{"id":182445,"date":"2026-05-05T13:31:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visittampere.fi\/?post_type=blog&p=182445"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:31:31","slug":"turn-up-the-heat-get-into-the-eurovision-spirit-in-tampere","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/visittampere.fi\/en\/articles\/turn-up-the-heat-get-into-the-eurovision-spirit-in-tampere\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn up the heat! Get into the Eurovision spirit in Tampere"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tampere, the Sauna Capital of the World, is cheering on Linda Lampenius<\/span><\/span> and Pete Parkkonen<\/span><\/span> on the Eurovision stage in Vienna! The Eurovision buzz can be seen and heard all across the city as bars open their doors for viewing parties and the nights go on late filled with music. Tampere offers a wide range of experiences throughout Eurovision week, building the atmosphere all the way to the grand finale.<\/p>\n

The city’s best viewing parties<\/h2>\n

To celebrate the Eurovision, bars across the city are once again opening their doors for viewing parties. We have gathered up the best spots where you can enjoy the show together with other fans.<\/p>\n

Irish Bar O’Connel’s<\/strong><\/a> offers a great Eurovision atmosphere, themed drinks, pub food and of course the show on a big screen. The viewing party will be held during both semi-finals as well as the grand final.<\/p>\n

Comedy Theatre Palace <\/strong>will host a Eurovision party on the final night, May 16. In addition to watching the broadcast, the event will include a Eurovision-themed quiz and disco. The evening will be hosted by Gekko Paavilainen. Event is open for everyone, but you can guarantee your sport with a table reservation!<\/p>\n

At Old Mates<\/strong><\/a>, Eurovision fever fills the venue on Tuesday and Saturday. The viewing party continues for as long as the night goes on and the kitchen has you covered if you get hungry!<\/p>\n

At Frank the Lobster<\/a>, you won\u2019t miss a second of the action as the viewing parties are arranged during both of the semifinals and the grand final. Sip on a cold drink and challenge your friends in a game of darts while you watch!<\/p>\n

At Shooters Bar<\/strong> Eurovision will be shown on a big screen and across all TV screens, complemented by high-quality sound system. Doors will open at 8 PM on both semifinal nights and night of the final with a playlist of Eurovision classics setting the tone before the live broadcast begins.<\/p>\n

Check more public viewing parties in Tampere from the City of Tampere’s event calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get into mood with great flavors<\/h2>\n

Enjoying Eurovision is simply better when you\u2019re not distracted by hunger. Luckily, Tampere<\/span><\/span> offers a wide range of restaurants to keep you well-fed and in the right mood for the festivities. Are you in the mood for relaxed fine dining<\/a>? Or perhaps pizza<\/a> or a juicy burger<\/a> sounds more like it? If you want try something truly local head to one of Tampere’s legendary restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out more excellent restaurant options in Tampere from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Eurovision vibe starts from the sauna<\/h2>\n

Before the Eurovision broadcast starts there\u2019s nothing better than unwinding in a sauna and the Sauna Capital of the World, Tampere, offers plenty to choose from. In fact, there are nearly 70 public saunas across the region! At Kaupinoja sauna<\/span><\/span><\/a>, you can dive into local life and take a refreshing dip in the waters of N\u00e4sij\u00e4rvi<\/span><\/span> straight from the sauna. Rajaportti sauna<\/span><\/span><\/a>, on the other hand, is a true historical gem as it\u2019s the oldest public sauna in Finland still in use today. If you\u2019re in the mood for a morning sauna, Saunaravintola Kuuma<\/a> offers a possibility for that right in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

You can find more public saunas in Tampere from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other fun stuff<\/h2>\n
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Tampere Conservatory\u2019s brass bands will host a Eurovision pre-party<\/a> at Sampola Hall on May 12 at 6:30 PM. The concert will feature well-known Eurovision gems and popular hits, setting the mood for the Eurovision week. Admission to the concert is free!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[913,940,982],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-182445","blog","type-blog","status-publish","hentry","category-bars-nightlife","category-event","category-music"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTurn up the heat! 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