TPO’s popular Park Concert invites to Sorsapuisto on 8 August – visitors encouraged to arrive early
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’s busiest summer event weekends, so concert guests are encouraged to arrive at Sorsapuisto well in advance. Walking, cycling or using public transport is strongly recommended. The latest weather forecast for the concert day is available on the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s website.
At this free open-air concert for all ages, the Orchestra will be under the baton of Chief Conductor Matthew Halls, with tenor Tuomas Katajala appearing as soloist. The traditional Park Concert at Sorsapuisto is produced by Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and Tampere Hall in cooperation with Tampereen Energia.
This year’s Park Concert celebrates the 80th anniversary of Tampereen Ooppera. The programme features beloved music from the worlds of opera, operetta and ballet. The full concert programme has been published and can be found on the Park Concert event page.
Park Concert 2026 – Practical Information
Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
DJ Juissi: from 3 pm
Concert: 6 pm
Venue: Sorsapuisto Park, Tampere
Admission: Free
Restaurant Tuhto will be open with extended opening hours from 11 am to 9 pm on the day of the concert (kitchen closes at 8 pm).
The Game On summer exhibition will remain open until 9 pm, and visitors can purchase discounted tickets for autumn events from the Tampere Hall ticket office.
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra’s popular free ticket hunt returns once again! To celebrate the 30th anniversary season of the Afternoon of Fauns chamber music series, 30 free tickets to Faun concerts will be hidden around Sorsapuisto and within Tampere Hall. Tickets can be found from 5 pm onwards on the day of the Park Concert, Saturday 8 August. In addition, everyone who responds to the orchestra’s visitor survey will be entered into a prize draw to win gift vouchers to orchestra’s concerts.
On the same day, Saturday 8 August, Tampere Hall will host the family-friendly Moomin Grand Celebration Day from 10 am to 4 pm. The event, which was first held in August 2025, attracted around 8,000 Moomin fans during its inaugural year. Admission is free.
We warmly invite you to enjoy the magic of live music at our free open-air concert in Sorsapuisto!
