concert19:00
Thu 20.8.
19:00
Salon Iltatori, Turku
Popeda
Finnish rock legends Popeda take the stage at Salon Iltatori in Turku.
Popeda
About
Popeda is a Finnish rock band from Tampere, founded in November 1977 by Pauli "Pate" Mustajärvi and Ilari "Ilpo" Ainiala - one of the cornerstones of the Manserock movement alongside Eppu Normaali and Juice Leskinen. Over nearly five decades the band released around 20 studio albums and played close to 4,000 concerts, earning a state Suomi-palkinto award in 2014. Mustajärvi, the last original member, left in 2023 and passed away on 26 December 2025; the band continues under guitarist Costello Hautamäki with vocalist Olli Herman.
20+
Studio albums released
~4000
Concerts played (career total)
720000+
Records sold (by 2017)
2014
Finnish state Suomi-palkinto award
What's new
- 2026-07
Popeda is set to perform at the Pate Mustajärvi memorial concert at Tampere's Nokia Arena on 12 July 2026, which would have been Mustajärvi's 70th birthday.
- 2026-05
Popeda played concerts in Sweden in May 2026 and is scheduled to appear at SorilaFest in Tampere and Waltikan Venetsialaiset in Valkeakoski during summer 2026.
- 2026-02
Popeda has been working on a new studio album, keeping a lower public profile in early 2026.
- 2025-12
Popeda founder and longtime frontman Pate Mustajärvi died on 26 December 2025 after a rapidly progressing illness, aged 69.
- 2024-01
Olli Herman (formerly of Reckless Love) was announced as Popeda's new vocalist and began performing with the band from spring 2024.
Tour
TampereValkeakoskiHelsinki
Tracks
Kuuma kesäOne of Popeda's most recognisable summer anthems, a staple of every setlist.
Tahdotko mut tosiaanClassic Popeda hit, among the band's best-known songs.
Matkalla AlabamaanFan favourite and live concert staple.
Kaasua komisaario PepponeTitle track era hit from the breakthrough 1983 album Kaasua.
Lihaa ja perunaa2017 single, one of the band's later-era crowd favourites.
Recent shows
- Aug 1, 2026 Sirkkalanpuisto, Joensuu (FI)
- Jul 31, 2026 Ruutinrannan puisto, Kemi (FI)
- Jul 24, 2026 Kaakkurin lava, Pihtipudas (FI)
Upcoming · 5
concert19:00
festival20:00
Sat 12.9.
20:00
Iskelmäsynttärit 2026, Jyväskylä
Popeda
Legendary Finnish rock band Popeda takes the stage at Iskelmäsynttärit 2026 festival in Jyväskylä.
concert19:00
Fri 25.9.
19:00
Oktoberfest, Tahkovuori
Popeda
Finnish rock legend Popeda takes the stage at Tahkovuori's Oktoberfest for a night of classic Finnish rock.
concert
Sat 31.10. – Sun 1.11.
Himokset, Jämsä
26 € (sisältää 2 € et…
(2 days)
Popeda
Finnish rock legends Popeda take the stage at Himokset on Halloween night. The concert runs from 21:00 to 03:00.
concert20:00
Sat 28.11.
20:00
Peurunka Areena, Laukaa
35 €
Popeda and Dingo
Popeda and Dingo perform at Peurunka Arena on the last weekend of November. Tickets 35 €, party bus from Jyväskyla and overnight package available.
Past · 15
concert19:00
Sat 8.8.
19:00
Koriaroll, Lahti
Popeda
Finnish rock legends Popeda take the stage at Koriaroll in Lahti.
concert16:00
Thu 23.7.
16:00
DBTL, Turku
Popeda
Finnish rock band Popeda takes the stage at the DBTL festival in Turku.
festival22:01
Sat 18.7.
22:01
Jämsä
Vauhti Kiihtyy Festival Himos 2026
Vauhti Kiihtyy! festival at Himos Park on July 17-18 features 16 Finnish artists across two days, from Popeda to JVG and beyond.
festival19:00
Sat 18.7.
19:00
Karjurock, Uusikaupunki
Popeda
Finnish rock band Popeda performs at the Karjurock festival in Uusikaupunki on July 18, 2026.
concert16:00
Thu 16.7.
16:00
Vauhtiajot, Seinäjoki
Popeda
Finnish rock band Popeda performs at the Vauhtiajot festival in Seinäjoki in summer 2026.
concert19:00
Sun 12.7.
19:00
Tampereen monitoimiareena, Tampere
Popeda
Popeda performs a memorial concert honoring founding member Pate Mustajärvi at Tampere's multifunctional arena.
concert19:00
Sat 4.7.
19:00
Pieksäfest, Pieksämäki
Popeda
Finnish rock legend Popeda performs at Pieksäfest.
festival19:00
Fri 3.7.
19:00
Rantajamit, Lohja
Popeda
Finnish rock legend Popeda performs at the Rantajamit festival on the shore in Lohja.
concert19:00
Thu 2.7.
19:00
Tykkimäen huvipuisto, Kouvola
Popeda
Finnish rock legends Popeda perform at Tykkimäki amusement park.
concert19:00
Mon 29.6.
19:00
Kuopion Viinijuhlat, Kuopio
Popeda
Finnish rock legends Popeda perform at Kuopio Wine Festival.
festival19:00
Sat 27.6.
19:00
Härkäfest, Joroinen
Popeda
Finnish rock legend Popeda performs at Härkäfest, a summer festival in Joroinen.
concert19:00
Fri 26.6.
19:00
Vauhti Kiihtyy Festivaali, Helsinki
Popeda
Legendary Finnish rock band Popeda performs at Vauhti Kiihtyy Festivaali in Helsinki.
festival
Fri 26.6. – Sat 27.6.
Joroisten Oma Areena, Joroinen
(2 days)
Härkäfest
Two-day music festival at Joroisten Oma Areena featuring Roope Salminen & koirat, Popeda, Yölintu and other artists. VIP tickets include catering and a dedicated viewing area.
concert20:00
Fri 19.6.
20:00
SYVÄLAHDEN VIIHDEKESKUS, Kangasniemi
Popeda
Finnish rock band Popeda takes the stage at Syvälahden Viihdekeskus in Kangasniemi.
concert20:00
Thu 18.6.
20:00
Esakallion Tanssilava, Somero
Popeda
Finnish rock legend Popeda performs at Esakallion Tanssilava.