Ismo Leikola Tour 2026

ISMO: Perseverance Tour

Apr 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026

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Ismo Leikola brings SISU-inspired comedy to stages worldwide

Ismo Leikola, the Finnish comedy sensation, returns to the global stage. The Ismo Leikola tour, known as the ISMO: Perseverance Tour, showcases his unique linguistic wit.

Headlined by Ismo Leikola, with special "Ismo and Friends" nights, the journey begins January 16, 2026. The tour spans the USA, Canada, and Europe, visiting major hubs like Atlanta, Boston, London, Brussels, and Helsinki.

This tour is significant as Ismo shares new material inspired by "SISU"—the Finnish spirit of grit—following his recovery from a spinal injury.

Outside of the main dates, he will make several festival appearances throughout the summer season.

Secure your seats now to witness the master of wordplay live in action!

Ismo Leikola Tour Dates 2026

ISMO: Perseverance Tour

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FRI

APR

San Jose ImprovSan Jose, CA

SAT

APR

San Jose ImprovSan Jose, CA

SUN

APR

San Jose ImprovSan Jose, CA

THU

APR

Wiseguys Comedy Cafe - Town SquareLas Vegas, NV

FRI

MAY

Wiseguys Comedy ClubSalt Lake City, UT

SAT

MAY

Wiseguys Comedy ClubSalt Lake City, UT

FRI

MAY

Théâtre BeanfieldMontreal, Canada

MON

MAY

Royal Theater CarréAmsterdam, Netherlands

FRI

MAY

Alexela KontserdimajaTallinn, Estonia

THU

JUN

El Pavón TeatroMadrid, Spain

FRI

JUN

L'Aliança del Poble Nou CasinoBarcelona, Spain

SAT

DEC

Wheeler Opera HouseAspen, CO

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About Ismo Leikola

Ismo Leikola (born Jan 22, 1979 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is an award-winning stand-up comedian known for observational humor, language quirks and cultural commentary. He performs in Finnish and English and rose to fame after winning Laugh Factory’s “Funniest Person in the World” contest in 2014. Popular comedy songs include “Pendolino,” “Mitä jos me silti voitetaan,” and “Moottoritie on kesken.” He moved to Los Angeles in 2015, authored books about life in the U.S., and his viral set on Conan about English oddities has been viewed tens of millions of times. In 2025 he reclaimed the title of Funniest Person in the World.

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Where is Ismo Leikola touring in 2026?

Ismo Leikola Tour Dates 2026:
Apr 24 - San Jose Improv, San Jose, CA
Apr 25 - San Jose Improv, San Jose, CA
Apr 26 - San Jose Improv, San Jose, CA
Apr 30 - Wiseguys Comedy Cafe - Town Square, Las Vegas, NV
May 01 - Wiseguys Comedy Club, Salt Lake City, UT
May 02 - Wiseguys Comedy Club, Salt Lake City, UT
May 08 - Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal, Canada
May 18 - Royal Theater Carré, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 29 - Alexela Kontserdimaja, Tallinn, Estonia
Jun 25 - El Pavón Teatro, Madrid, Spain
Jun 26 - L'Aliança del Poble Nou Casino, Barcelona, Spain
Dec 12 - Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, CO