International Tampere
Tampere - the Most Loved City in Finland
Tampere is Finland's second largest urban area and one of the fastest growing city regions in the country.
A perfect location, top higher education institutions, world-class business environment and living life with Tampere attitude make it the favourite city of the Finns year by year.
The Lord of the Rings
Tampere Theatre and Tampere Hall invite you to the adventure of a lifetime as J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic, The Lord of the Rings™, has its world premiere at the Grand Hall of Tampere Hall on August 23, 2024. This unique production combines unforgettable theatrical art, music composed by Tuomas Kantelinen for the play and performed by the Tampere Philharmonic, and the astonishing circus art of Sorin Sirkus. Shows take place between August 23, 2024 and January 11, 2025.
International news from city of Tampere
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The Contest for New Music UMK returns to Tampere in February 2025
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American movie "Get Away," filmed in Tampere, premieres in the United States
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Tampere’s Walk of Fame Receives New Bright Stars
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Peace Seminar in Tampere on the United Nations Day
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Leaders of Finland's 10 largest cities commit to halting biodiversity loss
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Boris Tan helps migrants in Chinese - with the help of artificial intelligence if needed
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TAMPERE, A WORLD-CLASS CITY OF CULTURE
Tampere is known for its distinctive local culture as well as its vivid and original sauna traditions. But almost secretly, it has become a city of international buzz among artists, musicians, architects, and Hollywood stars alike.
For the pleasure of Tampere citizens, actor Brad Pitt and rock star Nick Cave chose to exhibit their artwork publicly first time in their life at Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere in late 2022 and early 2023. Their premiere in visual arts took place in Thomas Houseago's exhibition WE with Nick Cave and Brad Pitt.
Hollywood made its first grand entry to Tampere in 2020, when Riley Stearns's Dual starring Aaron Paul and Karen Gillan became the first Hollywood movie fully filmed in Finland. And who knows, if Director David Fincher's visit to Sara Hildén exhibition would pave way for the next Hollywood production in the city.
In addition to arts and movies, world-class artists and bands such as Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp, Queen, Steve Vai, 50 Cent, Sting and Robbie Williams have all recently made their way to Tampere. Not least due to Nokia Arena, Europe’s leading and award-winning multipurpose venue designed by American architect Daniel Libeskind. Since its opening in late 2021, Nokia Arena has quickly become a mainstay of culture, sports and entertainment in Nordic countries.
And whenever a breather is needed from the beauty of all culture and entertainment, the amazing public saunas of the Sauna Capital of the World will calm your soul, mind, and body for new adventures in Tampere, a city of world-class culture!
Expats in Tampere
Number one city for internationals in Finland
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Most wanted city in Finland for business and living. Tampere is a regular winner in annual researches looking for Finland's most wanted city for business and living.
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Most loved tourism city in Finland. A special, laid-back Tampere atmosphere keeps attracting tourists to visit the Sauna Capital of the World and its major events, museums, theatres and sports.
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Number one student city in Finland. Versatile education opportunities, unbeatable living environment, and active student societies have made Tampere Finland's most popular city for students.