Events

Get ready for a night of laughs at Restaurant Metsähovissa on the eve of Independence Day! Taking the stage are two comedians who guarantee a lively evening: XL Sami and Teppo Tuhma.

XL Sami is a stand-up comedian who holds nothing back. He pokes fun at his own appearance and background, and his gentle, teddy-bear personality combined with direct humor is an absolute hit with audiences. In recent years, Sami has worked extensively in entertainment, ranging from stand-up to hosting and acting.

Teppo Tuhma blends comedy music and stand-up. Armed with an acoustic guitar and backing tracks, he performs well-known hits with a naughty, comedic twist. It's guaranteed to get your toes tapping and the laughter rolling with entertainment tailored for a mature audience.

Gather your friends and kick off the long weekend with plenty of laughs and good vibes!

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it's time for the traditional Metsähovi customer Christmas party! On Saturday, December 12th, no matter the weather outside, the atmosphere in our local living room will be warm and joyful as everyone gathers at Metsähovi to celebrate the holiday season.

Our local favorites Lowriders are back on the Metsähovi stage to provide the soundtrack for the party. With this band, you know it's going to be an amazing night with the roof blown right off! 🤜🤛

Showtime at midnight.

Grab a friend and come celebrate the holidays with us in great company—where else but at Metsähovi. 🧑‍🎄

Christmas comes only once a year, and so does Kumpu's traditional Christmas lunch. As always, the festive buffet will be laden with a wonderful spread of mouth-watering delicacies.

Menu

Cold dishes

• Green salad & cranberry vinaigrette DF, GF
• Traditional beetroot salad (rosolli) DF, GF & beetroot cream LF, GF
• Mushroom salad LF, GF
• Smoked vendace and potato salad LF, GF
• House cheese & roasted vegetables LF, GF
• Glögg-marinated herring DF, GF
• Sea buckthorn herring LF, GF
• Cured salmon & mustard-dill sauce DF, GF
• Christmas ham & cognac mustard DF, GF
• House bread & spread LF
• Karelian pastries from our bakery & egg butter LF

Hot dishes

• Traditional Karelian stew (karjalanpaisti) DF, GF
• Carrot casserole LF, GF
• Swede casserole LF, GF
• Parsley potatoes LF, GF

Dessert

• Gingerbread mousse LF, GF
• Coffee, tea & glögg

The Voice of Finland 2019 winner Markus Salo is coming to Metsähovi just in time for Christmas!

Markus captured the hearts of the Finnish public by winning The Voice of Finland in 2019 under Olli Lindholm's mentorship. Today, he tours Finland with his own band, delivering a modern twist on pop-infused schlager music.

The evening's setlist will feature Markus's original material, such as the singles Sinä luotit minuun and Olisitpa sylissäni, alongside familiar interpretations from his time on The Voice, including Minne tuulet vie, Kylmä ilman sua and Pyydä vain.

Showtime at midnight.

Gather your friends and come spend a Saturday night in the pre-Christmas spirit enjoying great music!

On Saturday, January 23, 2027, Metsähovi will host a battle of words featuring none other than Alias. We are organizing a grand board game tournament where you can showcase your verbal talents and battle your way to victory.

The winning team will be rewarded with a fantastic prize, so save the date. More information about the tournament coming soon... 😉

Aamuisin, Piha ilman sadettajaa, Tavallaan jokainen on surullinen, Harri, Rakastele mua… Zen Café's songs are part of the soundtrack to many Finns' lives. Now you can hear them live at Ravintola Metsähovissa as the Zen Café tribute band Vuokralainen takes the stage.

Hailing from Turku, Zen Café was one of the biggest Finnish bands of the early 2000s. Their albums topped the charts one after another, and the songs written by Samuli Putro about everyday life, love, and longing struck a chord right in the heart. Hailing from Joensuu, the band Vuokralainen offers a rare opportunity to experience these songs played by a live band once again.

Get ready for a warm and atmospheric evening filled with familiar choruses that are easy to sing along to. Come join in the singing and reminisce about what these songs have meant to you!

Finnish rock, schlager, and of course Irwin's beloved classics are coming to Metsähovi on Friday, March 5, 2027, when the energetic live band Irwin & Ryysyranta Orkesteri takes the stage.

Originally known as the Irwin Goodman Tribute Band, the group was born out of a desire to honor one of the most legendary figures in Finnish music. The band brings Irwin's best-known hits and rarer gems to the stage, interpreting them with respect for the original spirit yet with their own gritty twist.

During the evening, you can expect to hear classics such as Ei tippa tapa, Rentun ruusu, Työmiehen lauantai and Raha ja nainen.

So come along to sing along, raise a glass to Irwin, and enjoy a fantastic night filled with the hits of a Finnish legend.

Few Finnish artists have sung their way as deeply into the nation's heart as Mikko Alatalo. In April, he takes the stage at Ravintola Metsähovi.

Alatalo began his career in the early 1970s alongside Juice Leskinen and Harri Rinne in the band Coitus Int, and he is recognized as one of the pioneers of Tampere rock (manserock). Ever since, he has been writing and performing songs across five decades. His music tells stories about the lives of northern people, love, family, and home. In addition, he has written hundreds of songs for other artists. "Känkkäränkkä", a childhood staple for multiple generations, is also his creation.

Alatalo is also known as a masterful storyteller. Audiences can look forward to a warm evening that is both humorous and touching. It will be easy to sing along to familiar songs, interspersed with stories from his long career.

Come experience a legend of Finnish song up close!