Sonata Arctica: tour dates & tickets 2026

Sonata Arctica is a Finnish power metal band from Kemi. Originally formed as a hard rock outfit called Tricky Beans, they evolved through Tricky Means before settling on their current name when they transitioned to power metal. The band's current lineup features Tony Kakko on lead vocals, Henrik Klingenberg on keyboards, Elias Viljanen on guitar, Pasi Kauppinen on bass and Tommy Portimo on drums. Throughout their history, the musicians have contributed as backing vocalists alongside their primary roles, creating a dynamic sound that defines their metal approach.