Iskelmä Gala 2026

Information

The first artists for the most spectacular party of the year have been announced, and tickets are now on sale!

Iskelmä Gala will take place at Nokia Arena on Friday 20^th February 2026. The most spectacular celebration of the year will feature performances by Arttu Wiskari, Behm, Bess, Elastinen, JVG, Kaija Koo, Nelli Matula, Portion Boys, Robin Packalen, Suvi Teräsniska and Komiat.

At the Iskelmä Gala, the familiar Iskelmä Audience Vote awards will once again be presented. More than 20,000 radio listeners took part in the vote held in January. The audience selected the winners in six categories: Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. See the nominees here.

In addition, the gala will present the Teosto Music Creator of the Year Award as well as the Pro Iskelmä Award, selected by Iskelmä’s editorial jury.

The awards will be presented by well-known public figures, including actor Aku Sipola, TV host Anniina Valtonen, YouTuber Eric “Lakko” Savolainen, host Heikki Paasonen, dancer Kastanja Rauhala, journalist and author Keijo Leppänen, sports influencer Maria Huntington, actor Mikko Töyssy, actor and director Pihla Viitala, as well as Iskelmä hosts Sara Honkavaara, Rea Tallgren, Jenni Kinnarinen, and Hannu Aholaita.

The event is K18 (adults only), but a limited number of S-seats are available.

There will be an intermission during the event.

Schedule:

• Doors open at 5:00 PM (with VIP tickets already at 4:00 or 4:30 PM)
• Iskelmä Gala begins at approximately 7:00 PM
• Iskelmä Gala ends at approximately 9:30 PM

The gala has been held since 2006, and the event will now take place at Nokia Arena for the fifth time.

Changes possible.

Production: Bauer Media Oy and Tampere Live

Tickets

Concert tickets:

49 € / 59 € / 69 € / 79 € / 89 € / 99 € / 109 €

VIP Tickets:

Eventum VIP 225 €

• Best seats on the floor in front of the stage
• High-quality and delicious buffet dinner at the Eventum restaurant
• Entry to the gala 2.5 hours before the start of the show
• Own cloakroom and effortless transfer from the restaurant to your seats
• Live performances
• VIP pass

Ruby & Fellas at Arena VIP 209 €

• High-quality and delicious buffet dinner at the brand-new Ruby & Fellas restaurant on the 6^th floor
• Own cloakroom and easy transfer from the restaurant to premium seats in the upper stands
• Entry to the gala 2.5 hours before the show starts
• Comprehensive and smooth bar services throughout the event
• Stage view also from the bar area
• VIP pass

Sky Lounge VIP 189 €

• High-quality and delicious buffet dinner in the 6^th floor Sky Lounge
• Seats in sections C1/C2
• Entry to the gala 2.5 hours before the show starts
• Own cloakroom and smooth transfer from the restaurant to seats in the upper stands
• DJ entertains VIP guests
• VIP pass

New! KaraokeVIP at Ballroom 149 €

• Sing yourself into gala mood in the brand-new Ballroom on the 1^st floor!
• Seats in sections A4/A5
• First in, last out: entry from 4:00 PM and singing continues until 2:30 AM
• Welcome drink (sparkling wine or long drink)
• Tapas Buffet:
  Balsamic-marinated pearl onions (V, GF)
  Count of the Alps cheese with Arena jam (L, GF)
  Spanish-style spicy potato salad (V, GF)
  Marinated olives (L, GF)
  Antipasti vegetables with salsa verde (V, GF)
  Baguette from a local bakery with cream cheese spread (L)
• Own cloakroom
• VIP guests entertained by a Karaoke Host
• VIP pass

Groups & suites

Group Tickets (over 10 people):

Tampere Hall offers ready-made packages and tailor-made solutions for groups according to their wishes.

Group sales:
Tel. +358 3 243 4501 (Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00)
ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi

Enjoy Iskelmä Gala and Nokia Arena’s services in your own private suite with your group!

Suites are located above the main seating level of the arena. There are 60 suites in total, designed for 15–22 people. Each suite includes seats in the arena according to the group size, with an unobstructed view of the stage.

Note! For this event, each suite guest must also purchase an admission ticket.

More information about suites: Nokia Arena sales service: sales@areenatampere.fi or Eini Inha +358 40 664 3100. You can also send a request for a quote through the Nokia Arena website.