Upcoming events
Past events
Debate evening
(Recurring)
On most Tuesdays we have a debate in the usual place: Pinni B 5078 at 5pm. After this we’ll go for a cold one in O’Connels. All new and old debaters are welcome!
Tampere Debate Society XMAS Party 2019
December 3, 2019
Tampere Debate Society XMAS Party 2019 Debating, sauna, games, swimming pool, snacks and glogg… Welcome to the annual Tampere Debate Society XMAS Sauna party, our favorite event of the year!!! Tuesday 3th of December at 6pm..
FINDA University Championships 2019
November 2, 2019
FINDA University Championships 2019 An outstanding tournament with an exceptional CA team and adjudication, as well as a great chance get to know other debaters in Finland. Come see what lies beyond your university! 2.-3.11.2019 - Tampereen yhteiskoulun lukio Registration fee: 30 € per person . Registration deadline: 27th of October 2019, 23:59
TDS Sauna Party 2019
October 22, 2019
TDS Sauna Party 2019 22.10.2019 at 6pm YTHS-Sauna No entry fee Debating, games, snacks, drinks, sauna, swimming…
Newcomers' Evening 2019
September 24, 2019
The first debate of the year is taking place on the 24th of September in the usual place: Pinni B 5078 at 5pm. You should also join us for a casual hangout at O’Connels after the debate. All new and old debaters are welcome! No previous experience needed.
Rotterdam Debate Training Week
July 15, 2019
Make your Summer vacation memorable, fun and educational with the Dutch Debating Society’s Debate Training Week!
Berlin IV 2019
June 27, 2019
The Summer of 2019 is filled with debate in Berlin, Germany! Date: 28th - 30th June
Vienna IV 2019
May 16, 2019
The beautiful Vienna, Austria is hosting a debate tournament in May. Date: 17th - 19th of May, Fee: 65 euros, includes accomodation.
Saint Petersburg Open 2019
April 13, 2019
Registration is now open: https://goo.gl/forms/Up2Eanq6kFxJZGIv2 Date: 13th - 14th of April
Estonia Open 2019
April 5, 2019
The registration is now open for Estonia Open 2019: https://goo.gl/forms/n1gjpcxH33xdAmpw1 Date: 6th - 7th of April, Fee: 55 euros for two nights, including accommodation.
Tampere Debate Society XMAS Party 2018
December 5, 2018
Debating, sauna, games, swimming pool, snacks and glogg… Welcome to the annual Tampere Debate Society XMAS Sauna party, our favorite event of the year!!! Wednesday 5th of December at 6pm..
IK & TDS - Debate Evening (in Finnish)
November 22, 2018
It’s time for politics students and debate society people to combine their knowledge and do some serious debating! Nah, not that serious - we’re just about to have a good time and learn about the art of dialectics. Please note that the event will be held in Finnish.
Tampere Debate Day
November 17, 2018
We’re excited to invite you to Tampere Debate Day 2018! It’s about time Tampere organized a debate event! Debate events are honestly the best part of debating! You’ll get lots of debate practice, high quality feedback and a fun evening with like-minded people! Some have argued that the best way to learn debating is by debating a lot.
FINDA BP Nationals Championship 2018
October 27, 2018
The Finnish Debating Association brings you a new opportunity to compete with other Finnish debaters. Want to see how your society does against the other societies of Finland? Want to compete to be the best debaters in Finland? Great! Then we are delighted to announce the first ever Finnish National British Parliamentary Debating Championship!
Joensuu Mini 2018
October 13, 2018
It is time to announce the return of the great Joensuu Mini debating tournament! A tournament for debaters of all levels with an emphasis on learning, getting to know other debaters in Finland and having a great time! At the same time a quality CA team and wonderful prizes will serve as a great reason for more experienced debaters to come and test their skills once again…
FINDA Schools Cup 2018
October 6, 2018
The Finnish Debating Association is proud to introduce our very first high-school level debating tournament! The FINDA Schools Cup will be taking place on October 6-7 at the English School in Helsinki. Our chief adjudication team and judges are highly experienced Finnish and international adjudicators and coaches, who are happy to guide students in improving their debating skills!
Helsinki Freshers' Pro-Am Tournament
September 29, 2018
New to debating? This is your chance to experience the excitement of a debate tournament under the guidance of experienced debaters. In addition to familiarizing yourself with the world of debate, this tournament is the place to be if you want to hone your public speaking skills in English, practice lines of argumentation, and meet other like-minded people…
The First Debate / Newcomers' Evening
September 11, 2018
The first debate of the year is on the 11th of September in the usual place: Pinni B 5078 at 5pm. After this we’ll go for a cold one in O’Connels. All new and old debaters are welcome!
Helsinki Open 2018
May 18, 2018
Helsinki Open is here again! Whether you want you want to practice for EUDC and get feedback from the best judges in Europe, enjoy the city or even just the drunk debate at the socials, we’ve got you covered! Five rounds and break to quarters, amazing judging, venue in the Helsinki city center, and the best socials to wrap up the spring season – Helsinki Open has it all.
FinEst 100
March 24, 2018
One hundred years. Two countries. One dream - to be the architects of our own future. Now in 2018, the Estonians and the Finns celebrate the fulfillment of that dream a century ago. To commemorate this landmark in our joint history, we are thrilled to announce the second part of the FinEst 100 Open!