Events in Tampere 2023
Here is an overview on events taking place in Tampere in 2023. Please note, that the list is updated continuously and changes are possible. Please always check the most recent updates from the event’s own website.
If you wish to see more specific event information during a certain day or a period, check out Visit Tampere event calendar.
January
30.12.-1.1. The Snow Queen
6.-7.1. Tubecon Games
26.-29.1. Tampere Chamber Music
February
3.2. Häme Sports Gala
3.-5.2. Asta Fair
4.-5.2. Tampere Wedding Fair
4.2. Living Literature Festival
9.2. Penkkarit
11.2. Tampere Doll and Dollhouse Fair
11.2. World Championships of Academic kyykkä 2023
17.2. Iskelmä Gaala
19.2. Shrovetide at Tallipiha Stable Yards
25.2. K50 Fair
March
2.-5.3. Lantrek
5.3. Robbie Williams XXV Tour
5.3. Pirkka Ski Race
11.3. Reppu-Pirkka
8.-12.3. Tampere Film Festival
17.-18.3. Stand Up Festival Tomaatteja! Tomaatteja!
18.-19.3. Reiskahöntsy World Champions
22.-26.3. Tampere Kuplii comics festival
22.-24.3. Tampere Doctor Days
24.3. Celebration Tour: 40 Years of Yö
31.3.-1.4. Antti Tuisku Mayhem Arena Tour
April
4.4. Andrea Bocelli Believe World Tour
14.-15.4. Mansen Mörinät
14.-15.4. Cinemadrome
15.-16.4. The Horses Fair
20.-21.4. Grief Conference
20.-22.4. ACCAC Next Generation Festival
20.4.-22.4. Irish Festival
22.-23.4. Tampere Floorball Tournament
22.-23.4. Art Orienteering
22.-23.4. Hot Rod & Rock Show
22.-23.4. Pyörre Dance Event
May
1.5. Teekkarikaste – Dipping students in the Tammerkoski rapids
5.5. Investment Fair
5.-7.5. Gymnastic Finnish Championships 2023
6.-7.5. The Yard & Nature Fair
6.-7.5. Travelling in Finland Expo
6.-7.5. Särkänniemi Floorball Cup
12.-28.5. 2023 Ice Hockey World Championships
17.-21.5. International Grand Market
25.5.-27.5. Great Beers – Small Breweries
25.-31.5. Tampere Dance Current Festival
June
2.6.-15.10. Backlight Photo Festival
3.-4.6. Iron Maiden
6.-7.6. Tampere Smart City Expo & Conference
7.-10.6. Tampere Guitar Festival
10.6. Summer Vibes
11.6. Pirkka Cycling
11.6.-31.8. Mänttä Art Festival
14.-18.6. Tampere Vocal Music Festival
16.6. Pirkka Night Cycling
16.6.-17.6. Tuhdimmat Tahdit Heavy Metal Festival
16.6.-20.8. Finlayson Art Area
23.6.-24.6. Valtteri Festival
26.6.-2.7. Fest Afrika
26.6.-9.7. European Master Games
27.6.–1.7. Tampere Flamenco Week
29.6.-2.7. Sata-Häme Soi
30.6.–1.7. The Days of Old Literature
July
26.6.-9.7. European Master Games
29.6.-2.7. Sata-Häme Soi
30.6.-1.7. Old Literature Days
8.-9.7. The Pirkkala Viking Fair
8.-10.7. Aitoon Kirkastusjuhlat Music Festival
9.7. Open Gardens
13.-16.7. Särkänniemi Cup
13.-16.7. Sastamala Gregoriana
13.-16.7. KesäVirratSoi Music Festival
20.-22.7. Tammerfest
21.-22.7. Uusi Tampere Festival
26.-30.7. Workers’ Music Festival
29.7. Pirkka Rowing
August
1.-5.8. Mänttä Music Festival
2.8. Pirkka Trip Rowing
3.-5.8. Tapsan Tahdit
3.-6.8. Pentinkulma Days
4.-5.8. SaariHelvetti
7.-13.8. Tampere Theatre Festival
10.8. The Nocturnal Happening
18.-19.8. Blockfest
25.-26.8. Festivaali Festival
27.8. Tampere Marathon
September
2.-3.9. Pet Fair Tampere
26.-28.9. Subcontracting Trade Fair
28.9.-1.10. Dance Mania
28.9.–1.10. Art Festivo
Aamulehti Relay Carnival
World of Tango
Tampere Day
October
1.10. Pirkka Jogging
4.-7.10. Music x Media
4.-7.10. Lost In Music
7.10. Tampere Half marathon
8.10. Pirkka Bee Jogging
Creepy Carnival
Hämeenkadun Appro
Projio Media and Light Art Event
November
2.-5.11. Tampere Jazz Happening
6.-12.11. Kirjalitta
9.-12.11. Karjala Tournament
17.-19.11. Finnish Craft & Design
Tampere Christmas Market
Stable Yards’ Christmas
December
Stable Yards’ Christmas
Tampere Christmas Market
Tampere Book Festival
Designtori Christmas
Independence Day celebrations