RAPARPERITAIVAS – An Evening with Gösta Sundqvist
Raparperitaivas takes an in-depth look at the life and music of Gösta Sundqvist.
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RAPARPERITAIVAS – An Evening with Gösta Sundqvist
Saturday 20 March 2027 at 2 pm
Saturday 20 March 2027 at 6 pm
Tampere Hall, Small Auditorium
Standard tickets: €49.50
Pensioners: €47
Students, unemployed people and children aged 16 and under: €39
Estimated duration: approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
Did you know you can enjoy drinks at your seat during this performance?
Rows 12–17 in the Small Auditorium are designated as an 18+ licensed seating area for this performance. Ticket holders in these rows may take drinks purchased before the performance or during the interval to their seats. Please note that the age limit of 18 is strictly enforced in the licensed seating area, and under-18s cannot enter this area.
Raparperitaivas – An Evening with Gösta Sundqvist
Gösta Sundqvist is a true giant of Finnish rock who has left a lasting mark on the Finnish soul. Raparperitaivas takes an in-depth look at his life and music.
In the show, Gösta talks about his life, his youth, football, the stories behind his songs and the ways of the world – all seasoned with his distinctive humour. Throughout the evening, he meets many of his friends, while the amusing characters from his songs also come to life.
Featuring all the biggest hits by Leevi and the Leavings, the show promises great songs and hilarious humour in abundance.
Starring the outstanding singer and The Voice of Finland finalist A-J Keskinen. Other cast members include Elisa Lairikko, Simo Stenman and Petri Lairikko, familiar to audiences from television.
Written by Katariina Leino
Directed by Petri Lairikko
Subject to change.
Produced by Suomen Musiikkiteatteri

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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