Anssi Kela (born 29 July 1972 in Kerava) is a Finnish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose debut album Nummela (2001) became the best-selling Finnish record of the entire 2000s, shifting over 150,000 copies. Known for his narrative Finnish-language lyrics and a sound that ranges from folk-tinged pop-rock to 1980s-influenced synth pop, he has released eight studio albums and won multiple Emma awards, including a career-achievement Erikois-Emma in 2019.
Anssi Kela released his eighth studio album Kaikki tiet joita kuljin on 7 March 2025, celebrating the launch with a series of special shows at Helsinki's Korjaamo venue.
The single Kaikesta puolet saat was released on 17 January 2025 as a preview of the then-upcoming eighth album.
Kela embarked on an extensive spring 2025 tour across Finland, with dates stretching from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and Kittilä, plus a Stockholm cruise show.
The single Kahden sydämen törmäys was released in September 2024, ahead of the new album.
Kela received the Erikois-Emma career-achievement award at the 2019 Emma Gaala, becoming one of the youngest recipients of the honour.
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Anssi Kela celebrates 25 years of his debut album Nummela on a tour. The concerts feature all tracks from the album plus hits from his other releases.
concert18:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela takes the stage at Logomo Kitchen in Turku for an evening of Finnish pop.
concert18:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela takes the stage at Järvenpää-talo for a live concert.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela takes the stage at Tampere-talo in November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela brings his intimate acoustic performances to Espoo.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela performs live in Pori at Promenadikeskus.
concert18:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela takes the stage at Madetojan sali with his intimate, personal songs in Finnish. A concert from one of Finland's most beloved artists.
concert18:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela plays a concert at Vihdin Kultsa in Vihti, starting at 18:00.
concert19:00Anssi Kela marks 25 years of his classic album Nummela with an anniversary concert. The Finnish singer performs his most beloved songs at Huvila-teltta.
concert18:30Anssi Kela performs in two formats on the same evening in the park at Laukon kartano - first an acoustic solo with audience requests, then with a live band. Your ticket also grants access to the summer art exhibitions.
concert20:00Finnish artist Anssi Kela performs on the shore of Lake Päijänne with his band. The concert features both classic songs and new material, including his daughter's debut.
festival17:00Kuissi Rock is a music festival at Loimaa pesäpallostadion featuring artists including Anssi Kela, Viikate, and Pelle Miljoona.