Kaartin soittokunta

Name: Kaartin soittokunta
Start: 2026-11-19T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-19T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Sibeliustalo

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 18:30

Sibeliustalo, Lahti

classical culture

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The Finnish Guard Band (Kaartin soittokunta) performs at Sibeliustalo in Lahti on 19 November 2026 at 18:30. The band's repertoire spans classical marches to orchestral music.

About: Kaartin soittokunta

Finland's oldest professional orchestra, the Guards Band has played at presidential ceremonies since 1819 - and still draws audiences to concert halls across the country with a programme that moves freely between military tradition and symphonic repertoire.

Full-time musicians in the ensemble

3,394

Spotify monthly listeners

7,494

Facebook page likes

129,110

Top track streams on Spotify (Porilaisten Marssi)

What's new

2026-05
The Guards Band performed a spring concert at Tapiolasali, Espoo Cultural Centre on 8 May 2026.
2025-12
The band held its traditional Christmas concert at St. John's Church in Helsinki on 11 December 2025, with soprano Sonja Herranen as soloist, followed by a second performance in Forssa on 12 December.
2025-09
On 1 September 2025 the Guards Band gave a 'Muistojen ilta' concert at the Helsinki Conservatory Concert Hall, conducted by Major (Mus.) Jaakko Nurila, covering the war and reconstruction years 1938-1960.

Tour

HelsinkiEspooForssaLahtiHämeenlinnaTampere

Tracks

Porilaisten MarssiMost-streamed track on Spotify, a classic Finnish military march

Jääkärien MarssiSecond most-streamed track, iconic Finnish Jäger march

Muistoja PohjolastaPopular recording on Spotify

MaammeFinnish national anthem; the Guards Band performed at its world premiere in 1848

Marsalkan HopeatorvetSignature ceremonial piece in the band's repertoire

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