Darude

About

Darude is the stage name of Finnish DJ and producer Ville Virtanen, who broke through internationally with the trance track "Sandstorm" in 1999. The song became one of the most recognisable electronic music hits ever. He represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019.

Recent shows

Jun 27, 2026 Gärdet, Stockholm (SE)
Jun 20, 2026 Espelunden Playground, Rødovre (DK)
May 16, 2026 Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore (US)

Upcoming · 1

festival

Fri 7.8. – Sat 8.8. Tampereen Messu- ja Urheilukeskus, Tampere

(2 days)

Tampere City Festival 2026

Two-day electronic music, pop and hip-hop festival at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre featuring international and Finnish artists. K18 event with VIP options and festival accommodation.

festival

Where they play · 1

Tampereen Messu- ja Urheilukeskus

🎤 Darude