Antti Paalanen (born 1977, Alavus) is a Finnish accordionist, folk musician and throat singer based in Kokkola, who holds a doctorate from the Sibelius Academy (2015). He built his singular style by weaving South Ostrobothnian pelimanni tradition and Mongolian-influenced throat singing into techno and rock - a combination that earned him the title of Contemporary Folk Composer of the Year in 2019 and brought him to a wider audience when he finished second at UMK 2026 with the song Takatukka.
Paalanen released his fifth solo album Haitarimarinadi on 29 May 2026 via Rockadillo Records.
The single Aerobikki, released on 30 April 2026, previewed the Haitarimarinadi album ahead of its release.
Paalanen finished second at UMK 2026 on 28 February in Tampere's Nokia Arena with the song Takatukka.
Paalanen was announced as one of seven finalists in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2026 in January 2026.
Paalanen is scheduled to perform at Norrköpings Folkmusikfestival in Sweden on 9-10 October 2026.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
90concertSat 5.12.Apulanta
88concertFri 4.12.Elastinen and Stig
88concertSat 6.3.Haloo Helsinki!
85concertFri 5.3.Haloo Helsinki!
81concertFri 19.3.Haloo Helsinki!
80concertSat 14.11.VIIVI
79concertFri 11.12.Apulanta
77concertFri 23.4.Maustetytöt: MT Unplugged - Concert Hall Tour
76festivalSat 28.11.KUUMAA 10
71concertFri 13.11.Apulanta
71concertFri 20.11.Apulanta
69concertFri 20.11.Benjamin - Locker Room Tour
festivalA three-part autumn festival at Kurikan Kampus featuring a craft market, local food dinner, and evening programme with fire artists and musicians.
concert21:00Accordionist and vocalist Antti Paalanen performs at Kerubi Sal on Saturday, 26 September. Doors open at 21:00, the show starts at 22:00.
concert17:00Two prominent Finnish musicians take the stage at Malmitalo's container venue. Aili Järvelä is an award-winning artist known for her sharp songwriting, while Antti Paalanen is an accordionist who blends traditional music with electronic elements. Admission is free.