Developing city of culture

Two performers covered in paint in the middle of purple painted space.

Culture is an integral part of Tampere and its development. The lively and renewing culture supports the community and well-being of the city’s residents and strenghtens the city’s vitality, attractiveness and retention.

The cultural city is developed in Tampere in a determined and ambitious way in accordance with the city strategy’s priorities, also utilizing external funding.

Ongoing cultural development projects

The development priorities are

Equal individuals:

  • Strengthening the accessibility of cultural services 
  • Promoting cultural well-being 

Active communities:

  • Developing the opportunities for creative industries 
  • Strengthening the participation of city residents 

Carbon-neutral actions:

  • Promoting eco-social education

A pioneer of the future:

  • Developing the quality and infrastructure of the city’s cultural services 
  • Smooth digital services
Jaakko Laurila
More information Planning Manager
Phone:
044 430 9014
Updated 1.12.2023