Tampere and Tampere Region are applying to become European Capital of Culture 2026!
Capital of Culture application is carried out together as a region. Together with Tampere and the main partner Mänttä-Vilppula, there are already 15 municipalities from Tampere Region applying for the title: Vesilahti, Orivesi, Sastamala, Hämeenkyrö, Parkano, Pälkäne, Lempäälä, Nokia, Ikaalinen, Kangasala, Pirkkala, Valkeakoski, Virrat, Ruovesi and Ylöjärvi.
Capital of Culture – the objectives of our venture:
- To permanently improve the quality of life for us and our visitors.
- To remind us and the whole world to care for others more than ourselves.
- To promote touching and human presence in the midst of prevailing digitalisation.
- To express sharing joy, empathy, enjoyment and experiences.
- To increase cultural expression from Tampere and Pirkanmaa and to strengthen our international connections and visibility.
- To elevate the significance, appreciation and impact of cultural contributions from children, youth and adults.
How our project will progress
- 30.3.2019 The opening ceremony of the Capital of Culture project at Tampere’s Hiedanranta
- 2019 – 2020 Discussions, meeting, ideas, workshops, events
- 2020 Submitting the joint application
- 2026 A Finnish city will become a European Capital of Culture
You can find the official webpage of the venture here
