A nationwide Rollator March that began in Tampere last year will pass down Hämeenkatu on May 8; participants gather at Koskikatu at 13:30 and set off at 14:00 toward Laikunlava for a programme of around an hour.
Thirty-eight mothers will receive the Order of the White Rose of Finland on Mother's Day, including four recipients from Tampere.
Schlager legends including Danny and Eino Grön will perform at Tampere Hall on 29 November as part of the 'Gentlemen on Stage' tour.
Kotka City Theatre announced via ePressi that Miko Jaakkola will return as its artistic director in December 2026, leaving his post at Tampereen Työväen Teatteri.
Tampere Workers’ Theatre artistic director Miko Jaakkola will leave to lead Kotka City Theatre in December 2026.
The Tampere Design Market will fill three floors of the Tampere Workers' Theatre foyer on Sunday, May 3, from 11:00–17:00, offering fashion, ceramics, home décor and cosmetics from local designers.
A new book and permanent exhibition in Mänttä document the Serlachius family's role as art patrons and the history of the museum's collection; Finnish and English editions are due in 2026.
Night of the Museums returns to Tampere on Saturday 16 May with more than 40 exhibitions, family activities, performances and a wristband that covers entry and Night of the Museums buses.
HOKKA will release its debut album Via Miseria IV on Friday 24 April via Nuclear Blast and has premiered a video for the title track; the album will be issued digitally, on CD and and on vinyl.
Kangasala-talo says its 2026 autumn season is headlined by Mariska's concert on 2 October, with jazz, classical, tribute nights and family shows also scheduled.
Eight youth theatre groups from Turku, Tampere, Kittilä, Kuopio, Oulu and Rovaniemi have been selected for Ramppikuume 2026 and will travel to Mikkeli’s Paukkulan campus for a showcase on 24–26 April.
Saskyn students earned multiple medals and nine honourable mentions at the national SAKUstars 2026 preliminaries, with Tampere's Tredu hosting the live rounds.
Käpy Flea Market in Kangasala will close this coming Sunday, March 15, after operating in the Lentola industrial area since last July.
Topi Borg, named the 2025 Tampere Citizen of the Year, will host a ten-episode film-talk show on Yle Areena starting April 6. Each episode will pair Borg with a guest to watch a film and discuss it and life in general.
A new book by Vendi's aunt chronicles the family's struggle in the wake of the Valkeakoski murder, including fundraising, legal battles, and calls for reform.
Taidevaltakunta has opened applications for its 2028 biennale, inviting artists, duos and collectives tied to Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa or Päijät-Häme to participate in Malva in Lahti and across Päijät-Häme; the submission deadline is 2 August 2026.
Tampere approved a production incentive for EARO Oy's John Rambo project, allowing up to 10% of the budget for Tampere-region costs and an additional 0–5% for local publicity. The contract will bind the city only after it has full legal effect.
Egotrippi delivers a triumphant comeback at Tavara-asema in Tampere, drawing a large local crowd and signaling the band's enduring appeal.
Tampere-born chef Hans Välimäki and partner Maria von Graevenitz-Välimäki launch an affordable Bouillon Gina pop-up in Helsinki, taking over Bistro Gina on Korkeavuorenkatu through Easter.
The Saarihelvetti festival on Viikinsaari has added ten new acts to its August lineup for August 14–15. The additions include Spectral Wound and Finnish heavyweights Havukruunu, Kalmah, Rytmihäiriö, Wolfheart, Marianas Rest, Hexvessel, The Man-Eating Tree, Kneel Before The Death and Ashen Tomb.