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Circus Ruska Festival25–26 January 2013, Tamperewww.circusruska.com

Circus Ruska Festival is the oldest contemporary circus festival in Finland arranged yearly. In January 2013, it will celebrate its 9th anniversary. The festival brings together new contemporary circus acts for your enjoyment. The pro-gramme focuses on the most recent domestic and inter-national acts, in which circus techniques blend with other means of expressions in various ensembles. Circus Ruska welcomes all to experience contemporary circus!

Tampere Film Festival7–11 March 2013, Tamperewww.tamperefilmfestival.fi

The oldest and grandest short-film festival of Northern Europe was already on the map in 1969, but still offers something new annually in Tampere. Both international and domestic competitions present the crème de la crème of short films. Special programmes screen the highlights of all genres. Seminars, exhibitions and clubs bring to-gether the professionals, students, enthusiasts and by-passers of the industry for five memorable days.

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Tampere Kuplii Comics Festival 20–24 March 2013, Tampere2013.tamperekuplii.fi

Tampere Kuplii Comics Festival is a five-day comics merry-ment in central Tampere – bringing together comic makers and enthusiasts from around Finland. The festival hosts sales tables, comics magazines, talk shows, Cosplay-com-petition and comics signings. Every year, Tampere Kuplii awards the Comic-Finlandia prize to the most commend-able domestic comic album. The festival is free for all.

Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Stand up Comedy Festival13–16 March 2013, Tamperewww.tomaattejatomaatteja.com

Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Stand up Comedy Festival takes place in Tampere for the 5th time. The venues include the Old Tampere Customs House of Pakkahuone, Ilves Bar&Night, TTT-Klubi and Teerenpeli. The programme showcases names of Finnish Stand Up such as Ismo Lei-kola, Ilari Johansson, Anitta Ahonen and Arimo Mustonen.

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Exploring Art 20–21 April 2013, Tampere Regionwww.taidesuunnistus.net

Exploring Art is an art event that reaches the whole of the Tampere Region. It is being held for the 9th time. The pur-pose of the event is to bring the work of visual artists, de-signers and artisans closer to a large audience and make both experiencing and purchasing art more accessible. All attractions of the festival are free of charge. Exploring Art is arranged by Taidesuunnistus association.

Tampere Dance Current Contemporary Dance Festival16–21 April 2013, Tamperewww.tanssivirtaa.net

Tampere Dance Current Contemporary Dance Festival brings the most captivating performers and productions to town. In addition to powerful contemporary dance produc-tions the six-day festival offers dance videos, club nights and city performances. Public discussions and special guest events of the festival open the door further into the world of contemporary dance. Dance Theatre MD is arrang-ing the festival for the 16th time.

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Orivesi Summer Festivals 18 May – 8 September 2013, Orivesiwww.orivedensuvi.fi

Orivesi Summer Festivals is an annual celebration en-compassing a variety of happenings, with concerts and literary events at the Orivesi College of Arts, an exhibi-tion at the Purnu Art Centre and SuviDesign, the Rönni Open Air Theatre programme, and regular open-air dances from May to September at the Rönni Entertainment Centre. Reikäreuna Film Festival offers cinematic experiences in early September.

IX Tampere Guitar Festival 1–9 June 2013, Tamperewww.tampereguitarfestival.com

A celebration of guitar in Tampere by the brightest of gui-tar stars. In addition to concerts all around Tampere Re-gion, the festival showcases various workshops, seminars, master courses of guitar play and a guitar camp. Come and hear the guitar play!

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Annikki Poetry Festival 5–8 June 2013, Tamperewww.annikinkatu.net/runofestivaali2013www.annikinkatu.net/annikki-off

Annikki Poetry Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has grown to be one of the most significant poetry events in Finland. With the focus remaining on poetry, the festival also reaches towards music and the arts. Significant for-eign poets are also always heard at the event. The theme for 2013 is ‘the World beneath our Feet’. The festival is held in the wooden quarters of Annikki. Annikki OFF fills Tampere with cultural events for three days before the festival.

Tampere Vocal Music Festival5–9 June 2013, Tamperewww.tamperemusicfestivals.fi/vocal

A feast of choirs and vocal ensembles takes place every second year in Tampere for five days with the international festival attracting around two thousand performers from all around the world. In addition to a diverse range of con-certs, music is in the air with a broad choral review and an astounding contest for vocal ensembles. Courses of the highest quality provide opportunities to explore the secrets of making music. The series of free concerts entitled “Feel the Festival” takes the performances from the concert halls to the streets.

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Sauna Open Air Metal Festival8–9 June 2013, Tamperewww.sauna-open-air.fi

The highly revered heavy and hard rock festival Sauna Open Air is back – returning to the venue where it all began, in the festival park of Ratina Stadium. The two-day festival is being held 8th – 9th of June. This year the festival brings the Danish group Volbeat, with their one and only concert in Finland this summer. The stage is also heated by Nightwish, Opeth, Sabaton and Children of Bodom.

Mänttä Art Festival9 June – 31 August 2013, Mänttäwww.mantankuvataideviikot.fi

Mänttä Art Festival celebrates its two decades in 2013. Curator Jyrki Siukonen is putting up an exhibition of both clarity and surprise. The whole of the exhibition speaks for itself, also giving voice to single pieces. The curator aims at getting close to the audience, who bring the exhi-bition alive with experience. Pekilo is once more set for the viewer, so come along!

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Musiikkia! Ruovesi Chamber Music Festival26–30 June 2013, Ruovesiwww.musiikkiaruovesi.fi

The 8th Musiikkia! Ruovesi Chamber Music Festival takes place from 26th until 30th June with conductor-violinist Okko Kamu taking the artistic lead. The concerts of 2013 are themed with Bach and Russian music. The venues of the concerts are the picturesque churches of Ruovesi, Virrat and Kuru as well as the Pekkala Manor former stable. The first ever symphony concert in the history of Ruovesi Church takes place on 8th July, with the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Okko Kamu, playing the music of Sibelius.

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XV Mänttä Music Festival25 June – 2 July 2013, Mänttäwww.mantanmusiikkijuhlat.fi

Mänttä Music Festival celebrates its fifteen years of in-ternational star pianists, young promising performers and top pedagogues. The theme of the year takes the audien-ce through the history of piano music with Jerome Rosen, Henri Sigfridson and the hugely popular performer Severin von Eckardstein of last year among others. The setting of this artistic town creates a fine stage for the concerts, lec-tures and master classes at local churches and the histo-rical Mänttä Club.

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The Days of Old Literature28–29 June 2013, Sastamalawww.vanhankirjallisuudenpaivat.com

The Days of Old Literature has the theme of Morale in 2013. This literary event, traditionally taking place on the Friday and Saturday after Midsummer, provides a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the offerings of about 60 booksellers and over 40 displays, in addition to the in-teresting and contemporary theme seminars, exhibitions, an auction and events for children. The festival is free of charge.

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Tammerkosken Sillalla28 June – 6 July 2013, Tamperewww.sillalla.net

A city festival for everyone in Tampere. This city festival, more than a decade old, will be held on 28th June – 6th July 2013. The festival tent in the Central Square and clubs around the city centre offer more than 30 events, more than half of which are free of charge. The programme consists of concerts for children and young people, events for seniors, performances by choirs and dance groups, popular music and rock evenings, and entertaining sing-alongs.

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Tammerfest 17–20 July 2013, Tamperewww.tammerfest.fi

Tammerfest fills the streets, clubs, restaurants and ven-ues of Tampere in the middle of the most glorious summer. This four-day festival offers the highlights of domestic music, stand-up comedians and the most up-and-coming names of Finnish music in an enjoyable urban environ-ment, all within walking distance. Tammerfest can be heard both indoors as well as out. It will bring over 200 shows to over 15 clubs of various sizes, as well as the Ratina Stadium – with the festival atmosphere reaching the skies!

Sata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival2–7 July 2013, Ikaalinenwww.satahamesoi.fi

Become engrossed in the international music experi-ence created by the accordion in Ikaalinen, Finland. The Sata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival not only embraces traditional accordion music, but also welcomes jazz, classical and world music as well as rock. The music ranges from traditional accordion pieces to classical and world music, as well as jazz and rock. This festival offers unforgettable concerts, the thrill of competitions, an at-mosphere of dance and merriment – with something new every year!

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Sastamala Gregoriana – Early Music Festival 20–27 July 2013, Sastamalawww.sastamalagregoriana.fi

Let early music take hold of you in the enchanting con-certs of Sastamala Gregoriana. The tunes of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque fill Sastamala at the end of July for the 18th time. The front-row artists of both do-mestic and international arenas give concerts in the me-dieval stone churches, renowned for their atmosphere and acoustics, surrounded by a national cultural landscape. The theme of the summer is the Mesenates of Music – the Popes, Princes and Patrons. The concert series will be completed by an international master course.

Tampere Flamenco Festival22–27 July 2013, Tamperewww.tampereflamenco.com

Tampere Flamenco Festival is the largest and oldest fla-menco festival in the Nordic region. It is internationally acknowledged and well regarded in the homeland of fla-menco, Spain. Tampere Flamenco Festival has a well-es-tablished tradition among the summer cultural events of both Tampere as well as Finland. Most rising and shining stars of the world flamenco scene have performed here, as have important Finnish flamenco artists.

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Tampere Floral Festival26 July – 3 August 2013, Tamperewww.kukkaisviikot.fi

Experience nine days of floral splendour and free events in central Tampere between June and August. This merry family carnival is turning 30 and the festive programme offers something for everyone – the Frenckell Wine Village, Floral Rock, the Samba Carnival, floral terraces and café, a giant ferris wheel, and lots more. Admission is free and there is no age limit! Join the fun – why not wear your favourite floral dress!

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Workers’ Music Festival 25–28 July, Valkeakoskiwww.valmu.com

The radiant and modern four-day Workers’ Music Festival in Valkeakoski showcases top performers and interesting novelties, exhibitions, programmes for children and the young, nightly sing-alongs, open-air dances and highlights of workers’ music. The festival is being arranged for the 42nd time in the summer of 2013. This mature festival takes place in the historical atmosphere of Myllysaari Museum and Tervasaari Mill.

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Tampere Theatre Festival 5–11 August 2013, Tamperewww.teatterikesa.fi

The annual Tampere Theatre Festival is a major European theatre event presenting the best of Finnish and interna-tional theatre. The forte of this festival is in the original 20th century dramas, renewed classics, dance theatre, contemporary circus and street theatre. The festival is composed of five extravagant programmes of the Main Programme, the Programme Tent, Club Festival Encore-baana, OFF Tampere, and a special event night called the Nocturnal Happening.

Pentinkulma Literature Festival28 July – 5 August 2013, Urjalawww.pentinkulmanpaivat.fi

This year’s theme of Pentinkulma Literature Festival is the Outcasts and the In Crowd. This traditional event brings together thousands of literary lovers. Focus of the festi-val is whether authors are more attuned to the plight of the disregarded than the officials and media are. Or are the authors themselves being pushed to the margins of society? Current speakers, authors and readers meet in seminars, courses, discussions, poetry gatherings and children’s events. Welcome to Pentinkulma!

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World of TangoMain Programme 13–15 September 2013, Tamperewww.maailmantango.net

World of Tango festival is the international event of the autumn, embracing many walks of the artistic realm. At the heart of the event is the art of tango and sustaining it – the concerts present top-quality domestic and inter-national artists. Also other genres of urban folk music are represented, such as jazz, chanson and fado. In addition to the concerts, the programme offers art exhibitions, po-etry recitals, dance courses, film screenings, lectures… Pre-programme is 6th – 12th, Art Exhibitions 1st – 30th and Wine and Beer Fiesta 6th – 15th September.

Blockfest23–24 August 2013, Tamperewww.blockfest.fi

Blockfest is an urban festival geared toward hip-hop mu-sic. In 2013, the festival is celebrating its 6th anniversary. Blockfest delivers the hottest urban artists of the year and plenty of exclusive and unprecedented gigs, not to men-tion dance events and a street market. Since its begin-ning, Blockfest has been sold out every year.

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Monsters of Pop19–22 September 2013, Tamperewww.monstersofpop.net

Monsters of Pop is an indie music festival that showcases the freshest, trendiest and most interesting Finnish indie groups, as well as top international names. The musical content of the programme tends to lean toward electronic music and more artistic pop music. Recently the festival has also included supplementary programmes from, for example, the world of cinema.

Pispala Schottische Dance Mania26–29 September 2013, Tampere www.sottiisi.net

Dance Mania delights the senses! Expert folk dancers meet young performers at Tampere’s Dance Mania. Mania presents the most delightful treats of folk dancing with performers coming from all over Finland and the Nordic countries. Stages are filled with both professional dance theatres as well as amateur ensembles with tasty mor-sels of current folk dance. The open discussion forum of the Dance Mania takes a close look at the evaluation of dance and choreographers will compete in their own dance events.

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Tampere Jazz Happening 31 October – 3 November 2013, Tamperewww.tamperemusicfestivals.fi/jazz

The international programme of Tampere Jazz Happening brings together top performers of modern jazz, as well as trend-setters of the future of modern jazz. The festival is known for its warm atmosphere and unconventional views on jazz. Both Finnish and international top artists play both in concert halls and intimate club sessions into the small hours of the night.

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Lost In Music 16–19 October 2013, Tamperewww.lostinmusic.fi

Lost In Music is an annual urban festival held in down-town Tampere, where approximately 100 artists perform for an audience of nearly 15,000 in the best clubs and other venues. The festival showcases up-and-coming pop, rock, indie, metal bands, hip-hop vibes and world music, not forgetting the more experimental groups. Lost In Music is a unique live event, serving a broader selection of to-day’s music than any other festival in Finland.

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Youth Theatre Festival MURROS 22–24 November 2013, Tamperewww.tnl.fi

The objective of MURROS is to create a venue of high-qual-ity theatre, including national and international youth pro-ductions that are open to all. The event showcases mainly theatre produced by theatre-makers of ages ranging from 13 to 20 years. We wish to offer the audience interesting and high-quality performances, create a forum through which young theatre activists can connect, provide train-ing, and promote international communication through an exchange of productions, directors and trainers.

Tampere Biennale9–13 April 2014, Tamperewww.tamperemusicfestivals.fi/biennale

Tampere Biennale introduces the most essential phenom-ena of contemporary Finnish music as well as the most current composers and compositions. For five days, curi-ous ears will be taken by surprise and captured by previ-ously unheard premières. In addition to concerts and club nights, the festival offers events for families, as well as art exhibitions and discussions about music.

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Mukamas 2014 – International Puppet Theatre Festival 12–17 May 2014, Tamperewww.teatterimukamas.com

Mukamas Theatre will host the 9th International Puppet Theatre Festival on 12th – 17th of May in 2014, in Tampere. During the festival week, puppetry takes over the stages of Tampere, offering performances for children, the young and the young at heart. In addition to national highlights, the festival showcases interesting guests from the puppetry traditions of Central Europe and the other Nordic countries, for example.

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Pispala Schottische – International Folklore Festival 11–15 June 2014, Tamperewww.sottiisi.net

The international folk dancing festival Pispala Schottische gathers together folk dancers and players from all over the world to Tampere. International and domestic folklore groups perform in various parts of the city. The Handicraft Market at the Central Square, with its programme, offers extra flare to Schottische atmosphere. The event culminates with thousands of dancers bringing colour to Pyynikki as they celebrate folk dancing. Pispala Schottische is arranged by Nuorisoseurajärjestö and Tampere City Council.

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Triennial of Pirkanmaa Spring–Summer 2015, Tamperewww.pirkanmaantriennaali.fi

Triennial of Pirkanmaa is a showcase of contemporary art in the Tampere Region, held every three years. The 6th Triennial of Pirkanmaa will take place in 2015. Its theme, date and curator will be announced at the end of 2014.

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BacklightAutumn 2014, Tamperewww.backlight.fi

Backlight Photo Festival is an international triennial pho-tographic event that focuses on issues of the society both with documentary photography and more experimental approaches. The festival seeks to promote intercultural dialogue through the visual arts. The theme and guides for applying for 2014 will be announced later. The Tam-pere-based Photographic Centre Nykyaika has organised the event since 1987.

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SERLACHIUS MUSEUMSGUSTAF, R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä tel. 03 488 6800, www.serlachius.fi, www.facebook.com/serlachius

Until 17 March 2013 open Wed–Sun noon–5 pm.18 March–17 May closed (construction of the new permanent exhibition)18 May–31 May open Wed–Sun noon–5 pm.1 June–31 August, open daily 10am–6 pm. Open also in Midsummer.

1 October–17 March we offer A FREE ENTRY TO OUR EXHIBITIONS! At other times adults 5 e, under 18s free entry.

Paper Devilfrom 18 May onThe colorful life and reckless business affairs of G.A. Serlachius, a pioneer in Finnish paper industry.

HuntersWe took cameras to forests and let hunters themselves present their emotions provoking hobby.

Gustaf ’s Angels - Operation Art TownMuch the same way as Charlie’s Angels, detective agency Gustaf ’s Angels investigates secrets of the thriving creativity of an art town.

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Our new permanent exhibitionwww.visittampere.fi

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Tampere is a city of events. Bold. Alluring. Different. Modern. Known both as a pleasant host city for events and a reliable partner. Both small and large events benefi t from Tampere’s high quality settings and services. Tampere is accessible. It is an uncomplicated place to be and move around in and to feel with all the senses.

Organize an event in Tampere!

Here at the Event Office, we provide services for event organizers, attract large events to Tampere and look out for new trends. Event Offi ce cooperates with both cultural and sporting event organizers. We also combine event expertise of the city’s various units and businesses and meet with net-work partners.

We aim to inspire experimental events and experiences which creatively utilize urban space. Tampere is yours. How may we help you?

Mon-Fri 10-18Sat-Sun 11-16 ( Jun-Aug 12-17)Verkatehtaankatu 2, Tampere, 03 225 1409

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VERKARANTA BY THE RIVER TAMMERKOSKI

Arts and Crafts Center Verkaranta, by the river Tammerkoski, operates in an old dye-house building built in 1858. It is a place for exhibitions, workshops and courses. Welcome to the Handicraft Shop and to the Café Valkki as well.

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1. TAMPERE• Annikki Poetry Festival• Backlight Photo Festival• Blockfest• Circus Ruska Festival• Exploring Art• Lost In Music• Monsters of Pop• Mukamas 2014

– International Puppet Theatre Festival• Pispala Schottische Dance Mania• Pispala Schottische

– International Folklore Festival• Sauna Open Air Metal Festival• Tammerfest• Tammerkosken Sillalla• Tampere Biennale• Tampere Dance Current Contemporary

Dance Festival

• Tampere Film Festival• Tampere Flamenco Festival• Tampere Floral Festival• Tampere Guitar Festival• Tampere Jazz Happening• Tampere Kuplii Comics Festival• Tampere Vocal Music Festival• Tomatoes! Tomatoes!

Stand up Comedy Festival• Triennial of Pirkanmaa• World of Tango• Youth Theatre Festival Murros

2. RUOVESI• Musiikkia! Ruovesi

Chamber Music Festival

3. ORIVESI• Orivesi Summer Festivals

4. MänTTä-VILPPuLa• Mänttä Art Festival• Mänttä Music Festival

5. VaLkeakOskI• Workers’ Music Festival

6. urjaLa• Pentinkulma Literature Festival

7. sasTaMaLa• The Days of Old Literature• Sastamala Gregoriana

– Early Music Festival

8. IkaaLInen• Sata-Häme Soi

International Accordion Festival

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