7 events for the next 18 months
festival(270 days)
Tampere Theatre Summer is one of Europe's leading theatre festivals, offering seven days of contemporary Finnish theatre and international guest performances.
festival(2 days)
Kotae Expo celebrates Japanese and Korean pop culture with talks, performances, workshops, cosplay and K-pop competitions, fashion shows, and a flea market. The event returns to Tampere for the third time on 21-22 November.
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festival(4 days)
Tampere Jazz Happening returns for its 45th edition during All Saints' weekend, themed around the Netherlands. The festival features several Finnish premieres and an international jazz program across multiple venues.
festival16:30Murder Mystery at the Races combines an interactive True Crime game with the excitement of harness racing. An investigator and the audience work together to solve a mystery while enjoying dinner at the restaurant.
festival19:30Release party for a new book by Pauli Kallio and Henri Gylander in Tampere. The evening features an author interview, Control performing The Clash, and DJ Kallio.
festival(2 days)
Tampereen ylioppilaskunta TREY celebrates its eighth anniversary with a gala dinner starting at 18.00 and continuing into the early morning. The ticket includes a three-course vegan dinner, beverages, official after-party and herring breakfast on Sunday.
festival(2 days)
HAPPRO, the biggest student event in Finland, will be held on Thursday 8.10. in Tampere. As a Suolet ry member, you can buy a ticket and take part. The ticket costs 28€ and includes the afterparty at bar Ilona (Verkateh…
festival14:00TARE ry members' ticket to Hämeenkadun Appro, including a performance pass, overalls badge, and entry to the after-party at Ilona with DJ AHTI.
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Paperikerho ry offers members a limited number of tickets to Finland's largest appro event in Tampere. An appro route through bars and restaurants, with the afterparty at Nokia Arena featuring ibe and Averagekidluke.
festival(2 days)
BICEPS joins Hämeenkadun Appro, Finland's largest student event, where over 13,000 students from across the country visit restaurants and bars in central Tampere. After the tour, the party continues at Tavara-Asema with a performance by Costi.
festival(2 days)
Tipsy rf members can buy tickets to Hämeenkadun Appro with Elastinen performing at the after-party.
festival(2 days)
TTO ry joins Hämeenkadun appro, Finland's largest student event, where over 13,000 students celebrate in colourful overalls. The evening concludes with Elastinen performing at Tampere-Talo.
festival(2 days)
A student appro in Tampere featuring visits to bars and restaurants, with the evening continuing at Tampere Hall.
festival14:00Pizza-Appro returns to Tampere! A tour of pizzerias where you collect stamps on an appro card. A completely alcohol-free event on Tuesday, October 6.
festival(2 days)
HAPPO rf celebrates its 25th anniversary at Juhlatila Tapiola with dinner and champagne. Members pay 80 € and non-members 90 €.
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TTO ry organizes the Kauppakadun Approt event in Jyväskylä. Tickets include an appro tour and after-parties at Pavilion, where Minttu, Mikael Gabriel and Gettomasa perform.
festival16:30A traditional apartment tour for first-year students with a children's film theme. Teams complete challenges in various apartments and wrap up the autumn introduction programme together.
festival14:00Tampere celebrates its 247th birthday with a Sightseeing appro where participants collect badges by visiting the city's iconic landmarks. Choose your own route and transport - from cafes to task stations throughout the city.
festival(2 days)
Finnish music festival in Tampere on 1-2 October featuring current artists and emerging bands. Festival wristband grants access to all concerts.
festival(2 days)
Music x Media is a two-day seminar and music festival for professionals, students and stakeholders in the music, media and events industry at Tampere-talo in October.
festival(2 days)
Student event in Tampere featuring a pub crawl at student bars, an ice hockey match between Tappara and KooKoo at Nokia Arena, and an afterparty at Fames with Korelon.
festival15:30A wings-themed appro for students where participants visit various Tampere restaurants, collect stamps, and return to the finish line. Departures every half hour from 15.30.
festival(2 days)
An appro tour for medical students featuring stations, student-priced drinks, and a raffle. The evening concludes with continuation at Desibel.
festival(2 days)
Coalition Youth's Autumn Days in Tampere on 26-27 September. Open to 15-29-year-olds with programming, networking and community activities.
festival(3 days)
Spinni celebrates 30 years with a two-day festival at Muovitehdas featuring Finnish and international electronic music artists.
festival18:00KOLPAKKO ry's traditional autumn beer gathering in Sorsapuisto park. The association provides refreshments, but bring your own drinks. Free entry with advance registration.
festival18:00A free event for students featuring classic playground games and the chance to learn more about scouting. Local scout troops lead the activities at Sorsapuisto.
festival(2 days)
The Mid-Level Intermediate Exam is a traditional student event where participants complete various exams with stamps. The afterparty takes place at Entertainment World Ilona with performances by Jaakko Kulta and Jorma Fortune.
festival16:00Tampereen Fuksiaiset is HUMAKO's traditional welcome event for new students, featuring stations, challenges, and themed costumes in Sorsapuisto park.
festival(2 days)
Ramopunk festival in Tampere featuring around 15 bands and solo artists, including Valamo. Tickets are sold online and at the door if available.
festival17:00A budget-friendly drinking competition where participants bring their own drinks and collect stamps at different exam levels, with activities like kyrpong and kaljamölkky.
festival17:45An inland water cruise on Lake Pyhäjärvi featuring mini-banquets, trivia, and bingo, organized by Tamko and Humako.
festival(5 days)
An international puppet theatre festival showcasing professional puppet theatre companies and artists from around the world on Tampere's stages. The programme includes performances, workshops and activities for all ages.
festival17:00Family-friendly station circuit in Sorsapuisto where you complete tasks in a group with your pet or stuffed animal. Participation costs 3 euros.
festival10:00Lush event in Tampere focused on packaging-free products, recycling, and plastic waste reduction. The programme includes a recycling station, bath bomb making, and complimentary hand massage.
festival(2 days)
KiskoFest is a student event where participants visit Tampere's bars and restaurants by tram. At the final stop in Ratinanniemi, artists perform, and the celebration continues at nightclubs until morning.
festival(2 days)
Tarkkakerhon members can buy tickets to KiskoFest in Tampere on 10.9.2026. Sales start via Kide.app on 24.8 at 17.00, price 26.50 € plus service fee.
festival(2 days)
The Building Technology Guild is distributing KiskoFest tickets to its members. The package includes a building tour, event area access, public transport ticket, overall badges, and entry to the HITWAVE LIVE afterparty.
festival13:00KiskoFest marks the start of the academic year in Tampere with a student party combining a bus tour, festival grounds, and an afterparty.
festival(2 days)
TTO ry is participating in Kiskofest 2026. Tickets for members go on sale 24.8 at 12.00 in TTO's Kide.app, price 26.50 €. Tickets are exchanged for a wristband on 8.9 at the Back to School stand.
festival13:00KiskoFest 2026 tickets for TARE ry members at Ratinanniemi. The ticket includes an app tour, event access, a Nysse travel pass, and entry to the after-party.
festival(2 days)
Biceps hosts Kiskofest for the fifth time: a student event featuring a pub crawl through Tampere, culminating in top artist performances at Ratinanniemi and afterparties until morning.
festival(2 days)
TASO ry member event KiskoFest 2026 at Ratinanniemi on 10.9. Tickets include an app tour, event area access, Nysse travel ticket, overall badge, and after-party at Sin City.
festival13:00HUMAKO members can purchase tickets to KiskoFest, which launches the academic year in Tampere. The event features an appo cruise and an evening at Ratinanniemi with performances by Aaro630, OLGA and Ege Zulu.
festival(2 days)
SOPU ry is selling limited tickets to KiskoFest 2026 on Ratinanniemi on 10.9.2026. Tickets go on sale via Kide.app from 24.8. at 12:00, priced at 26.50 € plus service fee.
festival(2 days)
Tipsy rf members can buy tickets to Kiskofest in Tampere for 26 €. Sales start on 24.8.2026. Afterparty at Sin City.
festival16:00SyysFest 2026 is a student festival at Särkänniemi where engineering, humanities, and vocational college students celebrate the start of the academic term together. Amusement park rides, restaurants, and games are open to ticket holders only.
festival13:00NamiAppro is a badge-collecting event held for the 18th time on Tampere's streets and in its cafes, where participants complete various cafe routes and collect badges.
festival17:00TIRO and engineering clubs present the autumn event calendar, honour active students, and show short films. Free admission for all.
festival(2 days)
An open and free Finnish culture evening at YTHS Sauna featuring sauna, games and a chance to meet other students.
festival12:00A full-day Harry Potter film marathon at Finnkino in Tampere. Multiple films from the series are screened from noon to late evening.
festival19:30Cosey Mueller takes the stage at Musta Juhla Festival 2026 in Tampere at Vastavirta-Klubi Bar.
festival15:00A one-day festival in Tampere featuring members of the Royal Choir and collaborating artists performing music on two stages. The evening culminates in an acoustic large-choir performance in nature.
festival12:00The first Harry Potter film on a film marathon in Tampere. A magical cinema experience for fans of the wizarding world.
festivalSiirtymä Ambient Festival brings electronic music and ambient soundscapes to the forest at Rantaperkiö in Tampere.
festival16:00GLOBE's annual Welcome Picnic in Sorsapuisto. A free event where you can meet students from different years and enjoy snacks and games.
festival(3 days)
Musta Juhla 2026 is held at Vastavirta-klubi in Tampere in September 2026.
festival16:30ITU's traditional Fuksiaiset is a station-based team event with tasks around Tampere city centre, themed around different historical periods. Teams are drawn by lottery and the best performers win prizes.
festival19:00Finnish rock band Klamydia takes the stage at the Vauhti Kiintyy 2026 festival in Tampere in late August.
festival19:00Finnish rock band Popeda takes the stage at Waltikan Venetsialaiset festival in Tampere.
festival12:00Finnish symphonic rock band Sonata Arctica takes the stage at the Vauhti Kiintyy! festival in Tampere.
festival(2 days)
Vauhti Kiihtyy Tampere 2026 takes place in Tampere on 28 August 2026.
festival17:00ITU ry's traditional freshers' week event where new students become official ITU members. The programme includes stations, group activities, and an official initiation. The event starts on Thursday 27.8. at 17:00 at Pyynikintorget and runs until 22:00.
festival17:00PIRATE rf's traditional Savirieha is a free team competition for new health care students. Participants navigate stations in Sorsapuisto and can win prizes for both best team outfit and placement.
festival12:00Bizi takes the stage at Blockfest 2026 in Tampere.
festival12:00Blockfest 2026's Pepsi Max Saturday exclusive festival day in Tampere on August 22.
festival12:00A two-day music festival in Tampere in August.
festival12:00Saturday programme of the Blockfest 2026 music festival in Tampere.
festival12:00A two-day music festival in Tampere in August.
festival12:00Blockfest, the Nordic region's largest hip-hop festival, returns to Tampere on August 21-22. Two days of music and energy for adult attendees.
festival12:00Blockfest 2026 opens with its exclusive Friday programme in Tampere, marking the start of one of Finland's biggest hip-hop festivals.
festival12:00Friday programme of the BLOCKFEST 2026 music festival in Tampere.
festival(2 days)
Two-day music festival at Pyynikki in Tampere featuring many Finnish artists. The festival is in its fifth year and attracted 11,000 visitors last summer.
festival22:00Creek Road Eleven performs at the R3 Festival.
festival14:30Thelise performs at Hämeenlinna Pride, an LGBTQ+ festival featuring music and cultural events.
festival14:30City Summer Games in Tampere combines political debate, outdoor games, and sauna. The 15 August event features a talk on Finland and Switzerland, Games checkpoints with creative challenges, and an evening at the sauna.
festival11:00Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum takes the stage at Saarihelvetti festival on the beach in Tampere.
festival(2 days)
SaariHelvetti 2026 is an event at Viikinsaari in Tampere in August.
festivalA family festival with no age restrictions or alcohol in Tampere, featuring artists, influencer meet-and-greets, and food and merchandise stalls.
festival20:30Finnish electronic music pioneer Darude performs at Tampere City Festival 2026 on August 8 at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center.
festival16:00A traditional student gathering on Tampere's Central Square brings together students from the university and university of applied sciences for an afternoon and evening of socializing.
festival16:00A student celebration at Central Square in Tampere where students from the university and applied sciences college gather to celebrate student culture together.
festival16:00A traditional student gathering at Tampere's Central Square where students come together to dine and celebrate. The event is organized into sectors by neighbourhood and follows safer space principles.
festival(2 days)
Two-day electronic music, pop and hip-hop festival at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre featuring international and Finnish artists. K18 event with VIP options and festival accommodation.
festival18:00TaYT Summer Gallery is an hour-long presentation combining theatre and video art. Four small productions explore loneliness, history and the traces people leave behind.
festival13:00Moomin-themed family day at Lush Koskikeskus featuring a treasure hunt, colouring workshop, and bath bomb crafting. Free entry.
festival(2 days)
Rokki Raikaa is a rock festival in Tampere bringing together rock music fans for a summer day of live performances.
festival21:30Rony Rex performs at Mellakka Festival in Tampere.
festival12:00Happoradio performs at Tammerfest on 16 July 2026 in Tampere.
festival(3 days)
Three-day music festival in Tampere featuring Finnish artists including Apulanta, Haloo Helsinki!, and Eppu Normaali's final Tampere festival performance.
festival(4 days)
Tavara-asema Tammerfest is a four-day music festival featuring Auri, Jolly Jumpers, Diablo, Mørket and Von Hertzen Brothers. The all shows pass grants access to all four evenings of concerts.
festival(4 days)
Four-day music festival at Tavara-asema in Tampere, 15-18 July, featuring Auri, Jolly Jumpers, Diablo and Von Hertzen Brothers.
festival(2 days)
Tavara-asema Midsummer Festival is a two-day event in Tampere: rap metal, new album releases and a disco night on Midsummer's Eve, stand-up comedy on Midsummer Day.
festival17:00Napanderfest takes place on Midsummer's Eve at G Livelab in Tampere. Martti Servo & Moods performs American pop and rock classics, with Martti Servo & Napander as the headliner. DJ sets on the terrace are free.
