Arja Saijonmaa – A Song for Freedom Tour
One of the most beloved singers of our time, Arja Saijonmaa, will tour Finland in spring 2026 with her A...
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Arja Saijonmaa – A Song for Freedom Tour
Tampere Hall, Main Auditorium
Sat 25 April 2026 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: €44.90
ARJA SAIJONMAA EMBARKS ON THE A SONG FOR FREEDOM CONCERT TOUR ACROSS FINLAND IN SPRING 2026
One of the most beloved singers of our time, Arja Saijonmaa, will tour Finland in spring 2026 with her A Song for Freedom concert tour. In this deeply personal and passionate performance, Saijonmaa opens up her extraordinary life story through her most cherished songs and captivating anecdotes. The tour arrives at Tampere Hall on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
This unique and intimate tour is named after Saijonmaa’s autobiography, published in October, and marks her first extensive tour in Finland in quite some time. After each concert, a meet-and-greet will be held during which Saijonmaa will sign books and albums.
“The songs of my life have come to me in mysterious ways, as if they were searching for me across the world. With the A Song for Freedom tour, I want to share these magical stories with the audience. It feels wonderful to finally embark on a long tour across my beloved homeland!”
— Arja Saijonmaa
Arja Saijonmaa is one of the most iconic singers in Nordic music history and a true trailblazer. Her 50-year career has been filled with remarkable moments: she has sung with Mikhail Gorbachev, ventured into the jungles of Central America, visited Yasser Arafat’s desert bunker, and risen to stardom in Finland, Sweden and Norway alike. Her artistic life has been marked by great success as well as profound personal and professional setbacks, all of which she recounts with warmth, honesty and a twinkle of humor. A Song for Freedom is an unforgettable story of a gifted artist who has lived an astonishingly rich life.
Saijonmaa began her career as a singer and actress in the Student Theatre in the 1960s and rose to prominence as an interpreter of songs by Mikis Theodorakis. Her best-known songs include Ystävän laulu, Högt över havet and Miten voin kyllin kiittää. In recent years, she has appeared as a featured artist on popular TV shows such as Elämäni biisi and the Swedish hit series Så Mycket Bättre.
Her work has gained international recognition, and in spring 2025 the King and Queen of Sweden awarded her the prestigious Litteris et Artibus medal. Throughout her career, Saijonmaa has been a dedicated advocate for human rights and has served as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
Event details subject to change.
Production: All Day Entertainment Oy
Did you know that you can pre-order refreshments for before the performance or during the interval?
Explore this season’s refreshments here:
Tampere Hall Pastry: Baked organic apple tart (L, G) – €8.00
Chocolate-Apricot Pastry (L, G) – €9.00
Lemon Tartlet (L) – €8.00
Apple Cake with Vanilla Whip (Ve) – €8.00
Salted Caramel & Nut Brownie with Marinated Raspberries (Ve, G) – €8.00
Salted Caramel Macarons, 2 pcs – €5.50
Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free
Sweet and Savoury Combo: Lightly seared gravlax with a passionfruit mousse pastry (L) – €8.00
Prawn Sandwich (L, G) – €14.00
Tomato-Pesto Pastry (L, G) – €8.00
Goat Cheese Bagel (L) – €8.00
Air-Dried Ham Bagel (L) – €8.00
Carrot and Herb Tartlet (Ve, G) – €8.00
Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free
MENU €22
(€26 when ordered on the spot)
Salmon pie and smoked sour cream L, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked reindeer and rooftop garden microgreens L
Vegetable pie and smoky oat fraîche Veg, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked tofu and rooftop garden microgreens Veg, G
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Chocolate mud cake, marinated organic berries and rooftop honey L, G
Macaron pastry and organic edible flowers L, G
Seasonal apricot pastry Veg, G
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Organic coffee and organic tea
Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free
Enjoy a buffet-style selection featuring, among other delights, locally produced cheeses, cold cuts, and mouth-watering marinated treats. Special dietary requirements are accommodated based on advance notice at the time of booking. A pre-booked seat at the antipasto table served before the performance €22.90. The table is set 1.5 hours before the performance begins on the 3rd floor of Tampere Hall. There is a bar in the space where drinks can be ordered on the spot. Check whether the menu is available for the performance and come enjoy!
Secure your preferred refreshments by purchasing them in advance. Refreshments can be pre-ordered online no later than 6 p.m. on the day before the event. You can place your order via the “order refreshments” link for your chosen event.
Ask for a group offer
If your party includes 10 or more people
you can ask for a group offer:
ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi
tel. 03 243 4501 (Mon to Fri from 10 am to 4 pm)
Complement your experience by staying under the same roof
The Courtyard Tampere City hotel, attached to Tampere Hall, offers the perfect experience. When you book accommodation for your visit through us, you get partner rates. Welcome to enjoy yourself!
Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere
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