
J. Karjalainen Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
6,574
Category
International, Finnish
Concerts
Aug
15
Lutakon lippa 2025: J. Karjalainen + Ylva Haru
Jyväskylä
Tickets
Aug
28
Kasarmitori
Helsinki
Tickets
Oct
24
Espoo Cultural Centre
Espoo
Tickets
Oct
25
Music Center of Kuopio
Kuopio
Tickets
Oct
30
Verkatehdas
Hämeenlinna
Tickets
Oct
31
Logomo Oy
Turku
Tickets
Nov
01
Sibeliustalo
Lahti
Tickets
Nov
05
Tampere-talo Oy
Tampere
Tickets
Nov
07
Kuusankoskitalo
Kuusankoski
Tickets
Nov
08
Paviljonki
Jyväskylä
Tickets
Nov
14
Taidetehdas
Porvoo
Tickets
Nov
15
Mikaelisali
Mikkeli
Tickets
Nov
20
Raahesali
Raahe
Tickets
Nov
21
Kaukametsä
Kajaani
Tickets
Nov
22
Madetojan sali
Oulu
Tickets
Nov
29
Kulttuuritalo
Helsinki
Tickets
About J. Karjalainen
J. Karjalainen (Jukka Tapio Karjalainen, born 1. April 1957, Helsinki) is possibly the most critically acclaimed and successful Finnish singer-songwriter. Starting out in 1980 his early albums were a mix of rhytmic blue-eyed soul and pop rock, while his latter albums have been increasingly influenced by folk and blues. J. Karjalainen has had a huge influence in Finnish rock music since the 1980's, as well as in the formation of Finnish blue-eyed soul scene. His music has been compared to the likes of Van Morrison and Bob Dylan, but of course, Karjalainen sings in his native tongue, Finnish.
His music is often blues-influenced, lyrically witty and somehow comforting. Lyrical themes vary from childhood memories (like Verinen Mies or Paskahousua) to varyingly obscure tales of everyday life. Tulpaani ja Sadepisara for example tells a tale of a tulip in the verge of dying of thirst. Karjalainen has created a sort of an alter ego wich he refers to as "Laulumies", the singer or singerman.
His latest album Lännen-Jukka features himself alone with a banjo and sometimes a guitar singing with a rough blues voice. The songs are mostly traditional (Finnish-)American folk songs.
Discography
Albums:
* J. Karjalainen ja Mustat lasit (1981)
* Yö kun saapuu Helsinkiin (1982)
* Tatsum tisal (1983)
* Tunnussävel (1983, live)
* Doris (1985)
* Varaani (1986)
* Kookospähkinäkitara (1987)
* Lumipallo (1988)
* Live (1989, live)
* Keltaisessa talossa (1990)
* Päiväkirja (1991)
* Tähtilampun alla (1992)
* Villejä lupiineja (1994)
* Electric Sauna (1996)
* Laura Häkkisen silmät (1998)
* Electric picnic (1999)
* Marjaniemessä (2001)
* Valtatie (2002)
* Lännen-Jukka (2006)
Compilations:
* Suurimmat hitit (Greatest hits, 1992)
* Vanhaa rautaa – keihäänkärkiä 1992–2004 (A sequel to previous compilation, 2004)
* Juhlakokoelma 1981-2005 (Boxed combination of the previous two, 2005)
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Genres
International, Finnish
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J. Karjalainen Tour Cities
Oulu, Finland
Turku, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Tampere, Finland
Jyväskylä, Finland
Lahti, Finland
Porvoo, Finland
Mikkeli, Finland
Kuopio, Finland
Espoo, Finland
Raahe, Finland
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Kajaani, Finland
Frequently Asked Questions About J. Karjalainen
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is J. Karjalainen on tour?
Yes, J. Karjalainen is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
J. Karjalainen concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The J. Karjalainen tour
is scheduled for 16 dates across 13 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is J. Karjalainen scheduled to play?
J. Karjalainen is scheduled to play 16 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the J. Karjalainen tour start?
J. Karjalainen’s tour starts Aug 15, 2025 and ends on Nov 29, 2025.
They will play 13 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Jyväskylä at Lutakko and their next upcoming concert
will be in Turku at Logomo Oy.
What venues is J. Karjalainen performing at?
As part of the J. Karjalainen tour, J. Karjalainen is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Aug 15 - Jyväskylä,
West And Inner Finland @ Lutakko
Aug 28 - Helsinki,
Finland @ Kasarmitori
Oct 24 - Espoo,
Finland @ Espoo Cultural Centre
Oct 25 - Kuopio,
Finland @ Music Center of Kuopio
Oct 30 - Hämeenlinna,
Kanta-Häme @ Verkatehdas
Oct 31 - Turku,
Egentliga Finland @ Logomo Oy
Nov 01 - Lahti,
Finland @ Sibeliustalo
Nov 05 - Tampere,
Finland @ Tampere-talo Oy
Nov 07 - Kuusankoski,
Finland @ Kuusankoskitalo
Nov 08 - Jyväskylä,
Finland @ Paviljonki
Nov 14 - Porvoo,
Uusimaa @ Taidetehdas
Nov 15 - Mikkeli,
Finland @ Mikaelisali
Nov 20 - Raahe,
Finland @ Raahesali
Nov 21 - Kajaani,
Finland @ Kaukametsä
Nov 22 - Oulu,
Finland @ Madetojan sali
Nov 29 - Helsinki,
Finland @ Kulttuuritalo