Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

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Concerts

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra with its 97 musicians, chief conductor Matthew Halls, and guest artists offer grand emotions and colorful music – both classics and new works being heard for the first time in Tampere.

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Tickets

Season tickets for autumn and the entire 2025/26 season as well as single tickets and series tickets for Autumn are now on sale. Tickets are sold at the Tampere Hall ticket office, the Culture Shop Aplodi and Lippu.fi sales channels.

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Upcoming Concerts

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Independence Day concert – Northern Song

The Independence Day concert features highlights of Finnish music, from Sibelius’s Finlandia and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus to a new work by Tampere-based composer Petri Nieminen.

06.12.2025

15.00 - 16.15

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonic Dances

Thomas Adès’s violin concerto Concentric Paths (2005) has quickly entered the repertoire of top soloists around the world. Swedish violinist Johan Dalene returns to Tampere after a four-year break.

12.12.2025

19.00 - 20.45

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Afternoon of Fauns: Echoes on the Plains

Some of the most beloved works arise from vast, open landscapes: Dvořák’s quartet reflects the peaceful expanse of the prairie, while Sallinen’s variations echo the deep melancholy of a folk song.

13.12.2025

15.00 - 17.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas concert

The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Chief Conductor Matthew Halls, star soloists and the Tampere Philharmonic Choir bring Christmas spirit to life with Bach’s joyful Christmas Oratorio.

19.12.2025

19.00 - 21.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Santtu-Matias Rouvali & Bruce Liu

Honorary Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali leads a concert featuring Bruce Liu in Grieg’s Piano Concerto. The evening culminates with Schubert’s Symphony No. 9.

15.01.2026

19.00 - 21.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

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Highlights from the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

One Thousand and One Nights: Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra's 95th anniversary culminates in a festive concert

25.11.2025 TPO's 95th anniversary year reaches its grand finale on Friday, 28 November at 7 pm. Chief Conductor Matthew Halls leads a magical concert where Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade meets Jasdeep Singh Degun’s sitar concerto Arya and Debussy’s sensual Afternoon of a Faun. After the concert, the celebration continue in the Tampere Hall with an afterparty.

TPO's spring 2026: classics, premieres, star soloists and a celebration of chamber music

31.10.2025 In spring 2026, TPO presents a season where timeless masterpieces meet contemporary premieres and international soloist stars. The season opens with a return of Honorary Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and ends in May to a finale concert under the baton of Chief Conductor Matthew Halls. The diverse programme includes audience favourites, new works, and even symphonic rock with the vocal ensemble Rajaton. TPO's chamber music series Afternoon of the Fauns celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Experience epic fantasy music in the acclaimed SAGAS concerts

21.10.2025 Strap on your sandals and sharpen your sword – the fantasy music phenomenon SAGAS is finally coming to Tampere! The grand themes and sweeping melodies of adventure fantasy will fill the Tampere Hall Main Auditorium on two magical evenings: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th of November, 2025. Tickets for the additional Thursday concert are now on sale.

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring season launch at 29 October in Tampere Hall – free entrance

13.10.2025 Join us for a relaxed evening as Matthew Halls, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, together with Eija Oravuo, TPO General Manager, present the upcoming spring 2026 concert programme. The event also features live music. Free entry – warmly welcome!

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra's 95th anniversary year continues with Park Concert—experience it live in Sorsapuisto

8.8.2025 TPO's 95th anniversary year continues, and the orchestra is now inviting 95 music lovers to its autumn concerts—for free. The first batch of VIP concert cards will be hidden around the Sorsapuisto park and inside Tampere Hall during the annual Park Concert on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

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Tampere Hall

Over a thousand cultural and corporate events are professionally organized at Tampere Hall every year. Moomin illustrations invite adventurers of all ages to explore the world’s only Moomin Museum, and travel souvenirs are easily found at the Tampere Hall Shop. World-class classical music is offered by the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the same roof, you’ll also find the cozy Restaurant Tuhto and the Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City hotel.