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Kiruna celebrates 125 years! Take part in all the exciting events happening during the anniversary year!

In 2025, Kiruna will celebrate its 125th anniversary, and we welcome everyone to join us in celebrating this historic milestone! The anniversary year offers a number of exciting events, inaugurations and festivities. Among other things, we will witness the historic move of Kiruna’s church, Esrange will launch satellites, the Kiruna Festival will fill the city with music and joy, and several sporting events will be organized.

 

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26 June

Happening

Kiruna celebrates 125 years

26 Jun - 26 Jun
Kiruna C
This year our city turns 125 years old. That’s something we want to celebrate! The story of the area that now makes up our municipality begins long before that, of course, but the city’s birthday dates back to 1900, when Kiruna’s first city plan, designed by architect Per Olof Hallman, was adopted. A warm welcome […]
27 June

Festival

Kirunafestival

27 Jun - 28 Jun
Together for Kiruna – Kiruna Festival is happening! The Kiruna Festival 2025 is becoming a reality! Thanks to strong engagement and support from the business community, including Kiruna Municipality, LKAB, Sparbanken Nord, and Viscaria, the festival can now take place. – “It feels fantastic to confirm that the festival will happen! We are committed to […]
19 August

Happening

Kiruna Church move

19 Aug - 20 Aug
The relocation of Kiruna Church is a world-unique event and will take place on August 19–20, 2025. The church, once voted Sweden’s most beautiful building constructed before 1950, is a church heritage site protected by the Cultural Heritage Act. It will therefore be moved in one single piece to its new location between the cemetery […]
23 August Family friendly

Festival

Čakčariemut – Autumn Festival

23 Aug - 23 Aug
Jukkasjärvi
Get ready for a full-day festival with us at Nutti Sámi Siida! 11:00 – 16:00 we offer free admission, a craft market and activities suitable for the whole family.From 18:00 an entrance ticket is required. Advance tickets are available for 350 SEK, so secure your ticket now before the price increase on June 30! The […]
12 February

Art Exhibition

Duodji as an alternative to home décor–Katarina Spik Skum exhibits at Samegården

12 Feb - 31 Dec
Samegården / Kiruna
Katarina Spik Skum is showing her work at the Sámi museum at Samegården. With roots in the Lule Sámi tradition, inspired by life in the tipi with her mother’s family during her childhood summers, Spik Skum has made textiles, pillows, banners and more. At the same time, she lets modern materials and shapes seep in. […]
13 February

Art Exhibition

Kin exhibitions: The Living Room-An Installation by Katarina Spik Skum

13 Feb - 31 Dec
Kin museum / Kiruna
Reindeer-hide beanbags, cotton drapes decorated with traditional Sámi patterns, wooden tables that have retained the organic forms of branches, and rákkas—mosquito tents made of thin materials. This is a typical Sámi alternative to interior design, created by the artist and duojár (Sámi craftsperson) Katarina Spik Skum. Applying both great skill and material sensibility, Spik Skum […]
10 April

Art Exhibition

Kin-Komtemåtta: A Pioneering Safe Space for Women

10 Apr - 27 Jul
Kin museum / Kiruna
The unique Fogelstad Women’s Citizens School serves as inspiration for the work of contemporary artists Olivia Plender, Åsa Elzén, Åsa Sonjasdotter, and Petra Bauer. The school originally operated from 1925 to 1954 at the Fogelstad Estate outside Katrineholm and was a self-organized, one-of-a-kind educational experiment created by women, for women. It gathered women from all […]
11 June

230

34 embroideries Red-listed animals and plant species

11 Jun - 31 Aug
Kiruna C
Exhibition at the City Hall Crystal 34 embroideries – Red-listed animals and plant species Touring exhibition from Norrbottens Museum. When: 11 June – 31 August
24 June

Art tours at Kin

24 Jun - 24 Aug
Kiruna C

Gratis

Join us for a tour with Kiruna’s art in focus. At the Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, there are free guided tours every day in Swedish and English from 24 June to 24 August. Under headings such as Arts and Crafts in the North, Art Star Britta Marakatt-Labba and Contemporary Art from Sápmi, Norrbotten and […]
24 June

230

Journey Through Dawn – Britta Marakatt-Labba’s graphic works.

24 Jun - 20 Sep
Abisko
In the summer of 2025 you will meet the art of Britta Marakatt-Labba at naturum Abisko in collaboration with Kin museum. The exhibition is of graphic prints that are all based on works where Marakatt-Labba uses embroidery, appliqué, coloring of textiles and untreated fabrics. The world-famous artist Britta Marakatt-Labba has created a rich and poetic […]
25 June

231

Summer Evening Recitals in Jukkasjärvi Church

25 Jun - 9 Aug
Jukkasjärvi
Summer Evening Recitals in Jukkasjärvi Church 2025 Wen 25 June 7:00 PM. Mia Asplund, singer, Robert Pauker, piano and organ. Wen 2 July 7:00 PM. John Elénius, guitar. Sat 5 July 6:00 PM. Vokal Nord chamber choir, Norway, Anna Gallon, conductor, Lauri Sallinen, clarinet. Wen 16 July 7:00 PM. Håkan Wyöni, guitar, Tommy Skotte, double-bass, […]
26 June Family friendly

Children and Family

The Art Workshop open for summer

26 Jun - 24 Aug
Kiruna C

Gratis

Paint, sew or craft – this summer the Art Workshop is open 4 days a week!Try your hand at painting, sewing, crafts and much more in the Art Workshop at Kin Museum of Contemporary Art in Kristallen Town Hall. Rain or shine, young or old – staff are on hand to help from 26 June […]
5 July

231

Crossroads

5 Jul - 5 Jul
Jukkasjärvi
Songs from where the Nordic cultures meet, in Kven, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. Vokal Nord Chamber Choir, choir director: Anna Gallon, and visiting artist: Lauri Sallinen, clarinet. Duration ca. 70 min. Free admission. When: Saturday 5 July Time: 18.00 Where: Jukkasjärvi church
11 July Family friendly

Happening

Gold panning days in Lannavaara

11 Jul - 13 Jul
Lannavaara
Since 1983 we have organised Gold Digging Days here in Lannavaara. Here you can visit the mineral museum with, among other things, Sweden’s first found diamond or feel one of the world’s largest facet-cut stones. In our shop you can buy souvenirs and jewellery. During these days we will have visits from several different vendors […]
26 July Family friendly

Festival

Svappavaara day

26 Jul - 26 Jul
Svappavaara
A day filled with activities in Svappavaara.There will be a flea market, vendors, etc., and LKAB is organising mining tours by bus up to the Leveänie mine. The part-time fire brigade from Svappavaara will be on site for those who want to try riding in a fire truck. When: 26 JulyTime: 10.00-15.00Where: Fritidsgården Svappavaara
26 July Family friendly

Happening

Lannavaara day

26 Jul - 26 Jul
Lannavaara
Lannis Economic Association turns 20 years old and we celebrate with several different activities, including flea market, coffee, music entertainment, vintage vehicle exhibition and Kristallen with several vendors open and ÄLVans Gårdsbutik celebrates 1 year! Come and join us! When: saturday 26 July Time: 12.00-17.00 Where: Guldvaskarvägen 4, Lannavaara
8 August Fjällräven Classic Sverige Abisko

Sports

Fjällräven Classic

8 Aug - 14 Aug
A 110 kilometer long adventure that combines mountain hiking with folk festival. The hike follows one of the most popular hiking trails in the Swedish mountains. The trail passes Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain, and continues through green mountain valleys and over crystal clear waters. At the finish line at STF Abisko Turiststation, the wilderness pub […]
15 August

Sports

Saucony BAMM

15 Aug - 16 Aug
Registration for 2025 is now open Saucony BAMM (Björkliden Arctic Mountain Marathon) is an annual rigorous two-day competition in mountain orienteering. Each team is composed of two members competing in an exciting, though challenging overnight race through the Swedish mountains. Participants competing in classes 50 and 70 are responsible for carrying themselves all necessary gear […]
19 August

Happening

Kiruna Church move

19 Aug - 20 Aug
The relocation of Kiruna Church is a world-unique event and will take place on August 19–20, 2025. The church, once voted Sweden’s most beautiful building constructed before 1950, is a church heritage site protected by the Cultural Heritage Act. It will therefore be moved in one single piece to its new location between the cemetery […]
19 August

Kiruna kyrkflytt

KAJ is comming to the church move!

19 Aug - 19 Aug
With three months to go until the Kiruna church moves to its new home, it is clear that Swedish Eurovision entry KAJ will be one of the artists taking to the stage during the event. The church move is a unique event organised by LKAB and will take place over two days between 19-20 August […]
20 August

Art Exhibition

Prince Eugen’s famous altarpiece

20 Aug - 19 Oct
Kiruna C

Gratis

Although Prince Eugen’s famous 1912 altarpiece will remain inside the church when it is moved on 19-20 August, it can be viewed in the form of a sketch at the Kin Museum of Contemporary Art. A full-scale sketch of the sunlit forest grove that the artist painted is shown alongside other works by the painter […]
22 August Family friendly

Festival

Sauna festival in Svappavaara

22 Aug - 23 Aug
Svappavaara
The Sauna People organise a sauna festival in the village of Svappavaara in week 34 at the bathing area. Companies showcase sauna-related products. Large catering tent where food and drinks are served. At least 6 saunas and hot tubs are heated both evenings. 12 caravan pitches with electric poles. Live music. Event programme coming at […]
23 August Family friendly

Festival

Čakčariemut – Autumn Festival

23 Aug - 23 Aug
Jukkasjärvi
Get ready for a full-day festival with us at Nutti Sámi Siida! 11:00 – 16:00 we offer free admission, a craft market and activities suitable for the whole family.From 18:00 an entrance ticket is required. Advance tickets are available for 350 SEK, so secure your ticket now before the price increase on June 30! The […]
13 September

Sports

Myrsyran

13 Sep - 13 Sep
Kiruna C
Myrsyran is an off-road race in its true sense. We utilise Kiruna’s marshlands and natural obstacles to give everyone a good challenge. In the wettest bogs and rockiest slopes, we give everyone the opportunity to challenge themselves before winter comes. Our course setters do their best to make you wet, exhausted, dirty, satisfied and happy with […]
8 November

Food

Whiskey tasting in Andrummet

8 Nov - 8 Nov
Camp Ripan / Kiruna C
Discover the whisky marvel from the High Coast! On November 8th, we are visited by Peter Söderlind, Brand Manager at High Coast Distillery. He will guide us through five types of whisky, each carrying an exciting story. Expect facts and tales delivered in an entertaining manner about the distillery that has achieved great success both […]
8 November Family friendly

Sports

Engman Cup – Wrestling competition for youths

8 Nov - 8 Nov
Sporthallen / Kiruna C

Gratis

Welcome to cheer on the county’s wrestlers in Kiruna Sport Club’s annual home competition! The competition is also visited every year by wrestlers from our Norwegian and Finnish neighbors. Swedish fika and hamburgers are for sale. Free admission! When: Saturday 8 November Time: 11.00-16.00
10 November

Barn och familj

AIR BODY SAD

10 Nov - 10 Nov
In the dance work AIR BODY SAD, British-American choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe and Norrdans invite the audience into a world of dark fantasy and horror, where every movement is a struggle between despair and hope. Through rhythmic and intense choreography, the work explores the boundaries of the body and what happens when it moves at […]
12 November

Festival

Arctic Light Film Festival

12 Nov - 16 Nov
The festival screens a selection of regional, national and international documentaries and feature films. Evening: 12-13 November Day and evening: 15-16 November
21 January Family friendly

Festival

Kiruna Snow Festival

21 Jan - 24 Jan
Kiruna C
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 […]
5 February Family friendly

Market

Jokkmokk market

5 Feb - 7 Feb
Jokkmokk
The 420th Jokkmokk market will take place on February 6-8, 2025. 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 […]

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