Events in Rovaniemi around Christmas time
Join some local events to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy the holiday season of the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle!
Christmas events
Christmas events
Visit Rovaniemi has two main Christmas events to delight and create christmassy feeling amongst locals and visitors. First event is the Christmas opening which officially starts the Christmas season and the other one is at 23rd of December the much expected Santa Claus is on His way.
Restaurants at Christmas time
Restaurants at Christmas time
Find restaurants that are also open during the holiday season and book your festive dinners. Some restaurants require reservations, while others allow walk-ins and some are only for hotel guests.
Countdown to Christmas
Countdown to Christmas
November 7, 2026: The traditional Countdown to Christmas event at Santa Claus Village.
Pre-christmas Party at Lapland Winter Park – Sauna Hopping & Dinner at Hawu
Pre-christmas Party at Lapland Winter Park – Sauna Hopping & Dinner at Hawu
Get into the festive spirit at Lapland Winter Park! Hop from sauna to sauna, enjoy good company, and finish the evening with a delicious three-course dinner at the cozy Havu Restaurant.
Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets
Sat-Sun 5.-6.12.2026 at 10-16. Traditional Christmas Market by LC Rovaniemi/Napapiiri. Santasport Lapland Sports Institute, Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi.
Rovaniemi Theatre: A Christmas Carol
Rovaniemi Theatre: A Christmas Carol
The beloved timeless classic returns for the last time to Rovaniemi Theatre for Christmas season 2026.
The play has English subtitles. Please note that subtitles are only visible from rows 6-14. For the best experience with subtitles we recommend places from rows 10-14.
Wed 25.11.2026 at 18:00
Thu 26.11.2026 at 12:00
Wed 02.12.2026 at 12:00
Thu 03.12.2026 at 12:00
Fri 11.12.2026 at 18:00
Sat 12.12.2026 at 13:00 and at 18:00
Wed 16.12.2026 at 18:00
Fri 18.12.2026 at 18:00
Sat 19.12.2026 at 13:00
Mon 21.12.2026 at 18:00
Tue 22.12.2026 at 18:00
Christmas Concerts
Christmas Concerts
- Fri 20.11.2026 at 19:00 Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) — Lappi Areena, Hiihtomajantie 6. Tickets starting from 49,90 € from Lippu.fi
- Sat 21.11. 2026 at 18:00 Joulun lämpö: Eereka Trio Christmas Concert — Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2. Tickets 15 €.
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Mon 30.11.2026 at 19:00 Aarne Pelkonen: Heaven in My Arms (FI) — Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2. Tickets 20–34 € from Lippu.fi
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Thu 3.12.2026 at 19:00 Kari Tapio Christmas Concert – Story of Christmas (FI) — Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2, Rovaniemi. Tickets 44 € from Lippu.fi
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Fri 11.12.2026 at 18:00 Christmas Carol Singalong — Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 29 € / 23 € / 11 € from Korundi.fi
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Sat 12.12.2026 at 12:00 Christmas Carol Singalong — Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 29 € / 23 € / 11 € from Korundi.fi
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Sat 12.12.2026 at 18:00 – G. F. Handel: Messiah Oratorio – Christmas Highlights. Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2. Tickets: adults 25 €, children 15 €, family ticket 50 € from Lippu.fi and tickets at the door 30 €.
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Sat 12.12.2026 at 19:00 Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2026 — Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 45,30 € from Korundi.fi
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Mon 14.12.2026 at 18:00 Anne Mattila Christmas Concert — Lappia Hall, Tieva Stage, Jorma Eton tie 8 A. Tickets 34 € from Netticket.fi
- Fri 18.12.2026 at 18:00 Oneviolin – From Autumn to Christmas. Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 34,50€, incl. service fee from Korundi.fi
Oneviolin – From Autumn to Christmas
Oneviolin – From Autumn to Christmas
This warm and atmospheric concert brings light and joy to the darkening evenings of the year.
Music in Candle Light: In memoriam
Music in Candle Light: In memoriam
Treat yourself with the soft beauty of candle light and eternal music in Korundi with Lapland Chamber Orchestra.
Christmas Song Singalong
Christmas Song Singalong
Sing your way to Christmas feeling with Lapland Chamber Orchestra!
Christmas Song Singalong
Christmas Song Singalong
Sing your way to Christmas feeling with Lapland Chamber Orchestra!
Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2026
Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2026
Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2026 – Erja Lyytinen – Petra Gargano – Jussu Pöyhönen
New Year Party at Kingdom of Snow and Ice
New Year Party at Kingdom of Snow and Ice
Safartica invites you to celebrate the New Year 2027 to the amazing Arctic SnowHotel!
Mystical New Year’s Party 31.12, Rovaniemi
Mystical New Year’s Party 31.12, Rovaniemi
Welcome in the New Year on the Arctic Circle like you’ve never done before!
The Greatest Christmas Carols
The Greatest Christmas Carols
– Thu 3.12.2026 at 11:00 – Most Beautiful Christmas Songs — Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Jokiväylä 11, Rovaniemi.
– Sat 12.12.2026 at 14:00 – Most Beautiful Christmas Songs for Children and Families. Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2. Featuring the Valonlähde Children’s Choir.
– Mon 14.12.2026 at 18:00 – Most Beautiful Christmas Songs in Sámi Languages. Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2. Carols in Northern Sámi, Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi. Also available to watch via the parish’s YouTube channel.
– Wed 16.12.2026 at 12:00 – Most Beautiful Christmas Songs for Seniors. Rovaniemi Church.
Other Christmas events
Other Christmas events
- Thu 24th of December 2026 at 23:00 Christmas Mass. Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2, Rovaniemi.