{"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":"2026-05-15T16:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:09:59","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> 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>, 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

Frank the Lobster<\/strong> is the place to catch every moment of the action, with viewing parties for both 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 20 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

Rymy-Eetu<\/strong> hosts a viewing party on the final night, as the After Ski-karaoke bar is transformed into a special viewing space for one night. Guests can get into the spirit of the event with glitter makeup and festivities continue well after the broadcast, lasting into the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n

The Eurovision Grand Final will be shown on the terrace of Paja Bar<\/strong> on Finland\u2019s largest mobile screen. During the live broadcast, the program will include Eurovision bingo as well as themed drinks created for the occasion. In addition, the restaurants at Torni<\/strong> offer a chance to enjoy Eurovision in a show & dinner style: spend the evening at Paja Bar with great food and the excitement of the contest, or start your night with an \u00e0 la carte dinner at Grill It! restaurant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At Mixei<\/strong>, Finland\u2019s oldest still-operating LGBTQ+ nightclub, the Eurovision Grand Final will be shown starting at 21, with the live broadcast beginning at 22. The dance floor opens immediately after the show.<\/p>\n

The Eurovision broadcast will be shown on a large screen on the terrace at Ruby & Fellas<\/strong>, and during the show there will be a special offer on a bottle of the house wine.<\/p>\n

Both both semifinals and Saturday\u2019s final will be shown on a big screen at DAM bar<\/strong>, both indoors and outdoors. Gather your friends and enjoy the atmosphere, drinks, and Eurovision buzz at DAM!<\/p>\n

At Katubaari Axu<\/strong>, located in Kaleva, the Eurovision final will be shown on a screen, and Eurovision-themed music will be playing all evening right up until the broadcast begins.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s Eurovision final will also be shown at Downtown<\/strong>, located by the Viihdemaailma Ilona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Henkka\u2019s<\/strong> upstairs is also joining in the Eurovision excitement!<\/p>\n

At Sailor\u2019s Bar & Grill<\/strong>, you can watch the Eurovision live on the big screen. Linda cider is also available!<\/p>\n

Eurovision final with rooftop views await also at Periscope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

Make sure to check our article about the best sports bars in Tampere<\/a>, too.<\/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

Yle invites all municipalities across Finland to join the fun Eurovision Predictor Game! As the Eurovision excitement builds, you can take part by predicting what will happen in the semi-finals and the final. Earn points for correct guesses and compete both nationally and within your own municipality. You can play the game in the Yle app, available for smartphones and tablets. Read more and join the game here.<\/a><\/p>\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

Visit the Tampere Finland Sauna Lounge in Vienna and participate in the raffle<\/h2>\n

Turn up the heat! If you’re visiting Vienna, come cheer Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen with Tampere at Riesenradplatz, 12\u201316 May!<\/p>\n

Experience an authentic Finnish AITO sauna, snap a photo at the photo wall, grab a limited-edition temporary tattoo and a balloon, and enter our competition for a chance to win a trip to Tampere, Finland.<\/p>\n

The sauna is mixed and requires swimwear. Please remember to bring your own towel and bathing suit.\u00a0You can also meet representatives of the Finnish Sauna Society in the lounge.<\/p>\n

Tampere Finland Sauna Lounge is open daily from 12\u201316 May, 12\u201320 at\u00a0Riesenradplatz, Vienna.<\/p>\n

Giveaway can be found on Visit Tampere’s Instagram account @visitampereofficial<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn Up the Heat giveaway rules – Win trip to UMK 2027!<\/a><\/p>\n

Good luck from Tampere, Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen!<\/h2>\n