[KVÄÄR] invites you to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and people
Tutustu [KVÄÄR]iin suomeksi täällä!
[KVÄÄR] is a unique and surprising series of events that invites the rainbow community and their allies to celebrate the joy and diversity of queer culture at Tavara-asema in Tampere. At the core of the events are besides queer-themes community, safety, memorable experiences and topical content. [KVÄÄR] events are open to all friends of rainbow culture.
The next [KVÄÄR] event will take place on Thursday 12 June from 17-23:30!
✨ [KVÄÄR] returns once again to join the celebration of Manse Pride Week!
This time, traditional Finnish ballroom dance culture goes queer – [KVÄÄR] and Tavara-asema will transform into a traditional Finnish ball on a bright summer night during Pride Week. The evening kicks off with free-entry speed dating hosted by Tatskatytöt (IG: @tatskatytot), followed by dance lessons and a magical evening of traditional dancing.
Additional program details will be announced closer to the event. The traditional ballroom dancing part of the night has an entrance fee. A limited amount of student and senior tickets are available for the ballroom!
✨ Schedule
17:00 Doors open, registration for speed dating begins
19:30 Evening dance begins
19:30–20:30 Dance lesson
20:30 Traditional Finnish ball begins
23:30 Event ends
Welcome to Tavara-asema for a wonderful and communal evening.
When attending [KVÄÄR] events, please keep the following in mind:
✨ [KVÄÄR] is an event for LGBTIQ+ people and open to all friends of queer culture. Please make space for others and respect the event’s ideology.
✨ Do not take or share photos or videos of other attendees without their permission.
✨ The event follows safer space principles, just like all events at Tavara-asema. Any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated. If you witness inappropriate behavior, please inform a harassment contact person wearing a red badge or another member of the staff. You can read more about Tavara-asema’s safer space principles.
✨ [KVÄÄR] is a celebration of joy and empowerment—enjoy, have fun, and relax! Help create a positive experience for all attendees through your own actions.
Accessibility
Tavara-asema has gender-neutral restroom facilities. The events use strong audio and lighting effects.
Read more about the accessibility of Tavara-asema.
Collaborations and Partnerships
If your company or organization is interested in being part of [KVÄÄR] events, please contact: tuotanto(at)kulttuurikamari.fi
[KVÄÄR] events are organized by Tampereen Kulttuurikamari Oy in collaboration with TAVATA ry. [KVÄÄR] is part of an ongoing effort to promote accessibility and inclusivity in the event and cultural sectors. The [KVÄÄR] team consists of company employees, members of TAVATA ry, and various partners. TAVATA ry is responsible for the event’s program content.
[KVÄÄR]’s partners 2024
✨ Askarteluliike Taitava
✨ Courtyard By Marriott Tampere City
✨ Handpoke by Jaate
✨ Ihmekukka
✨ Leimarit
✨ Manse Pride
✨ Maukaste
✨ RARE Media
✨ Retee Arts
✨ Rohtomieli
✨ Sinuiksi Ry
✨ Tiketti
12.6. @tatskatytot speed dating 💖
Seuraavassa [KVÄÄR]issä deittaillaan pääsymaksuttomassa speed datingissa!
"Onks tylsää tinderis? 🙄🥱 ei hätää, tatskatyttöjen speed datingissa pääset tutustumaan uusiin tyyppeihin kasvotusten ilman turhia paineita! vedetään Tavara-asemalla pari ”kaikki deittaa kaikkia”-kierrosta ennen illan tansseja, ehkä täältä viimeistään löytyy heila tanssilattialle ja miksei samantien vaikka koko kesälle<3" - @tatskatytot
![12.6. @tatskatytot speed dating 💖
Seuraavassa [KVÄÄR]issä deittaillaan pääsymaksuttomassa speed datingissa!
"Onks tylsää tinderis? 🙄🥱 ei hätää, tatskatyttöjen speed datingissa pääset tutustumaan uusiin tyyppeihin kasvotusten ilman turhia paineita! vedetään Tavara-asemalla pari ”kaikki deittaa kaikkia”-kierrosta ennen illan tansseja, ehkä täältä viimeistään löytyy heila tanssilattialle ja miksei samantien vaikka koko kesälle<3" - @tatskatytot](https://tavara-asema.fi/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
[KVÄÄR] palaa jälleen @mansepride -viikon tunnelmissa! ✨
Tällä kertaa lavatanssikulttuuri goes queer - [KVÄÄR] ja Tavara-asema muuntautuvat Pride-viikon valoisassa kesäillassa perinteisiksi iltatansseiksi. Ilta alkaa pääsymaksuttomana Tatskatyttöjen (IG: @tatskatytot) speed datingilla ja jatkuu tanssinopetuksella ja iltatansseilla.
Lisäohjelma tarkentuu lähempänä tapahtumaa.
Tansseihin myynnissä myös rajoitetusti opiskelija- ja eläkeläislippuja!
✨Aikataulu
17:00 ovet auki, ilmoittautuminen speed datingiin auki
19:30 pääsymaksullinen iltatanssiosuus alkaa
19:30-20:30 tanssinopetus
20:30 tanssit
23:30 tapahtuma päättyy
ENG.
[KVÄÄR] returns once again to join the celebration of @Mansepride Week!✨
This time, traditional Finnish ballroom dance culture goes queer – [KVÄÄR] and Tavara-asema will transform into a traditional Finnish ball on a bright summer night during Pride Week. The evening kicks off with free-entry speed dating hosted by Tatskatytöt (IG: @tatskatytot), followed by dance lessons and a magical evening of traditional dancing.
Additional program details will be announced closer to the event.
The traditional ballroom dancing part of the night has an entrance fee.
A limited amount of student and senior tickets are available for the ballroom!
✨ Schedule
17:00 Doors open, registration for speed dating begins
19:30 Evening dance begins
19:30–20:30 Dance lesson
20:30 Traditional Finnish ball begins
23:30 Event ends
#mansepride #tavaraasema
