Sat 17 Oct 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hector & Power Band
Main Auditorium, Tampere Hall
Tickets 79/69/59 €
Pensioners, students, children (under 18), unemployed persons, and military or civilian service personnel 75 €
Doors open approximately half an hour before the performance. Showtime is at 7 PM. The estimated duration of the performance is approximately 2 hours, including an intermission of about 30 minutes.
Did you know that at this performance you can enjoy refreshments in the auditorium?
The stalls section of the Main Hall is designated as an 18+ licensed area. Guests with tickets for this area may bring into the auditorium a drink purchased either before the performance or during the intermission. Please note that the age limit of 18 for the licensed seating area is strict, and minors are not permitted in the auditorium section.
Hector is celebrating his unique 60-year career and the beloved body of work cherished by the entire nation!
The solo career of Hector, considered one of the cornerstones of Finnish popular music, began with the release of the single Palkkasoturi in January 1966. The debut single by the young high school student climbed to the top of the Finnish charts and launched an impressive career that has now spanned six decades.
Having released numerous albums since the early 1970s, Hector’s best-known songs include Ake, Make, Pera ja mä, Asfalttiprinssi, Ei mittään, Jos sä tahdot niin, Juodaan viinaa, Kuunnellaan vaan taivasta, Lumi teki enkelin eteiseen, Mandoliinimies, Nostalgia, and Yhtenä iltana.
Hector’s music is known for its powerful lyrics and socially conscious themes, while its stylistic range extends from rock and folk to progressive expression. His poetic and thought-provoking lyrics have inspired several generations, and many of his songs have become part of Finland’s cultural heritage. In addition to his own material, Hector has also composed and written songs for numerous leading Finnish artists.
Having earned multiple gold and platinum records, Hector has also received many other honors and awards. He has been awarded, among others, four Emma Awards, the Finnish State Prize for Music, the Reino Helismaa and Juha Vainio Awards, and the Pro Finlandia Medal. In addition, he received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland decoration in 2024. At the end of last year, Yle’s radio drama Asfalttiprinssin tie, based on Hector’s life, quickly found a large audience.
This year celebrates Hector’s unique 60-year career and the body of work loved by the entire nation. Taking the stage are Hector and his eight-member Power Band.
Power Band line-up:
• Risto Niinikoski – drums, vocals
• Matti Maijanen – bass
• Pekka Kuorikoski – keyboards, vocals
• Pekka Gröhn – keyboards
• Jarmo Nikku – guitar
• Jaakko Kiikeri – guitar
• Panu Syrjänen – saxophone
• Janne Toivonen – trumpet
Subject to change.
Production: Tampere Hall
