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Finland’s first multipurpose arena in Tampere officially opens
Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland’s first multipurpose area, was officially opened on Wednesday. Mayor of Tampere Anna-Kaisa Ikonen attended the inauguration of the new arena which features cutting-edge digital technologies.
With a capacity of 15,000, Nokia Arena is set to host large sporting events and concerts in the future. In 2022, it will be home to the ice hockey world championship. To officially celebrate the opening of the arena, Finnish rock band Eppu Normaali and Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra performed for the audience in Finland’s second largest city.
Mayor Ikonen stated on social media: “Eppu Normaali, Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra gave such a great opening concert at Nokia Arena today that the chills will probably run down your spine tomorrow. Thank you to all the performers, to the wild dreams and above all to the years of hard work of countless people and companies!”
Located in the heart of Tampere, this multi-function arena also features several restaurants, office spaces, conference rooms and a hotel. According to the company’s statement, the next-generation arena will be a home for innovative digital experiences and various major sports, culture and entertainment events and conferences. The new arena also takes a rather central position in Finland as 3.7 million Finns live within two hours of the new facility.
“Tampere now has a world-class multi-purpose arena for ice hockey, concerts and events, and a brand new skyline in the city centre. It pays to dream big, you can get big,” Ikonen further stated.
Founded in 1865, Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology and consumer electronics company. Though the company’s primary offices are located in the Finnish city of Espo, it actually originates from the town of Nokia located some 15 kilometres west of Tampere.
Earlier this year, Nokia was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fourth year in a row by Ethisphere Institute. (photo credit: nokiamob.net)
