SVÄNG – Masters of the harmonica

Tuesday 17.2.2026

18:00
Conservatory

Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola

20/18/15

Sväng is a unique quartet that has charmed audiences everywhere. Sväng has performed for diverse audiences at world music, folk music, jazz, and classical music events. With its uncompromising, artistically challenging, yet entertaining repertoire, Sväng has pioneered the true potential of this small, underrated instrument.

Eero Grundström diatonic and chromatic harmonicas
Jouko Kyhälä chord harmonica Harmonetta,
diatonic and chromatic harmonicas
Tapani Varis bass harmonica
Eero Turkka diatonic and chromatic harmonicas

TICKETS:
https://www.lippu.fi/event/xxviii-kokkolan-talviharmonikka-2026-keski-pohjanmaan-konservatorio-20746487/

Standard ticket €20
Senior citizens €18
Students, conscripts, unemployed €15

(A lippu.fi service fee of €2.60 +
a booking fee starting at €1.50 per order will be added to the prices.)

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