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 Concerts
Christmas Concerts
- Fri 28.11. at 18:00 Yona: Blue Christmas Church Tour. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets in advance 35 € from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
- Sat 29.11. at 19:00 Club For Five – Christmas 2025. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets starting from 45 € in advance from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
- Mon 1.12. at 18.00 Christmas Concert by Lapland Music and Dance Institute Violinists. Rovaniemi Church. Free entry.
- Thu 4.12. at 19:00 Jousiyhtye Aurora Christmas Concert. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets in advance 15 / 10 € from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
- Sun 7.12. at 18:00 Samuli & Venla Edelmann Christmas Concert. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets starting from 38,50 € in advance from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
- Tue 9.12. at 18:00 and at 20:30 Ilta – Home for Christmas Concert. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets starting from 38 € in advance from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
- Wed 10.12. at 19:00 The Seita Choir’s Swing Christmas Concert. Korundi. Tickets 22,50 / 17,50 €. www.korundi.fi
- Fri 12.12. at 18:00 Children’s Christmas Concert by Lapland Music and Dance Institute. Rovaniemi Church. Free entry.
- Fri 12.12. at 19:00 Let’s Vits Again – Merry Christmas! Korundi. Tickets 47/42,50 €. More information and tickets www.korundi.fi
- Sat 13.12. at 18:00 Christmas Concert by Lapland Military Band. Rovaniemi Church. Free entry, programme 10 €.
- Mon 15.12. at 18:00 Christmas Concert by Lapland Music and Dance Institute. Rovaniemi Church. Free entry.
- Tue 16.12. at 18:00 Christmas Dance Show 2025 “Polar Express” by Lapland Music and Dance Institute. Korundi. Tickets 22,50 / 17,50 €. www.korundi.fi
- Wed 17.12. at 19:00 Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2025. Korundi. Tickets 45,90 /43,90 €. More information and tickets www.korundi.fi
- Fri 19.12. at 20:00 Winter Nocturne – Songs of the Winter Night. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets in advance 20 / 15 € from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available. Children under age 12 for free.
- Sat 20.12. at 18:00 Men’s Choir Pohjan Laulu Christmas Concert (Winter Wonderland). Rovaniemi Church. Tickets in advance 25 € from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
- Mon 22.12. at 19:00 Olli Halonen Christmas Concert. Rovaniemi Church. Tickets in advance 35 € from Lippu.fi or one hour before at the door if available.
Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets
- Sat-Sun 29.-30.11. Traditional Christmas Market. Saarenkylän nuorisoseuratalo, Napapiirintie 80. Open 10-16.
- 1.-31.12. Traditional Christmas Market. Shopping Centre Rinteenkulma, Koskikatu 25. Open Mon-Fri at 10-18, Sat 10-16 and Sun 12-16. Exception Sat 6.12. and Thu 25.12. closed!
- Sat-Sun 6-7.12. Traditional Christmas Market by Lions Club Rovaniemi/Napapiiri. Santasport (Hiihtomajantie 2). Open 10-16. More information www.visitrovaniemi.fi/event/traditional-christmas-market
- Sat-Sun 13.-14.12. Taitava Lappi Christmas Market. Lyseonpuiston Lukio High School, Ruokasenkatu 18. Open at 10–16. More information www.taitolappi.fi/pages/taitava-lappi-joulumarkkinat
Saiturin joulu – a Christmas Carol
Saiturin joulu – a Christmas Carol
The beloved timeless classic A Christmas Carols returns to Rovaniemi Theatre in Christmas 2025. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
Santa Claus is on his way 2025
Santa Claus is on his way 2025
On Tuesday 23.12. Santa Claus starts his long journey to the children of the world.
The Greatest Christmas Carols
The Greatest Christmas Carols
All concerts are free of charge!
In Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 1:
- Fri 5.12. at 10:00 Easy-language The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Mon 8.12. at 18:00 Sámi-language The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Thu 11.12. at 19:00 The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Sun 14.12. at 15:00 Children & Families The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Sun 14.12. at 18:00 The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Wed 17.12. at 19:00 The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Fri 19.12. at 18:00 Youth The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Sun 21.12. at 14:00 St. Thomas Mass with The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Tue 23.12. at 15:00 and at 17:30 The Greatest Christmas Carols and at 20:00 International The Greatest Christmas Carols.
- Fri 26.12. at 15:00 St. Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day) Mass with the Greatest Christmas Carols.
Around the Rovaniemi city centre:
- Mon 1.12. at 18:30 The Greatest Christmas Carols. University of Lapland, Yliopistonkatu 8.
- Wed 10.12. at 18:00 The Greatest Christmas Carols. Hotel Aakenus, Koskikatu 47.
- Thu 11.12. at 10:30 The Greatest Christmas Carols. Lapland University of Applies Sciences, Jokiväylä 11.
- Thu 11.12. at 20:30 The Greatest Christmas Carols. Bar Wanha Mestari, Koskikatu 11.
- Thu 18.12. at 17:00 The Greatest Christmas Carols. Korundi Kitchen & Café.
- Fri 19.12. at 17:00 The Greatest Christmas Carols. Rovaniemi Theater, Lappia Hall.
- Mon 22.12. at 17:30 The Greatest Christmas Carols. Revontuli Shopping Centre.
Other Christmas events
Other Christmas events
- Wed 10.12. at 18:00 Children’s Christmas Church. Rovaniemi Church.
- Thu 18.12. – Sun 21.12. Lapin Martat Pop-up Christmas Café. Rovakatu 13. Open daily at 10-18.
- Sun 21.12. at 14 St. Thomas Mass with The Greatest Christmas Carols. Rovaniemi Church. Free entry.
- Wed 24.12. at 23:00 International Christmas Night Mass. Rovaniemi Church.
- Thu 25.12. at 7:00 Christmas morning service. Rovaniemi Church.
- Thu 25.12. at 10:00 Christmas Day Mass. Rovaniemi Church.
- Wed 31.12. at 23:00 New Year’s Eve Mass. Rovaniemi Church.
- Tue 6.1.2026 at 10:00 Epiphany Family Mass. Rovaniemi Church.
Christmas lunches in Rovaniemi
Christmas lunches in Rovaniemi
- Pre-Christmas Buffet in Ounasvaara Chalets
Fri 28.11. at 18:00 - Christmas-Flavored Lunch Week in Arktikum
Mon-Fri 1.-6.12.2025 - Christmas themed lunch weeks in Korundi Kitchen & Café
Mon-Fri 8.-12.12.2025
Mon-Fri 15.-19.12.2025 - Christmas Lunch in Hostel Cafe Koti
Mon-Tue 22.-23.12.2025 - Christmas Lunch in Korvalan Komea (60km)
Christmas Lunch: Sat 20.12. at 12:00–14:00 and 14:00–16:00 - Crhistmas Lunch in Lappish Restaurant Gaissa at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus
15.-19.12.2025 11:00-14:00 - Festive Lunch in Scandic Pohjanhovi
9.-12.12.2025 11:00-14:00
16.-18.12.2025 11:00-14:00 - Christmas lunch in Sky Kitchen & View, Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
15.12., 16.12. and 18.12. at 12.00–14.00
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.
Family-Friendly New Year’s Celebration
Family-Friendly New Year’s Celebration
Rovaniemi celebrates a family-friendly New Year’s Eve in front of the Lappia House – fireworks by the riverside at midnight
SantaPark’s Festive New Year’s Dinner
SantaPark’s Festive New Year’s Dinner
Ring in the New Year with a magical celebration at SantaPark, deep underground! Enjoy a festive buffet, dazzling performance, Christmassy activities and a night of music and dancing.
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 2026 to the amazing Arctic SnowHotel!
New Year’s Eve Dinner, Wednesday 31 December 2025
New Year’s Eve Dinner, Wednesday 31 December 2025
A cosy and festive dining experience at Korvalan Komea.