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What's going on in the City of Tampere? Here you can find the latest news and updates.
Where and what kind of services we should organize?
We are updating our service network plan to anticipate what services and facilities will be needed in the future. The plan covers libraries, facilities for sports, youth and cultural activities, as well as day care centers, comprehensive schools and upper secondary schools. Explore the proposed actions and provide feedback by responding to the survey by 7 December.
Enjoy the Christmas season in Tampere
The approach of Christmas can be seen, heard, smelled, and tasted at many destinations and events. The Tampere Christmas Market in Keskustori Central Square will be open until 22 December every day from 11 am to 7 pm. The traditional Finland's Independence Day celebration will fill the Frenckell Square 6 December from 5.00 pm to 5.35 pm with a varied program.
News and articles
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The MyHarrastus campaign encourages Tampere residents with foreign backgrounds to discover new hobbies
| News itemThis December, Tampere launches the #MyHarrastus campaign, aimed at encouraging residents with foreign backgrounds to explore and find new hobbies for themselves. Information about available hobbies has been compiled on the city’s website. -
Registration for spring courses is now open at The Adult Education Centre
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A third line is being planned for superbuss services – two would start in 2028
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Service changes for the 2026 Nysse summer season approved
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Independence Day festivities will cause exceptions to traffic arrangements in the city center
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City of Tampere general grants and personal grants for professional artists open for applications – welcome to information session on 8 January
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Tampere Residents’ Evening with the Mayor, Deputy Mayors and the Chair of the City Council, 16 December 2025 – Welcome to learn more about the city’s current issues
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Events
See here for the nearest upcoming events. Events are available in the Tampere events calendar at tapahtumat.tampere.fi. Go to the events calendar to see all upcoming events and filter them in different ways. The City of Tampere is not responsible for events organised by other event organisers. Event information is displayed in English if it is translated into English in the event calendar.
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