text: VENUES | TRANSPORTATION | ACCOMMODATION
  In 1982 Tampere Jazz Happening was organized for the first time and ever since it has been a part of the spectrum of cultural events in Tampere every year. Since 1990 the festival has been produced by Tampere Music Festivals, which is a part of the Cultural Affairs of the City of Tampere. The Happening brings together the most interesting artists of modern jazz from Finland and from abroad.
  The age limit for Tampere Jazz Happening venues is 18 years. Under 18-year-olds are admitted at Pakkahuone afternoon concerts, only with a parent or a guardian.
  Bus line 103 takes you from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to Tampere. At the airport, there is also a taxi rank in front of Terminal 1 and a free phone for calling a taxi in case there are no taxis available. The trip to/from the centre costs approximately 50 euros, somewhat more at weekend and night.
  When arriving in Helsinki-Vantaa airport, you can take a bus or train (change at Tikkurila train station) to Tampere. For more information, watch From Helsinki Airport to Tampere video by Visit Tampere.
  VR (Finnish railway company). The distance from the bus station to the festival area is approximately one kilometer. The railway station ("rautatieasema") is located right next to the venues.
  Long-distance intercity coach timetables
  Matkahuolto (final stop: bus station) and Onnibus (final stop: bus station).
  Parking locations closest to the festival venues are P-Tullintori and P-Hämppi.
  Tampere Public Transport journey planner is found here. When arriving at Tullikamari and Telakka, the nearest tram stop is Tulli and the nearest bus stops are Itsenäisyydenkatu, Rautatieasema and Yliopistonkatu.
  There are bicycle racks in the courtyard of the Tullikamari for those arriving by bike.
  City bikes offer a fast way to move around during both free time and on business trips. Bikes can be found at city bike stations in the extended city center area. For use, you need the Tampereen kaupunkipyörät application, through which registration and payment is handled. The licence is valid from the moment of purchase.
  Find the place that fits your style from a wide selection of hotels, B&B places, apartments and camping areas at Visit Tampere site.
  Tullikamari (Pakkahuone and Klubi) venues are accessible for people using wheelchairs. Personal assistants are admitted to concerts with their employers free of charge. Accessible toilet provided. At Telakka, toilets are located on the 2nd floor, no lift.
  More information about accessibility at Tullikamari.
  Without a permission given by the festival, photographing or any kind of recording of the Tampere Jazz Happening concerts is forbidden. Please ask for the permission from our PR officer Katariina Pasuri, katariina.pasuri@tampere.fi
  Harassment contact person:
  Tel. +358 50 4055225
  minnakaisa.kuivalainen@tampere.fi
  VOLUNTEER TEAM SUPERVISORS
  Heidi Lakaniemi, customer service
  Mikko Sorrela, transportations
  Pauliina Perkkiö, artist guides
  LIGHTING / PAKKAHUONE
  Tampere Music Festivals consists of three separate festivals: Tampere Biennale, Tampereen Sävel ja Tampere Jazz Happening. Since 1990, the staff of Tampere Music Festivals has been in charge of organising the festivals as a part of the City of Tampere's cultural office. The festival office resides in Tampere's Old Customs House Culture Centre.