Aarne Pelkonen: Heaven in My Arms

Aarne Pelkonen’s *Heaven in My Arms* Christmas concerts lead audiences into a tender, traditional Christmas atmosphere without forgetting the joy of the season. Accompanied by his warm-sounding ensemble, Aarne performs beloved Christmas songs such as “Heaven in My Arms,” “O Holy Night,” “Let Christmas Come,” and “Ave Maria.”

Baritone Aarne Pelkonen is known as a compelling performer who has delighted audiences on both opera and concert stages. This spring, Aarne showcased his versatility in Nelonen’s *Tähdet tähdet* competition, where he came second. Aarne Pelkonen’s first Christmas album, *Heaven in My Arms*, released in 2018, has earned its place in listeners’ collections, and many also remember him from the TV programme *Diandran ja Aarnen kauneimmat joululaulut*. Aarne’s Christmas tours have been bringing festive cheer across Finland for years.

*Heaven in My Arms* tour 2026

29 November at 18:00 — Alatornio Church
30 November at 19:00 — Rovaniemi Church
2 December at 19:00 — Nurmijärvi Church
4 December at 19:00 — Seinäjoki, Lakeuden Risti
8 December at 19:00 — Oulu Cathedral
18 December at 19:00 — Joensuu Church
19 December at 18:00 — Savonlinna Cathedral
21 December at 19:00 — Kuopio Cathedral
22 December at 19:00 — Tampere Cathedral
23 December at 19:00 — Rauma, Holy Cross Church

Concerts last approximately 70 minutes, with no intermission. An assistant may attend the concerts using the same ticket.