Ismo Alanko, Tinyhawk & Bizzarro

Ismo Alanko and Tinyhawk & Bizzarro perform at Lappeenranta Fortress during Lappeenranta's festival weeks on 30.7.2026.

Ismo Alanko became known to Finns in 1980 as the singer of Hassisen Kone and has since been the frontman of several Finnish rock bands - Sielun Veljiet and Ismo Alanko Säätiö - as well as working as a solo artist. During his solo career, he has released seven studio albums, sold nearly 700,000 records and received numerous Emma awards. Alanko is known for his insightful lyrics that have remained in the minds of Finns from decade to decade.

Tinyhawk & Bizzarro is a joint project between Jenni Kinnunen and guitarist Markus Väisänen from the band Bizzarro. The band was awarded the Indie Awards "Newcomer of the Year" prize in January 2024, and their debut album "Nekorok" won the prestigious Teosto award in April 2024. The new album "Neko-A-Sekai" was released in October 2025 via Humu Records and received five stars from Harri Römpö in Helsingin Sanomat.

All tickets are exchanged for wristbands at Restaurant Lalli and at the area's entrance. Tickets are also sold at the door if any remain. There is a cloakroom outside the area, cloakroom fee 3 € / visit. VIP ticket includes a dedicated seating area, dedicated bar service and buffet dining (vegetarian/meat).

Accessibility: the event is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. An assistant receives free entry with the assisted person's ticket. Wheelchair users or those requiring special assistance are asked to contact in advance: tuotanto@saimaansavel.fi