Tampere Day

Tampere's anniversary will be celebrated with the beloved Tampere Day weekend on 3-5 October 2025, when the city turned 246 years old.

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Tampere was established on 1 October 1779 by Gustav III, the King of Sweden. Tampere celebrates this occasion every year on the first of October and the closest weekend to that date. Events of the day are organised by the city and by numerous third sector actors.

In 2025 the city of Tampere will celebrate its 246th anniversary, Tampereen päivä – Tampere Day, from 3 to 5 October. Welcome to join the celebrations!

Tampere awards to Santtu-Matias Rouvali and Pauli "Pate" Mustajärvi

1.10.2023 On the 244th anniversary of Tampere, Tampere awards were granted to conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and musician Pauli "Pate" Mustajärvi.  The award recipients symbolise the importance of Tampere culture and music life both in Finland and internationally in a great way. The Tampere awards were presented at Tampere City Hall on 1 October 2023.
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Tampere Award granted to Mikko Alatalo and Pekka Paavola

30.9.2022 This year, on Tampere’s 243th anniversary, the Tampere Award was granted to musician and artist Mikko Alatalo and Master of Laws Pekka Paavola. Alatalo was honoured for his considerable contributions for the music scene of Tampere and Paavola for his work for Tampere’s urban development. Both award winners symbolise the long history of Tampere’s urban and cultural development.

Tampere Päivä – Tampere Day atmosphere