Programme
In 2026 the City of Tampere will celebrate its 247th anniversary, Tampereen päivä – Tampere Day from 1-4 October. The city will come alive with a diverse programme and a wide range of experiences organised by the City of Tampere and numerous local organisations.
Explore the programme and join the celebrations!
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Tampere Day
Tampere's anniversary will be celebrated with the beloved Tampere Day weekend on 1-4 October 2026, when the city turns 247 years old.
01.10.2026 - 04.10.2026
00.00 - 23.59
Keskustori, Tampere
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower during the whole weekend.
01.10.2026
09.00 - 20.00
Pyynikin näkötorni / Pyynikki observation tower, Pyynikin näkötorni, Näkötornintie 20, 33230 Tampere
Free
Tampere Sightseeing Appro
Appro tour that takes you around the city of Tampere and its iconic locations and cafes. Event ends up to Näsinneula!
01.10.2026
14.00 - 21.00
Aleksis Kiven katu, 33210 Tampere and other locations
Music without borders From heart to heart
Ukrainian singer Oleksandra Loktionova-Oitsius and pianist Ville Hautakangas
01.10.2026
18.30 - 19.30
Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Keskustori 4, Tampere
Free
Martial Arts and Climbing Week At Kami!
An opportunity for the whole family to come and visit Kami Judo Club. The event will feature judo demonstrations, a climbing wall, and an open mat session. First 100 visitors…
01.10.2026 - 04.10.2026
18.30 - 16.00
KAMI MARTIAL ARTS, Ahlmanintie 59, 33800 Tampere
Free
Tampere Fish Fair
Tampere Fish Fair attracts about 40,000 enthusiasts from all over the Tampere area and beyond to Laukontori Square twice each year. The Fish Fair presents the most diverse range of…
02.10.2026 - 04.10.2026
00.00 - 00.00
Laukontori, Laukontori, 33200 Tampere
Free
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower during the whole weekend.
02.10.2026
09.00 - 20.00
Pyynikin näkötorni / Pyynikki observation tower, Pyynikin näkötorni, Näkötornintie 20, 33230 Tampere
Free
The workshop presents: REPEKAN PAKINAPATA PORISEE
The workshop presents: REPEKAN PAKINAPATA PORISEE A musical ensemble from Aune Mäkinen's work Aikansa kutakin
02.10.2026
13.00 - 14.00
Tukkateatteri ry, Laukontori 12, 33200 Tampere
The workshop presents: REPEKAN PAKINAPATA PORISEE
The workshop presents: REPEKAN PAKINAPATA PORISEE A musical ensemble from Aune Mäkinen's work Aikansa kutakin
02.10.2026
14.30 - 15.30
Tukkateatteri ry, Laukontori 12, 33200 Tampere
Evening music at Lielahti Manor
Evening Music at Lielahti Manor On Friday, October 2nd at 6:00 PM, music will echo from the upstairs balcony of Lielahti Manor as composer and Doctor of Music Anne-Mari Kivimäki…
02.10.2026
18.00 - 18.20
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor, Tehdaskartanonkatu 53, 33400 Tampere
Free
Live recording: A European Requiem
James MacMillan’s music moves and unsettles. Despite its Latin title, A European Requiem is not merely music of mourning, but also a tribute to the layered traditions of the Catholic…
02.10.2026
19.00 - 20.00
Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower during the whole weekend.
03.10.2026
09.00 - 20.00
Pyynikin näkötorni / Pyynikki observation tower, Pyynikin näkötorni, Näkötornintie 20, 33230 Tampere
Free
Roots and Wings - Ecofestarit hiking event
The eco-festival program includes 12 different pilgrimages and 5 different nature hikes from different directions to Aleksanteri Church, where the restaurant Kierto serves free vegetable soup.
03.10.2026
09.00 - 11.30
Pirkankatu, 33210 Tampere
Roots and Wings - Tampere Day Eco Festival
Ecofests explore the partnership between humans and the rest of nature from the perspectives of science, art, spirituality and spirituality.
03.10.2026 - 04.10.2026
09.00 - 18.00
Pirkankatu, 33210 Tampere
Open Doors event
Open Doors event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Address: Klingendahl talo, Hämeenpuisto 44, 33200 Tampere
03.10.2026
10.00 - 13.00
Hämeenpuisto 44, 33200 Tampere
Free
Lifeboat Repa's open doors
The Finnish Lifeboat Institution Pirkanmaa ry will hold an open door event at Tampere rescue station in Naistenlahti.
03.10.2026
10.00 - 15.00
Kekkosenkatu 8
Free
Open House at the City Hall
The renovated City Hall welcomes visitors to explore the premises and the programme!
03.10.2026
10.00 - 15.00
Aleksis Kiven katu 14-16 C, 33210 Tampere
Free
Korean Games·Shrink Keyrings·Hanbok
A fun and easy cultural experience for everyone, from children to adults! Try Korean traditional games featured in Squid Game, create your own shrink keyring, and experience the beauty of…
03.10.2026
10.00 - 15.00
Tampere KSI, Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 B 69, 33200 Tampere
Free
Sugrifest 2026
Sugrifest - a Celebration of Finno-Ugric culture and a Market
03.10.2026
10.00 - 17.00
Kulttuuritalo Laikku, Keskustori 4, Tampere
Free
In the Studio: Laura Hetemäen Tarttuminen (eng. sticking)
In her artistic practice, Laura Hetemäki combines painting, drawing, linen weaving and observing intriguing objects. Her painting motives come from daily life and memories of places from the past. The
03.10.2026 - 08.11.2026
10.00 - 18.00
Keskustori 4, Tampere
Free
In the Laikku Galleria exhibition The Language of Drawing
Our proposed theme, The Language of Drawing, is based on the concept of presenting an exhibition that focuses exclusively on the art of drawing.
03.10.2026 - 08.11.2026
10.00 - 20.00
Keskustori 4, Tampere
Free
Welcome to the hat shop!
Did you know that Tampere has one of the few hat shops in Finland? Ainamuoti / HATTU.FI has been operating in the center of Tampere since 1952. The most diverse…
03.10.2026
10.30 - 15.00
Kuninkaankatu 19 B, 33210 Tampere
Free
Tampere Day guided tours at the Old City Hall 3 October
The Old City Hall will open its doors in honor of Tampere Day weekend. Sign up to participate.
03.10.2026
11.00 - 16.00
Keskustori 10, 33200 Tampere
Free
Driving simulator training eMotorsport
Gasoline in our veins, so are we
03.10.2026
11.00 - 15.00
Sarvijaakonkatu 32, 33540 Tampere
Free
Short cruise on Näsijärvi
See Tampere firsthand from Näsijärvi with a short cruise on the M/S Isosaari. It leaves every hour, on the hour, from Mustalahti harbour on Saturday october 3th and Sunday 4th…
03.10.2026
11.00 - 16.00
Mustalahti, 33230 Tampere
Guided Metso tours in English
This autumn, Guided Metso tours will be organized for anyone interested in the Main Library Metso's architecture, history, and services.
03.10.2026
11.00 - 12.00
Pirkankatu 2, 33210 Tampere
Free
Tampere Juoksee
Tampere Juoksee on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
03.10.2026
12.00 - 16.00
Tampere stadium, Ratinan Rantatie 1, 33100 Tampere and other locations
A big craft event
A large group of visiting craftsmen with their work and skills. Sat 3.10. See China. Work demonstrations, culture, qipao costume show 3.30 pm. Live music both days. Pony riding 11…
03.10.2026
12.00 - 18.00
Tallipiha, Kuninkaankatu 4, 33210 Tampere
Free
Nature enchants
At the same time as the loss of nature progresses, the city of Tampere and the people of Tampere have begun to make efforts to enrich and protect other aspects…
03.10.2026
13.00 - 14.00
Pirkankatu, 33210 Tampere
Our Brothers and Sisters Trees art event
At the art event Children's Workshop from 1–3 p.m., children can make their own work of art from natural materials. Cellist Juho Kanervo will play with trees, and writer Juha…
03.10.2026
13.00 - 15.00
Pyynikin kirkkopuisto, Pirkankatu, Tampere
Free
K-POP RPD: Random Play Dance Sorsapuisto
The ATYPICAL dance crew is organizing an Random Play Dance event in Sorsapuisto on October 3rd from 13-16!
03.10.2026
13.00 - 16.00
Sorsapuisto, 33500 Tampere
Free
Creation as a Partner - Ecophilosophical Discussion
An experimental and bold eco-philosophical and theological discussion, in which we try together to understand a different kind of language and relationship to the rest of nature.
03.10.2026
15.00 - 17.00
Pirkankatu, 33210 Tampere
Beyond Signal - an early 2000's themed nostalgia event
Beyond Signal is an early 2000's themed nostalgia event, that's free entry. It's organized by Polkuja elämystalouteen - project.
03.10.2026
16.00 - 21.00
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor, Tehdaskartanonkatu 53, 33400 Tampere
Free
Haifest 2026 youth festival in Haihara
Free event for children and young people in the Haihara Art Centre area.
03.10.2026
17.00 - 22.00
Haihara Art Centre, Haiharankatu 30, 33710 Tampere
Free
Ne Lintuizet concert
The Finnish folk supergroup Ne Lintuizet, founded in 2024, is made up of long-time songwriters Pekko Käppi, Laura Moisio, Kielo Kärkkäinen and Lauri Myllymäki.
03.10.2026
18.00 - 19.15
Pirkankatu, 33210 Tampere
Korisliiga: Tampereen Pyrintö - Salon Vilpas
Korisliiga game Pyrintö - Salon Vilpas on Saturday 3 October at 6:00 PM at Pyynikki Indoor Sports Centre.
03.10.2026
18.00 - 20.30
Pyynikin palloiluhalli, Ammattikoulunkatu 20, 33230 Tampere
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower
Free entrance to the Pyynikki observation tower during the whole weekend.
04.10.2026
09.00 - 20.00
Pyynikin näkötorni / Pyynikki observation tower, Pyynikin näkötorni, Näkötornintie 20, 33230 Tampere
Free
Free admission to the Moomin Museum on Tampere Day 4 October
Come and see the original Moomin illustrations by Tove Jansson!
04.10.2026
09.00 - 17.00
Tampere-talo, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere
Free
Short cruise on Näsijärvi
See Tampere firsthand from Näsijärvi with a short cruise on the M/S Isosaari. It leaves every hour, on the hour, from Mustalahti harbour on Saturday october 3th and Sunday 4th…
04.10.2026
11.00 - 16.00
Mustalahti, 33230 Tampere
Tampere Day guided tours at the Old City Hall 4 October
The Old City Hall will open its doors in honor of Tampere Day weekend. Sign up to participate.
04.10.2026
11.00 - 16.00
Keskustori 10, 33200 Tampere
Free
Celebrating 60 Years of Tampere’s Mobile Library Service
The library buses Kosmos and Kustaa will host an Open Day in Hämeenpuisto.
04.10.2026
11.00 - 17.00
Pirkankatu 2, 33210 Tampere
Free
A big craft event
A large group of visiting craftsmen with their work and skills. Sat 3.10. See China. Work demonstrations, culture, qipao costume show 3.30 pm. Live music both days. Pony riding 11…
04.10.2026
12.00 - 18.00
Tallipiha, Kuninkaankatu 4, 33210 Tampere
Free
Organ concert: Olli Pyylampi – plus organ demonstration
Various organ music is played in the cathedral's short afternoon concerts.
04.10.2026
13.00 - 13.45
Tampere Cathedral, Tuomiokirkonkatu 3b, 33100 Tampere
Free
Tampere dance performance at Ratina shopping center on 4 October
Tampere dance production by Razzmatazz in Ratina shopping center - welcome to be amazed!
04.10.2026
13.00 - 13.15
Vuolteenkatu 1, 33100 Tampere
Free
Tampere dance performance at Ratina shopping center on 4 October
Tampere dance production by Razzmatazz in Ratina shopping center - welcome to be amazed!
04.10.2026
14.00 - 14.15
Vuolteenkatu 1, 33100 Tampere
Free
Wisdom in a world of meta-crisis
Wisdom researcher Eeva K. Kallio talks about wisdom concepts in psychology and education and discusses the importance of wisdom in the era of meta-crisis with Timo Vuorio and Katri Sandholm.
04.10.2026
14.00 - 16.00
Hiedanranta, Lielahti Manor, Tehdaskartanonkatu 53, 33400 Tampere
Free
Driving simulator training eMotorsport
Gasoline in our veins, so are we
04.10.2026
15.00 - 15.00
Sarvijaakonkatu 32, 33540 Tampere
Free
Tampere Request Concert
Meidän Duo (Maria Turunen, violin; Eero Vahtola, cello) will perform pieces that have been requested in advance by the audience.
04.10.2026
15.00 - 16.00
Keskustori 4, 33100 Tampere
Free
Naisten Korisliiga: Tampereen Pyrintö - Tapiolan Honka
Women's Korisliiga game Pyrintö - Tapiolan Honka on Sunday 4 October at 5:00 PM at the Pyynikki Indoor Sports Centre.
04.10.2026
17.00 - 19.00
Pyynikin palloiluhalli, Ammattikoulunkatu 20, 33230 Tampere
Guided Metso tours in English
This autumn, Guided Metso tours will be organized for anyone interested in the Main Library Metso's architecture, history, and services.
05.10.2026
17.00 - 18.00
Pirkankatu 2, 33210 Tampere
Free
Guided Metso tours in English
This autumn, Guided Metso tours will be organized for anyone interested in the Main Library Metso's architecture, history, and services.
05.10.2026
18.00 - 19.00
Pirkankatu 2, 33210 Tampere
Free