Kiruna

At the heart of this exhibition are roughly sixty photographs by Borg Mesch’s (1869–1956), depicting Kiruna’s earliest years—the construction of the railway to the Atlantic coast, the magnificent northern landscape, and the Sámi Indigenous population. Variations in technique, size, and framing suggest how his images have been used in different periods and contexts. Kiruna-based photographer […]

Festival in Karesuando!A festival for everyone who isn’t anywhere else on Midsummer’s Eve. There’ll be music, competitions, a market and plenty of other excitement. Midnattssurret is Sweden’s northernmost festival, bringing people together across national borders for a true cultural celebration featuring Sami, Tornedalian, Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian artists. Some of this summer’s artists include: Myra […]

The 422th Jokkmokk market will take place on February 4-6, 2027. There will be hundreds of vendors in place, and hundreds of events taking place all over Jokkmokk during the market days and nights – and the interest for the upcoming market is really big! Keep an eye out for the market programme at Jokkmokk […]

Welcome to Hiking Day on Saturday 12 September! Programme:8.00–9.30 am: An in-depth introduction to the mountains, with the guide sharing tips on hidden gems.10.00 am–1.00 pm: Hidden gems in Abisko National Park.Guided hike in Abisko National Park with a coffee break at Fågelkullen. Approx. 3.5–5 km. We’ll visit the guide’s favourite spots in the national […]

Make Thursdays something special this summer at Camp Ripan! Every Thursday from July 2nd to July 30th, we invite you to relaxing evenings on our terrace with musical entertainment from troubadour Anders Karkea. Every Thursday at 6:00 PM, the terrace comes alive with his melodic tones, with outdoor performances if weather permits, otherwise he will […]

When the January sun returns to Kiruna after a long, dark and not infrequently cold winter, it is always together with Sweden’s absolute coziest winter event – Kiruna Snow Festival. In the middle of Kiruna’s city center, culture and winter come to life through this incredibly cozy festival. During the Snow Festival, you as a […]

A large and varied selection of Sámi contemporary art and duodji, traditional Sámi handicraft, fills the very first Sápmi Triennial. In summer 2026, the exhibition will be shown at Kin, where visitors can encounter the richness and vitality of Sámi cultural heritage through works by twenty-eight artists. The works highlight themes deeply rooted in tradition […]

CREATING A PERFORMANCE TOGETHER! Are you between 13 and 19 years old and interested in dance, music, visual art or creative performance-making? Between June 15-27, we are looking for young people between 13-19 years of age who would like to take part in creating ‘Dance in apartment’ together with choreographer and artist Paloma Madrid. ‘Dance […]