Quartet Ajaton

Founded by singer Mia Simanainen, Quartet Ajaton is an ensemble, where highly innovative musicians from diverse backgrounds weave their skills together. Stylistically, the group is an independent trailblazer, and its enigmatic combination of instruments is likely one of a kind in the entire world! What is familiar, however, is the quartet’s new programme, which features iconic melodies from Finnish culture — tangos, pieces by Sibelius, folk tunes and cattle calls, all rearranged into fresh forms that resound, dance and rumble — the music glows and freezes, setting the listener’s blood in motion.

The quartet has been inspiring audiences with its music for more than ten years, not only in Finland but also in England, Sweden, Estonia, Germany, Hungary and Russia. The group’s third full-length album, Fin, highlights the music’s Finnish origins — fittingly in the Jazz Finland 100 anniversary year.

Mia Simanainen, vocals
Henrik Sandås, bandoneón
Kari Ikonen, Moog synthesizer
Aino Juutilainen, cello

Duration approx. 2 h (incl. Intermission) 

The performance is part of Oulu Music Festival 2026.

Tickets

30 € Regular / 20 € Pensioner / 10 € Discount groups

Tickets available at Ticketmaster Finland nationwide. Prices include handling fees. In addition to the prices, Ticketmaster charges a service fee of 2 €/order at Ticketmaster's box office or 1.50 €/order when purchased from Ticketmaster's online store. No handling fees at Valve ticket office.

The Kaikukortti is accepted for the concert, but the number of seats is limited.

Ticket Sales Locations

Ticketmaster Finland nationwide
Oulu Sinfonia ticket office, Leevi Madetojan katu 3
Ticket office of Cultural Centre Valve, Hallituskatu 7, Oulu.
At the door an hour before the event, if available.

Accessibility

Valve is accessible without barriers through the Hallituskatu-side entrance; the automatic doors open with a sensor. The ticket office is located in the lobby; the ticket counter is high, with an induction loop available. The accessible restroom is located in the basement. There is barrier-free access to the Valve hall, which also has an induction loop. More information is available on the Cultural Centre Valve website: www.kulttuurivalve.fi.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.