Public Cultural Services

Kulttuuritalo Laikku. Iso vanha kivitalo, jossa on korkeat portaat.
City of Tampere Public Cultural Services offers residents opportunities to engage in and enjoy art and culture. The Public Cultural Services also supports local art and cultural activities by providing production grants, and by giving and renting its spaces for cultural use.

Public Cultural Services' customer service

The customer service of the Public Cultural Services assists you with questions related to the unit's activities, facilities and space reservations.
Address:
Keskustori 4 33100 Tampere
Phone:
040 8062330 (phone, local/mobile network fee)
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: 10:00-18:00

    The activities of City of Tampere Public Cultural Services include:

    • Various cultural grants and subsidy preparation
    • Event activities in libraries
    • Integrative cultural activities
    • Cultural routes
    • Cultural companions activities
    • Activities integrated with social and health services
    • Art Arc
    • Art exhibitions and artist residency 
    • Events throughout Tampere
    • Tampere Music Festivals (Tampere Jazz Happening, Tampere Biennale, Tampere Vocal Music Festival)
    • Venue rental and management of cultural spaces

    You can apply for Project Grants for Culture from the Public Cultural Services. The aim of these grants is to support the implementation of events and projects that complement local cultural offerings in Tampere, as well as the publication of historical works. The application period is ongoing. Please refer to the instructions for applying for the Project Grants for Culture and other grants and support offered by the city.

      Spaces maintained by the Public Cultural Services

      The spaces maintained by the Public Cultural Services include Culture House Laikku and Laikunlava, Haihara Art Centre, Gallery Muuntotila, and Lielahti Manor event spaces. At Culture House Laikku, you can also find Children's Cultural Centre Rulla and art spaces Gallery and Studio. The Public Cultural Services rents its spaces for various events, meetings, and seminars. You may have access to some of the spaces for free if your event involves performing arts, is open to all, and has no admission fees.

      Outdoor Stages

      Public Cultural Services administration

      Marianna Lehtinen
      Head of Public Cultural Services
      Phone:
      040 801 6868
      Minnakaisa Kuivalainen
      Executive Director of Tampere Music Festivals
      Phone:
      050 405 5225
      Irma Puttonen
      Culture houses: Culture House Laikku, Haihara Art Centre, Gallery Muuntotila at Lielahti Manor Lead Coordinator
      Phone:
      050 553 8673
      Piia Karkkola
      Children's culture, Children's Cultural Centre Rulla, Art Arc Lead Coordinator
      Phone:
      040 481 0911
      Anna Szalay
      Support for culture and accessibility Lead Coordinator
      Phone:
      044 481 1774
      Kaija Ryynänen
      Head of services
      Phone:
      044 486 3504

      Staff contact information

      Kaupunkikulttuuriyksikön tapahtumia

      tapahtumat.tampere.fi