Operation Pirkanmaa implements the objectives of the Tampere26 bid during the years 2022–2024
Equally European! Here you can the final bid book of Tampere26
The concept of our application was Equally European. Equally European was our ambitious attempt to reach out to Europe, using equality and culture to bind us together as Europeans.
Photo: Ville Salervo, villesalervo.com
All news throughout the bidding process
We did not get the title of Capital of Culture, but the project continues – with a limited version
A Disappointment for Tampere but the Work Hasn’t Been for Nothing: ”We Are More Unified Than Ever”
“Warm congratulations to the winner” – Oulu was chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2026
Tampere26 application – European Dimension
Inside the Cultural Programme of Tampere26: Moomin on Ice
Inside the Cultural Programme of Tampere26: Skate-friendly Cities
Inside the Cultural Programme of Tampere26: ACCAC Equality Fest
The panel visited Tampere – This is what they saw
Inside the Cultural Programme of Tampere26: Plastic Rapids
Inside the Cultural Programme of Tampere26: Special eSports World Championships
Why Tampere? The team tells us why, in the beautiful scenery of Pyynikki
About the project
Tampere and the Tampere Region were applying together to become the next European Capital of Culture 2026. Our aim was to create an European case study on how to increase equality through culture.
Trail of Light. Photo: Visit Tampere / Laura Vanzo
Themes
The most important tools of the Capital of Culture are culture and the arts. In our Cultural Programme, we paid special attention to how we translate equality into cultural projects.
Photo: Olli-Pekka Latvala
Leaflet “Towards the European Capital of Culture” (published spring 2021)
Tips for visiting Tampere and the Tampere Region
Restaurant recommendations, activities, events … You can find these and many other tips for the Tampere Region on the Visit Tampere website.
Buildings along the Tammerkoski rapids. Photo: Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere
Thank you, all our great supporters!
Find out what our international supporters have to say about Tampere.