Rovaniemi Night of the Arts 6.9.2025

The Rovaniemi Night of the Arts will be held for the ninth time on September 6, 2025, in collaboration with the City of Rovaniemi and local cultural and artistic organizations, on the Saturday of Rovaniemi Week.

ART BELONGS TO EVERYONE!

This year, we wanted to emphasize events without age restrictions, so that as many people as possible, including young people, can enjoy art and cultural experiences. In our view, art and cultural events are an important part of life and everyday living, which is why we wanted to bring them closer to every resident, regardless of background, wealth, or age.

On the Night of the Arts, the city comes alive with performances that delight the senses, workshops, open doors, exhibitions, and all kinds of surprises. The wide and colorful program demonstrates just how lively and energetic our small northern city truly is. During the Night of the Arts, events will also take place in unexpected and everyday settings. There are activities for all ages throughout the day.

Come and experience Rovaniemi transforming into a shared living room for people, art, and culture across the entire city!

Explore the Night of the Arts Program

The Rovaniemi Night of the Arts once again offers a rich array of events from across the city’s entire cultural scene.

From Small to Grand Experiences

  • Roller disco and sticker workshop

    Atmospheric roller-skating on quad skates to music.

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  • Rovaniemi Night of the Arts Park Festival

    Cross-artistic open-air spectacle that brings together the artists and connoisseurs of Rollo art!

    Read more
  • Short film: Ballet mecanique

    A short film directed by Fernand Léger and Dudley Murphy focuses on visual form of the object instead of plot.

    Read more
  • Piltonen & Jalvela

    Rythmic, melodic and performative poetry

    Read more
  • Open house of Veitikanharju artists

    Get to know cozy wooden house and it’s artists!

    Read more
  • My Story – Petrus Schroderus

    Tenor’s concert at church

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  • Vesisaaren Alma – A Play

    The story of Reidar Särestöniemi’s mother in a combination of speech theatre and circus arts.

    Read more
  • Jossu – Guitar and woman

    Jossu is a singer-songwriter from Rovaniemi, whose music features rhythmic guitar playing and poignant lyrics.

    Read more
  • Participatory art for mental wellbeing

    Making earth art together on a sandy beach

    Read more
  • YSM presents: tea time

    A performance of contact improvisation and dance theatre

    Read more
  • A teaser of Tiitiäisen Satupuu

    Take a look how the magical world of Tiitiäisen satupuu is build on Kero hall in theatre of Rovaniemi

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  • Twerk group Arctic Star Shakers

    Twerk dance performances across the city

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  • Exhibitions open, balloon disco and pop-up workshop in the Lapland Artists’ Association galleries

    Lapland Artists’ Association’s Gallery Napa and Studio Mustanapa, Kairatie 3, will be open as part of the Night of the…

    Read more
  • Hämärää

    Hämärää is a dance performance based on movement improvisation

    Read more
  • Drag drawing

    Come and immortalise the drag king according to a live model in a relaxed and creative atmosphere!

    Read more
  • Alternative music night of the arts!

    As the city darkens in autumn, a group of curious listeners gather in Wiljami to experience alternative music from near and far..

    Read more
  • AI SIE TEET SEN TOLLEE

    An everlasting project of Muutos Company, where world is build piece by piece, however the job can’t be finished by hard work

    Read more
  • The fire show of Kuuranvalkeat

    The performance gathers the audience to admire the fire, the rhythm and the movement. An annual highlight.

    Read more
  • Orastus: Rovaniemi Next Generation

    In this workshop, we will decorate three small prefabricated huts with different materials found at home and in nature.

    Read more
  • Arktiset hahmot – Opening of an exhibition

    Drawing moment for children, music by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra and creating a community art piece!

    Read more
  • bridge: part i

    Dialogue between sound and movement.

    Read more
  • Vasten auringon siltaa – Alle porte del sole

    Mediterranean music in villages

    Read more
  • Night of the Arts brunch

    A great way to start the Night of the Arts 2025: live music & Hostel Café Kodi breakfast.

    Read more
  • Raveniemi flow & glow party

    Raveniemi glow & flow party brings music, UV light, the joy of doing and community to Rovaniemi Week.

    Read more
  • Theatre Säije presents: A TRIP TO METUVERSUM + YOUTH CULTURE TALKS

    Theatre Säijen Leimut presents: A JOURNEY TO THE METAVERSE A hilarious adventure play in the big hall of the Saarenkylä…

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  • Music session by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra

    The orchestra delights with a music session

    Read more
  • Roosa of Lapland

    Roosa of Lapland is a songwriter from Rovaniemi. She performs her songs accompanied by her acoustic guitar.

    Read more
  • Nicholas Francett in Korundi

    Nicholas Francett is a singer-songwriter from Inari, whose music paints the emotional landscape of life with poetic, delicate and gentle tones.

    Read more
  • Open Dance Marathon

    Open kids’ dance, show dance, Hip Hop and commercial classes to all levels of dancers

    Read more
  • Dance, guitar & tandem

    Dance artist and teacher Taru Kallio, and musician and artist Ante Jalvela bring an improvised dance and music performance on wheels to Rovaniemi’s urban spaces!

    Read more
  • Kpop random dance game

    The game is a dance game for Kpop fans of all ages, engaging everyone who loves Kpop dancing, so jump in even if you only know one move!

    Read more
  • Night of the Animals

    Speeches about the thematics and a vegan cafe

    Read more
  • Music session by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra

    The orchestra delights with a music session

    Read more
  • Konstrundan: open studios

    Get a look of studios, techniques and work of artists Tytti Muurinen and Sannu Vaarala.

    Read more
  • Bridge: part II

    Dialogue between sound and movement

    Read more

Within Everyone’s Reach, Freely Enjoyable

  • Jossu – Guitar and woman

    Jossu is a singer-songwriter from Rovaniemi, whose music features rhythmic guitar playing and poignant lyrics.

    Read more
  • Open house of Veitikanharju artists

    Get to know cozy wooden house and it’s artists!

    Read more
  • Twerk group Arctic Star Shakers

    Twerk dance performances across the city

    Read more
  • Arktiset hahmot – Opening of an exhibition

    Drawing moment for children, music by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra and creating a community art piece!

    Read more
  • Music session by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra

    The orchestra delights with a music session

    Read more
  • My Story – Petrus Schroderus

    Tenor’s concert at church

    Read more
  • Piltonen & Jalvela

    Rythmic, melodic and performative poetry

    Read more
  • Hämärää

    Hämärää is a dance performance based on movement improvisation

    Read more
  • TÄ! -kulttuuriklubi: Pelkkä Poutanen & Ite Eerola

    Shades of indie-folk, experimental pop, folklore and live-electronics wrap together in hypnotic and intensive experience.

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  • Roller disco and sticker workshop

    Atmospheric roller-skating on quad skates to music.

    Read more
  • Exhibitions open, balloon disco and pop-up workshop in the Lapland Artists’ Association galleries

    Lapland Artists’ Association’s Gallery Napa and Studio Mustanapa, Kairatie 3, will be open as part of the Night of the…

    Read more
  • Konstrundan: open studios

    Get a look of studios, techniques and work of artists Tytti Muurinen and Sannu Vaarala.

    Read more
  • the Rovaniemi Night of the Arts Kickoff

    Grande is already warming up on the eve of the Night of the Arts, when Rovaniemi-based Arktirektum and Harha. and…

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  • Orastus: Rovaniemi Next Generation

    In this workshop, we will decorate three small prefabricated huts with different materials found at home and in nature.

    Read more
  • Theatre Säije presents: A TRIP TO METUVERSUM + YOUTH CULTURE TALKS

    Theatre Säijen Leimut presents: A JOURNEY TO THE METAVERSE A hilarious adventure play in the big hall of the Saarenkylä…

    Read more
  • Dance, guitar & tandem

    Dance artist and teacher Taru Kallio, and musician and artist Ante Jalvela bring an improvised dance and music performance on wheels to Rovaniemi’s urban spaces!

    Read more
  • Bridge: part II

    Dialogue between sound and movement

    Read more
  • Queer Magic Club

    Come and enjoy an atmosphere of gentleness and acceptance in the form of embarrassing writings and chick energy

    Read more
  • Taiteiden Kissa: Kulanki & Jompulainen

    Ballads and freejazz spirit.

    Read more
  • Open Dance Marathon

    Open kids’ dance, show dance, Hip Hop and commercial classes to all levels of dancers

    Read more
  • Night of the Arts: Pikkuklubi x tight night

    The Night of the Arts will end with great rap gigs and the magic of electronic music!

    Read more
  • YSM presents: tea time

    A performance of contact improvisation and dance theatre

    Read more
  • A teaser of Tiitiäisen Satupuu

    Take a look how the magical world of Tiitiäisen satupuu is build on Kero hall in theatre of Rovaniemi

    Read more
  • Short film: Ballet mecanique

    A short film directed by Fernand Léger and Dudley Murphy focuses on visual form of the object instead of plot.

    Read more
  • AI SIE TEET SEN TOLLEE

    An everlasting project of Muutos Company, where world is build piece by piece, however the job can’t be finished by hard work

    Read more
  • Nicholas Francett in Korundi

    Nicholas Francett is a singer-songwriter from Inari, whose music paints the emotional landscape of life with poetic, delicate and gentle tones.

    Read more
  • bridge: part i

    Dialogue between sound and movement.

    Read more
  • Drag drawing

    Come and immortalise the drag king according to a live model in a relaxed and creative atmosphere!

    Read more
  • The fire show of Kuuranvalkeat

    The performance gathers the audience to admire the fire, the rhythm and the movement. An annual highlight.

    Read more
  • Music session by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra

    The orchestra delights with a music session

    Read more
  • Alternative music night of the arts!

    As the city darkens in autumn, a group of curious listeners gather in Wiljami to experience alternative music from near and far..

    Read more
  • Roosa of Lapland

    Roosa of Lapland is a songwriter from Rovaniemi. She performs her songs accompanied by her acoustic guitar.

    Read more
  • Vesisaaren Alma – A Play

    The story of Reidar Särestöniemi’s mother in a combination of speech theatre and circus arts.

    Read more
  • Kpop random dance game

    The game is a dance game for Kpop fans of all ages, engaging everyone who loves Kpop dancing, so jump in even if you only know one move!

    Read more
  • Rovaniemi Night of the Arts Park Festival

    Cross-artistic open-air spectacle that brings together the artists and connoisseurs of Rollo art!

    Read more
  • Participatory art for mental wellbeing

    Making earth art together on a sandy beach

    Read more
  • Shitty youtube videos

    The event will once again offer an unforgettable showcase of some of the internet’s most exhilarating and confusing creations.

    Read more
  • Raveniemi flow & glow party

    Raveniemi glow & flow party brings music, UV light, the joy of doing and community to Rovaniemi Week.

    Read more
  • Night of the Arts brunch

    A great way to start the Night of the Arts 2025: live music & Hostel Café Kodi breakfast.

    Read more

All of Rovaniemi Together

  • Night of the Animals

    Speeches about the thematics and a vegan cafe

    Read more
  • Drag drawing

    Come and immortalise the drag king according to a live model in a relaxed and creative atmosphere!

    Read more
  • Queer Magic Club

    Come and enjoy an atmosphere of gentleness and acceptance in the form of embarrassing writings and chick energy

    Read more
  • Participatory art for mental wellbeing

    Making earth art together on a sandy beach

    Read more
  • Music session by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra

    The orchestra delights with a music session

    Read more
  • Exhibitions open, balloon disco and pop-up workshop in the Lapland Artists’ Association galleries

    Lapland Artists’ Association’s Gallery Napa and Studio Mustanapa, Kairatie 3, will be open as part of the Night of the…

    Read more
  • Open house of Veitikanharju artists

    Get to know cozy wooden house and it’s artists!

    Read more
  • Konstrundan: open studios

    Get a look of studios, techniques and work of artists Tytti Muurinen and Sannu Vaarala.

    Read more
  • Roller disco and sticker workshop

    Atmospheric roller-skating on quad skates to music.

    Read more
  • Music session by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra

    The orchestra delights with a music session

    Read more
  • Raveniemi flow & glow party

    Raveniemi glow & flow party brings music, UV light, the joy of doing and community to Rovaniemi Week.

    Read more
  • Vasten auringon siltaa – Alle porte del sole

    Mediterranean music in villages

    Read more
  • Rovaniemi Night of the Arts Park Festival

    Cross-artistic open-air spectacle that brings together the artists and connoisseurs of Rollo art!

    Read more
  • Orastus: Rovaniemi Next Generation

    In this workshop, we will decorate three small prefabricated huts with different materials found at home and in nature.

    Read more
  • Arktiset hahmot – Opening of an exhibition

    Drawing moment for children, music by Rovaniemi VPK orchestra and creating a community art piece!

    Read more

Rovaniemi Night of the Arts presets

Alternative music night of the arts!

As the city darkens in autumn, a group of curious listeners gather in Wiljami to experience alternative music from near and far..

Free of Charge

Queer Magic Club

A safe and magical evening for everyone to be and perform just as they are 💜 The idea behind the event is to give space to more than just chatty uncles and playboys. Come and enjoy an atmosphere of gentleness and acceptance in the form of embarrassing writings and chick energy✨

Free of Charge

Finale: Pikku Klubi X Tight Night

The Night of the Arts will end with great rap gigs and the magic of electronic music! Performers include Wilsson, Eevil Stöö and Stepa. The night will end with the legendary Tight Night club!

Tickets 23€