Program

During the Puistofiesta, a stage rises in the central square of Hämeenpuisto boulevard, offering a versatile program for all ages. Welcome to enjoy the performances!

Schedule

11 am ‒ 11.05 am The host Simo Frangén opens the event
11.05 am ‒ 11.45 am Pikkuli’s singing and playing show
12 noon ‒ 12.30 pm Singing group Dominutz
12.45 pm ‒ 1.15 pm Samba school Uniao Da Roseira
1.35 pm ‒ 2.10 pm Tampere Ukulele Orchestra
2.25 pm ‒ 3.00 pm Sircus performer Simon Llewellyn
3.20 pm ‒ 3.55 pm Singer Jenni Mustajärvi
3.55 pm ‒ 4.00 pm The event closes

Simo Frangén

Simo Frangén has written 30 books alone or together with others, executed about 1800 radio programs and approximately 500 TV programs.

Frangén has been awarded the Venla award,
two Telvis-awards and three TV Personality of the Year trophies.
He has been chosen the "Tampere Person of the Year" three times, after which he was excluded as too superior
from the competition and was named "Ikitamperelainen", a forever Tampere Person of the Year.

This year, Simo is hosting the Puistofesta for the thirteenth time.

Pikkuli's singing and playing show

Pikkuli's Song Play Show is a joyful and engaging performance featuring Pikkuli himself from Pikku Kakkonen's TV show. The songs and plays are performed by the authors of the Pikkuli cartoon series and books, long-time children's entertainment professionals Metsämarja and Antti Aittokoski.

In the show, we will find out what kind of friends Pikkuli has and what they like to do together. On the shore of the pond, we meet Pikkuli's best friend, the bird Honkkeli, and learn how to make Honkkeli's happy chatter - accompanied by happy music, of course. The performance is in Finnish.

Singing group Dominutz

The singing group Dominutz brings fresh summer tunes to Puistofiesta. The a cappella group from Tampere will sing their own arrangements of well-known pop and rock songs. Rhythm, sound, lots of happiness, a bit of mellowness - Dominutz serves up everything that summer is made of!

Tampere Ukulele Orchestra

The Tampere Ukulele Orchestra is a large entertainment orchestra known for its stylish and cheerful ensemble. The orchestra's repertoire includes hits from different decades. In addition to ukuleles, the orchestra includes many other instruments and brilliant vocal soloists.

Samba school Uniao Da Roseira

The Tampere Samba School União da Roseira, better known as Samba Roseira, brings the sparkle and rhythms of Carnival samba to Puistofiesta!

In Puistofiesta, samba will shine in the form of a stage performance by Roseira, after which the public will have the opportunity to try out the catchy rhythms of samba in the form of a guided samba afternoon.

Welcome to discover our activities and the world of Carnival Samba!

Sircus performer Simon Llewellyn

From the far reaches of the Irish Wonderland, welcome Circus Simon!

There's sport, circus skills and the chance to be the star of the show! "We are the Champions" show is a unique blend of world-class freestyle football, juggling, balancing and physical comedy in the spirit of a true street circus. With warm-ups, dancing, singing, prizes and confetti, "We are the Champions" has it all. No language or other skills are required, just sit in the audience and let the circus magic bite.

Jenni Mustajärvi

Jenni Mustajärvi is a Tampere-based singer-songwriter. Jenni has been releasing Finnish pop rock music since 2018. Her first single "Hyvästit" pointed the way for the fresh author to become a lyricist and singer. Together with duo guitarist and producer Olli Anttila, her debut album "22:50" was released in 2020.

Jenni performs both with the band and as a duo. In addition to her own music, Jenni plays selected covers at the duo gigs. The collaboration between Jenni and Olli is seamless and the music flows smoothly from one mood to another. The band's energetic attitude never leaves anyone cold.

Jenni's latest single "Meidän suvun naiset" was released on 19 April 2024.