Martti Suosalo returns to the stage in an unforgettable Theatre & Circus show – the legend himself weighs in

When it comes to Finnish entertainers whose face you know and voice you recognise, Martti Suosalo is right up there at the top – the kind of performer with the nerve to do exactly what he pleases. And now, he’s gone and done it again. Suosalo, a multi-talented artist who earned national treasure status years ago, is back in spring 2026 with a brand-new kind of show. It’s not just theatre, nor is it your typical circus – it’s something in between, and it sounds every bit as wonderfully wild as it should.

The tour kicks off – mark these dates in your calendar

There’s plenty to look forward to, because Martti Suosalo is hitting the road with a production called Theatre & Circus Suosalo. Tickets are already on sale, and demand has been so strong that if you’re keen to see him in one of the many cities on the list, you’d better act fast. I’ve seen Suosalo on stage countless times, but with this concept, I honestly can’t wait. The show promises to feature “circus acts” as well, which likely means either Suosalo himself or his team are about to push their boundaries in a whole new way.

The tour spans multiple towns across the country, and if anyone’s expecting a standard “walk on stage and recite poetry” kind of evening, they couldn’t be more off the mark. This is a spectacle. And I know that Martti Suosalo has wanted to create something like this for years – a show that combines his love of absurd comedy, music, and physical performance. Well, now it’s here.

• Ticket availability: Shows in several cities are selling out fast, especially in the capital region.
• What to expect: Theatre, music, circus tricks, and that unmistakable, hard-to-define Suosalo charisma.
• Who it’s for: Anyone who appreciates high-quality, unpredictable entertainment.

"Why can't it be both theatre and circus?" – Suosalo’s own vision

For those who’ve been following his career closely, the news of this show didn’t come entirely out of the blue. In recent years, Martti Suosalo has done just about everything: played what might be the most likeable neighbour in cinema, sung with heartbreaking beauty in his own musical projects, and consistently kept audiences guessing with his role choices. But this is the next step. In interviews, he’s hinted that audiences will get to see his alter ego on stage, and maybe even something no one’s ever seen from him before.

What really appeals to me is the sheer boldness of it. The Finnish theatre scene is often far too serious, while circus tends to stay in its own lane. Martti Suosalo is tearing down those divisions and doing it his way. He’s never done anything by halves, so expectations for this show are sky-high. A creator like Martti Suosalo doesn’t step into something like this without having something truly memorable up his sleeve.

Why this is the gig you didn’t know you needed

Let’s be straight about it. We’ve got plenty of talented people in this country, but there aren’t many like Martti Suosalo. He has this rare ability to be both familiar and completely unpredictable all at once. When he steps onto the stage with this new concept, you can be sure it’s not going to be anything bland. Quite the opposite – expect pure joy and artistic freedom, the kind we could all use right now.

If you’ve ever seen him, say, as the legendary Sörsselsson in the Uuno Turhapuro film, or heard his musical experiments, you know what I’m talking about. Martti Suosalo has never been just an actor. He’s a storyteller who uses his full range of talents. And in this show, that range finally gets to cut loose without limits.

I can’t recommend enough that you grab your tickets now. Don’t sit there wondering “should I go,” because once these dates sell out, you’ll be kicking yourself for not getting in on it. I’ll be there in the front row, and I can promise you there’ll be plenty to talk about long after. Martti Suosalo’s new show is Finnish entertainment at its best: bold, heartfelt, and completely one of a kind.