with Laitakaupungin orkesteri

24.7.2026 at 20:00, Ritz
Tickets 32 / 26 / 20 € (+1 € at the door)
Wheelchair accessible

Vaasa and Korsholm’s own soul voice Michael Bleu (Mikko Kananoja) returns home together with Laitakaupungin orkesteri for an evening filled with iconic soul classics and American hits. With his warm retro-soul style and strong stage presence, Bleu delivers a unique and captivating concert experience. The concert is led by Vaasas own conductor Sauli Perälä.

Performers:
Michael Bleu
Laitakaupungin orkesteri
Sauli Perälä, band leader

Free admission for children under the age of 15, subject to availability.
For an offer on group tickets, please contact: info@kmf.fi

Korsholm Music Festival reserves the right for changes in the programme.

Give in to the charm of music with Korsholm Music Festival’s affordable festival pass! After buying a pass you get one ticket for each concert in your email.
Please note! The festival pass includes the 16:00 show of A Day at the Circus! In Michael Bleu sings Soul Classics the placenumber for a passholder is in the hall, not in the balcony. Of Rodeo & Rhapsody the concert in Vähäkyrö is included in the pass. If you would like to go to the concert in Kurikka instead, please contact info@kmf.fi

Michael Bleu sings Soul Classics

Date & Time:

Friday 24.7.2026 20:00

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Cost:

20€ – 30€

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Vaasa local buses, Lifti, drive several lines past Ritz. You can find your way to us with their  route planner

Ritz is only 700 meters walking from Vaasa travel centre (trains and long distance buses).

Roadside parking is free after 18:00. The easiest way to find parking is in the main square underground parking Toriparkki, 400 meters walking distance from Ritz.

For far away guests there is a wide selection of hotels in Vaasa! GreenStar Hotel Vaasa offers our customers a 10% discount on the cheapest dayrate with the code: RITZ.

The doors to Ritz open about an hour before the event (Kino nights circa 20 minutes before the first movie).

If there are tickets left, they are sold at the ticket sales desk in the stairs. Card or cash accepted. Smartum, Tyky or Edenred coupons or cards are not accepted at Ritz, but they can be used to buy tickets at Netticket.fi (not Kino movie tickets) or Studioticket.

Apart from small cafe events we have wardrobe service and charge 2€ per jacket. Bags larger than an A4 sized paper are also to be left in the wardrobe.

Accepted payment for wardrobe service are card, Mobilepay or cash.

We work continuously to make Ritz more accessible. There is a stair lift from the ground floor, where the toilet is available, to the café and auditorium on the second floor, and there is a induction loop for hearing aids in part of the auditorium. Even so it is a good idea to read up on accessibility before your visit.

Read more about accessibility, and get acquainted with the premises via the virtual tour:

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Seat map and virtual tour

Our stylish bar is also open before and after the event. It is

Our stylish bar is also open before and after the event. It is possible to pre-order drinks in the café for events with an intermission. At sold out events, the balcony bar is open during the performance. There are a few seats at the balcony bar. Drinks can not be taken to your own seating, if the event is not age restricted (K18).

Cafe range of products

If you have any questions regarding the ticket, contact the ticket seller. If you have any questions about the venue or the cafe service, please contact us. The event organizer (listed on the event page) is responsible for the event.