Poppari

Poppari is a live music bar and restaurant located in Jyväskylä, Finland, at Puistokatu 2-4 on Aren aukio. It has operated under the name Poppari since 2007, having previously been known as Jazz Bar from 1992 to 2007. The venue is a notable forum for live music in the region and serves as a touring venue for the Finnish Jazz Federation (Suomen Jazzliitto). It hosts regular club nights, themed music evenings, stand-up comedy clubs, and events tied to festivals such as Jyväskylä Summer Jazz, Jyväskylän kesä, and the Somethin' Else club. The house band, Popparibändi, performs regularly, often focusing on themed programs such as Beatles music. The venue also features weekly Wednesday jam sessions. Over the years, Poppari (and its predecessor Jazz Bar) has received recognition for its contribution to jazz culture, including the Varjo-Yrjö award in 2003, the Central Finland Provincial Cultural Deed award in 1999, and the Suomijazz trophy in 2002 for its website. The establishment remains active, with a full schedule of events listed on its official website.

Poppari is a live music bar and restaurant in Jyväskylä, Finland, located at Puistokatu 2-4 on Aren aukio. The establishment originally opened in 1992 under the name Jazz Bar and operated under that name until 2007, when it was renamed Poppari. During its time as Jazz Bar, the venue became a notable fixture in the Finnish jazz scene. In 1999, it received the Central Finland Provincial Cultural Deed award (Keski-Suomen läänin Vuoden kulttuuriteko). In 2002, the website Suomijazz.com awarded Jazz Bar the Suomijazz trophy for its excellent website. In 2003, Jazz Bar was honored with the Varjo-Yrjö award, given by Yleisradio (the Finnish Broadcasting Company) to recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed to the existence of domestic jazz culture. After the name change to Poppari in 2007, the venue continued to operate as a live music bar and restaurant. It serves as a touring venue for the Finnish Jazz Federation (Suomen Jazzliitto) and hosts various clubs and festival events, including Jyväskylä Summer Jazz, Jyväskylän kesä, and the Somethin' Else club. The house band, Popparibändi, performs regularly, often with themed programs such as Beatles music. The venue also hosts stand-up comedy clubs and weekly Wednesday jam sessions. As of the mid-2020s, Poppari remains active, with a full calendar of events listed on its official website.

• 2007

  Renamed from Jazz Bar to Poppari.

• 2003

  Received the Varjo-Yrjö award from Yleisradio.

• 2002

  Awarded the Suomijazz trophy for excellent website by Suomijazz.com.

• 1999

  Awarded the Central Finland Provincial Cultural Deed prize.

• 1992

  Opened as Jazz Bar in Jyväskylä.

A significant live music forum and jazz venue in Jyväskylä, serving as a cultural hub for jazz and other music genres.

Product categories. Live music events · Club nights · Stand-up comedy shows · Jam sessions · Food and beverage service

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