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Hämärä näyttelyssali, jossa värikkäitä teoksia.

The award exhibition for Roope Itälinna, Young Artist of the Year 2026, opens in the Finlayson Area on 31 October.

The prize exhibition of Roope Itälinna (b. 1990), the Young Artist of the Year 2026, opens on Saturday 31 October 2026. The paintings of Roope Itälinna, who lives and works in Turku, combine the precision of photorealism with a minimalist sense of space, creating a charged atmosphere in his works.

Puutarhakatua kuvattuna syksyllä remontin aikana.

Renovated Puutarhakatu provides better conditions for pedestrians and cyclists

The renovation of Puutarhakatu between Vanhankirkonpuisto Park and Hämeenpuisto Park is nearing completion.

Tullikamari syksyisessä iltahämyssä.

Tullikamari reopens with Tampere Jazz Happening

The Tullikamari Cultural Centre will reopen to the public on 29 October 2026. The new season of events will begin with the 45th Tampere Jazz Happening, bringing the internationally acclaimed jazz festival back to its roots at Pakkahuone and Klubi.

Yliopistontunnelin työmaa Viinikankadulla ilmasta kuvattuna.

Major construction sites in the city centre are progressing on schedule

Changes to Tampere city centre are continuing.

Lapsi näyttää vanhukselle kirjasta lukemaansa sivua. Opettaja ja toinen vanhus seuraavat.

The Luku/hommia project develops a wide range of skills among fourth-grade pupils

Luku/hommia is a project for fourth-grade pupils that develops their literacy, working life skills and financial skills in a variety of ways.

Henkilö roikkuu taiteellisessa asennossa pää alaspäin puun oksalta.

Bringing culture, arts and health and social care professionals together – From Idea to Action: Building Better Cultural Wellbeing Services seminar

How can cultural services better reach older adults, people with disabilities and other users of health and social care services?

Valssipadonraitin väliaikainen silta

Temporary bridge across Tammerkoski to be closed for the Tampere Festival of Light's opening event on 22–23 October

The temporary bridge constructed as part of the Valssipadonraitti renovation project will be temporarily closed on Thursday and Friday, 22–23 October 2026. The bridge will be unavailable due to preparations for and the implementation of the opening event of the Tampere Festival of Light.

Syksyn ruskaa metsäisen järven ympärillä.

Kauppi-Niihama users want year-round routes for a variety of activities

The proposal for the Kauppi-Niihama hiking trail network will be completed by the end of 2026, with implementation beginning in 2027. To support the planning process, users were invited to share their views through an online survey.

Musta-valkoinen työ abstraktin ja esittävän rajalta.

Drawing as a form of communication and everyday observations as art – two new exhibitions at Culture House Laikku

Two exhibitions are open at Culture House Laikku until 8 November 2026. The Language of Drawing highlights the diversity and significance of drawing in contemporary art, while Laura Hetemäki’s Tarttuminen explores everyday observations, memories and artistic processes through painting, drawing and weaving.

Nainen taluttaa ponia, minkä selässä istuu lapsi ratsastuskypärä päässä.

Tampere Day celebrations span a long weekend – explore the programme

Tampere turns 247 this year, and the city will be filled with a festive atmosphere from 1 to 4 October 2026. Tampere Day weekend offers a varied programme for all ages, including culture, events, open houses and experiences throughout the city.