Lentävänniemi Tram Festival

Let’s celebrate the start of tramway traffic in Lentävänniemi together on Saturday, January 4th, from 15.00 to 19.00! The Lentävänniemi Tram Festival brings a celebration of light and music to Hiedanranta in the middle of winter! The festival offers a variety of program and activities for all ages.

• The Tram Festival is brought to life by dazzling performances from Ilta, one of Finland’s most talented performers, and Bee, a rising star among the country’s most exciting new artists.
• You can experience a unique fusion of light and music, crafted by DJ Orkidea, one of the top DJs in the Nordic region, and award-winning visual artist VJ Sellek. The growing audiovisual spectacle will bathe the area in light and sound, with performances on the hour.
• Somana ry’s drama-inspired play sessions invite everyone to join in on wintry fun with the magical group Talven taikojat Huurre, Hile, Tuisku and Pyry.
• At the Hiedanranta factory, you’ll have the chance to chat with members of the Tampere Tram personel and test your reflexes on the reaction wall.
• You can mint your very own Tram Coin as a keepsake of the Festival.
• If you’re feeling creative, head to the art station and contribute to the event’s evolving audiovisual spectacle.
• At the The Tram Festival, you’ll have a chance to take a ride on the new route for the first time. Enjoy performances onboard and participate in a fun-filled Tram Stop Bingo game during the day.
• The Tramway Alliance wraps up building the tramway in the end of this year and celebrates the completion of their work with the Tampere Tram by thanking attendees with complimentary sausages at the Pyhällönpuisto park.
• The event kicks off with a welcome speech by Kalervo Kummola, Mayor of the City of Tampere.
• The Festival is hosted by Roosa Maskonen, winner of the 2023 Stand-Up Newcomer Award and known to many as “Ratikka-Roosa” from Yle Perjantai -show.