Regular concerts in Vaasa date from 1930, when an Orchestra Society was founded in the town.  In addition to giving concerts of its own, the Vaasa City Orchestra has appeared at various festivals. It collaborates with the Vaasa Opera Foundation and Vaasa City Theatre and regularly appears in concert with the Seinäjoki City Orchestra. The Vaasa City Orchestra has been on tour to Cyprus, Italy, Norway, Sweden, USA and Iceland.