WEDNESDAY | 21 JANUARY

Go to City Hall Square – watch the artists at work and see how the snow sculptures take shape!

09:00 The Kiruna International Snow Sculpture Competition begins. Visit City Hall Square and follow how the sculptures grow throughout the week.

THURSDAY | 22 JANUARY

Go to City Hall Square – watch the artists at work and see how the snow sculptures take shape!

08:30 | “Stories by the Campfire”. Storytelling for pre-registered preschool groups with Kiruna City Library.
Location: The forest opposite City Hall.

09:30 | “Stories by the Campfire”. Storytelling for pre-registered preschool groups with Kiruna City Library.
Location: The forest opposite City Hall.

12:00 Weather in Art: Special guided tour of the exhibition Hål I verkligheten — Dora García, Pablo Picasso och ett gruvjubileum.
Location: KIN Museum of Contemporary Art, meeting point at KIN’s green reception, floor 0, Kiruna City Hall.

17:00 Weather in Art: Special guided tour of the exhibition Hål I verkligheten — Dora García, Pablo Picasso och ett gruvjubileum.
Location: KIN Museum of Contemporary Art, meeting point at KIN’s green reception, floor 0, Kiruna City Hall.

FRIDAY | 23 JANUARY

Go to City Hall Square – watch the artists at work and see how the snow sculptures take shape!

08:30 | “Stories by the Campfire”
Storytime for pre-registered preschool groups with Kiruna City Library. Pre-registration: sanna.barsk@kiruna.se
Location: Fairy Tale Forest, the woods opposite the City Hall.

09:30 | “Stories by the Campfire”
Storytime for pre-registered preschool groups with Kiruna City Library. Pre-registration: sanna.barsk@kiruna.se
Location: Fairy Tale Forest, the woods opposite the City Hall.

09:30 | Music Café for Babies and Their Adults
With Kate Hearne. Ages 0–3. Admission from 09:15.
Location: Kiruna City Library.

12:00–14:00 | Helicopter Tour Around Kiruna!
Join a flight with Kallax Flyg and see Kiruna from above.
Price: Adults SEK 550, children SEK 400 (up to 11 years). Payment on site via Swish app. Note: Flights may be cancelled in case of bad weather. Location: Entrance to the new industrial area, Luftfartsvägen. A walking path is available from the roundabout.

11:00–17:00 | Nutti Sami Siida’s Reindeer and Lávvu
Reindeer sled rides for children. Try lasso throwing, meet and feed the reindeer. Coffee and tasty treats are served in the Lávvu. Location: Reindeer Camp arena, near the Police Station.

13:00–16:00 | Art Workshop Open for Winter-Themed Creativity
Come and try painting, drawing, collage, handicrafts, or other paper-based activities. Free of charge, everyone is welcome, no registration required!
Location: KIN Museum of Contemporary Art, 1st floor, Art Workshop, Kiruna City Hall.

17:00 | Opening of the Snow Playground!
Come and play and be among the first to try this year’s Snow Play Land.
Location: City Hall Square.

19:00 | Concert: Davvi Oktavuohta – Northern Connection
The Finnish-Sámi joik artist, singer, and actress Ingá-Máret Gaup-Juuso joins forces with Northern Finland’s pride in rhythm music, the Oulu All Star Big Band.
Note: Limited number of seats. Free tickets are available while supplies last and can be collected at City Hall reception from January 15.
Location: Kiruna City Hall.

SATURDAY | 24 JANUARY

Go to City Hall Square – watch the artists at work and see how the snow sculptures take shape! 

10:00–14:00 | Helicopter ride around Kiruna!
Join a flight with Kallaxflyg and see Kiruna from above.
Price: Adults SEK 550, children SEK 400 (up to 11 years). Payment on site via Swish.
Note: Flights may be cancelled in case of bad weather.
Location: Between the E10 roundabout and Luftfartsvägen, 67°50’48.7″N 20°19’11.7″E, 10min walk from the city center. NOTE: No parking available.

10:00–15:00 | Electric snowmobile demo with Outback Abisko
Experience the future of silent and sustainable snowmobiles – see them, test ride, and talk mountain adventures.
Location: City Hall Square.

10:30–14:00 | Snow Golf Competition – Kiruna Snow Golf Scramble!
Registration on site from 09:30. Coffee and snacks from Ripan, course preparation by Trailservice. Completely free! Clubs and balls available to borrow.
Location: Kiruna Golf Course.

11:00–17:00 | Nutti Sami Siida with reindeer and Lávvu
Reindeer sled rides for children 11:00–13:00. Try lasso throwing, meet and feed the reindeer. Coffee and treats served in the Lávvu.
Location: Reindeer Camp Arena, by the Police Station.

11:00–13:00 | LTH Traktor at the Snow Festival
Come and see the Snow Festival’s official snow supplier’s impressive machines. All children get a chance to sit in a tractor.
Location: City Hall Square.

11:00–15:00 | Textile art exhibition
The Weaving Studio of the Jukkasjärvi Heritage Association celebrates local craftsmanship with an outdoor exhibition of woven art.
Location: City Hall Square.

10:30–13:00 | Dog sledding
Kiruna Sled Dog Club is on site for anyone who wants to meet their amazing dogs and try dog sledding.
Location: Fairy Tale Forest, the woods opposite City Hall.

11:00–15:00 | Handicraft fair at Aurora
Local craftsmen sell their handicrafts.
Location: Aurora Culture & Congress, Vistas (one floor up).

11:00–13:00 | Pony riding
Canceled due to temperature. Don’t miss pony riding with Kiruna Riding Club.
Temperature limit: –15°C.
Location: Behind City Hall.

11:00–13:00 | Outdoor floor hockey with KIF
Play floor hockey with Kiruna IF youth and Kiruna IF. Bring a helmet, stick, and a good mood. (Limited equipment available to borrow.)
For children born in 2017 and later. Sausage and warm juice for all participants.
Location: City Hall Square.

11:00 | Film: “Four Seasons at Valkkikurkkio Rapids” by Håkan Lundström, 60 min
Free screenings by Kiruna filmmakers in collaboration with Arctic Light Film Festival, Aurora Culture & Congress, Filmpool Nord, and Kiruna Lapland.
Location: Aurora, Lumi.

11:30 | Kiruna International Snow Sculpture Competition ends – come and vote
Voting closes at 12:15.
Location: City Hall Square.

12:00 | Weather in Art: Special guided tour of art exhibition
Hole in Reality—Dora García, Pablo Picasso and a Mining Anniversary. Artist Dora García explores issues related to land rights and natural resources.
Location: KIN Museum of Contemporary Art. Meet at KIN’s green reception, floor 0, Kiruna City Hall.

12:20 | Fire show with the fire dancers Norrsken
A sparkling, flaming, powerful fire show by the fire-breathing dancers of NORRSKEN!
Location: City Hall Square.

12:30 | Award ceremony – Kiruna International Snow Sculpture Competition
Presentation of the 2026 Snow Sculpture of the Year. People’s Choice Award and Jury Winner.
Location: City Hall Square, stage.

12:30–14:00 | Open poetry stage by Norrscen
Guest poets: Poetry Slam Swedish Champions 2025 – Wilma Saga Persson (reigning Swedish Champion) and the winners of the 2025 team competition, Lavskriket (Linnéa Kero, Raymond Stokki, and Anna-Carin Pekkari). Registration: norrscen.poesi@gmail.com Location: Kiruna City Library.

13:00 | Outdoor floor hockey match
Prestigious match between Local Media and Kiruna politicians.
Location: City Hall Square.

13:00–16:00 | Art Workshop open for winter-themed creation
Try painting, drawing, collage, handicrafts, or other paper-based crafts. Free, open to all, no registration required!
Location: KIN Museum of Contemporary Art, Floor 1, Art Workshop, Kiruna City Hall.

13:00–15:00 | The Culture School presents the film “The Four Elements”
A creative collaboration between students and teachers from different disciplines. A 20-minute film shown continuously.
Location: Black Box, Culture School, Hjalmar Lundbohm School.

13:00 | Film: “The Rolling House” by Johan Tjärnberg, 70 min. Free screenings by Kiruna filmmakers in collaboration with Arctic Light Film Festival, Aurora Culture & Congress, Filmpool Nord, and Kiruna Lapland.
Location: Aurora, Lumi.

13:30 | Outdoor story time by the campfire with Kiruna City Library
For children 0–3 years. Pre-registration: sanna.barsk@kiruna.se  Location: Fairy Tale Forest, the woods opposite City Hall.

14:00 | Reindeer race – “Kiruna Reindeer Racing Challenge”
Don’t miss when Kiruna companies compete against each other in reindeer racing. Qualifying heats and final.
Entry fee: SEK 1,000 per team, max 16 teams. The winning team donates all entry fees to a youth program of their choice within a Kiruna association.
Location: Reindeer Camp Arena, by the Police Station.

15:00 | Film: “In My Hand” by Marja Helander and Liselotte Wajstedt, 24 min. Free screenings by Kiruna filmmakers in collaboration with Arctic Light Film Festival, Aurora Culture & Congress, Filmpool Nord, and Kiruna Lapland. Location: Aurora, Lumi.

15:15 | Author visit: Bea Uusma
Two-time August Prize winner Bea Uusma visits Kiruna City Library with her new book Vitön (White Island).
In collaboration with Sparbanken Nord, LKAB, Kiruna Lapland, and Kiruna Bookstore.
Extra tickets released Thursday 15/1 and available at Kiruna City Library and Kiruna Bookstore.
Location: Kaamos, Aurora Culture & Congress.

16:00–21:00 | 🎤 Open Stage at Dálvi
House band available if needed. Simple refreshments served during the evening.
16:00 Doors open at Dálvi
17:00–19:00 Open stage, performance time 5–10 minutes
21:00 Closing
Pre-register your act with emma.grameus@aurorakiruna.se, but drop-in participation will also be possible.
Location: Aurora.