Tavara-asema Second Hand Event SAT 17.10.2026

Published: 09.06.2026

The tenth hugely popular Tavara-asema Second Hand is back again!

Tavara-asema Second Hand is a free-access event created for the recycling of quality second-hand treasures. Enjoy a flea market experience in the historic setting of Tavara-asema. The event features flea market stalls from private individuals, sales and exhibition stands from companies, and programmes such as stage talks and workshops. Café services and lively music complete the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

The flea market spots will be available for purchase after the summer, and this will be communicated separately.

ℹ️ English below

LA 17.10. GOODS STATION SECOND HAND, Goods station, Tampere

11:15 AM
The flea market stalls will be put up for sale after the summer!
The sales and exhibition points of companies and entities will be published closer to the event.
Free admission to the event
There is no age limit for the event

Tavara-asema Second Hand is a free event held in Tampere that focuses on high-quality second-hand goods and responsible consumption. The event has attracted around 1200–1800 visitors. The first event was held in April 2023, and its popularity has grown year on year.

The selection of business operators is underway, and the participating operators and event programme will be announced closer to the date.

Do you want to be a car boot seller?

Does your wardrobe need a clear out? Jumble sale spots will be available after the summer. To the ticket.

Join the event as a flea market seller and be part of one of the city's largest second-hand events.

▪️ The sale of flea market pitches for private individuals opens after the summer ▪️ Flea market spot prices start from €29.50 + service fee.
The flea market spot is 1.5 x 1.5 metres. It does not include a table or other furniture.

However, you can bring your own clothes rack, blanket or table, for example, to display your goods. The flea market stalls are located in the basement of Tavara-asema. Spaces are limited.

The Tavara-asema Second Hand event invites you to sell quality and up-to-date clothing and home goods. These include, for example, old quality tableware, vintage treasures, and designer jeans that you no longer have a use for.

What kind of products can I sell at an event?

The Tavara-asema Second Hand event invites you to sell quality and up-to-date clothing and homeware items. These include old quality dishes, vintage treasures, and branded jeans that you no longer have use for.

We hope the items will still have a lot of life left in them, so please only bring in items that are in good condition and clean.

The sale of new goods is prohibited. Only private individuals can attend the event as flea market sellers.

Flea market seller's checklist

✅ At the flea market, you can sell at the event:

Good condition adult clothing and accessories
Homeware items such as decorative objects and tableware
Hobby supplies such as records, books, small quantities of current hobby equipment such as camping supplies
Small quantities of handicrafts, art and similar products

❌ Please do not sell at the event:

New goods (not for resale)
Children's clothing or toys
Only crafts (individual crafts are allowed in addition to other sales)
Broken and unusable items/clothing
Furniture or electronics (individual small furniture items and electronics such as a working vinyl record player are permitted in conjunction with other sales)

Yas an attempt to enter the premises?

Are you interested in a spot at the Tavara-asema Second Hand event (for selling or exhibiting)? What about other visibility at the event?

Sales of stands for businesses are now open. We are looking for operators whose activities align with the event’s values and theme.

At the event, the upstairs offering at the Goods Warehouse will focus on adult fashion, home and lifestyle, as well as hobbies and maintenance activities, while the downstairs spaces will concentrate on home products and other lifestyle services, from bicycle repairs to cosmetics and exhibitor stands.

Businesses and other organisations can enquire about participation opportunities and pricing by email: info(at)secondhandtampere.fi

Do you have any questions?

Do you have any ideas or questions regarding the event?

Read the frequently asked questions below or oPlease get in touch with us; we’ll be happy to help: info@secondhandtampere.fi

Kindly note a few working days' response delay and holiday periods.

More information about the event coming soon, please follow us on social media:

IG: @2nd_handtampere ja @secondhandevents_tre
Facebook: Second Hand Tampere Association
FB event: Boutique Second Hand 17.10.2026
Li: Second Hand Tampere Ltd
Warehousing Second Hand Events
Goods station programme page Boutique Second Hand 17.10.2026

ℹ️ Frequently asked questions

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Tavara-asema Second Hand events have been organised since April 2023, and there have now been nine of them. Their popularity has grown with each event, and the event has also been developed together with companies and operators.

Tavara-asema Second Hand events are organised by Second Hand Tampere ry in collaboration with Tavara-asema.

Where is Tavara-asema Second Hand held?

The event will be held at Tavara-asema in the centre of Tampere, right next to the train station.

The location makes it easy to get to the event whether you are arriving on foot, by bike, using public transport, or travelling from further afield.

What is Tavara-asema Second Hand?

Tavara-asema Second Hand is a second-hand event held in Tampere that brings together flea market sales, responsible consumption, vintage finds, circular economy operators, and inspiring programming under one roof.

The event will be held at the historic Train Station Warehouse, and will feature flea market stalls from individuals as well as second-hand, vintage, and circular economy businesses.

The aim of the event is to promote high-quality recycling and the new life of goods.

Is there an entrance fee or age restriction for the event?

No. Tavara-asema Second Hand is an open and free event for everyone.

Who is the event suitable for?

The event is suitable for all young people and adults interested in second-hand, vintage treasures, responsible consumption, and recycling.

Every year, the event attracts keen flea market enthusiasts, casual bargain hunters, students, families and advocates of a sustainable lifestyle. You can come along not just to shop, but also to be inspired, have a good time and meet friends!

What can be found at the event?

At the event, they will be selling, for example:

clothing and accessories
vintage products
Home decor items and things
Books and records
Hobby supplies and equipment
high-quality pre-owned finds

The offering varies from event to event depending on the vendors.

Is there a programme for the event?

Yes. The event could include, for example:

expert speeches
interviews
workshops
discussions
transform content related to second-hand, circular economy, and responsible consumption
Café services and serving of alcohol

The up-to-date programme will be published before the event.

What kind of companies are involved in the event?

For example, annually it includes:

charity shops
vintage operators
Businesses that aim for reuse in their own operations
Clothing maintenance and repair services
responsible brands
associations
Circular economy experts

The event also features non-clothing-related businesses. It aims to attract and encourage a diverse range of enterprises to attend, whose operations demonstrate reuse or extended use.

The company and participant list will be published closer to the event.

Are there only flea market sellers at the event?

The event also includes second-hand, circular economy, and responsible consumption companies, associations, and other organisations.

Furthermore, the programme may include, for example, speeches, workshops and discussions.

Can I come to the event as a flea market seller?

Yes. Flea market pitches for private individuals will go on sale before the event at a time to be announced separately.

Spaces are limited and will be sold in advance.

Why is Tavara-asema Second Hand so popular?

Tavara-asema Second Hand is not just a flea market.

The event combines high-quality second-hand offerings, responsible consumption, businesses, community, and programme content into a single experience. The event has grown into one of Tampere’s best-known second-hand events and typically attracts over a thousand visitors per event.

Event partners

Tavara-asema is acting as an event partner.

Other partners will be announced closer to the event.

ℹ️English below

The super popular Second Hand Tavara-asema will take over the event hall again on September 20th!

Second Hand Tavara-asema is a free-admission event created for the recycling of high-quality second-hand treasures. In the historical milieu of Tavara-asema you can enjoy the atmosphere to the beat of a live DJ and enjoy café products while browsing.

The event includes private flea market sales, sales and presentation points by companies, and other programmes such as stage speeches and workshops.

Do you want to become a car boot sale seller? Does your wardrobe need a clean?

Flea market stalls will go on sale at the end of August at tiketti.fi.

The flea market space measures 1.5 x 1.5 metres and does not include a table. However, you may bring your own clothes rack, blanket or table to display your products.

Taking part as a company?

The event will feature sales and exhibition stands from companies and operators selected in accordance with circular economy principles.

Questions about these and other co-operation inquiries can be sent to info@secondhandtampere.fi.

Any questions?

More information about the event coming soon, follow us on social media:

IG: @2nd_handtampere ja @secondhandevents_tre
Facebook: Second Hand Tampere Association
FB event: Boutique Second Hand 17.10.2026
Li: Second Hand Tampere Ltd
Warehousing Second Hand Events
Goods station programme page Boutique Second Hand 17.10.2026

The event is organised by Second Hand Tampere ry, and Tavara-asema acts as a partner for the event. The event has been organised since spring 2023, and previously the organiser was Tampereen Kulttuurikamari Oy, which manages Tavara-asema.