Info

Tampere Jazz Happening brings together the hottest names in contemporary jazz from both Finland and around the world. First held in 1982, the Happening has since become an annual staple in Tampere’s vibrant event scene. Since 1990 the festival has been produced by Tampere Music Festivals, which is a part of the City of Tampere Public Cultural Services.

All rights reserved.

Ratapihankatu 43, Tampere

Accessible entrance with automatic doors and a ramp.

There are accessible toilets on both floors of the congress wing. The lift door width is 90 cm.

Designated parking spaces for disabled visitors with a valid permit are available. These spaces are located in the private car park of Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere, directly behind Paja Kongressi.

For more information about accessibility: kokous.torni.tampere@sok.fi or Tel +358 50 462 7082.

Tullikamarin aukio 3, Tampere

The main entrance is accessible via the terrace, which is at ground level. A ramp is located in front of the entrance. Toilets at Telakka are situated on the second floor, but there is no lift available. An accessible toilet is not provided.

Yliopistonkatu 55, Tampere

Accessible entrance. The Small Auditorium has reserved spaces for wheelchair users and their companions. The auditorium is equipped with an induction loop system. There is a lift in the entrance lobby. The lifts feature braille on the floor indicators to ensure ease of use for visually impaired visitors. Accessible toilet facilities in Tampere Hall are located on the ground floor, first floor, and basement level. Dedicated parking spaces for people with reduced mobility are available with a valid disability permit. These spaces are located at the entrance of the car park.

Kehräsaari B-talo, Tampere

There are 2 wheelchair spaces in the front row of the auditorium. The front door is made of glass and opens outwards. It is not electric. There are two thresholds, each about 5 cm high, between the front door and the ticket counter and auditorium. Staff are available to assist if needed. There is an accessible toilet in the corridor. The cinema auditorium has a hearing loop for hearing aid users. There is no hearing loop at the ticket counter or in the restaurant.

Special Offer for Tampere Jazz Happening festival-goers at Original Sokos Hotel Villa (31 October–2 November 2025):
€145 per night – Standard single room
€165 per night – Standard double room
Room rates include a generous hotel breakfast.

Booking code: BJAZZ2025
Free cancellation available until 7 days before arrival.
The room quota is valid until 22 October 2025 at 16:30.

Photography and any kind of recording during Tampere Jazz Happening concerts is prohibited without permission granted by the festival.

Artists’ own photographers and professional photographers may apply for a photography permit by contacting the festival’s press officer.

When applying for a permit, please specify which events you wish to photograph and for what purpose.

If you’re interested in volunteering at the festival, please get in touch: ​music@tampere.fi​

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to commit to the agreed shifts.

Volunteer roles are available in the following teams: customer service, transport, construction & stage crew, volunteer service point, visitor survey coordination, and poster & flyer distribution.

International media representatives are kindly asked to contact the festival’s PR Officer for accreditation.

Press photos of the performers are available upon request from the festival’s PR Officer. Two professional photographers will document the events of Tampere Jazz Happening throughout the festival, and their photos can also be requested.

Contact
Katariina Pasuri
PR Officer
​katariina.pasuri@tampere.fi