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We Speak Gay is a Community of LGBTQ+ friendly companies, events and destinations. We stand together against homophobia, transphobia and all kind of discrimination. We are working for a safer and more inclusive society. Here is the list of all the members and partners in the community.
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The Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City Hotel
The Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City hotel is a modern 4 star hotel located in the city center and minutes away from the main shopping street, the Nokia Arena, entertainment areas and central train station. This is the only hotel that is directly connected to the Tampere Hall Conference and Concert center, making your visits to this world class and largest event venue of its kind in the Nordics easily accessible.
Flowpark Adventure Park
Come and challenge yourself in Flowpark! In these eco adventure parks, you’ll find dozens of tracks with hundreds of tasks that put both your courage and balance to an extreme test. All the tracks are built on living trees without harming them.
TAMPERE BIENNALE 10.-14.4.2024
Tampere Biennale has functioned as a forum for Finnish concert music since 1986. As well as premiering new works, the programme also embraces rarely performed pieces. In addition to the Finnish composers and artists, foreign acts frequent the festival.
TAMPERE JAZZ HAPPENING 31.10 – 3.11.2024
The flagship of modern jazz, Tampere Jazz Happening, was founded in 1982. In the beginning it was organised by the jazz-club Break in conjunction with the City of Tampere’s cultural board. Tampere Jazz Happening’s unprejudiced and first-rate programme has turned the festival into one of Europe’s most intriguing jazz happenings.
Tampereen Sävel – Tampere Vocal Music Festival
Tampere Vocal Music Festival was founded in 1975 and it is held biennially in the beginning of June. The festival programme offers an international chorus review, a contest for vocal ensembles and a rich variety of concerts, workshops and festival clubs.
Tampere Hall
Tampere Hall, the congress and cultural centre giant of the Nordic countries, is a venue for nearly a thousand different events, concerts, meetings, and international conferences each year. Browse Tampere Hall’s concerts and club gigs, relax at the restaurant Tuhto, enjoy art and pick souvenirs from Tampere Hall Shop.
The world’s only Moomin Museum
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us in Tampere and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family! The Moomin Museum is based on the collection of illustration art donated by Tove Jansson (1914–2001).
Finland is one of the safest and most LGBTQIA friendly countries in the world. The legislation in the country does not accept any kind of discrimination based on sexuality or gender. On these pages we are presenting Finland and Finnish companies and events that are welcoming to LGBTQIA people.