FESTIVALS IN PORI

The right rhythm
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Pori is famous for its culture. No wonder some tourist book described Pori as "the well-known Finnish cultural centre" (Finland - The Land Of 1000 Lakes, Plurigraf, original text Stefania Belloni). The number one thing is Pori Jazz Festivals (picture at right) which is possibly the biggest festival in Finland. We've had many international stars performing at Pori.
Come and enjoy...

PORI JAZZ FESTIVALS

Since 1966 (at right a picture of Kirjurinluoto Park and Delta Arena)
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Pori Jazz Festivals is the main culture happening in Pori. It was formed in 1966 by a bunch of jazz fans and the first years were only two-day happenings in Kirjurinluoto with 600 jazz followers listening music. Festivals have grown since those days and the present festivals are usually 9-day happenings all over the town with lots of international stars performing. Pori Jazz are one of the biggest jazz festivals in Europe and the biggest festivals in Finland (ticket sale: approx. 70 000, over 100 concerts, over 100 bands, 150 000 spectators and over 230 hours of music). Also there are lots of free concerts in Jazzstreet. Stars like Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayall, Miles Davis, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Alicia Keys, B.B. King, Ringo Starr, Björk, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, Dizzy Gillespie, etc. etc. have performed in Pori. Ted Curson (who has played in every festival) has said that Pori Jazz are number one festival in the world. And Jamie Cullum (who played in Pori in summer 2005) has said Pori Jazz festival is a living legend in the world and that he has heard only good things about it. He also said that it's an honour to perform there...
Pori Jazz website

(A picture of our president Tarja Halonen and James Brown
jamming together on stage. This can only happen in Finland...)

KARHUROCK -FESTIVAL

Rock'n'roll
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Musicians from Pori have formed this rock festival. They also put up a Karhurock Club concerts at Club 19 where every now and then perform different kind of bands. For the news of the next festival happening check their website.
Karhurock website

KARMAROCK

Rock'n'roll
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Karmarock concert venue is staged in Harjavalta (approx. 30 km from Pori towards Helsinki).
Karmarock website

LAINSUOJATTOMAT (=OUTLAWS) THEATRE FESTIVALS

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This festival was founded by Rakastajat theatre company. Festivals have lots of independent theatre companies around the Finland (+ some from abroad, like Inis theatre from Ireland). If you want to enjoy excellent acting, this is the festival for you...
Info website for the festivals

MAI-FEST

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MaiFest is a new city festival that concentrates to art and music.
Main events at Cafe Jazz and at Bar Kino. Held annually in May.

PERF07 PERFORMANCE FESTIVALS

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This is a festival that will operate with Mai-Fest. Focused on art and music. 18-19 May.
Perf07 website

PORI FOLK -FESTIVAL

Folk and other kind of music...
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Pori Folk is the new kind of festival focusing on folk music. This year's festival (seventh festival) will be held at 16-19 August 2007. Interesting festival indeed...
Pori Folk website

PORI ORGAN -FESTIVAL

Organ & classical music...
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Pori Organ festival is focusing on organ and such music. Next festival will be held at 25 November - 2 December. Excellent way to listen Bach and other masters...
Pori Organ website

TULVA-FEST

Rock'n'roll
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2-day happening at August with domestic and foreign bands. Concert place varies (Club 19, Annis or some other venue).
Tulva-fest website

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Rock concerts in Pori