Veterans’ Day celebration in Tampere

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In honour of National Veterans’ Day, a patriotic concert will be held on Monday, 27 April 2026, at the Sampola Event Hall. Veterans, Lottas and widows, as well as their escorts, are warmly welcome to attend. The event is also open to the general public.
Suomen lippu liehuu.

In Tampere, our war veterans will be honoured at a patriotic concert taking place at the Sampola Event Hall on Monday, 27 April 2026, from 12.00 to 13.00.

Performers at the concert include Rientolan Soittokunta conducted by Iago Castro Pérez, vocalist Henna Leppänen, and Mieskuoro Kelot conducted by Jussi Tamminen. The celebratory speeches will be given by veteran Aimo Reinikainen and the Mayor of Tampere, Ilmari Nurminen.

The event begins at 12.00. Coffee will be served after the concert starting at 13.00. The coffee service will be provided by Tampereen Seudun Sotilaskotiyhdistys. During the event, Tampere City’s cultural companions will assist the audience with mobility and refreshments.

Location:

Sampola Event Hall
Sammonkatu 2, 33540 Tampere

Accessibility:

  • Step‑free access to Sampola is available via the inner courtyard or through the library entrances.
  • The lift is located next to the inner courtyard entrance, near the caretakers’ workspace, and provides access to all floors.
  • An accessible toilet is located on the first floor near the café and the caretakers’ workspace. Additional toilets are available on every floor.
  • Sampola has two accessible parking spaces in the inner courtyard. Regular parking spaces are located at the corner of Kalevan puistotie and Kaskitie.
  • The Sampola Event Hall is fully accessible and has designated wheelchair spaces and induction loops.

The City of Tampere offers diverse and accessible cultural activities for senior residents. Learn more on the Culture for seniors website.

Further information

Andrea Frondelius
Coordinator
Phone:
050 309 4464
Text: Andrea Frondelius
Photos: Marika Haapala
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