MIL-Espa: Finnish Defence Forces Conscript Concert Band

The Finnish Defence Forces Conscript Concert Band takes the stage at MIL-Espa!

MIL-Espa park concerts have been held every summer since 1927 in Esplanade Park. These entertaining concerts take place on the Espa stage on summer Fridays, with different military bands from across Finland rotating as performers.

The musical programme varies depending on the ensemble - you might hear classical wind music, big band, traditional marches, and entertainment music, or anything in between! The performers are always military musicians or conscripts serving their military service in the band.

Admission to the concerts is free, welcome!