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 with the best – a man with the nerve to do exactly what he pleases. And now, he’s gone and done it again. Suosalo, a multi-talented performer who earned national treasure status years ago, is returning in spring 2026 with a completely new kind of show. This isn’t just a theatre piece or a traditional circus, but something in between – and it sounds every bit as wonderfully bonkers as you’d hope.

The tour kicks off – mark these dates in your calendar

There’ll be plenty of chances to catch him, as Martti Suosalo is heading out on a tour of Finland with a production called Theatre & Circus Suosalo. Tickets are already on sale, and demand has been so high that you’ll want to grab them fast for several cities. I’ve seen Suosalo on stage many times myself, but I honestly can’t wait for this concept. The promise of "circus acts" suggests that either the man himself or his team are about to push boundaries in a whole new way.

The tour covers several towns across the country, and if anyone’s still thinking this is just another one of those "I’ll go on stage and recite poetry" evenings, they’re in for a shock. This is a spectacle. And I know that Martti Suosalo has wanted for years to do something that combines his love of absurd comedy, music and physical expression. Well, now it’s here.

• Ticket availability: Several cities are selling out fast, especially the shows in the capital region.
• What to expect: Theatre, music, circus stunts and that unmistakable Suosalo charisma that’s hard to put into words.
• Who it’s for: Anyone who appreciates top-quality, unpredictable entertainment.

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

The news of this show didn’t come as a complete surprise to those who’ve followed his career closely. In recent years, Martti Suosalo has done just about everything: played perhaps the most likeable neighbour in films, sung heartbreakingly beautifully in his own projects, and kept surprising us with his role choices. This, however, is the next step. In interviews, he’s hinted that we’ll see his alter ego on stage, and perhaps something none of us has ever seen from him before.

What appeals to me here is the sheer boldness. The Finnish theatre scene is often far too serious, while circus tends to exist in its own box. Martti Suosalo is tearing those boxes down and making his own version. He’s never done things by half measures, so expectations for this show are through the roof. After all, a performer like Martti Suosalo doesn’t go into anything without having something genuinely memorable up his sleeve.

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

Let’s be honest. We have a lot of talented people in this country, but few are quite like Martti Suosalo. He has that rare ability to be both familiar and reassuring, yet completely unpredictable. When he steps on stage with this new concept, you can be sure there’ll be nothing bland about it. Quite the opposite – expect the kind of joy and artistic freedom we could all use right now.

If you’ve ever seen him, for example, as Sörsselsson in the legendary Uuno Turhapuro film, or heard his musical experiments, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Martti Suosalo has never been just an actor. He’s a storyteller who uses every ounce of his talent. In this show, that talent finally gets to run wild without limits.

Here’s my advice: buy your tickets now. Don’t hang about wondering "should I or shouldn’t I", because once these dates sell out, you’ll be kicking yourself for not going. I’ll be right there in the front row, and I can promise you, it’ll be one for the books. Martti Suosalo’s new show is Finnish entertainment at its very best: bold, warm-hearted and utterly unique.