Events

The time has come to celebrate Pikkuklubi’s 10-year journey with Finnish rappers and raise a glass to a thriving cultural…

Kya, HELLAHIGHHEAT, Yajuka, WILDMIKE, Kullerbytta, EVAX3 ‘Päätepysäkki’ is an evening of electronic music at Rovaniemi’s old bus station. The event…

A brilliant way to kick off the Night of the Arts 2026: live music and breakfast at Hostel Café Koti….

Come and shake a leg with the whole family at the LIKE – DAYTIME DISCO from 10.00 to 12.00! You’ll…

At the Science Centre, you’ll learn about forests in a fun way through hands-on activities and exploration. Come and experience…

Local food, seasonal produce, local crafts, music, children’s activities and a food tent invite you to enjoy the atmospheric grounds…

Free admission to exhibitions exploring Arctic nature, history and culture. On display are the exhibitions ‘Arctic Opposites’, ‘Northern Ways’ and…

This hands-on workshop, inspired by the exhibitions at the Rovaniemi Art Museum, is a real treat! Create your own little…

Johanna Ruotsalainen’s ‘Pasifistinen balladi’ – a media installation – combines video footage and texts by Timo K. Mukka into a…

Open Day at Korund on Saturday 12 September 2026, 11.00–18.00! Korundi is holding an open day on Saturday 12 September…

Lehtopirtti’s Open Day invites you to discover the jewel of village culture: the vibrant village of Lehtojärvi and its residents….

On this course, you will make a 30×30 cm tufted decorative panel. You can choose from ready-made designs or create…

Basic piercings €25. The price includes a basic titanium piercing stud; does not apply to dermal piercings. Walk-in only, no…

Poika Lehmussalmi, an experienced bricklayer and carpenter, is running a free two-day course on building an energy-efficient rocket stove. Advance…

Artist Saara Holappa sketches portraits in around 15 minutes. You can choose between black ink pens or pencils. You’ll receive…

This relaxed 20-minute mini-tour, led by a guide, introduces visitors to the current exhibition. During the tour, the guide will…

A children’s puppet show about friendship, courage and finding one’s place in a new environment. TYY, a theatre group operating…

The Katos collective’s exhibition is once again interwoven with the life and vegetation of the urban garden run by the…

Open Days – invites you to visit artists’ studios, where art is created. Works are on display and for sale….

This intergenerational music session invites people of all ages to come along and sing, play and make music together to…

Cosmos Dance Crew will be bringing a fast-paced and energetic performance to the Night of the Arts. Expect a rousing…

The popular building workshop from the School of Visual Arts’ ‘Lasten Aalto’ project is returning to Rovaniemi Week and the…

Experience a free urban cycling adventure in the centre of Rovaniemi. Get your team together, set off on the checkpoint…

Pensioner character of dancer-comedian Johanna Keinänen delivers a humoristic and life-extending show about healthcare, workout and everyday aha-moments. There is…

Play explores thinking of dissident Pentti Linkola. It is about hope, losing it, power and powerlessness of an individual and…

SILTA: Parts I & II A dialogue between sound and movement. A trio performance rooted in improvisation, in which dance…

For the second year running, we’ll be seeing Rovaniemi rock!!! The Arctic Star Shakers – nicknamed ASS – are coming…

Johanna Ruotsalainen is a composer and visual artist from Rovaniemi who is currently working as a junior researcher at the…

YSM Dance Crew is a dance group from Rovaniemi comprising four professional dancers. Their performance features K-Pop choreography as well…

A display of the Rovaniemi Kalevala folk costumes at the Kansalaistalo. Crafts teacher Sirkka Juntunen talks about the ‘Peräpohjola Remix’…

Rollo UG, the Residents’ Association of Rovaniemi’s 3rd District and ROTKO, the Student Union of Lapland University of Applied Sciences,…

Open Day at Oaja Atelier!Come and find out more about what goes on at Oaja Atelier in this historic wooden…

Valiosauna invites everyone to enjoy a sauna session and soak up the atmosphere as autumn draws in! A path of…

This group exhibition invites people of all ages to showcase their own works, ranging from paintings to sculptures and performances….

A humorous play about friends worn out by the hustle and bustle of their busy lives, who try to do…

Enjoy the Veitikanharjun Taiteilijat exhibition “Omin” at Galleria Värinä while drinking matcha from handmade cups created by the artists. This…

On this tour, you’ll get to explore the theatre’s facilities and catch a glimpse of what goes on behind the…

PLAYGROUND! is a movement-based performance by the Student Theatre of Lapland. It explores themes such as games, playing, playfulness, collaboration…

Escape into nature for a relaxing afternoon that combines creativity, fresh air, and good company. Join us for a peaceful…

Figure drawing / painting a model. Three separate sessions: 16.15–17.00, 17.15–18.00, 18.15–19.00. Organised by the Lapland Artists’ Association

We’ll be painting on canvases using acrylic paints. The price includes materials, instruction and a 16cl drink (sparkling wine, red…

At the Amazing Rollo finals, the top teams will be awarded prizes and the evening will continue with live music…

Welcome to Marmelli at Lapinkävijäntie 23 to enjoy a lovely evening decorating your own cake. We’ll take care of the…

Sanaseura’s first evening of the autumn will be a cosy indoor picnic! Bring a blanket and your own snacks. The…

Ernest Lawson, the comedian with a background in teaching who is familiar from some of Finland’s most popular TV programmes,…

Piltonen & Jalvela is a partnership, friendship and collaboration between the poet Jonne Piltonen and the musician and multi-artist Ante…

SILTA: Parts I & II A dialogue between sound and movement. A trio performance rooted in improvisation, in which dance…

Annika was crowned ‘Lavatähti’ in 1997 and ‘Tango Princess’ in 2001. Annika Eklund is a charismatic and energetic artist. Eklund’s…

This event, which has already become a much-loved tradition, once again offers an unforgettableshowcase of the internet’s most delightful and…

Poissaolevien kaiut is a slowly evolving performative work that transforms the Petsamo Hall into a space of sound, light and…

Aarnio is a band from Kuusamo and Rovaniemi, formed in 2017. Their guitar-driven sound, with its rough-edged swing, combined with…

The Night of the Arts wraps up with live music at the old coach station! Performers include the Lopunajan viihdeorkesteri…

Right then. Kids off to bed and let’s get this party started! As the evening begins to fade into night…

The Lapland Chamber Orchestra will join forces with its Northern Norwegian partner, the Arktisk Filharmoni, for concerts in Tromsø and…