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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.

10.9.2026 This September, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra takes audiences on a musical journey from the rich landscapes of French Romanticism to the sparkling fantasy worlds of Benjamin Britten and Igor Stravinsky. The orchestra will be joined by an exceptional line-up of internationally acclaimed artists whose careers are rapidly on the rise, including pianist Aristo Sham.

9.9.2026 Are you curious about what TPO's season 2026/27 programme has to offer? Would you like to exchange thoughts on music with Chief Conductor Matthew Halls, hear about the highlights of the autumn season, and get a preview of selected concerts coming up next spring?

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.

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7.8.2026 Are you one of our regular concert visitors – or not yet? We'd love to hear about your music experiences, wishes and thoughts, whether you have or haven't attended our concerts. Your responses will help us develop the orchestra's activities and make our concert experiences even better.

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…

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.

16.6.2026 Kristian Sallinen has been appointed as the next Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. He will begin his three-year term in August 2027, following the conclusion of British conductor Matthew Halls’s tenure. Sallinen will conduct the orchestra in a minimum of 7–8 programmes each season alongside other projects. He will be the thirteenth Chief Conductor in the Finnish orchestra’s 96-year history.

12.6.2026 At the event, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra will announce its new Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, who will take up the position in August 2027. Admission is free.

5.6.2026 Chief Conductor Matthew Halls’s final season with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra will open with an opera-themed outdoor concert featuring tenor Tuomas Katajala as soloist. The traditional Park Concert, co-organised by the Tampere Philharmonic, Tampere Hall and Tampere Energy, will take place in Sorsapuisto Park in Tampere on Saturday, 8 August. Admission is free.

26.5.2026 In the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s autumn 2026 season, the many dimensions of the human voice are interwoven with major orchestral works. Vocal music runs as a unifying thread throughout the season, with a strong emphasis on Finnish music. Alongside the orchestra, audiences will hear several choirs and vocal soloists. The 80th anniversary of Tampere Opera brings its own distinctive flavour to the programme, culminating in an Opera Gala in December.

4.5.2026 TPO's autumn 2026 concert programme will be announced on Tuesday, 26 May at 6 pm at the Tampere Hall Small Auditorium. The event will also feature live music, as TPO's small ensembles perform in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Afternoon of Fauns chamber music series.

21.4.2026 The acclaimed masterpiece, Classical Trancelations in Concert, now makes its debut at the Tampere Hall with the iconic Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Ticket sales starts on Friday, April 24th at 12.

26.3.2026 Tampere Filharmonia invites all music lovers to enjoy an experiential Filharmonia Day at Tampere Hall on Saturday, 25 April, from 11 am to 3 pm. The theme of this free event day is “energy from music,” and the programme offers plenty to do for the whole family.

10.3.2026 Welcome to an evening that offers nothing but the very best! If you are looking for a concert filled with melodic jewels, approachable works and the pure enchantment of orchestral music, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s Most Beloved Classics on Friday 27 March at 7 pm is the perfect choice for you.

26.2.2026 Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra with its 97 musicians, chief conductor Matthew Halls, and guest artists offer grand emotions and colorful music – both classics a…

11.12.2025 The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring season opens with two eagerly awaited concerts on 15 and 16 January 2026, featuring a significant programme change.

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.

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!