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Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1968 by Lars Lystedt following a Louis Armstrong concert in the city, Umeå Jazz Festival ranks among Scandinavia's oldest jazz festivals. It takes place each year in this city on Sweden's northeastern coast and has, over the decades, hosted major jazz figures such as Keith Jarrett, Charles Lloyd and Herbie Hancock.
Edition 2026
Lineup
Programme - tap an artist for their dates
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Indoor
Getting there
Location
Umeå Folkets Hus Vasaplan, Skolgatan 59, 903 29 Umeå
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Past editions
2025May 30, 20253 artists
2024May 31 – Jun 1, 202410 artists
202342 artists
Da Tweekaz
Imminence
The Halo Effect
Hanna Ferm2022Nov 26, 20225 artists
2018Mar 2, 20187 artists
2017Mar 3–4, 201717 artists
2016Apr 8–9, 201613 artists
201441 artists
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