Sideways is the only big music & arts festival in the Helsinki area happening at the beginning of the Summer. Every year they present nearly 80 live acts plus entertaining sideshows from music trivia competitions to art exhibitions, 80’s arcade games to skateboarding sessions.

For 2019 they have added veteran hip-hop artist Nas as one of their main headliners. The Queen’s Bridge native has just released 3 back to back videos from his latest album, all while working on new musical projects.

Sideways Festival takes place on June 6th, 7th, and 8th at Sideways (Nordenskiöldinkatu 11, 00250) in Helsinki. Click here for tickets.

The legendary Scarface will be making a stop at one of the most popular live venue on the west coast, Yoshi’s. It’s located at 510 Embarcadero West in Oakland, California. The event, which kicks off at approximately 9:30 PM, has a door entrance ranging from $32 to $39 USD.

Click here to purchase tickets.

On Friday, February 1st, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) will perform at O2 Forum Kentish Town (located at 9-17 Highgate Road) in London, UK. This is an 18 and older event – ID required – that will run from 7 to 11 PM (UK time).

Tickets are available online for £29.50 + tax. Click here to purchase tickets.

On Friday, January 18th, the “bigger than hip-hop” duo Dead Prez will be performing at Brighton Music Hall (158 Brighton Ave) in Allston, Massachusetts.

This is an 18 and older event and valid identification is required at the door, which opens at 8 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.

On Saturday, February 23rd, hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco will be performing songs from his popular Food & Liquor record at The Novo DTLA (the venue is located at 800 W Olympic Blvd) in Los Angeles, California.

This is an all ages event that will begin at 7 PM PST. Tickets, which starts at $32.50, can be purchased via AXS.