Tampere Residents' Evenings are starting – come enjoy and have your say in the development of the city

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In the spring of 2025, there will be five Tampere Residents' Evening around the city: in Linnainmaa, Nekala, Hervanta, Peltolammi and an English-speaking evening in the city center. During these resident evenings, participants will have the opportunity to learn about current city issues and share their opinions. The evenings will also feature music and other cultural activities. Everyone is warmly welcome to attend.
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Tampere Residents' Evenings are open and free of charge for anyone interested. You can attend the evenings held in different parts of the city even if you don’t live in the area.

In the spring 2025 events, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the city’s development. Each evening will feature information on the Tampere survey related to the preparation of the city’s strategy, the city’s welfare work, the city’s land and housing policy guidelines, cultural work in residential areas, and the Welcoming City program.

In addition to these themes, some evenings will present topics of particular interest to local residents. For example, in Linnainmaa, the topic will be the relocation of youth facilities and the expansion of the library into the youth center’s premises. In Nekala, a new cultural center will be introduced.

Participants can visit various information points during the evening and explore the topics that interest them at their own pace.

– City experts will be present to gladly share information about their topics and discuss them. They can also be asked to explain more simply if the topic seems complex or if the language they use is difficult. You can ask questions in Finnish or English, says Regional Coordinator Jarno Koskinen.

Enjoy and network

– Tampere Residents' Evenings are relaxed events that are easy to attend. The pleasant atmosphere is created by music and other art performances, which can be enjoyed by the whole family, says Koskinen.

In Linnainmaa, there will be duo Ilaria Tucci and Tuomas Luukkonen performing Neapotan songs. The star of the evening in Hervanta will be singer-songwriter Samae Koskinen. In Nekala, the main attraction will be rock musician Joni Ekman, and in Peltolammi, the children’s music band Orffit.

In addition, the Peace Choir of Legioonateatteri will perform in Hervanta, and a student group from Sorin Sirkus will perform in Nekala. The program for the English-speaking evening in the city center will be published later. The program starts everywhere around 5:30 PM.

Each evening will also feature local associations presenting their activities to the residents.

Tampere Residents' Evenings, their performers, and accessibility information

Linnainmaa Tue 4.3.2025 at 17–19

  • Koilliskeskus Library, Liikekatu 3, 33580 Tampere
  • Performer: singer-songwriter Samae Koskinen
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible restroom
  • Induction loop

Nekala Thu 6.3.2025 at 17–19

  • Tampere University Teacher Training School, Kuokkamaantie 16, 33800 Tampere
  • Performers: Rock musician Joni Ekman and a student group from Sorin Sirkus
  • No designated accessible parking spaces, parking available on Mäntyhaantie side
  • No thresholds at the main entrance, no automatic door opener
  • Smooth floor, easy to walk on
  • Accessible restroom in the E corridor of the school
  • No induction loop

Hervanta Tue 18.3.2025 at 17–19

  • Duo Shopping Center, Pietilänkatu 2, 33720 Tampere
  • Performers: Singer-songwriter Samae Koskinen and the Peace Choir of Legioonateatteri
  • Accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible restroom
  • Smooth floor, easy to walk on
  • No induction loop

Peltolammi Thu 20.3.2025 at 17–19

  • Peltolammi School, Säästäjänkatu 16, 33840 Tampere
  • Performer: Children’s music band Orffit
  • Accessible parking spaces near the main entrance
  • Accessible entrance (small threshold)
  • Accessible restroom (no threshold, door opens with an electric button)
  • No induction loop

City Center Tue 1.4.2025 at 17–19 (English-language evening)

  • Tampere International School FISTA, Satakunnankatu 60, 33230 Tampere
  • Performer and accessibility information will be updated later

Custodians or event organizers will assist with accessibility matters if needed.

The events follow the City of Tampere’s safer space principles.

Further information

Jarno Koskinen
Regional coordinator
Phone:
040 806 3987
Text: Johanna Kurela
Photos: Jarno Koskinen
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