FESTIVAL DU CINÉMA DE MINUIT
Five days and five nights, under a big top, to discover or rediscover cult ...Read more
LE JOUR DE MARIE (MARIANPÄIVÄ)
Read moreThis same festival - Marianpäiva - has been celebrated since the 14th century, and was originally intended for baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals. In those days, the Annunciation had a strong symbolic significance. The religious character of this gathering has faded, but the Sami from Finland, Norway and Sweden continue to gather. On the program: craft exhibitions, concerts of Sami songs(joiku), reindeer races and lassos throwing.
GRAND MARCHÉ INTERNATIONAL
The whole city takes advantage of this dynamic and celebrates cultures and ...Read more
ARCTIC LAPLAND RALLY
Read moreThis rally brings together the world's best drivers in extreme conditions. In 2023, it was already the 58th edition! For two days, cars and drivers battle it out on the snow-covered roads of Rovaniemi. On the dedicated website, you can find all the information you need about the route taken by the teams, as well as the approximate times at which they will be expected. As for the competitors, there are several categories, including one reserved for foreign drivers: amateurs beware!
FESTIVAL DE CINÉMA DES PEUPLES AUTOCHTONES (SKÁBMAGOVAT)
Attention film lovers: this festival honours indigenous peoples. Rich in ...Read more
SEMAINE DE LA PÊCHE SUR GLACE
Attend about 15 ice fishing competitions, a technique that is still very ...Read more