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Sir Elwoodin Hiljaiset Värit play a free open-air summer theatre concert at Apianniemen Kesäteatteri in Apian Kansanpuisto, Valkeakoski on 31 July 2026 at 19:00.
Jiri Nikkinen & The Beatles Tribute Band play a free open-air concert at Viikinsaari Summer Theatre on 31 July 2026 starting at 18:00.
Rientolan Country Market and Cultural Walk at Rientolan Setlementti (Federleynkatu 19) on 31 July 2026 from 14:00–18:00 pairs local market stalls and live music with a guided cultural walk; free entry.
Kuninkuusravit, Finland’s largest harness-racing festival, runs at Teivon Ravikeskus near Tampere from 31 July–2 August 2026 with races and family festival programming across the weekend.
Menneisyyden Vangit celebrate their 35th anniversary with guest vocalists Virve Rosti and Freeman at Laukon kartano in Vesilahti on 31 July 2026; gates open at 12:00 and the concert begins at 18:30.
J.E. Petrelius’s music-themed caricature exhibition opens at Tampere-talo’s Winter Garden on 31 July 2026 at 10:00; entry is free.
Game On is a hands-on video game exhibition at Tampere Hall opening 31 July 2026, featuring more than 100 playable games that trace the history and present of video games.
Afro-jazz ensemble Baraka Issabu Quintet opens Fest Afrika’s 25th anniversary week with a concert at Kulttuuritalo Telakka on 30 July; doors 20:00, show ~21:00–22:30.
Singer-songwriter Ilta performs a solo piano concert at Nuutajärvi Glass Village on 30 July 2026 at 19:00.
Koljo duo plays a free half-acoustic set of 70s–80s guitar-driven rock at Tahmelan Huvila on 30 July 2026 from 18:00 to 19:00; the villa café will serve refreshments.
Pasi Kaunisto performs a summer concert at Ravintola Suoma (Puutarhakatu 13) on 30 July 2026; doors 16:30, show starts 18:00.
Pasi Kaunisto performs a selection of classic evergreen songs at Ravintola Suoma (Tampereen Suomalainen Klubi) on 30 July 2026, 16:30–20:00; buffet dining is available before the concert.
A music-themed caricature exhibition by J.E. Petrelius opens at the Winter Garden in Tampere-talo on 30 July 2026; admission is free.
Game On is an interactive exhibition of playable video games opening at Tampere-talo on 30 July 2026; visitors can play over 100 titles spanning gaming history and contemporary releases.
Singer Ina Forsman performs a free duo set in the Finlayson area on 29 July 2026 at 19:00; the one-hour performance runs until 20:00.
Singer Diandra performs an open-air summer concert at Laukon kartano (Vesilahti) on 29 July 2026; the estate opens at 12:00 and the concert begins at 18:30.
J.E. Petrelius’s music-themed caricature exhibition opens in the Winter Garden at Tampere-talo on 29 July 2026; admission is free.
Game On brings an interactive video game exhibition to Tampere-talo (Yliopistonkatu 55) from 29 July 2026, opening at 09:00, with over 100 playable titles tracing the history and design of video games.
pehmoaino performs a three-night in-the-round concert series at Tavara-asema in Tampere on 28–30 July 2026, with shows starting each evening at 19:00.
An exhibition of music-themed caricatures by J.E. Petrelius opens in the Winter Garden at Tampere-talo on 28 July 2026; admission is free in July.
Game On opens at Tampere-talo on 28 July 2026, offering 100+ playable games from retro cabinets to recent releases so visitors can play through video game history and the present.
Fest Afrika is a citywide festival celebrating African music, dance and culture across Tampere from 28 July to 2 August 2026, with free public performances, markets and workshops held around the city.
J.E.Petrelius's music-themed caricature exhibition opens at the Winter Garden in Tampere-talo on 27 July 2026; admission is free.
Game On Interactive Gaming Exhibition opens at Tampere-talo on 27 July 2026, offering more than 100 playable games from classic arcade titles to contemporary releases.
