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Hector & Power Band

Hector is celebrating his unique 60-year career and the beloved body of work cherished by the entire nation with Power...

Date 17.10.2026 19.00

VenueTampere Hall, Main Auditorium

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Information

Tickets 79/69/59 €
Pensioners, students, children (under 18), unemployed persons, and military or civilian service personnel 75 €

Doors open approximately half an hour before the performance. Showtime is at 7 PM. The estimated duration of the performance is approximately 2 hours, including an intermission of about 30 minutes.

Did you know that at this performance you can enjoy refreshments in the auditorium?
The stalls section of the Main Hall is designated as an 18+ licensed area. Guests with tickets for this area may bring into the auditorium a drink purchased either before the performance or during the intermission. Please note that the age limit of 18 for the licensed seating area is strict, and minors are not permitted in the auditorium section.

Hector is celebrating his unique 60-year career and the beloved body of work cherished by the entire nation!

The solo career of Hector, considered one of the cornerstones of Finnish popular music, began with the release of the single Palkkasoturi in January 1966. The debut single by the young high school student climbed to the top of the Finnish charts and launched an impressive career that has now spanned six decades.

Having released numerous albums since the early 1970s, Hector’s best-known songs include Ake, Make, Pera ja mä, Asfalttiprinssi, Ei mittään, Jos sä tahdot niin, Juodaan viinaa, Kuunnellaan vaan taivasta, Lumi teki enkelin eteiseen, Mandoliinimies, Nostalgia, and Yhtenä iltana.

Hector’s music is known for its powerful lyrics and socially conscious themes, while its stylistic range extends from rock and folk to progressive expression. His poetic and thought-provoking lyrics have inspired several generations, and many of his songs have become part of Finland’s cultural heritage. In addition to his own material, Hector has also composed and written songs for numerous leading Finnish artists.

Having earned multiple gold and platinum records, Hector has also received many other honors and awards. He has been awarded, among others, four Emma Awards, the Finnish State Prize for Music, the Reino Helismaa and Juha Vainio Awards, and the Pro Finlandia Medal. In addition, he received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland decoration in 2024. At the end of last year, Yle’s radio drama Asfalttiprinssin tie, based on Hector’s life, quickly found a large audience.

This year celebrates Hector’s unique 60-year career and the body of work loved by the entire nation. Taking the stage are Hector and his eight-member Power Band.

Power Band line-up:

  • Risto Niinikoski – drums, vocals
  • Matti Maijanen – bass
  • Pekka Kuorikoski – keyboards, vocals
  • Pekka Gröhn – keyboards
  • Jarmo Nikku – guitar
  • Jaakko Kiikeri – guitar
  • Panu Syrjänen – saxophone
  • Janne Toivonen – trumpet

Subject to change.

Production: Tampere Hall

Herkullinen buffet-pöytä täynnä macaronseja, aprikoosileivoksia Tampere-talon Taidekahveilla.
Kuva / Photo: Anna-Leena Marjusaari

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)

Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City, Visit Tampere Laura Vanzo
Kuva | Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

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