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The Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra performs at Tampere Hall.
© Maarit Kytöharju

Tampere Biennale

Tampere Biennale introduces the most important phenomena in Finnish contemporary music: today’s leading composers and the latest compositions. Organised biennially since 1986, the festival was born out of the need to showcase music from living Finnish composers and encourage the audience to get acquainted with new music. Over the years, Tampere Biennale has developed into one of the most prestigious contemporary music events in Finland. The artistic director of the 2026 festival is the composer Minna Leinonen.

Transportation

Bus service timetables can be found on the Matkahuolto and Onnibussi websites.

Rail service timetables are available on VR’s website.

The local transport journey planner can be found at nysse.fi.

A drone image of central Tampere, showing the area around Hämeenkatu and the Tammerkoski rapids.
© Laura Vanzo

Venues

Tampere Biennale’s events are spread across the city. You can find the venues and accessibility information on a dedicated page.

We wish to thank

Finnish Arts and Culture Agency
Society of Finnish Composers
Finnish Music Foundation
Teosto
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle
Tampere Hall
Pirkanmaa Music Institute
Tampere Consevatorium
Sastamala School of Music

 

 

Instruments on the stage of Tampere Hall.
© Maarit Kytöharju

Media

Enquiries, image requests and accreditation applications:

Katariina Pasuri
Press Officer
Tel. +358 40 800 4361
katariina.pasuri@tampere.fi

During the festival, Tampere Biennale’s events are photographed by Maarit Kytöharju. Her photographs are also available for use by contacting the press officer.