Celebrating the darkest season of the year, the Tampere Festival of Light illuminates the city centre with magical lights spheres, street projections and exciting light art from October 2026 onwards. Come and admire the splendor of Tampere’s lights!
Opening FestivalThe 2025 Festival of Light kicked off in Koskipuisto Park on 24 October 2025. The evening featured captivating performances by Hanna Pakarinen and Samuli Edelmann, culminating in the enchanting Dancing Fountains show. The mesmerizing Dancing Fountains lit up the park every evening through 2 November, delighting visitors of all ages.
Photos: Mikko Vares
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The first Tampere Festival of Light took place in fall 1966, but where did it all begin?
History
Tampere Festival of Light is an annual festival celebrating the darkest season of the year. During the festival, Tampere city centre is illuminated with a collection of light art and projections. The first ever Tampere Festival of Light was organized in 1966, and it lasted three weeks. Today people are able to enjoy the lights throughout the dark fall and winter season, from late October until the beginning of January. The 61st Festival of Light takes place in Tampere city centre from October 2026.
Ilona Kyykoski, Specialist
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ilona.kyykoski@tampere.fi
Jonna Nyholm, Specialist
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jonna.nyholm@tampere.fi
Jussi Kulomäki, Construction Engineer
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jussi.kulomaki@tampere.fi
