Tampere's anniversary was celebrated during Tampere Day weekend on 3–5 October 2025, when the city turned 246 years old. The festive weekend was filled with events, including culture, sports, open doors, and tours. Thank you for joining the celebrations!
In 2026 Tampere Day will be celebrated on 2–4 October. We will provide more information about this soon, so stay tuned.
The wonderful Tampere Day event weekend is now behind us – thank you to everyone who participated!
Photos: Mikko Vares
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 2026 the city of Tampere will celebrate its 247th anniversary, Tampereen päivä – Tampere Day, from 2 to 4 October. Welcome to join the celebrations!
