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Tampere Christmas Opening Nov 22, 2025

Tampere’s traditional Christmas Opening will take place on Saturday, 22 November. The festive event features a Christmas parade from Hämeenpuisto to Keskustori Central Square and joyful programme on the square. The celebration culminates in the lighting of the Central Square Christmas tree.

The Most Beautiful Christmas Window competition will also kick off on the same day.

Tampere Christmas Market Nov 22–Dec 22, 2025

Tampere Christmas Market fills the Central Square with warm and cozy Christmas atmosphere! Little wooden booths are filled with handicrafts, design, jewellery, treats, toys and much more from Finland and abroad. You can also try the delicious dishes and snacks of the cafés and restaurants in the area or enjoy the daily programme. Tampere Christmas Market is like another world in the center of Tampere. You can read more about Tampere Christmas market from its website.

Tallipiha Stable Yards’ Christmas Nov 15–Dec 23, 2025

In the beautiful wooden houses of Tallipiha Stable Yards you can find shops, boutiques and a café with delicious treats, hot beverages and freshly baked goods. Little booths at the yard are filled with quality handicrafts and design. Find perfect Christmas gifts!

At Tallipiha Stable Yards, you can meet animal friends such as Torsti and Ensio the sheep, Vilho the donkey and Lassi the pony.

Christmas at the Palace Nov 18, 2025–Jan 11, 2026

Museum Milavida will once again be dressed for Christmas as the Nottbecks – The Cosmopolitans of Tampere exhibition is complemented with objects and stories related to how upper-class families celebrated Christmas in the 19th century.

Christmas at the Palace includes the exhibition itself, themed guided tours, and a rich programme of additional events.

Doghill Christmas Dec 12–14, 2025 & Dec 19–21, 2025

Doghill Christmas takes you to traditional Finnish Christmas at the Doghill Fairytale Farm! There you’ll meet Doghill’s animal friends. Doghill Christmas is full of fun activities and entertainment. The programme will be updated here.

 

This article is being updated until Christmas. Find out more Christmas events from our event calendar!

Visit Tampere is not responsible for any changes. Please check the latest information on the event organizer’s own channels.