Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

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Concerts

The Tampere Philharmonic’s 97 musicians, Chief Conductor Matthew Halls, and guest artists offer powerful emotions and vibrant music.

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Tickets

Tampere Philharmonic concert tickets are available at the Tampere Hall ticket office, the Culture Shop Aplodi, and at Lippu.fi sales channels.

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Upcoming Concerts

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Kullervo

Jean Sibelius’s Kullervo transforms the Kalevala’s most moving tale into a choral symphony. This mammoth, brimming with sisu, claims its own unshakable pedestal in Finnish music.

3.9.2026

19.00 - 20.30

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Open Rehearsal

Would you like to enjoy music already in the morning? Open rehearsal offers an affordable way to experience classical music and see how the orchestra prepares for the evening performance.

11.09.2026

09.45 - 13.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Sibelius 5

The concert is conducted by Kristian Sallinen. Violinist Otto Antikainen performs Saariaho’s enchanting concerto Graal théâtre. The evening culminates in Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5.

11.9.2026

19.00 - 20.50

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: French Romanticism

Chloé Van Soeterstède conducts a concert featuring Boulanger’s Of a Spring Morning and Franck’s Symphony. Van Cliburn winner Aristo Sham shines as soloist in Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5.

18.9.2026

19.00 - 21.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Afternoon of Fauns: Transformations

Atmospheric trumpet arias, a trio overflowing with intense emotion, and a full string quartet in pocket size – Afternoon of Fauns once again brings all the hallmarks of a memorable concert.

20.9.2026

15.00 - 17.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

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News

Highlights from the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra opens its season 2026/27 with Sibelius's Kullervo

31.8.2026 TPO opens its autumn season on Thursday 3 September 2026 at Tampere Hall with Jean Sibelius's monumental Kullervo. The concert also marks the beginning of Chief Conductor Matthew Halls's fourth and final season with the orchestra.

Moments from the Park Concert 2026

10.8.2026

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TPO's popular Park Concert invites to Sorsapuisto on 8 August – visitors encouraged to arrive early

7.8.2026 An estimated 10,000 music lovers gathered last year (2025) to enjoy the sound of a live symphony orchestra. This year, the concert coincides with one of Tampere…

Orchestra gives away 30 Faun Passes for the autumn chamber music series – Find yours at the Park Concert!

5.8.2026 Afternoon of Fauns, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s beloved chamber music series, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. To celebrate the milestone, we are giving away 30 tickets to this autumn's Afternoon of Fauns concert series.

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