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What's going on in the City of Tampere? Here you can find the latest news and updates.
The summer season brings changes to services, and fun summer activities
The summer season brings changes to services. Public transportation is operating on summer schedules. Free park meals are available for children and teenagers through 16 July. There are summer sports activities for people of all ages, and free park concerts are held throughout the summer. You can find summer opening hours, service changes, and tips for enjoying the summer in our Summer memo.
News and articles
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The construction of Valssipadonraitti will begin on 3 June – pedestrians and cyclists will be rerouted to alternative routes
| News itemConstruction of Valssipadonraitti will begin on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Valssipadonraitti will be closed to traffic, and pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be redirected to alternative routes. A temporary bridge across the rapids between Vanhakirjastonpuisto Park and Koskipuisto Park will be completed by the end of June. -
Tampere remains Finland’s most highly regarded student city
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June is a time to honour human rights – the Pride season begins with Disability Pride
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These Logs won't sink – Humor and a sense of community have been inspiring Tampere-based hobby group for decades
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Vuores Library closed in July
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Tredu's logistics studies and Tampere Classical Upper Secondary School teach future working life skills
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Laikku Mystery Game Takes Tampere Residents on a Time‑Travel Adventure in Kirjastonpuisto
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Events
See here for the nearest upcoming events. Events are available in the Tampere events calendar at tapahtumat.tampere.fi. Go to the events calendar to see all upcoming events and filter them in different ways. The City of Tampere is not responsible for events organised by other event organisers. Event information is displayed in English if it is translated into English in the event calendar.
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