Tampere Philharmonic

Spring Season concert tickets go on sale on Thursday, 26 November at 9 AM

Concerts

The Tampere Philharmonic’s 96 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

Afternoon of Fauns: Sonic Delight

French flute pieces flow with elegance, while a Finnish saxophone quintet responds to the noise and stimuli of the modern world. The concert is crowned by Mendelssohn’s trio.

8.11.2026

15.00 - 17.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Water Music

Early music specialist Kreeta-Maria Kentala leads listeners into a surging stream of emotions through the music of Telemann, Vivaldi, and Handel. Our concertmaster Johannes Põlda shines as soloist.

12.11.2026

19.00 - 21.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol

The Czech National Ballet’s enchanting Christmas ballet offers a delightful experience for the whole family.

20.11.2026 - 21.11.2026

18.00 - 20.00

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.

27.11.2026

09.45 - 13.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra: Romantic Favourites

Miguel Sepúlveda leads an evening of romantic favorites featuring Wennäkoski’s Flounce and Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto with Elisabeth Brauß. The evening culminates in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.

27.11.2026

19.00 - 21.00

Tampere-talo Oy, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

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News

Highlights from the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Rouvali, Hadelich and other international stars light up concerts this winter

3.11.2026 A remarkable line-up of internationally acclaimed artists will join the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra in the coming weeks as the autumn season continues with a series of high-profile concerts at Tampere Hall.

Spring 2027 concert tickets on sale from 26 November

5.11.2026 Tickets for TPO’s spring 2027 concerts go on sale on Thursday 26 November at 9 am. In addition to the previously announced season series and New Year Concert, the spring programme will be complemented by three theme concerts, with programmes and artists to be announced in November ahead of ticket sales.

Opera Gala: Karita Mattila and Tommi Hakala to star in festive concerts at Tampere Hall on 4 and 5 December

22.10.2026 Conductor Mikko Franck, soprano Karita Mattila and baritone Tommi Hakala will take to the stage with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tampere Opera Choir for two Opera Gala concerts at Tampere Hall in December 2026. The programme will bring audiences opera’s grand emotions and unforgettable dramatic moments, from Verdi and Wagner to Puccini, Janáček and Sibelius.

TPO opens the new year with Beethoven’s Fifth

29.9.2026 Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra launches 2027 with a New Year’s Concert at Tampere Hall on Saturday 9 January. The orchestra will be conducted by its Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Matthew Halls, with Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich, one of today’s most sought-after international soloists, performing Paganini’s demanding Violin Concerto No. 4.

Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra to record James MacMillan’s A European Requiem

22.9.2026 Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra will record Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan’s powerful choral work A European Requiem in October 2026. Chief Conductor Matthew Halls has a particularly close connection with the work, having conducted its world premiere in the United States in 2016.

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Tampere Hall

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