Filharmonia Day

Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Matthew Halls and the musicians of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) warmly welcome all music enthusiasts to visit their home venue, Tampere Hall.

During the event, you’ll get a behind‑the‑scenes look of the orchestra, experience a musician’s job interview in a mock audition, meet the orchestra’s musicians and explore their instruments. The program also includes guided building tours, a prize wheel, special ticket offers, and activities for children. The absolute highlight of the day is the orchestral concert in the Main Auditorium conducted by Chief Conductor Matthew Halls. The concert is free of charge.

If you wish to start your day with good food accompanied by good music, the delicious Faun Brunch is the perfect choice. The brunch buffet starts at 10 am, and TPO’s chamber ensembles will make the moment even more delightful by performing during the event. The brunch served by Tampere Hall Restaurants cost €26 each, but all other Filharmonia Day’s programme activities are free of charge.

You can also enjoy the Fauns’ musical performances without attending the brunch. For more information about the brunch and advance reservations, please contact: ravintola@tampere-talo.fi or tap to this page for menu and pre-reservation.

Filharmonia Day's programme – Saturday 25 April 2026 10:00–15:00

10:00–12:00 Faun Brunch (26 €) Menu and reservations

Brunch with performances by TPO’s chamber ensembles:

10:15–10:45: Nina Johnson, flute, and Kirsti Vartiainen, harp

11:00–11:30: Terapia Q String Quartet

10:00–15:00: Pro Orchestra’s Wheel of Fortune

What kind of activities does the Tampere Philharmonic’s friends association organize? Spin the Wheel of Fortune for prizes inspired by the theme of the event.

At 10:30, 11:00 and 12:00: Guided House Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look on a guided tour. Limited number of participants. Register for a house tour on the same day at the Tampere Hall ticket office.

11:00 and 12:00: Musical workshop for children

Recommended for children aged 4 and up. The workshop is not suitable for noise-sensitive children.

Advance registration on the same day at the Tampere Hall ticket office. Limited number of participants. The workshop is led by Kulttuuriosuuskunta Uulu.

12:00–12:45: A day in the life of an orchestral musician – and previews of the upcoming season

Discover the everyday life and profession of an orchestral musician. Two of our musicians share how music captivated them and led them to the Tampere Philharmonic.

What is an orchestral audition really like? Try it yourself in the audition simulator! The session is hosted by General Manager Eija Oravuo.

13:00–13:45: TPO’s orchestra concert in the Main Auditorium

Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World, I movement

John Adams: The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra)

Jean Sibelius: Valse Triste

John Williams: Flying Theme from the movie E.T.

13:45–15:00 Musician meet & greets and instrument demonstrations

Meet the musicians and discover the different instrument sections. The event ends at 3 PM.

Please note that the programme from 12:00 to 12:45 and the concert in the Main Auditorium starting at 13:00 have a limited number of seats based on the capacity of the venues.