Tapani Kansa Memorial Tribute Concert

A memorial tribute concert for Tapani Kansa will be held at Tampere-talo, Iso sali on 18 October 2026 at 15:00. Admission to the concert is free.

Guest vocalists Teemu Roivainen, Tomi Metsäketo, Lauri Mikkola (known from Elämäni biisi), Mikael Saari and Jukka Nykänen's orchestra will interpret Kansa's broad repertoire. Expect selections ranging from schlager and rock and roll to disco and his intense Argentine tangos, plus many of his enduring hits. Tapani Kansa recorded more than 600 songs, wrote some 80 of them, and earned 14 gold records, one platinum and a Special Emma during his career. Spring memorial concerts sold out a month in advance; tickets and event information are available via Lippu.fi.