Sonata Arctica

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 48 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

Ouluhalli, Oulu, Finland (July 4); Nordis Live, Helsinki, Finland (July 4); Messukeskus, Turku, Finland (July 11); Marenostrum Castle Park, Fuengirola, Spain (July 17); Tikkurilan urheilupuisto, Vantaa, Finland (August 8); Parco due ponti, Marina di Altidona, Italy (August 22); Parc dels Pinetons, Ripollet, Spain (August 29); Center Stage, Atlanta, United States (September 3); August Hall, San Francisco, CA, United States (September 14); Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada (September 18); The Park Theatre, Winnipeg, Canada (September 23); The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, United States (September 25); The Forge, Joliet, IL, United States (September 26); Globe Iron, Cleveland, OH, United States (September 27)

Festivals in 2025

ProgPower USA 2025

September 3 - 6, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Kemi, Lappi, Finland (1999 - present)

Bio

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.

Has Performed With

Leaves' Eyes, Freedom Call

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Rockfreaks.net (Denmark)

October 20, 2023

Sonata Arctica Live In Concert In Denmark

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Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

November 4, 2022

Christuskirche, Bochum, Germany

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Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

March 11, 2019

SONATA ARCTICA is a very Finnish Metal band from a small town next to Polar circle, Kemi.

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Seattle Music News (USA)

December 1, 2016

Sonata Arctica Navigate Powerhouse Metal

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Twin Cities Media (USA)

November 26, 2016

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.

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

April 5, 2016

The Opera House, Toronto, Canada

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

September 13, 2014

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.

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Past critic reviews published in

Reflections of Darkness (Germany), Exclaim (Canada), Reflections of Darkness (Germany), Rockfreaks.net (Denmark), Reflections of Darkness (Germany) and more