Tampere Day takes over Central square: big machines and running fun

On Saturday 4 October, technology and work machines will be on display at Central square when the Big Machines event arrives in the heart of Tampere from 10 am to 4 pm. There will also be a Moomin atmosphere, as Little My, Moomintroll, and Sniff will be there to greet visitors. Admission to the event is free.

On the same day, the Tampere Runs event will feature five- and ten-kilometer runs and a half marathon in downtown Tampere, starting at noon. The races will start at Central square. There is a participation fee for the event.

Traffic arrangements during Tampere Runs

The Tampere Runs event starts on Saturday 4 October at 12.00–12.30 pm with the Children’s Mini Marathon. The start and finish lines for the Children’s Mini Marathon are located in the southern part of Frenckell Square, and the running route circles around Kirjastonpuisto Park. People walking through the park will have to temporarily avoid the runners during the race.

The longer races start at 12.35 pm and 1.00 pm. Runners will gather along Aleksis Kiven katu for the start. At the start of both races, Aleksis Kiven katu will be closed for approximately 15 minutes between Kauppakatu and Satakunnankatu. At the same time, traffic on Kauppakatu will be diverted to alternative routes. Traffic on Satakunnankatu will also be stopped for a short time while the runners pass through the Finlayson gate. Traffic along the running route will be stopped intermittently due to the runners. Extra caution and flexibility are required on the walking and light traffic lanes of the running route. 

Check out the Tampere day program and join the celebration

The Tampere day weekend is filled with events from 3 to 5 October 2025 including culture, open doors, and guided tours across the city. Explore the full program on the Tampere Day website and join the celebration.