UGA Presents will host the Finnish band Frigg for a concert in Athens on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. The event marks the group’s 25th anniversary and features their signature blend of Nordic folk traditions with global roots influences, a style described as “nordgrass.” This genre combines Scandinavian folk music with elements from bluegrass, Celtic, Balkan, and American roots music.
Frigg is known for its virtuosic string playing and energetic performances. The band’s lineup includes three violins, mandolin, guitar, and double bass. Since releasing their debut album in 2002, Frigg has performed internationally at festivals such as WOMADelaide, Cambridge Folk Festival, Rainforest World Music Festival, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Their music has been broadcast to wide audiences through programs like “A Prairie Home Companion” and NHK World Japan. Frigg’s albums have frequently appeared on the World Music Charts Europe and the Transglobal World Music Chart. They have also been featured several times on Songlines magazine’s Top of the World list.
In 2025, Frigg began a new phase with a new album, collaborations, and an expanded six-member lineup. The Athens performance will include selections from their recent albums “Heritage” and “Dreamscapes.”
A free pre-performance talk by a member of Frigg will take place in Ramsey Concert Hall from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.
The concert is supported by Rhonda Lucile Hicks and is part of the Nordic Dream: Voices from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden series.
Tickets can be purchased online at pac.uga.edu, by phone at 706-542-4400 during box office hours (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or in person at the UGA Performing Arts Center box office during those same hours. Five-minute parking is available for ticket purchases or pickups at the Performing Arts Center drop-off circle.
Audience members have the option to create their own series of three or more performances for a discount. Single tickets start at $30 with promo code PAC30; UGA student tickets are $15.
Accessibility information and venue amenities are available on the PAC website. Parking for this event is free.
For more details about upcoming events presented by UGA Performing Arts Center, visit pac.uga.edu.
