Ulf Wakenius live in Helsingborg

Experience Ulf Wakenius live on October 23rd

Ulf Wakenius will perform at Dunkers kulturhus in Helsingborg, Sweden on October 23, 2026. Wakenius is a Swedish jazz guitarist known for his lyrical and harmonically sophisticated style, often incorporating elements of Swedish folk music and bossa nova into his improvisations. He gained international recognition as a member of Ray Charles’s band during the 1990s and has since released numerous albums as a leader and sideman, collaborating with artists across various genres. His playing is characterized by a warm tone, melodic phrasing, and a distinctive use of extended harmonies.

Dunkers kulturhus is a cultural center located in Helsingborg, housed within the former department store of the same name. Originally established in 1897 by Per Dunker, the building served as a prominent retail space for over a century before undergoing extensive renovation and reopening as a cultural venue in 2002. The building itself is architecturally significant, representing a transition from late 19th-century to early 20th-century design. Today, Dunkers kulturhus functions as a multidisciplinary arts space hosting exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and workshops.