Nearly 13,000 Attendees at the Summer Park Concerts

In the summer of 2026, the Summer Park Concerts delighted Tampere residents and visitors alike with a total of 90 concerts held throughout the city. The total number of attendees across all concerts was 12,836.

As usual, concerts were held at venues such as Laikunlava stage, Haihara Art Center, Amuri Museum Museum of Historic Housing, Tammelantori market square, and Näsinpuisto stage. This year, the Summer Park Concerts also featured two new venues: Nekala Cultural Center and the Suolijärvi outdoor lodge in Hervanta.

The feedback received from performers over the summer was extremely positive. Praise was given, among other things, for the smooth organization, the professional staff, and the warm welcome at the various concert venues. Many performers also mentioned the audience’s enthusiasm and the great atmosphere at the events.

Here’s how performers described the past concert season in their feedback:

“Applying to perform was easy, and everything went well. The atmosphere was fantastic throughout the entire process.”

“The day went really well. The tech worked perfectly, the bands were on fire, the staff was top-notch, and we stayed on schedule. Thank you!”

“It’s wonderful that the City of Tampere supports this kind of culture. It was a pleasure to perform, and the audience was clearly delighted to enjoy such a free concert.”

A heartfelt thank you to all the performers, partners, and the audience for a successful concert summer. See you again next year at the Summer Park Concerts!