Pauli Mustajärvi Memorial Concert at Nokia Arena

A memorial concert for Pauli Pate Mustajärvi will be held at Nokia Arena in Tampere on 12 July 2026. The event marks what would have been his 70th birthday and honors his long career in Finnish rock.

Popeda appear in their current lineup with Olli Herman, Costello Hautamäki, Alex Hautamäki, Pate Kivinen and Lacu Lahtinen. A range of guest vocalists – including Jenni Mustajärvi, Pauli Hanhiniemi, Dave Lindholm, Jonne Aaron, Vicky Rosti, Mira Luoti and Noora Louhimo – will perform songs associated with Mustajärvi. The band is supported by an ensemble led by conductor and pianist Mikko Kangasjärvi. Doors open at 17:00, the concert starts at 19:00 and is scheduled to run about 2 hours 15 minutes with no interval. There is an 18+ age limit except in seating sections A1–B1 and C1–C2. Dinner-and-concert packages with seating and a commemorative pass are available at Eventum and Stefan’s at Arena.