Event Calendar

The Museum of Torne Valley showcases Torne Valley culture and history on both sides of the Finnish-Swedish border. We specialize in the local way of life and border region phenomena. Our permanent exhibition highlights the traditional means of living, the history of Tornio and Haparanda, border trade, smuggling and marriages across the border.

Visitors can also listen to local languages and dialects. The past comes alive through original artifacts and abundant picture and film material on display.

14.11.2025-2.8.2026

The exhibition introduces visitors to the stages of beer production and the factors that influence it. The exhibition also explores the role of beer in people’s daily lives, celebrations and beliefs, and looks at society as a regulator and structurer of beer-drinkers. Photographs, objects and advertisements from different eras will provide an introduction to beer memories of the past.

Exhibition loan from the Finnish Hotel and Restaurant Museum. The exhibition is complemented by a section on the history of brewing in Tornio.

The exhibition and its accompanying programmes are organised in cooperation with Tornio Brewery. During the exhibition, group guided tours will be organised, starting with a visit to the museum to learn about the history of beer, followed by a visit to the Tornion Brewery to taste the beers.

14/11 2025-2/8 2026

The exhibition provides a perspective on the mythology of beer, from its creation to the death of folk beer. Visitors will learn about the processes of beer brewing and the factors that influence it. The exhibition also highlights the role of beer in people’s everyday lives, celebrations and beliefs, and explores how society has been both a regulator and a structure creator for people who drink beer. Photographs, objects and advertisements from different eras lead visitors into the beer history of the past.

Exhibition loan from the Finnish Hotel and Restaurant Museum. The exhibition is supplemented with sections on the history of the Tornio brewery. The exhibition and its accompanying program are organized in cooperation with Tornion Panimo. During the exhibition period, group tours will be offered, where participants will first learn about the history of beer at the museum and then go on a brewery tour and beer tasting at Tornion Panimo.

In April, the Aine Art Museum celebrates Romani culture with a series of Romani cafés open to everyone on four Wednesdays in April.
The aim of the Romani café is to highlight the diverse culture of the Romani people.

On Wednesday, April 8, International Romani Day is celebrated. In honor of the national day, the Aine Art Museum will bring the master folk singer and Art Academic Hilja Grönfors to perform. The event begins at 16:30 with cake and coffee and open doors. The Hilja Grönfors Trio will perform from 18:00 in the Aine Hall. Free admission!
The Hilja Grönfors Trio features the master folk singer Hilja Grönfors, Kiureli Sammallahti (accordion) and Valtteri Bruun (guitar).

Romani café x Aine Art Museum
Presenting Romani culture with varying themes, coffee served, free admission
Wed 15.4. from 16:00 to 18:00 (finnish time)
Wed 22.4. from 16:00 to 18:00 (finnish time)
Wed 29.4. from 15:00 to 17:00 (finnish time)

The Everyone’s Birthday event series is a cultural gift for all residents of Tornio and visitors to the region. During 2026, the Aine Art Museum will organise a series of events across Tornio and Haparanda. These may take the form of an artwork, a discussion event, a workshop, or a performance, created by art and culture professionals from across the Nordic countries as well as experts from various fields. The significant art collection of Tornio-based collectors Eila and Veli Aine is a valuable cultural gift to the city of Tornio, and the Aine Art Museum honours this legacy in its 40th anniversary year in 2026.
The Aine Art Museum turns 40 – and wants to give you a gift every month of the year.

ELLINOORA IN RESTAURANG UMPITUNNELI ON SATURDAY 11.4.2026!

Hox! With band, not an unplugged performance.

Ellinoora is an artist and songwriter who has won the Emma Award four times. Over her 10-year career, she has combined organic pop music, a determination to go her own way and her big voice to create a successful career. Ellinoora has released four successful albums: the double-platinum Wild Child and Pink Revolution, the platinum-selling Last Romantic, which won Album of the Year, and most recently the critically and fan acclaimed Melancholic Songs Club, which went platinum before its release. These albums contain many timeless hits that are known across the country, such as Elephant’s Weight, The Lion King, Bäng Bäng Stupid Heart and Dinosaur’s Heart, which was the most played radio song in 2021 and was named Radio Song of the Year at the Radio Gala. Ellinoora’s songs have been streamed over 200 million times on Spotify.

Ellinoora is one of Finland’s most popular artists and performed her first solo arena concert, Ellinoora 4ever – 10 years of pop music, at Nokia Arena in Tampere in November 2025, making her the youngest Finnish solo artist to perform at Nokia Arena. Known for her powerful live show, the artist has created many musically and visually spectacular concepts throughout her career. In 2024, the artist celebrated her birthday with the Ellinoora 30 tour, which included 18 sold-out shows, including three nights at Tavastia. In the spring of 2026, Ellinoora will embark on the first acoustic ELLINOORA UNPLUGGED tour.

Ludwig van Beethoven’s intense and dramatic String Quartet in F minor op. 95 “Serioso” meets Franz Schubert’s dramatic and profound String Quartet in D minor No. 14 “Girl and Death”. The concert takes the listener to the edge of extreme emotions, inner tensions and human destiny.

L. van Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor no. 11 Op. 95 “Serioso”
-intermission-
F. Schubert: String Quartet in D minor no. 14 “Girl and Death”

The concert will last approximately 80 minutes including intermission.

Free admission

IhaNainen choir performs at Seminaari school

Choirmaster: Mira Sunnari
Accompanied by: Mika Mustonen

The legendary The Animals will arrive at the Grand Hotel Mustaparra Ballroom in Tornio in spring 2026.

The original line-up will include co-founder John Steel. Danny Handley, Barney Williams and Norman Helm will also play in the band.

“House of the Rising Sun”, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place”, “Don’t Let Me Be Understood”, “It´s My Life”, “I Put A Spell On You”, “Boom Boom” and “Bring It On Home To Me”. On this hit list, The Animals are undoubtedly one of the most influential bands in the world. Among its prominent fans is Bruce Springsteen.

In 1964, a wave of energetic rock and roll swept over the world’s youth, with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones – and of course The Animals, founded by John Steel and Eric Burdon – riding on its crest. The band got its name from its wild stage presence.

Although The Animals have since slowed down on stage, the band, soon to celebrate their 60th anniversary, are still going strong and the legend is growing. Recently, Classic Rock magazine included the band’s debut album in its “50 Albums That Built Blues Rock” list.

On Saturday 9 May, we will celebrate 405 years of Tornio in the Hallituskatu promenade from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be Tornio by Tornio, just like its inhabitants and proudly its own.

The event will include the presentation of the city’s annual scholarships and awards, and enjoy displays of art by local performers. Performers include Tornio’s own Tango Queen Mira Sunnari and her band, and children’s music duo Hulabaloo!

Outokumpu Stainless will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary!

Welcome to bid farewell to the over 40-year-old Kalottjazz & Blues Festival in a lively and festive atmosphere!

On stage, among others, Irina Björklund – a versatile artist known as both an actress and a singer – as well as blues rock icon Saverio Maccne with his band. Ridig High Duo will also perform.

Folkets Hus, May 16, 2026, 20:00–24:00 (Swedish time)

Secure your spot (limited number of seats) and book your ticket! Tickets cost 350 SEK.
More information coming soon: https://www.kalottjazzblues.net/

Bands from the Kemi and Tornio branches of the Meri-Lapi Music College will perform.
The concert is open to all. Free entry.

Music School students perform at the end of the year ceremony. The event is open to all

Stripped-down and intimate. Filled with tension and emotion. This is what the audience can expect when Norrbotten Big Band meets the acclaimed pop duo Sand & Hallander. With trombonist Tilde Schweizer as arranger, it can only be a success.

The pop duo Sand & Hallander consists of Emmalisa Hallander and Nina Sand, who sing and perform their own original songs in Swedish, featuring witty lyrics and expressive melodies. Their debut album Älskar, älskar inte (2023) was highly praised by critics and reviewers, and they were compared, among others, to ABBA.

Nina Sand and Emmalisa Hallander found each other in 2015 through their shared sense of humor and love for The Beatles. Since then, they have been best friends and are passionate about writing songs together—often with a twinkle in their eye. New songs will be released in the summer of 2025, and in 2026 an exciting collaboration with Norrbotten Big Band awaits.

Ticket information
Tickets: standard €15 / SEK 150, pensioners €10 / SEK 100, students free
Booking: kulturen@haparanda.se
Swish: 123 515 38 04
Organizer: City of Haparanda / Culture

Welcome to northern Sweden’s most fun race offering courses for everyone, regardless of experience or age. A race and experience for the whole family with the joy of running in focus.

Discover Seskarö’s fantastic trails and the wonderful nature of the Haparanda Archipelago. Have you just started running or never tried trailrunning before? Then the 3 km course is perfect for getting started. For those who want bigger challenge, there is a 7 km and a 12 km courses. Here at the Seskarö Trails outdoor arena you´ll run on winding paths of various kinds – forest, gravel, pebbles and sand.

But of course the whole family should join in. That´s why we offer courses even for the little ones: 500m, 1000m and 2km on asphalt and trail. Perfect for the youngest to experience the thrill of competition.

Saturday, May 30, 15-17 Swedish time, speed dating is organized at Haparanda City Library in collaboration between Haparanda and Tornio library.

The event is multilingual (Swedish, Finnish, English and Meänkieli).

Register via the QR code on the poster or via this link:

SWEDISH

https://forms.gle/Jq5tdRdqPgBaxqQ98

FINNISH

https://forms.gle/8tCk2eV3i6N45hmd6

The deadline for registration is Monday, May 25. Participation is free of charge. You must be over 18 years old to participate.

How does the event work?

1. All registered participants will be notified via a confirmation email about your participation after the deadline of May 25.
2. The event will take place at Haparanda Library, Norra Esplanaden 1, Haparanda. Please arrive on time, preferably at least 15 minutes before the event starts.
3. When you arrive, sign in with one of the officials. You will be given a name tag, a form where you can check whether there will be a match or no match with those you are sped dating and a brochure with some more information.
4. The spedating process is such that everyone is assigned their first date. The men are spread out in the library room and the women circulate.
5. Each speed date lasts 6 minutes and when the alarm sounds you move on to the next one.
6. Once you have dated everyone, hand in the completed form to the officials. Don’t forget to write your name on the form!
7. After the event has ended, during the evening, you will receive an email from the officials if there has been a match, with the contact details of the person.

Classic Musicmeet – Wheels Nationals Haparanda!

Day program – FREE ENTRY
Admission at 23.00
DOLLY STYLE takes the stage at 12.30

EVENING PROGRAM – TRIBUTE NIGHT
Admission at 16.30
Entrance 200 SEK/pp, no pre-booking required
Live music from 17.00

As the evening progresses, the volume is raised and we invite you to a maxed Tribute Night with legendary rock music:
Mighty Queen
The Dress To Kiss
Hetfieldz

An evening filled with classic hits, sing-alongs and rock energy!

The purpose of the local heritage days is to celebrate Tornio’s long history and cultural heritage, to increase understanding of local history and local history work and to make Tornio known both here and nationally.

The theme of the Heritage Day is “Heritage without Borders” and during the three days there will be a wide range of activities around Tornio and its surroundings on both sides of the border. We want to reach out to locals, residents, visitors and tourists. The event also brings together professionals and enthusiasts working on cultural heritage and heritage issues across the country.