Tampere and 19 municipalities in the surrounding region continue to the second stage in the competition for the title of European Capital of Culture 2026. The second stage of the Capital of Culture application is being prepared by a new application team.
The indoor sports venues managed by the City of Tampere are re-opening from 1 June onwards. Furthermore, the previously ordered restrictions for the outdoor sports venues are being eased from the beginning of June onwards.
The Tampere Swimming Centre, outdoor swimming pool and the Pyynikki indoor swimming pool are re-opening on 1 June.
Tampere and the Tampere Region are together applying to become a European Capital of Culture and we want you to join us. We want to permanently increase the quality of life of our residents and strengthen the Tampere Region’s cultural expression without forgetting the international aspect. Inform, discuss, comment - be part of our journey!
#tampereregion2026
External linkTampere Region's application for the European Capital of Culture https://tampereregion2026.fi/en/
Tampere and the Tampere Region are together applying to become a European Capital of Culture and we want you to join us. We want to permanently increase the quality of life of our residents and strengthen the Tampere Region’s cultural expression without forgetting the international aspect. Inform, discuss, comment - be part of our journey!
#tampereregion2026
External linkTampere Region's application for the European Capital of Culture https://tampereregion2026.fi/en/
Museums and other cultural offerings
Sports and exercise facilities
City of Tampere provides many kind of cultural and leisure activities that are open to all residents of Tampere and to visitors. People come to enjoy Tampere's interesting museums and various cultural events and outdoor and recreational activities even from far away.
On these pages you will find information on diverse events and cultural programmes, museums, concerts, sports and exercise facilities, beaches, skiing routes, and rambling and recreation sites.
External linkVisit Tampere
Information and tips for tourists, events calendar
www.visittampere.fi
External linkSärkänniemi Adventure Park https://sarkanniemi.fi/?___store=en
External linkMuseum Compass of Tampere Region
Guides you to any museum in Tampere Region
www.museokompassi.fi/?lang=en
