Emil Kárlsen announces new tour dates for 2026, bringing his unique blend of joik, alternative pop and contemporary Sámi storytelling to audiences across the Nordics and beyond. The shows will celebrate the release of Kárlsen’s highly anticipated debut solo album Nannámii, that will be released September 25, 2026 via By Norse Music.
Emil states:
– I am overwhelmed by -and so thankful your patience and kindness when I needed to pull back and reset. I am slowly working my way back up again, using this spring and summer to recover and prepare, so now I almost can’t wait to release the album Nannámii and go on a tour this autumn/winter, finally! Where do we meet?
During the release tour, the musician will visit several cities in the Nordics this fall and winter. Known for his powerful and ever-evolving live performances, Kárlsen creates a concert experience where sound, language and heritage come together — whether performing solo, with a band or alongside an orchestra, no two shows are ever the same. Tickets are on sale now.
Recently, Emil Kárlsen released the song “Giđa ávašta” (“one senses spring”), featuring rising Northern Sámi singer-songwriter Elina Ijäs. The song is streaming at the link below.
LISTEN TO THE SINGLE HERE
With roots in Omasvuotna/Storfjord and a deep connection to Northern Sámi culture, Emil Kárlsen continues to establish himself as one of the most distinctive new voices on the Nordic music scene.
LIVE DATES
27.10 — Havet (Árdna), Trondheim / Tråante
28.10 — Parkteatret, Oslo / Ušlu
20.11 — Rabagast, Alta / Áltaheajju
21.11 — Halti Kulturscene, Storslett / Hánssagiieddi
04.02 — Kulturhuset, Tromsø / Romsa
05.02 — Sinus, Bodø / Bådåddjo
16.02 — Lille Ole Bull, Bergen / Birgon
17.02 — Korjaamo, Helsinki / Helsset
Get your tickets here: https://www.fkpscorpio.no/artister/emil-karlsen/
Emil Kárlsen
Songwriter, actor, joiker, and producer Emil Ráste Karlsen—better known by his artist name Emil Kárlsen—is a Sámi multi-instrumentalist born in 1997, from Omasvuotna/Storfjord. Emil blends traditional joik with melodic pop, creating music with a deeply rooted expression that builds bridges between generations and cultures.
At the core of Emil’s artistry lies a strong passion for forging connections between people, places, and time. After a decade of performing in Norwegian with his award-winning band Resirkulert, Emil made a conscious decision to write in his mother tongue, Northern Sámi, and to revive the tradition of juoiggan (joik) in the coastal Sámi regions—as a form of resistance and a reclamation of identity through sound.
Emil is also a recognized actor at the Sámi National Theatre Beaivváš and plays one of the leading roles in the critically acclaimed Disney+ series To Cook a Bear, alongside actors such as Gustaf Skarsgård and Pernilla August, released in autumn 2025. In early 2026, he made his debut in the title role of the opera Ovllá, which combines classical music and joik—composed by Emil himself.
Emil Kárlsen has also made a strong impression as a live performer, touring extensively. Whether performing solo, as a duo, with a full band, or with an orchestra, an Emil Kárlsen concert experience is never the same—and always unique.
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