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✈️How to get to Pori Jazz
Planning your trip to Pori Jazz? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Pori Airport (POR), about 3 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP), about 96 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 4 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Pori or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Kirjurinluoto (Pori Jazz)
Accommodation near the Pori Jazz site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Pori, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Pori.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Pori Jazz 2026 weather
Weather in Kirjurinluoto in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 28° / 17° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Heavy rain | 20° / 14° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 23° / 10° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Pori Jazz
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Pori Jazz. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Pori and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Pori Jazz: Finnish Jazz Excellence
In mid-July, the Kirjurinluoto park in Pori hosts Pori Jazz, one of Northern Europe's most prestigious jazz festivals. Featuring 19 carefully selected artists, this gathering explores blues, afrobeat, disco, and contemporary R&B in a refined and accessible atmosphere.
The 2026 lineup brings together legends like John Legend, IMELDA MAY, alongside virtuosos such as Cécile McLorin Salvant, Fred Hersch Trio, Matteo Mancuso, and JALEN NGONDA. This selection illustrates Pori Jazz's commitment to quality and musical diversity.
Beyond concerts, the festival offers late-night jam sessions, conferences, educational workshops, and youth programming. The verdant park setting by the Kokemäenjoki river adds a bucolic and soothing dimension to this jazz celebration, also exploring art pop, baroque pop, and dance-pop.
For fans of jazz, soul, and African-American music, Pori Jazz remains a global reference. This Finnish festival celebrates nearly six decades of excellence and passion dedicated to the finest improvised music.
❓FAQ
When does Pori Jazz 2026 take place?
Pori Jazz runs from 10 to 18 July 2026 in Pori, Finland. The main concerts are held in Kirjurinluoto park from 16 to 18 July, while the free Jazzkatu enlivens Pori's Eteläranta from 14 to 18 July.
How many editions has the festival reached?
Pori Jazz is being staged for the 59th time in 2026. Founded in July 1966, it is one of Europe's oldest jazz festivals.
How many stages does the main site have?
Kirjurinluoto park hosts three stages — the Päälava (main stage), the Škoda-lava and the Lokkilava — supplemented by other Pori venues such as Cafe Pori Jazz, the Porin Teatteri, the SATA Shipbuilding stage and the Satakunta Museum.
What time do the gates open?
For the main concerts at Kirjurinluoto, the gates open at 2 p.m. These concerts are for over-18s only (K-18), except for the family area.
Is the festival child-friendly?
Most of the programme has no age limit. The main concerts, however, are restricted to ages 18 and up, except for the alcohol-free family area beside the main stage: under-12s enter free with an accompanying ticket-holding adult, and a youth ticket (ages 12-17) is available from €55.
Is the site accessible for guests with reduced mobility?
The main stage has a raised wheelchair stand and accessible toilets. Volunteer assistants in blue vests support visitors; one companion enters free with the assisted person on presentation of an EU disability card (marked A), a personal-assistant card or a medical certificate.
Is there food on site?
Yes, food stalls are present at the concert sites; the Ekokompassi-certified festival requires its vendors to use biodegradable disposable tableware and favours organic and local produce.
