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Independence Day concert – Northern Song

The Independence Day concert features highlights of Finnish music, from Sibelius’s Finlandia and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus to a new work...

Date 06.12.2025 15.00

VenueTampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Tampere-talo, Main auditorium

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Tickets: adults 34 € / pensioners 26 € / students, unemployed and conscripts 16 € / children under 18 years 10 €.

Erle Kont, conductor 
Johannes Põlda, violin 

Erkki Melartin: Symphony No. 5, “Sinfonia brevis”: movement I Moderato 
Petri Nieminen: new work, world premiere, commissioned by Tampere Philharmonic 
Jean Sibelius: Two Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87 
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus, Concerto for Birds and Orchestra  
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia  

Einojuhani Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus is perhaps the most internationally recognized Finnish composition after Sibelius. Its bird songs soaring above the orchestra create a magical harmony between nature and humanity. Erkki Melartin, a central figure in Finnish Romanticism, celebrates his 150th anniversary. His symphonic music reflects cosmopolitan grandeur, evoking composers like Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Gustav Mahler. 

Tampere Philharmonic’s concertmaster Johannes Põlda will perform Sibelius’s Humoresques, while Petri Nieminen’s latest composition receives its world premiere. Young talent Erle Kont conducts the concert, ensuring that it is a collection of unforgettable moments. 

The concert lasts a bit over an hour. You can find the exact duration and more information on the orchestra’s website: www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/ 

You can buy tickets from the Tampere Hall ticket office, Aplodi and the Lippupiste online store (Lippupiste adds service fees and possible shipping fees to ticket prices). 

Changes are possible.

Produced by Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Herkullinen buffet-pöytä täynnä macaronseja, aprikoosileivoksia Tampere-talon Taidekahveilla.
Kuva / Photo: Anna-Leena Marjusaari

Did you know that you can pre-order refreshments for before the performance or during the interval?

Explore this season’s refreshments here:

Tampere Hall Pastry: Baked organic apple tart (L, G) – €8.00

Chocolate-Apricot Pastry (L, G) – €9.00

Lemon Tartlet (L) – €8.00

Apple Cake with Vanilla Whip (Ve) – €8.00

Salted Caramel & Nut Brownie with Marinated Raspberries (Ve, G) – €8.00

Salted Caramel Macarons, 2 pcs – €5.50

Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free

Sweet and Savoury Combo: Lightly seared gravlax with a passionfruit mousse pastry (L) – €8.00

Prawn Sandwich (L, G) – €14.00

Tomato-Pesto Pastry (L, G) – €8.00

Goat Cheese Bagel (L) – €8.00

Air-Dried Ham Bagel (L) – €8.00

Carrot and Herb Tartlet (Ve, G) – €8.00

Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free

MENU €22
(€26 when ordered on the spot)

Salmon pie and smoked sour cream L, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked reindeer and rooftop garden microgreens L
Vegetable pie and smoky oat fraîche Veg, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked tofu and rooftop garden microgreens Veg, G
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Chocolate mud cake, marinated organic berries and rooftop honey L, G
Macaron pastry and organic edible flowers L, G
Seasonal apricot pastry Veg, G
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Organic coffee and organic tea

Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free

Enjoy a buffet-style selection featuring, among other delights, locally produced cheeses, cold cuts, and mouth-watering marinated treats. Special dietary requirements are accommodated based on advance notice at the time of booking. A pre-booked seat at the antipasto table served before the performance €22.90. The table is set 1.5 hours before the performance begins on the 3rd floor of Tampere Hall. There is a bar in the space where drinks can be ordered on the spot. Check whether the menu is available for the performance and come enjoy!

Secure your preferred refreshments by purchasing them in advance. Refreshments can be pre-ordered online no later than 6 p.m. on the day before the event. You can place your order via the “order refreshments” link for your chosen event.

Ask for a group offer

If your party includes 10 or more people
you can ask for a group offer:
ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi
tel. 03 243 4501 (Mon to Fri from 10 am to 4 pm)

Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City, Visit Tampere Laura Vanzo
Kuva | Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

Complement your experience by staying under the same roof

The Courtyard Tampere City hotel, attached to Tampere Hall, offers the perfect experience. When you book accommodation for your visit through us, you get partner rates. Welcome to enjoy yourself!

Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

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