads the jubilee ensemble and distinguished guest soloists in a musical exploration of Finnish jazz history through the lens of today.

Sat 25 April at 8 pm, Louhi Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
€31 / €26

One of the leading figures of new flamenco jazz, Antonio Lizana combines flamenco, jazz, vocals and dance into a vibrant live experience.

Sat 25 April at 9 pm, Korjaamo Culture Factory, Helsinki
€45 / €40

The Grammy winning charismatic master of Cuban music, singer-bassist Alain Pérez, and his orchestra bring the explosive energy of authentic timba and salsa to April Jazz! here