Major event bidding

The City of Tampere has a lot of experience in bidding for and hosting major events. We want to assist you in bringing exciting events to Tampere.

We can assist you in:

  • creating bidding materials;
  • drafting a realistic budget;
  • finding local authorities and partners;
  • making preliminary hotel and venue bookings (quotas);
  • planning your marketing.
Perttu Pesä
Major Events Director of Major Events
Phone:
050 587 6200
Iitu Nieminen
Major Events Support Coordinator
Phone:
040 187 4090

If you are planning to organize or bid for an international congress, please contact Tampere Convention Bureau.

Grants awarded by the city

The city issues grants for a variety of different purposes.

Learn more about grants

International congresses and meetings

Tampere Convention Bureau (TCB) is a non-commercial service that promotes Tampere as a congress destination. TCB offers free assistance to any national or international organizer planning an international meeting in Tampere.​

Tampere Convention Bureau

International Sports Events in Tampere

Updated 12.2.2025