Last updated: November 22, 2024
Looking for Christmas events in Tampere? Our guide offers a comprehensive selection of the city's best holiday season events, suitable for both locals and visitors.
The traditional Christmas market at Central Square offers handicrafts and delicacies in a Christmas atmosphere, while Tammelantori Square fills with local vendors' stalls. The Ratina Shopping Centre's Christmas world spreads indoors, while the historic wooden houses of Tallipihan create an atmospheric setting for Christmas sales. The Särkänniemi light festival illuminates winter evenings, and the light path through Näsinpuisto park leads visitors to downtown events.
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Tampere Holiday Markets and Shopping
Tampere Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Tampereen Joulutori's event program and local performers.
- Description
- Tampereen Joulutori offers a festive atmosphere in the heart of Tampere's city center. Glögiravintola and Munkkikahvila are local favorites, and numerous handicraft stalls offer gifts to take home.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Tampere Christmas Market
Tampere Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2024 Concert
- What to Expect
- Age-free Christmas concert featuring blues and pop music.
- Description
- Erja Lyytinen & Friends will perform the Blue Christmas concert at Tampere Hall. The concert features Erja Lyytinen, Noora Louhimo, and Pekko Käppi. The event is age-free, and tickets are available in various price categories.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2024 Concert
Raskasta Joulua 2024
- What to Expect
- Acoustic church concert and diverse artist lineup.
- Description
- Raskasta Joulua 2024 is Finland's most popular and largest Christmas event, celebrating 20 years. The tour features numerous well-known artists, including Antti Railio, Marko Hietala, JP Leppäluoto, and Elize Ryd. The tour covers major arenas, churches, and ice halls.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Raskasta Joulua 2024
The Count Basie Orchestra Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Performance of world-renowned Christmas songs
- Description
- The Count Basie Orchestran Christmas Concert is a legendary jazz orchestra's performance that brings unforgettable Christmas songs to Tampere Hall. The concert program features international Christmas songs, and its duration is approximately 2 hours.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : The Count Basie Orchestra Christmas Concert
NETTA SKOG & NINA TAPIO – WISH FOR CHRISTMAS Concert
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Netta Skog's digiharmonica and Nina Tapio's vocals.
- Description
- Digiharmonica artist Netta Skog and renowned singer Nina Tapio join forces to perform some of the most beautiful Christmas songs together. The program consists of both artists' favorite Christmas songs, which have been arranged with the versatile sound world of the digiharmonica. In this unique concert, all the music comes from just one harmonica and both artists' voices.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : NETTA SKOG & NINA TAPIO – WISH FOR CHRISTMAS Concert
Punk Rock Christmas: Pelle Miljoona Band, Aino & Hajonneet, Saa kiljua
- What to Expect
- The end-of-year punk rock Christmas party with the elder statesman of Finnish punk rock.
- Description
- The end-of-year punk rock Christmas party is offered by Pelle Miljoona with his new band, featuring fresh power from Aino & Hajonneet and Saa kiljua. Pelle Miljoona, the elder statesman of Finnish punk rock, has been thrilling audiences with his classics, including recent performances at Puntala Rock. Aino & Hajonneet is a powerpop/punkrock band founded in 2020, with musical roots in both melodic Finnish punk and indie rock. Saa kiljua is an Oulu-based band known for their musical playground where punk never dies and rock is always at its best.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Punk Rock Christmas: Pelle Miljoona Band, Aino & Hajonneet, Saa kiljua
Gösta's Christmas Songs
- What to Expect
- Beautiful arrangements of Gösta Sundqvist's classic Christmas songs.
- Description
- Gösta Sundqvist's poignant Christmas songs are performed by the Lumos string quartet and singers Minja Koski and Mikael Saari. The performance features Sundqvist's classic Christmas songs in beautiful arrangements.
- Where
- Kangasala | More Info : Gösta's Christmas Songs
Tampere City Center Christmas Opening 2024
- What to Expect
- The Christmas parade starts at the main library.
- Description
- The Tampere city center Christmas opening is a festive event where the Christmas parade starts at the main library and continues through Hämeenpuisto to the city center. After the parade, there will be programs for all ages at the city center and Christmas Market.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Tampere City Center Christmas Opening 2024
K40 Disco at Tavara-asema
- What to Expect
- Nostalgic moments and new acquaintances at Tavara-asema.
- Description
- K40-disco offers adult entertainment at Tavara-asema The event promises nostalgic moments, new acquaintances, and fun in a unique setting.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : K40 Disco at Tavara-asema
Ghost Stories from Tampere
- What to Expect
- The event features a haunting atmosphere as the stagehands start telling ghost stories to each other.
- Description
- The event is a captivating story about the ghosts of the past, labor, and death. It is a humorous and heartfelt letter to the magical power of the theater and all the layers of time that make up places and people.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Ghost Stories from Tampere
Raskasta Joulua 20 Years – Acoustic Anniversary Concert
- What to Expect
- Acoustic church concert in eight different churches.
- Description
- Raskasta Joulua 20th Anniversary Concert is a celebration of Finland's most popular Christmas tour, featuring acoustic music in eight Finnish churches. The concert features well-known artists such as Marko Hietala, JP Leppäluoto, and Antti Railio.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Raskasta Joulua 20 Years – Acoustic Anniversary Concert
Tavara-asema Concerts
- What to Expect
- Events held within historical walls with diverse activities.
- Description
- Tavara-aseman events offer Tampere's most interesting events within the historical walls. The program features a variety of performers and events, offering something new and interesting for everyone.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Tavara-asema Concerts
G Livelab Tampere LIVE
- What to Expect
- Diverse program and historic building
- Description
- G Livelab Tampere offers a diverse program featuring various music styles and artists. The venue is a historic red brick building in the city center.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : G Livelab Tampere LIVE
Pauli Hanhiniemi: 60 Years in October, Anniversary Concert in November
- What to Expect
- A comprehensive tribute to Pauli Hanhiniemen's life work and his role in Suomirock.
- Description
- Pauli Hanhiniemi will celebrate his 60th birthday in October, and his anniversary concert will take place at Tampere's Tavara-asema in November. Kolmas Nainen and Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri will perform well-known songs like Siipeen jos sain, Perso elämälle, and Yksinkertaista.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Pauli Hanhiniemi: 60 Years in October, Anniversary Concert in November
Kimmo Pohjonen 60th Anniversary Concert
- What to Expect
- Renowned harmonica artist Kimmo Pohjonen performs with internationally recognized artists.
- Description
- Kimmo Pohjonen celebrates his 60th birthday at Tampere Hall. The concert features the anniversary's impactful solo piece 60 Zone and the beloved UNIKO, performed by percussionist Juuso Hannukainen and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Grammy-winning conductor Tõnu Kaljuste.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Kimmo Pohjonen 60th Anniversary Concert
Tampere Other Holiday Activities
Tallipiha Christmas
- What to Expect
- A cozy Hohde Christmas shop and animals to visit every day.
- Description
- Tallipihan joulu is a festive event featuring beautiful wooden houses filled with charming stalls. The nostalgic café is filled with the scent of glögi and freshly baked treats. The chocolate shop displays mouthwatering treats, and the outdoor terrace offers both sweet and savory delights along with glowing drinks.
- Where
- Tampere | More Info : Tallipiha Christmas