BOSSAJAZZFESTIVAL_2026

BOSSAJAZZFESTIVAL 2026 – August 7 & 8
Venue: NOX wines & Deli, Kauppiaskatu 2, Pargas, Finland

Day 1 – August 7
Theme: Acoustic jazz, Brazilian rhythm, and vinyl grooves – a journey through the Afro‑Latin diaspora.
· Doors open
· 19:00 – 19:45 | TWO FOUR TRIO Jazz Trio
Acoustic jazz featuring Pierre Nilson (piano), Ölme Jakob Ulmestrand (double bass), and Jan Heidenberg (drums).
· 19:45 – 20:00 | Short break
· 20:00 – 20:45 | TWO FOUR TRIO Jazz Trio
Acoustic jazz featuring Pierre Nilson (piano), Ölme Jakob Ulmestrand (double bass), and Jan Heidenberg (drums) with special guests Dzakali (vocals, guitar) and Sergio Machado (guitar) on select songs.
· 20:45 – 21:00 | Short break / transition
· 21:00 – 22:00 | Dr. Ed Lion – Vinyl‑only selector
Rare Brazilian grooves blended with soul, jazz, Latin, Afro, hip‑hop, disco, and reggae.
· Throughout the evening – Cultural insights shared between sets.
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Day 2 – August 8
Theme: From ritual roots to a collaborative celebration – a journey through Afro‑Brazilian music and culture.
· 18:00 – 18:45 | Capoeira show with Cromadinho
Traditional roda with live berimbau, pandeiro, singing, dance, and Brazilian percussion.
· 18:45 – 19:00 | Short break
· 19:00 – 19:45 | Braz Lima & Laura Mardlleen
Acoustic guitar and vocal bossa nova.
· 19:45 – 20:00 | Short break
· 20:00 – 20:45 |TWO FOUR TRIO Jazz Trio featuring Pille Rite Rei
Jazz, samba, and bossa nova – the trio (Pierre Nilson, Ölme Jakob Ulmestrand, Jan Heidenberg) joined by Pille Rite Rei on saxophone and vocals.
· 20:45 – 21:00 | Short break
· 21:00 – 21:45 | Grande Finale (Collaboration)
All artists unite: Braz Lima, Laura Madlleen, Pille Rite Rei, the trio (Pierre Nilson, Ölme Jakob Ulmestrand, Jan Heidenberg), and Cromadinho – a collective celebration of Afro‑Brazilian music.
· 21:45 – 22:00 | Closing
· 22:00 – late | Afterparty
Music continues – open dancefloor for everyone.

Ticket Information
General admission:
· Day 1 (August 7) – €25
· Day 2 (August 8) – €35
· Full Festival Pass (both days) – €50
Student and retired discount:
· Day 1 (August 7) – €20
· Day 2 (August 8) – €30
· Full Festival Pass (both days) – €45
Valid student or retired ID required upon entry for discounted tickets.
Early bird discount available – limited capacity, so book early.
Contact: [email protected] | +358449405169
Curator: Komi Gassou