Martti Suosalo Returns to the Stage in an Unforgettable Theatre & Circus Show – The Legend Himself Weighs In

When you talk about Finnish entertainers whose face you recognise and whose voice you know, Martti Suosalo is right up there with the best of them – someone with the nerve to do exactly what he wants. And now, he’s done it again. Suosalo, a multi-talented artist who earned national treasure status years ago, is returning in spring 2026 with a brand-new kind of show. This isn’t just a theatre piece, nor is it a traditional circus act – it’s something in between – and it sounds every bit as wild and brilliant as it should be.

The tour kicks off – mark these dates in your calendar

There’s plenty of touring ahead, as Martti Suosalo is set to travel across Finland with a production titled Teatteri & Sirkus Suosalo. Tickets are already on sale, and demand has been so high that you’ll want to grab yours for many cities without delay. I’ve seen Suosalo on stage many times myself, but with this concept, I honestly can’t wait. The show promises to feature "circus acts," which likely means the man himself and his team are planning to push boundaries in a completely new way.

The tour covers several locations around the country, and if anyone still thinks this is one of those traditional "I’ll walk on stage and read some poetry" evenings, they couldn’t be more wrong. This is a spectacle. And I know that Martti Suosalo has wanted for years to create something that blends his love for absurd comedy, music, and physical expression. Now, it’s finally here.

• Ticket availability: Shows in many cities are selling out fast, especially those in the capital region.
• What to expect: Theatre, music, circus acts, and that unmistakable Suosalo charisma that’s simply beyond words.
• Who it’s for: Anyone who appreciates top-tier, unexpected 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 it all: played perhaps the most endearing neighbour in films, sung with heartbreaking beauty in his own projects, and consistently surprised audiences 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 no one has ever seen from him before.

What appeals to me about this is exactly that kind of boldness. The Finnish theatre scene is often far too serious, and circus, for its part, stays in its own lane. Martti Suosalo is tearing down those boundaries and creating his own version. He’s never done anything halfway, so expectations for this show are sky-high. An artist like Martti Suosalo doesn’t dive into something without having something truly unforgettable up his sleeve.

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

Let’s be honest. We have many 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 onto the stage with this new concept, you can be sure there’s nothing bland coming your way. On the contrary, expect pure joy and artistic freedom – exactly what we all need right now.

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

I strongly recommend you get your tickets now. Don’t sit around wondering "should I or shouldn’t I," because once these dates are sold out, you’ll be left wishing you had. I’ll be there in the front row, and I can promise you, it’ll give us plenty to talk about for a long time. Martti Suosalo’s new show is Finnish entertainment at its absolute best: bold, heartfelt, and truly one of a kind.