Illuminations

In autumn 2026, Tampere is once again illuminated by light and art. The illuminated installations can be enjoyed from the opening of Tampere Festival of Light on 23 October until Epiphany 2027.

All installations featured in Tampere Festival of Light 2026–2027 will be published on this website.

New Light and Colour to Hervanta 

This year, the Tampere Festival of Light will expand to Hervanta. During the winter season 2026–2027, new light installations will bring colour and memorable experiences to the centre of Hervanta. The installations will include colourful lighting on buildings, light projections, lanterns and community-created light displays 

The installations will be located around the Hervanta Leisure Centre, the community centre, the youth centre and Valtaraitti. Some of the content have been created together with the local youth centre. The lighting will highlight the ideas, stories and creativity of young people in Hervanta. The first year will focus on participation, being able to influence things and having your voice heard.  

The lighting has been designed to create enjoyable experiences while also taking the surrounding environment into account. Colourful lighting and projections will give buildings, walking routes and public spaces a new atmosphere. They will also make Hervanta more welcoming and enjoyable during the darker months of the year. 

Projio 2026 12–17 November 2026

The Tampere-based media and light art event Projio once again brings together works and artists from Finland and around the world in the Finlayson area. Now in its seventh edition, this year’s focus is on nature and its many interpretations.

The event is free and open to everyone.

More information:  www.projio.fi 

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Moomin themed light installations reflected on a building wall.

Light art in the city centre

In honor of the Moomin 80th anniversary, Tampere Art Museum’s collection artist Tove Jansson was chosen as the Light Gallery artist of 2025. The light art installation, projected onto the facades of central Tampere buildings, was titled The Moomins’ Journey Home. The illustrations were selected from Jansson’s very first Moomin story.