2018 in Finnish musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2018 in Finnish music.EventsJanuary12 – The 22nd Folklandia Cruise start in Helsinki.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.February11 – The Kokkola Winter Accordion Festival start.March8 – The Turku Jazz Festival start in Turku.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.April11 – The Tampere Biennale start.25 – The 32nd April Jazz Espoo start.May9 – The Vaasa Choir Festival start.June3 – The VocalEspoo Festival start.July6 – The Baltic Jazz festival start in Dalsbruk.9 – The 51st Kaustinen Folk Music Festival start.14 – The 53rd Pori Jazz Festival start in Pori, Finland.August7 – The Rauma Festivo Music Festival start.September6 – The Lahti Sibelius Festival start.