"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 49 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Sonata Arctica is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. Sonata Arctica concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stirring and ethereal.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Sonata Arctica concerts? Sonata Arctica concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and 40 minutes.
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On tour
Hakametsän jäähalli, Tampere, Finland (July 24);Areál zámeckého parku, Moravský Krumlov, Czech Republic (August 13); Lutakonaukio, Jyväskylä, Finland (August 28);Zenith, München, Germany (November 20); Fryshuset, Stockholm, Sweden (November 25);Café Iguana, Monterrey, Mexico (September 11); FORO TEAMBRO, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico (September 14); Foro Arpa, Querétaro, Mexico (September 16); Foro Paruno, León, Mexico (September 17); Teatro Coliseo, Santiago, Chile (September 27); El Teatro Flores, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina (September 29);
Sonata Arctica was formed in 1996 on the edge of the world, in the northern Finnish town of Kemi. Originally formed as Tricky Beans, they released few demos and as they got the contract they had to change their name.
To my surprise there was already quite a line outside Mill City Nights, a venue that’s become somewhat of a staple in the local music scene but will unfortunately be closing it’s doors next week.
Before their performance at the Mod Club, I had the chance to talk to both a founding member, Tony Kakko, and the newcomer, Pasi Kauppinen, of Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica.
