Game On Summer Exhibition

Opening Hours

June 27–August 9, 2026
Tampere Hall, Sorsapuistosali

Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and Adults-Only Evening (18+) from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Special opening hours: On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the exhibition will be open with extended hours from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM in celebration of Moomin – The Grand Celebration Day and the Park Concert.

Ticket sales for the exhibition at Tampere Hall and in the online store close one hour before the exhibition closes each day.

Tickets

A single-entry ticket grants admission to the exhibition area for up to three hours.

With a date-specific single-entry ticket, your visit is reserved for a specific day. An open-date single-entry ticket allows you to visit on any day of your choice. In addition, 18+ evening tickets are available for Fridays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

A day wristband (limited to 100 per day) allows unlimited access to the exhibition throughout the day during opening hours.

Children under the age of 4 are admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket or wristband.

SINGLE-ENTRY TICKETS valid for a maximum visit of three hours:

Adults

• Date-specific single-entry ticket purchased online: 22 €
• Open-date single-entry ticket purchased online: 25 €
• Date-specific single-entry ticket purchased on site: 25 €

Children (4–16), students, pensioners, unemployed persons, and military or civilian service personnel

• Date-specific single-entry ticket purchased online: 19 €
• Open-date single-entry ticket purchased online: 22 €
• Date-specific single-entry ticket purchased on site: 22 €

Family Ticket (1–2 adults and 1–4 children)

• Date-specific family ticket purchased online: 65 €
• Open-date family ticket purchased online: 70 €
• Date-specific family ticket purchased on site: 70 €

Friday Evening 18+ Ticket (6:00 PM–9:00 PM)

• 18+ ticket purchased online: 22 €
• 18+ ticket purchased on site: 25 €

Please note: If you have a day wristband for Friday, you may also attend the 18+ evening event provided you are 18 years of age or older. Visitors with a single-entry ticket may also remain for the 18+ evening event if their three-hour admission period has not yet expired and they are 18 or older. Visitors under the age of 18 must leave the exhibition area by 6:00 PM.

DAY WRISTBAND valid for unlimited admission throughout the day during opening hours:

• Day wristband purchased online: 50 €
• Day wristband purchased on site: 55 €

Please note: Day wristbands are available in a limited daily allocation of 100.

You can collect your wristband at the exhibition entrance by presenting your purchase receipt. You may leave and re-enter the exhibition area during the day by showing your wristband.

We recommend purchasing your single-entry tickets or day wristbands online in advance. This allows you to avoid waiting at the Tampere Hall ticket office. Queues may occur, especially on busy days.

With an online ticket or day wristband, you can proceed directly past the main lobby ticket office to the exhibition entrance at the Sorsapuistosali entrance and present your ticket either on a mobile device or as a printed copy.

Please be prepared to present proof of eligibility for discounted tickets (such as a student card, pensioner card, or valid proof of unemployment) to the ticket inspector upon entry.

Please note: The exhibition is not accessible with a Museum Card or other complimentary admission cards (such as the Kaikukortti card).

Groups of more than 10 people can reserve tickets in advance by emailing ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi or calling +358 3 243 4501 (Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM).

Please note: The group sales telephone service will be closed from July 13 to August 2. Emails will be monitored only intermittently during this period.

Game On

Game On – Explore the History and Present of Video Games Through Play

This summer, visitors to Tampere Hall will have a unique opportunity to explore the world of video games at the Game On summer exhibition, presented by Tampere Live in collaboration with the Barbican Centre and the City of London Corporation. The exhibition will be open daily at Tampere Hall’s Sorsapuisto Hall from 27 June to 9 August 2026.

Game On will be presented in Finland for the first time in this format. Over the years, the exhibition has been showcased at 44 venues across 28 countries and has attracted more than four million visitors worldwide.

What was the very first video game ever made? What kinds of gaming devices were used in the 1980s? What might gaming look like in the future? You’ll find answers to these and many other questions at the Game On summer exhibition.

The exhibition features more than 100 different video games, all of which visitors are welcome to try and play themselves. Instructions for each game are provided alongside the exhibits.

Please be considerate of other visitors and avoid spending an excessive amount of time on any single game. Also note that queues may occasionally form for some of the most popular titles.

“It is fantastic to bring this internationally acclaimed exhibition to Tampere Hall. The exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of the history and present of gaming – and, above all, the opportunity to experience and play the games firsthand. Today, gaming culture has a strong social and community-building role, bringing people together in meaningful ways, and this family-friendly exhibition showcases that beautifully. We are looking forward to an active and immersive Game On summer,” says Suvi Leinonen, Business Director at Tampere Live.

The games have been grouped into themed sections

The Game On exhibition is divided into eleven different sections, each with its own theme focusing on a particular aspect of gaming. The exhibition is designed to be explored freely, and visitors do not need to follow any specific route. You are welcome to visit the sections that interest you most and explore them in any order you choose.

“We are extremely excited to be collaborating with Tampere Live and to bring the Game On exhibition to Tampere this summer. This is a truly unique exhibition experience — a playable history of video games. The exhibition features more than 100 playable games that showcase the remarkable technological and creative evolution of the gaming industry over the past 60 years,” says Patrick Moran, Head of Commercial Strategy and Partnerships at the Barbican Immersive Department from the Barbican Centre.

“The exhibition includes iconic game franchises such as Mario, Halo and Space Invaders, as well as rare and unique games that are difficult to find elsewhere. We are also looking forward to expanding the exhibition by exploring the history of the Finnish gaming industry and highlighting the significant contributions of Finnish game developers, from the Amiga demo scene of the 1980s to the global phenomenon Angry Birds. Finland is a pioneer in the gaming industry, and we want to showcase that through the Game On exhibition as well. Visitors will experience an exhibition that recognises gaming as one of the most important creative industries of our time,” he continues.

Subject to change.

Production: Tampere Live, Barbican Centre and City of London Corporation

Gamer Shop

Unique souvenirs for friends – and fun memories for yourself from the Gamer Shop!

Located near the entrance to the summer exhibition, Gamer Shop is the largest gaming-themed shop in Finland. It is open during the exhibition’s opening hours, and you can visit the shop even without an exhibition ticket.

At the shop you will find, among other things:

• Licensed products from brands such as Nintendo, Microsoft and SEGA.
• Unique and one-of-a-kind gaming-related items, including T-shirts, tote bags, postcards and posters, pin badges and keychains, as well as pens and notebooks.

Eat and Drink

Enjoy the Game On menu at Restaurant Tuhto!

Restaurant Tuhto, located in the main lobby of Tampere Hall, will offer a special Game On-themed menu throughout the summer, featuring both a main course and a dessert inspired by the exhibition. In addition, Sundays from 28 June to 9 August 2026 will feature a dedicated Game On buffet.

The restaurant’s regular selection will also be available, ranging from specialty coffees and pastries to soup lunches and à la carte dishes.

Further details will be announced in late May / early June.

18+ Evenings on Friday

Welcome to enjoy Game On in a relaxed adults-only atmosphere!

The summer exhibition features an 18+ evening every Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. During this time, the exhibition is reserved exclusively for adults, offering a relaxed opportunity to enjoy the experience and play games at your own pace. Three 18+ games, which are otherwise restricted due to age ratings, will also be available during these evenings.

A separate admission ticket is required for the evening session. If you have a day wristband for Friday, you may also stay for the 18+ evening provided you are 18 or older. Visitors with a single-entry ticket may also remain for the evening if their three-hour admission period has not yet expired and they are 18 or older. Visitors under 18 must leave the exhibition area at 6:00 PM.

Please be prepared to verify your age upon request, for example with a driver’s licence or official ID card.

Private Events

Book the Game On exhibition space for your own group!

The Game On summer exhibition is a great option for a company summer party, a workplace wellbeing day, or simply a gathering with your group of friends.

Private events are organised outside the exhibition’s opening hours and require a minimum group size of 50 people.

Prices:

• Admission ticket for each group member 19 €
• Venue rental for one hour 350 € or for two hours 650 €
• Prices include two security staff members and one sales staff member.
• A drinks bar and catering can be ordered separately.

More information: Saara Salo, sales manager, saara.salo@taloevents.fi, tel. +358 50 307 3606

Good to Know

• Admission to the exhibition is not available with the Museum Card, press cards or benefit cards (such as the Kaikukortti).
• The exhibition is accessible. A personal assistant accompanying a paying visitor who requires individual support due to mobility impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, autism, dysphasia, or an official decision for special support is entitled to a free assistant ticket.
• Photography is welcome at the exhibition. Please share your best photos on social media and tag us: @tamperetalo
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the exhibition area.
• Exhibition signage is in Finnish and English.
• You can pay for your own admission ticket using personal sports and culture benefits. Please note that these benefits cannot be used to pay for tickets for other members of your group or for family tickets. Read more about payment methods here.
• Journalists preparing coverage about the exhibition can inquire about a complimentary press ticket by email at: viestinta@tampere-talo.fi

FAQ

• Can I exchange or refund my ticket, for example due to illness?
  All ticket orders are binding and final from the moment of purchase and cannot be exchanged or refunded.
• Can I change the date of my date-specific ticket?
  Unfortunately, the visit date of a date-specific ticket cannot be changed later. If you are unsure about the timing of your visit, we recommend purchasing an open-date ticket.
• Can I enter on the day of my choice with an open-date ticket purchased in advance?
  Yes, but for safety reasons we can only allow a limited number of people in Sorsapuistosali at a time, so a queue may occasionally form at the exhibition entrance.
• How much time should I reserve for the experience?
  An admission ticket allows a 3-hour visit to the exhibition area, which is generally enough time to explore the area and try the games. If you would like to stay longer, we recommend purchasing a full-day wristband, which allows you to remain in the exhibition area for the entire day during opening hours.
• Is there a shop at the exhibition?
  Yes! Welcome to visit our charming pop-up shop, where you will find unique products inspired by the world of gaming.
• Can I visit the shop without an exhibition ticket?
  Yes! The Gamer Shop is located outside the exhibition area, so you can come shopping even without an exhibition ticket/wristband.
• Is the exhibition suitable for children?
  Yes, the exhibition is intended for visitors of all ages and there is no age limit. Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.