Sami Hedberg – Permission to Laugh (18+)
One of Finland’s best-known comedians, Sami Hedberg, takes the stage with a completely new stand-up show.
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Sami Hedberg – Permission to Laugh (18+)
Wed 9 December 2026 at 18:00
Tampere Hall, Main Auditorium
Age limit: 18+
Tickets:
Standard tickets: €44.90
Students, pensioners, unemployed persons, and those in military or civilian service: €39.90
Wheelchair customers: €39.90, assistant admitted with the same ticket
GOLDEN VIP: €129, includes dinner before the show starting at 16:00 and the performance. Limited availability.
One of Finland’s best-known comedians, Sami Hedberg, takes the stage with a completely new stand-up show
Permission to Laugh is an evening where nothing is old (except the show’s title) and nothing is predictable. The show features entirely new material—sharp observations, fresh stories, and bold, topical humor that lives in the moment and evolves together with the audience.
Come and enjoy live stand-up comedy in a beautiful theatre setting and take a break from everyday life for over two hours. The show delivers laughter through relatable moments, surprising twists, and straight-talking humor.
Now you have permission to laugh—and laugh out loud.
Did you know you can enjoy refreshments in the auditorium during this performance?
The entire stalls and balcony areas are designated as 18+ licensed seating. Ticket holders in the additional seating and stalls may bring drinks purchased before the performance or during the intermission into the auditorium. Please note that the 18+ age limit in the licensed seating area is strictly enforced, and minors are not permitted.
Duration: approx. 2 hours, including an intermission.
Programme subject to change.
Production: Hedberg Live 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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