The Guards Band

The oldest professional wind band in Finland, The Guards Band, was established in 1819. Nowadays the official representative band of the Finnish Defence Forces consists of 42 full-time musicians. One of the duties for the Helsinki-based band is performing at The Independence Day’s reception at the Presidential Palace. On top of the official performances, the Guards Band also gives concerts in Finland and abroad.

Senior Conductor
Major (Mus.) Jaakko Nurila
Conductor
Major (Mus.) Jarkko Aaltonen
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The Guards Band concerts

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Ceremonia! Päijät-Häme The Guards Band
19 November

Ceremonia!

The Guards Band

Sibeliustalo, Lahti

19:00–21:00

Christmas concert Uusimaa The Guards Band
16 December

Christmas concert

The Guards Band

Johanneksenkirkko, Helsinki

19:00–21:00

Defense Forces Church Concert Uusimaa The Guards Band
14 January

Defense Forces Church Concert

The Guards Band

Hämeenlinna

Vapaa pääsy

19:00–21:00

Defense Forces Church Concert Uusimaa The Guards Band
15 January

Defense Forces Church Concert

The Guards Band

Helsinki Cathedral

Free admission!

19:00–21:00

Töölö I Uusimaa The Guards Band
06 February

Töölö I

The Guards Band

Temppeliaukion kirkko

Vapaa pääsy

19:00–21:00

Army Anniversary Main Celebration Kymenlaakso The Guards Band
20 February

Army Anniversary Main Celebration

The Guards Band

Kouvola City Hall

Ticket sales information will be announced later

19:00–21:00

International Women’s Day Concert Uusimaa The Guards Band
01 March

International Women’s Day Concert

The Guards Band

Auditorium of the National Defence University

14:00–16:00

Spring Concert Uusimaa The Guards Band
07 March

Spring Concert

The Guards Band

Finlandia Hall

Tickets will go on sale on December 16, 2024

19:00–21:00