Permits for Outdoor Sales

Mobile Sales and Distribution 

Products may be sold or distributed from a mobile vehicle, such as a bicycle or cart, under certain conditions without separate landowner permission.

The following principles must be followed:

• Sales must take place directly from the vehicle. 
  Tables, stands, or other structures must not be placed on the ground.
• Traffic regulations must always be followed.
• Sales must not obstruct pedestrian movement or block access routes.
• The sales location must be sufficiently distant from brick-and-mortar shops selling similar products.
• Sales are prohibited near kiosks and restaurants.
• If other activities are taking place in the area, you must obtain permission from the event organizer to sell.
• If you wish to sell products at commercial market squares during market hours, you must coordinate in advance with Market Supervision unit, available at torivalvonta(a)tampere.fi. 

Night-time sales spots

Night-time sales spots are allocated through a public application process every two years. The next application period opens on 16 November 2026 at noon and closes on 12 December. The new operating period will begin on 1 April 2027. Selected operators will sign a two-year agreement. The agreement is binding and cannot be terminated during the agreement period.

Night-time sales spots are available for year-round operation. Sales are permitted between 9 pm and 5 am, and the sales equipment must be removed from the spot during the daytime.

The following documents must be attached to the application: 

• Proof of registration with the food control authority, 
• a Tax debt certificate (max. 3 months old), 
• a Trade Register extract and 
• a Photo of the sales equipment. 

In addition, any outstanding payments owed by the applicant to the City of Tampere will be checked.

The sales equipment must fit within the dimensions of the sales spot applied for. If there are several applicants for the same sales spot, the spot will be allocated by lottery only among applicants who meet the eligibility requirements

Operators are responsible for ensuring the safety and accessibility of the sales spot. Electrical cables must be protected so that they do not obstruct accessible movement. If the sales equipment has a tow bar, it must be fitted with reflective material so that it is clearly visible in the dark. If the sales equipment has an opening service hatch, the hatch must open at a height of at least 2.2 metres

Applying for a Seasonal Sales Spot 

Sales spots for summer kiosks, food sales, and similar activities for Summer Season 2027 (April 1 – September 30) can be applied for via an electronic form, which will be published February 2027.

Applicants may define their own operating period within the summer season. Sales hours are between 06:00 and 24:00. Alcohol service is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

A landowner's permit will be issued for the sales spot, and a usage fee will be charged. The price depends on the location, size, and equipment level of the spot and is billed monthly.

If alcohol is served, an additional fee of €50/month applies.

The confirmed operating period in the permit is binding, and the operator must be prepared to pay the usage fee for the entire permitted period. The permit cannot be cancelled during the operating period specified in the permit.

Required Attachments for the Application

• Proof of registration with food control authorities
• A tax debt certificate (max. 3 months old)
• A Trade Register extract
• A photo of the sales equipment

The permit is always granted for one season at a time.

If the city considers the activity to enhance the area's services and development, a permanent agreement may be made with the operator. If multiple applicants apply for the same location, the spot will be granted to the first suitable applicant.

Note: Summer season sales spots do not include ice cream sales, which will be put out to tender in autumn/winter 2025. 

Small Sales Spots on Hämeenkatu

During the summer season (April 1 – September 30), small sales spots are available along Hämeenkatu, offering a flexible and short-term opportunity for trading. These spots must be applied via an electronic form. 

In the form, specify the location under “Other public area”.

A public area permit will be issued for the sales spot, and a permit fee will be charged.

Sales can be conducted from a sales table or cart, which must be set up only during sales hours and removed after the permit period ends.

Sales tables may be placed in areas marked green on the map, with the label TAP. 

Food sales must comply with food hygiene regulations.

• Fee for small Hämeenkatu sales spots: €200 / month + VAT