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

When talking about Finnish entertainers whose face you know and voice you recognise, Martti Suosalo is right up there with the best – someone with the confidence to do exactly what he wants. And now, he’s done it again. Suosalo, a multi-talented performer who earned national treasure status years ago, is back in spring 2026 with a brand new kind of show. It’s not just a theatre performance, nor is it a traditional circus; it’s something in between – and it sounds every bit as wonderfully out there as you’d hope.

The tour kicks off – mark these dates in your calendar

There’s plenty on the itinerary, as Martti Suosalo is touring Finland with a production called Teatteri & Sirkus Suosalo. Tickets are already on sale, and demand has been so high that you’ll want to snap them up quickly for several cities. I’ve seen Suosalo on stage many times myself, but with this concept, I can hardly wait. There’s talk of “circus acts” too, which likely means he and his team are planning to push boundaries in a whole new way.

The tour covers multiple towns across the country, and if anyone still thinks this is going to be one of those traditional “I’ll just walk on stage and read some poetry” nights, you couldn’t be more wrong. This is a spectacle. And I know Martti Suosalo has wanted to do something like this for years – something that brings together his love of absurd comedy, music and physical performance. Now, it’s finally here.

• Ticket availability: Shows in several cities, especially around the capital region, are selling out fast.
• What to expect: Theatre, music, circus tricks and that signature Suosalo charm – the kind you just can’t explain.
• Who it’s for: Anyone who appreciates top-notch, unpredictable entertainment.

“Why not have both theatre and circus” – Suosalo’s own vision

This show didn’t come as a complete surprise to those who’ve been following his career closely. In recent years, Martti Suosalo has done it all: played what’s possibly cinema’s most endearing neighbour, sung with heartbreaking beauty in his own projects and kept surprising us 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 has seen from him before.

What I love about this is the sheer boldness. The Finnish theatre scene often takes itself a bit too seriously, while circus tends to stay in its own lane. Martti Suosalo is tearing down those divisions and creating his own version. He’s never done anything half-heartedly, so expectations for this show are sky-high. When you’ve got a talent like Martti Suosalo, you don’t just show up without something genuinely memorable up your sleeve.

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

Let’s be straight. We’ve got plenty of talented people in this country, but few are quite like Martti Suosalo. He has that rare ability to be both familiar and completely unpredictable at the same time. When he steps on stage with this new concept, you can be sure it won’t be anything bland. On the contrary, expect the kind of joy and artistic freedom we could all use right about now.

If you’ve ever seen him as, say, the legendary Sörsselsson in the Uuno Turhapuro film, or heard his musical experiments, you’ll know what I mean. Martti Suosalo has never been just an actor. He’s a storyteller who uses everything he’s got. With this show, he finally gets to let loose without limits.

I highly recommend buying your tickets now. Don’t get stuck thinking “should I or shouldn’t I” – because once these dates sell out, you’ll be kicking yourself for not going. I’ll be there in the front row, and I can promise there’ll be plenty to talk about for a long time. Martti Suosalo’s new show is Finnish entertainment at its very best: bold, heartfelt and utterly unique.