The Mänttä Art Festival offers the broadest cross-section of Finnish contemporary art. The artists are chosen by a different artistic director – curator – every year. In 2013, the task has been given to the artist Jyrki Siukonen (b. 1959).
The peak of the highest observation tower in the Nordic countries reaches 168 meters. You can see breathtaking views from the observation deck or the Restaurant Näsinneula.
The Sara Hildén Art Museum is the permanent home of the collection of modern art, Finnish and foreign, owned by the Sara Hildén Foundation. The museum is maintained by the City of Tampere.
The unique audiovisual world of the Planetarium surrounds the audience creating a multi-dimensional experience that far exceeds that of traditional movie screens. New planetarium films are introduced every year.
The Stable Yards were built for factory owner Wilhelm von Nottbeck's horses and coachmen. The charming Russian style houses in beautiful garden surroundings have now been restored to their original 1880's appearance.
The stage of Tampere Hall is graced by the international star performers from the world of popular music as well as top soloists in classical music and excellent Finnish performers.
Every year, the international programme of Tampere Jazz Happening gathers together the top names of international jazz as well as the pioneers of the future.