Tampere - International Theater Festival

Tampere Festival of Drama is in August.

Tampere is known as the theater capital of Finland and the highlight of its year is the annual festival, held for six days in August.

Productions during the festival are not confined to theaters, but are held everywhere, from the streets to the churches to the bars and city parks.

There are also discussions, seminars, exhibitions and over 250 productions.

A festival bus also shuttles visitors between events.