The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2018 in Finnish music.
Events
January 12 – The 22nd Folklandia Cruise start in Helsinki (January 12 – 13). 13 – Composer Paavo Heininen, considered by many to be Finland's most influential musician, celebrates his 80th birthday with a concert at the Järvenpää Hall, Helsinki.
February 11 – The Kokkola Winter Accordion Festival start (February 11 – 18).
March 8 – The Turku Jazz Festival start in Turku (March 8 – 11). 12 – The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, under Hannu Lintu, begins a week-long series of concerts in Germany. 27 – The Hetta Music Event start in Enontekiö (March 27 - April 1).
April 11 – The Tampere Biennale start (April 11 – 15). 25 – The 32nd April Jazz Espoo start (April 25 – 29).
May 9 – The Vaasa Choir Festival start (May 9 – 13).
June 3 – The VocalEspoo Festival start (June 3 – 9).
July 6 – The Baltic Jazz festival start in Dalsbruk (July 6 – 8). 9 – The 51st Kaustinen Folk Music Festival start (July 9 – 15). 14 – The 53rd Pori Jazz Festival start in Pori, Finland (July 14 – 22).
August 7 – The Rauma Festivo Music Festival start (August 7–11).
September 6 – The Lahti Sibelius Festival start (September 6–9).
See also 2018 in Finland Music of Finland Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018
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