Finnish bands and artists on tour in 2026

The year 2026 is filled with Finnish bands and artists roaming around the globe. Keep reading and see where you can find the likes of Atlas, Beast in Black, Amorphis, Kaisa's Machine, Käärijä, Michael Monroe – and many more – touring this year!

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Amorphis

Veteran rockers Amorphis hit the European festival circuit in July and August, with dates in Germany, Romania, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and the Netherlands in store.

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Amorphis tour dates in 2026

Arion

Melodic metal pack Arion hits the road in fall 2026 with Gloryhammer and Majestica, playing shows in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and the UK.

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Arion tour dates in 2026

Apocalyptica

The cello metal masters' 2026 calendar marks include a few festival shows in the USA, as well as European dates in Norway, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Germany.

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Apocalyptica tour dates 2026

Atlas

Modern metal patrol Atlas will embark on a wide-ranging North American tour in support of Sweden’s Orbit Culture (along with Ov Sulfur), beginning on February 18 and continuing through April 10, with performances scheduled in most major cities across the United States and Canada.

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Atlas tour dates 2026

Beast in Black

Heavy rockers Beast in Black will be opening for Helloween’s 40th Anniversary Tour in April – May 2026 in the USA and Canada. The fall dates will be with Sonata Arctica as headliner and feature Frozen Crown as a supporting act.

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Beast in Black tour dates 2026

Ensiferum

The melodic folk metal veterans have announced an extensive European tour, as well as an Australian tour, for May 2026. Ensiferum will perform in European countries like Germany, France, the UK, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, and Denmark. and also in several Australian cities (Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra).

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Ensiferum tour dates 2026

Kaisa’s Machine

The NYC-based jazz bassist Kaisa Mäensivu's group Kaisa’s Machine, was formed in Helsinki, in 2015, They made their debut in 2017 on the tight-knit In the Key of K album. In 2026, Mäensivu and her band will take their show on the road, with dates in Austria, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

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Kaisa’s Machine tour dates 2026

Korpiklaani and Finntroll

Get your drink on, as Fellow Finnish folk metal giants Korpiklaani and Finntroll will hit the road this year with Heidevolk and Trollfest (plus Moonsorrow, who will replace Finntroll on a couple of dates). The tour starts in January with the GSA and Poland shows. Read more about Korpiklaani here!

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Korpiklaani tour dates 2026

Käärijä

Next fall, Käärijä will embark on the most extensive European tour of his career to date. The Eurodisko Tour 2026 will include 24 shows in 16 different countries across Europe. The tour is being carried out in collaboration with CONTRA, known as one of the largest agencies in Central Europe. Read more about Käärijä in our recent interview article.

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Käärijä tour dates 2026


Luna Kills

Modern rockers Luna Kills, fresh with their latest album Deathmatch, will be doing an eight-date run between July and August. Shows will be in festivals and venues around Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. Read more about Luna Kills here.

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Luna Kills tour dates 2026

Erja Lyytinen

Awarded and accomplished blues rocker Erja Lyytinen is packing up her Telecasters (and probably also her Stratocasters), to embark on dates around Spain, Luxembourg, Germany, and the UK.

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Erja Lyytinen tour dates 2026

Michael Monroe

The legendary Hanoi rocker is heading to the UK for a co-headline tour with Buckcherry in February and March. Monroe will also release his new studio album, Outerstellar, on February 20, via Silver Lining Music.

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Michael Monroe tour dates 2026

Moon Shot

Consisting of former members of Disco Ensemble, Lapko, and Children of Bodom, Moon Shot, well, shot themselves in the lunar orbit of rock'n'roll in 2019. Their sophomore album, The Power, was released to great acclaim in 2024, which the band has been touring since. This year's dates include Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. Read more about the band here!

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Moon Shot tour dates 2026

Omnium Gatherum

Melodic death metal mainstays Omnium Gatherum are heading to Europe, with a string of tour dates in Denmark, Germany, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Spain, the UK, and Belgium. The band is current with their 10th full-length album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way (2025, Century Media).

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Omnium Gatherum tour dates 2026

The Rasmus

In late January, hard rockers The Rasmus, fresh with their 11th album, Weirdo, will embark on their first-ever Australian tour, consisting of dates in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. June and July hold spots in major European festivals around Austria, Poland, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

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The Rasmus tour dates 2026


Sonata Arctica

Power metal heroes Sonata Arctica have a full schedule in 2026: in April, they will play dates in Sweden, Denmark, and Italy. June, July, and August hold festival shows in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. In October and November, the quintet (along with Beast in Black) can be found on European stages – Sweden, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, France, Spain, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Italy.

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Sonata Arctica tour dates 2026

Steve ’N’ Seagulls

No rest for these fun and furious bluegrass rockers: in 2026, Steve ’N’ Seagulls will pack their banjos, mandolins, and fiddles for Portugal, France, Germany, and a nice 6-date trek around Spain!

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Steve ’N’ Seagulls tour dates 2026

Uusikuu

Blending fiery tangos, dreamy waltzes, cheeky jenkkas, playful humppas, and light-footed swing, Uusikuu performs on stages across Germany year-round, with additional appearances on select dates in the UK and Austria.

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Uusikuu tour dates 2026

Wheel

Between February and April, the prominent progressive rock combo Wheel is heading for a US tour as well as a European co-headline tour with Stoned Jesus.

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Wheel tour dates 2026