On Friday 3 October at 18:00, the Swing Doctors and their dancers will take over the stage at Haihara. This time, the band will spread the gospel of swing as a ten-piece orchestra. Featuring the gorgeous Piia Kristiina as vocal soloist, the Swing Doctors, led by skipper Marko Aho, will play classics from the 'American Songbook', Count Basie-style instrumentals and Finnish 1950s swing hits a'la Helena Siltala, Laila Kinnunen and Britta Koivunen.
During the intermission there will be a buffet from the Lions Club Kaukajärvi. Free admission!
On Sunday 5.10. there will be an event for the whole family, where everyone is warmly welcome.
From 13:00 to 16:00, the programme is especially aimed at families with children. You can enjoy a SuperSam show, try out a fast-paced prank ride, meet cute alpacas and marvel at the skills of freestyle footballer Alexander Wessberg.
In the evening, from 17-20, there will be a programme for young people aged 13-29. Youngsters can enjoy free pancakes and mocktails, test the ball pit and take part in a graffiti workshop. There will also be a live performance by the Kauno band, a driving simulator and football tricks by Alexander Wessberg.
Admission is free. The Haihara Coffee Chamber will serve visitors from 12-18.
Haifest is organised in cooperation with FinFami Pirkanmaa, the Huppu project, the Tampere City Public Cultural Services, the City of Tampere Youth Services and Messukylä Parish.
