Tampere Residents’ Evenings are events for residents where participants can listen, take part in discussions and share their views on current issues in the city.
At all Tampere Residents’ Evenings, participants can ask questions and join the discussion in English as well as Finnish. However, once a year, a Residents’ Evening is held with English as its main language.
– We want as many Tampere residents as possible to feel that they can participate and have a say in matters concerning their city. With the English-language Tampere Residents’ Evening, we particularly want to reach international residents and hear about their experiences and thoughts on developing Tampere, says Jarno Koskinen, Regional Coordinator responsible for organising Tampere Residents’ Evenings, and continues:
– Tampere belongs to all its residents. A more equal city is built when everyone can participate in developing the city, regardless of their language or background.
The English-language Tampere Residents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 5 November 2026 from 16:30 to 19:00 in the Näsijärvi Hall at Tampere City Hall (Aleksis Kiven katu 14–16 C).
The event will begin with a musical performance by Peter Darryl Kengne. Coffee will be available for one hundred participants. The evening will be hosted by Sean Ricks.
During the evening, there will be two panel discussions in which international residents living in Tampere will share their experiences.
The first panel discussion, Your voice matters – Participating in Tampere, will explore how Tampere residents can participate and have a say in matters concerning the city. The discussion will particularly highlight international residents’ experiences of what makes participation easier and what factors can prevent their voices from being heard.
The second panel discussion, What should Tampere do better for international residents?, will focus on the everyday lives of Tampere’s international residents and the development of the city. What works well in Tampere, where is there room for improvement, and what changes would residents like to see?
The panel discussions will feature Tampere resident Maryam Mohammadian, early childhood education teacher Giulia Mason, originally from Italy, entrepreneur and Tribe Tampere member Katerina Crawford, and musician Peter Darryl Kengne.
Deputy Mayor Jaakko Mustakallio and Planner Lilli Siikasmaa from the City of Tampere will also take part in the discussions. Members of the audience will also have the opportunity to join the discussion.
During the English-language Tampere Residents’ Evening, participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about associations and other organisations and talk to their representatives. Tampere–Tartto-Seura and Tampereen Valokuvausseura will be present, along with the Tampere for All Development Programme and the international youth work of the City of Tampere Youth Services.
Tampere City Hall is located at Aleksis Kiven katu 14–16 C. The main entrance is through Entrance C.
City Hall staff are available to assist with accessibility-related matters when needed.
The City of Tampere’s Safer Space Principles are followed at Residents’ Evenings.
