Pakkasukko Blues N’ Jazz Festival Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary This Year
The Pakkasukko Blues N’ Jazz festival in Kemi celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the milestone will be both seen and heard in the impressive program taking place on 4–8 February. The festival offers a high-quality, diverse, and delightfully surprising lineup that brings together international performers, top Finnish talent, and an unmistakable local atmosphere.
This year marks a historic moment for the festival: for the first time ever, artists from Brazil and Switzerland will be performing.
Friday’s Main Concert – Hotel Merihovi & Cafe & Bar Ankkuri
Friday evening’s concerts will feature:
- Niko Ahvonen & Tilanteen Herrat
- The Peacocks (SUI)
- Tomi Leino Trio
- The Eagles Tribute
- Recycled Blues (SWE)
- Neito ja Ylioppilas – Words and Music by Maarit Hurmerinta
Saturday’s Main Concert – SnowCastle (Lumilinna)
The atmospheric SnowCastle concert will present:
- Ina Forsman
- Michael Bleu
- Tinyhawk & Bizarro
- Guto Konrad (BRA)
- South Of Savoy (FIN/EST)
- Copasetic Brothers
The Saturday afterparty at Cafe & Bar Ankkuri will be headlined by Hi-Speed Rockets.
A Year of Pride
Festival promoters Tuomas Laajoki and Antti Pasanen, who have curated the festival’s program throughout its entire 20-year history, describe this anniversary lineup as exceptionally strong:
“This year we have a lineup we can truly be proud of. We hope to see a great turnout – even from farther away. After all, it is our anniversary year.”
The festival promises high-quality blues and jazz, unexpected musical encounters, and a vibrant international atmosphere – with artists coming from as far as Brazil.
Advance Tickets
Advance tickets are available through Tiketti, as well as at SnowCastle and Hotel Merihovi.
- Friday: €39 / €45
- Saturday: €49 / €55
- Weekend Pass: €80
