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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.

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.

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!

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.

7.8.2025 TPO's 95th anniversary year continues, and the orchestra is now inviting 95 music lovers to its concerts—for free!

19.6.2025 Matthew Halls, who was appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) in 2022, will continue in his position until the summer of 2027. His contract includes concerts, recordings, and other special projects, as well as the artistic planning and development of the orchestra.

11.6.2025 Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Tampereen Energia and Tampere Hall will host the traditional end-of-summer Park Concert at Sorsapuisto park in Tampere on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at 6 PM. The orchestra is under the baton of Chief Conductor Matthew Halls, with soprano Anu Komsi as soloist. Admission is free.

20.5.2025 After a while, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) is releasing a new album. The album is featuring the world premiere of works by composer Jouni Kaipainen and celebrating long and fruitful co-operation TPO had with him. The album SOUTH BY NORTHEAST features conductor Hannu Lintu and pianist Juhani Lagerspetz as soloist. The album continues TPO's collaboration with Alba Records.

20.5.2025 The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert season 2025/26 offers passionate music experiences presenting love in its various forms as the unifying theme. The music tells stories of relationships, emotions and destinies of life. The programme is ranging from Bach's Christmas Oratorio to brand new music and premieres. The Finnish composer Sebastian Fagerlund is the theme composer of the season.

13.5.2025 These concerts are guaranteed to “Rock You”! Ticket sales for Rajaton & Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra's Queen – We Will Rock You! concerts in February 2026 will start on Tuesday, May 20th.

28.4.2025 You're most welcome to the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025/26 Season Launch on May 20 at 5.30 pm at the Tampere Hall. After the launch event, ticket sales of season 2025/26 concerts will start at 6.15 pm.

31.3.2025 The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and a Tampere-based art fashion brand Pispala Clothing launch a joint clothing collection to celebrate the orchestra's 95th anniversary. The collection is inspired by music and visual arts.

19.3.2025 Last week, we received fantastic song suggestions from you for Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s May Day Concert of Your Dreams – a huge thank you to everyone wh…

23.1.2025 There has been a last-minute change to the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert on Friday, January 31, 2025. Conductor Thomas Dausgaard has unfortunately had to cancel his visit to Tampere. Instead, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra will play under the baton of conductor Vassily Sinaisky in this concert.

4.12.2024 Finnish metal music icon Nightwish will see their critically acclaimed new album Yesterwynde performed for the first time on stage as a symphonic spectacle. Composed by Tuomas Holopainen, Yesterwynde Orchestral, will have its world premiere at Tampere Hall, Finland in August 2025. The music will be performed by the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tampere Opera Choir, and a children's choir, all conducted by conductor Eero Lehtimäki. Tickets for the extra concert to be held on Saturday, August 30th, will be on sale starting Friday, December 20 at 9 AM.

2.12.2024 The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate its 95th anniversary in 2025. The milestone year’s concert programme dazzles with its diversity. In addition to beloved classic works, the spring concerts will feature new pieces, premieres, rock and game music. The orchestra will start to collect memories of the shared journey, and call its audience to plan for the upcoming May Day concert. To mark the anniversary, the Tampere Philharmonic will introduce a new logo and visual identity.

30.4.2024 Tampere Opera and Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra join forces to offer opera fans Beethoven's Fidelio as a concert version at Tampere Hall on October 10th and 12th, 2024.

16.12.2023 As we launch our spring season 2024 it is our hope to share with you the very best of what makes the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra so special – namely its vers…

2.11.2023 In January, Tampere Fihlarmonia welcomes the vocal group Rajaton to Tampere with their ultimate ABBA Tribute: Thank you For the Music. Known as one of the world…

26.5.2023 The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra Tampere Filharmonia has appointed its longtime Chief Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali as honorary conductor of the orchestra.…

26.5.2023 The American rock guitarist and composer Steve Vai will give a concert with Tampere Filharmonia in the Tampere Hall in September. Ticket sales opens on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

10.2.2023 Open positions for musicians at the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Check out and apply.

11.1.2023 Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra announces the appointment of an Estonian violinist Johannes Põlda as its Concertmaster. Põlda will make the first appearance in h…

20.9.2022 Matthew Halls has been appointed the next Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. He will take over in autumn 2023, on the…