Peer Günt is a Finnish hard rock band from Kouvola, founded in 1976 by vocalist-guitarist Timo Nikki - the sole remaining original member. The band sings primarily in English and blends straight-ahead hard rock with blues influences. They broke through nationally after winning the Rock SM (Finnish Rock Championship) in 1984, and their 1986 album Backseat reached the top of the Finnish charts and went gold. As of 2026, they have released nine studio albums and are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a dedicated tour.
Peer Günt is celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026 with a dedicated 50th Anniversary Tour across Finland.
The 50th Anniversary Tour includes a show at Tavastia in Helsinki on 22 August 2026.
A book about Peer Günt drummer Teijo 'Twist Twist' Erkinharju, written by Topi Salmi, was published in autumn 2025.
Peer Günt appeared at Rosterirock festival in 2026 as one of the headlining acts.
The band played a well-reviewed show at Kannusali in Espoo in January 2026 as part of their anniversary year activities.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
72concertFri 13.11.Tunnerohkeus & Via Dolorosa
69concertFri 27.11.Kilpi
66concertFri 13.11.Jarkko Martikainen
66concertSat 14.11.Suurlähettiläät
66concertThu 19.11.Jarkko Martikainen
59concertSat 21.11.Dave Lindholm & Pepe Ahlqvist: WALKIN' BLUES - Tour Concert at Kino Laika
57concertFri 13.11.Mikko Alatalo: Hasardihommia - A Country Boy's Travel Tales at Vihdin Kultsa
50concertSat 14.11.Kilpi
50concertSat 5.12.Raptori
41concertFri 13.11.Kilpi
41concertSat 14.11.Suurlähettiläät
concert20:00Rock band Peer Günt celebrates its 50th anniversary with a tour at Tavastia club in Helsinki.
festival18:00Lutakon Lippa is a five-evening music festival in Jyväskylä featuring Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Peer Günt and many other artists. On Friday, August 14, Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus headline the evening.