Santa Claus on a reindeer sleigh ride in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus.

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!

Santa Claus is on his way event in Rovaniemi during Christmas in Santa Claus Village.

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.

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Sky Kitchen View Restaurant, Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

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Christmas time Restaurants Lists

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.

Restaurants around Christmas and New Year

Pariskunta kävelemässä kylpytakeissa talvisessa Rovaniemi Sauna Worldissa

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.

Rovaniemi city centre with Christmas lights and people in Lapland, Finland.

Sat-Sun 5.-6.12.2026 at 10-16. Traditional Christmas Market by LC Rovaniemi/Napapiiri. Santasport Lapland Sports Institute, Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi.

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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

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Rovaniemi city centre during early winter in Lapland, Finland.

Fri 20.11.2026 at 19:00 Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) — Lappi Areena, Hiihtomajantie 6. Tickets starting from 49,90 € from Lippu.fi
Mon 30.11.2026 at 19:00 Aarne Pelkonen: Heaven in My Arms (FI) — Rovaniemi Church, Yliopistonkatu 2. Tickets 20–34 € from Lippu.fi
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
Fri 11.12.2026 at 18:00 Christmas Carol Singalong — Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 29 € / 23 € / 11 € from Korundi.fi
Sat 12.12.2026 at 12:00 Christmas Carol Singalong — Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 29 € / 23 € / 11 € from Korundi.fi
Sat 12.12.2026 at 19:00 Erja Lyytinen & Friends: Blue Christmas 2026 — Korundi, Lapinkävijäntie 4. Tickets 45,30 € from Korundi.fi
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