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Event Calendar

Welcome to check what is happening in HaparandaTornio! There are plenty of different kind of events on both sides of the border all-year-round. Most interesting for our visitors are usually the ones that are organized together as a twin-city such as the Happy New Twice in the New Year´s eve, Twin-City Festival and Jazz & Blues festival in the summer time.

Event Listing

Border Pride Week 2025

1.9.2025 – 7.9.2025

Tornio-Haaparanta, Kemi, Torikatu 2, Tornio, Suomi

Border Pride will take place for the ninth time in the Tornio-Haaparanta & Kemi area on September 1-7, 2025.

Border Pride is an equality event that aims to make sexual and gender minorities visible by raising awareness of diversity, stimulating discussion and shedding light on life through the eyes of rainbow people.

This year’s theme in particular is to bring people from different backgrounds to the same table and spark a discussion on how we all have more similarities than differences, despite our different backgrounds.

Border Pride week will feature a range of cultural events such as art workshops, guided tours and exhibitions. Other events include various debates and café takeovers. There are also plans to organize activities for local youth in the form of a soda fountain. There are also plans to organize an evening party for people over 18 in Kemi.

The main event of the week will be a parade on Saturday, September 6.

The parade will start from Haaparanta Square and end with a park party behind the Aine Art Museum. In the park, there will be an autumn picnic with tables representing different organizations, associations and shops, as well as the usual Happy Faces Tornio face painting. The program often includes musical performances by local artists and a discussion panel.

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Before now – Hot summer exhibition in Kaakamo

1.8.2025 – 15.8.2025

Kaakamo, House of the Raittiusseurea, Raittiusseurantie, Tornio, Suomi

Sirpa Alalääkkölä’s highly acclaimed art exhibition continues. Sirpa is an internationally renowned artist with roots in Kaakamo. The paintings record memories, moods and stories of her home region. The site-specific exhibition is built communally under the guidance of the artist. Read about the artist at http://sirpa.art

Art exhibition

28.6.2025 – 19.7.2025

Studio Jala Arts & Crafts, Tornedal & Co, Torggatan, Haparanda, Sverige

Welcome to the art exhibition at Jala Konst & Hantverk. Works by four different artists on display for three weeks:

Maria Virtanen
Eija Mäkivuoti
Siv Johansson
Irene Sandberg

Opening on Saturday 28.6. at 11-15.
The exhibition is open during the opening hours of Tornedal & Co.
You are warmly welcome!

A Home for Art – Space for Everything – Collection exhibition

15.5.2025 – 31.12.2025

Aineen taidemuseo, Torikatu 2, Tornio, Suomi

The collection exhibition presents beloved artworks from the collections of the Aine Pictorial Art Foundation and the Aine Art Museum, exploring themes of architecture, space, shared environments, and mindscapes.

The exhibition delves into northern public art, reflects on humanity’s place and responsibility in our shared environment, celebrates the 100th anniversary of Reidar Särestöniemi, and highlights visual artists working in the service of architecture.

Featured artists include Nils Nilsson Skum, Reidar Särestöniemi, Marja Helander, Susanne Gottberg, Vilho Lampi, and Tyko Sallinen, Anitra Lucander.

5 €
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Art exhibition: Kaarina Kaikkonen Growing the Sun

26.4.2025 – 3.8.2025

Aine konstmuseum, Torikatu 2, Tornio, Suomi

The summer exhibition of Aine Art Museum presents the work of sculptor Kaarina Kaikkonen for the first time in a solo exhibition in Northern Finland. The internationally beloved artist is known for her monumental textile installations and sculptures.

Kaarina Kaikkonen’s exhibition Growing the Sun showcases a wide selection of her work at the Aine Art Museum in Tornio. Kaikkonen’s pieces often explore human emotions and experiences through everyday objects and textiles.

Exhibition is done with the support from Finnish Heritage Agency

5 €
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A Home for Art – Collection exhibition

14.2.2025 – 10.8.2025

Aineen taidemuseo, Torikatu 2, Tornio, Suomi

Rajakartano, the shared home of Aine Art Museum and Tornio City Library, will turn 40 in 2025. Over the years, the building has become one of the city’s landmarks. The positive and open attitude of the City of Tornio towards art and culture, active local operators, and the sizable art collection of Eila and Veli Aine contributed to the creation of this cultural centre and the activities it houses.

The exhibition presents original architectural drawings and works by artists such as Jukka Mäkelä, Sigrid Schauman, Markku Heikkilä, Unto Pusa and Mari Rantanen.

5 €

Seskarö Archipelago Festival

16.7.2025 – 20.7.2025

Seskarö, Industrivägen 2, 953 94 Seskarö, Sverige

Wednesday 16/7
Teatercafe – A humorous revue that spans Past, Present & Future
at 19 – Folkets Hus
Pre-book your ticket 073-0359033
Arr. Seskarö Hembygdsförening in collaboration with PRO Seskarö

Thursday 17/7
Archipelago Festival Opening
12 pm – Leppäniemikajen
Join a boat caravan to Räpilahti. All motorized vehicles are welcome. We will follow the lead boat to Räpilahti and then turn back.

Saarisviken event
17 pm – Saarisviken
Free entry – bring your own chair and refreshments.
Family night with open sven – bring an instrument, show off a talent or tell a story. Play leaders are on site.
Arr. Seskarö Fishing Harbor Association

Friday 18/7
Inauguration of Activity Park Arkipelag
at 13 – The area behind Handlarn
All children are invited to ice cream! Omnigym is on site.

Festival evening at Folkets hus
20-01 Folkets Hus
Live on stage: Elin Hornmalm with band, Elia Sarkkinen & musicians
Arr: Seskarö Hembygdsförening
Admission 100,-/member / 150,-/non-member. 18-year age limit

Saturday 19/7
Family day at Seskarö
Among other things, Gränslösa Spelmän entertains with music, flea market, coffee sales, bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, art market and exhibition
Arr. Seskarö Hembygdsförening

Try water skiing
15-17 Leppäniemikajen
Free admission

Boat trip to Seskarö bridge
9 am – 4 pm Leppäniemikajen
Welcome to a boat trip to the majestic Seskarö Bridge and back.
Departure every hour on the hour
Admission 150 SEK/adult, 50 SEK/child.
Arr. Innala Archipelago

Sunday 20/7
Open air church service
at 11.00 Folkets Hus
Open air service with Bishop Emeritus Hans Stiglund.
After the service, church coffee & coffee is offered.
The bus from Haparanda departs at 10.15 from Föramlingshemmet via Torget.
(In case of rain, the service will be moved to the church)

Seskarö Uprising 1917
at 13.00 Parish Hall
Lecture about the Seskarö Uprising 1917 and its consequences. A conversation about Then and Now with Sten-Inge Videhult.

Art market and exhibition
11 am – 1 pm Folkets Hus

Try water skiing
13-15 Sammakkoviken
Free admission

Ida’s café

10.6.2025 – 20.7.2025

Matkakoski, Korpikylä in Haparanda, Sweden, Matkakoski byn, Karungi, Sverige

Ida’s Summer Café at Matkakoski Cultural Area

Open June 10 – July 20 at 13-16

Homemade, Coffee/Tea, Ice cream

Welcome to an inspiring environment in the countryside!

Sommar i parken – Summer in the park, Haparanda

1.7.2025 – 25.7.2025

Beach parks, Haparanda, Strandgatan 17, Haparanda, Sverige

Come and spend a nice summer day at Sommar i parken -Strandparken in the centre of Haparanda, right on the shore of the Tornionjoki River! Activities for the whole family.
You can find the full programme at: https://www.haparanda.se/fritid-och-kultur/kultur-och-nojen/sommar-i-parken

Welcome!

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MLL Family Play Park Arboretum

23.6.2025 – 11.7.2025

Arboretum play park, Kallioputaankatu 10, Tornio, Suomi

In the summer, many new mothers, fathers and children get involved in MLL activities as the summer holiday season gets underway and there is more time during the day. The Summer 2025 Family Play Park activities will take place from 23 June to 11 July, Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm at the Arboretum Park play park at Kallioputaankatu 10.

The activities are guided, free of charge and open to all without prior registration. Children attend the family play park under parental supervision, there is no childcare available. The playground is run by young people from Tornio. The programme varies weekly, with a singing session every day at 11 a.m. The playgrounds are weather permitting and a little rain does not affect our park activities. If it rains a little more, we will be at the Family House (Perheidentalo). You can bring your own lunch if you wish.

Welcome to visit the parks!

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MLL Family Play Park Uitonranta

23.6.2025 – 11.7.2025

Uitonranta, Pirkankatu 45, Tornio, Suomi

In the summer, many new mothers, fathers and children get involved in MLL activities as the summer holiday season gets underway and there is more time during the day. Summer 2025 Family Play Park activities will take place from 23 June to 11 July, Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm, at Uitonranta Play Park, Pirkankatu 45.

The activities are guided, free of charge and open to all without prior registration. Children attend the family play park under parental supervision, there is no childcare available. The playground is run by young people from Tornio. The programme varies weekly, with a singing session every day at 11 a.m. The playgrounds are weather permitting and a little rain does not affect our park activities. If it rains a little more, we will be at the Family House. You can bring your own lunch if you wish.

Welcome to visit the parks!

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Yoga in the Arboretum

9.7.2025 18:00 – 19:00 (FI)

Arboretum, Kallioputaankatu 10, Tornio, Suomi

Come and enjoy yoga in the beautiful surroundings of Tornio Arboretum! We offer easy and gentle body care and mind relaxation, no previous yoga experience required. The class is free and you don’t need to sign up in advance, just show up. Bring your own mat (yoga mat, blanket or large towel) and a water bottle, dress for the weather (in case of rain/storm the class will be cancelled). Arboretum staff will be on site, so toilets will be open and drinking water available. A warm welcome!

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Yoga in the Arboretum

2.7.2025 18:00 – 19:00 (FI)

Arboretum, Kallioputaankatu 10, Tornio, Suomi

Come and enjoy yoga in the beautiful surroundings of Tornio Arboretum! We offer easy and gentle body care and mind relaxation, no previous yoga experience required. The class is free and you don’t need to sign up in advance, just show up. Bring your own mat (yoga mat, blanket or large towel) and a water bottle, dress for the weather (in case of rain/storm the class will be cancelled). Arboretum staff will be on site, so toilets will be open and drinking water available. A warm welcome!

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A party for the whole family in Nikkala Harbour

5.7.2025 11:00 – 15:00 (SE)

Haparandahamn, Nikkala, Haparanda, Hamnvägen 496, 953 95 Nikkala, Sverige

Family party in Nikkala Harbour (Haparandahamn)!

Art exhibition in the boathouse, face painting, clowns Hilda and Hulda, waffle and coffee sales, flea market (limited number of tables, registration 073-0831867).

The Haparanda Sport Fishing Club will participate with a “try fishing” activity – bring your own life jackets.

Welcome!

Tossabacken summer café

19.7.2025 13:00 – 17:00 (SE)

Tossabacken, Haparanda , Tossabacken, Haparanda, Sverige

Welcome to the Tossa-Karhuvaara Village Association’s summer café in Tossabacken, Haparanda!

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Beautiful Old Houses – Fiinit Vanhat talot

30.8.2025 12:00 – 31.8.2025 17:00 (FI)

HaparandaTornio, Keskikatu 30, 95400 Tornio, Suomi

Join us on a fascinating cultural journey where history comes to life within the shelter of old log walls! The Fine Old Houses – Fiinit Vanhat Talot event in Tornio and Haparanda offers a unique opportunity to explore the region’s amazing old buildings over two days.
The sites will be open on Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can access the sites with a joint admission ticket, which supports the activities of our association.
10 €
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Cultural days

9.7.2025 – 12.7.2025

Kukkola Rapids, Kukkolaforsen Turist & Konferens, Haparanda, Sverige

Experience the unique Tornevalley culture

Every year, we have cultural days at Kukkolaforsen where we showcase our genuine cultural village. We show patabygge,
cultural village and fishing museum. The sauna village has guided tours and sauna broom making.

Mjölnarstugan is open for viewing and has an art exhibition.

PATAN’S DAY – Wednesday,July 19
13:00 Guided tour of the pata building
15:00 Guided tour of the cultural village (starting from the reception)

BASTUNS DAY – Thursday, July 10
Pata building during the day
11-15 Freshly baked Kukkola flatbread from the bakery and Margit Spolander talks about her Kukkolamat cookbooks
~11-13 Tornedalsrally stops for lunch at Kukkolaforsen – vintage car presentation on site

“Ta´ me´ towel” BASTUAFTON
15-18 Take the opportunity to test all our saunas
16.00 Terttu Puuronen has Aufguss in the BYA sauna
Swedish Sauna Academy guides in stories about the sauna.

Book your tickets in advance

Sale of simple food and drinks at the
the sauna.

SIKENS DAG – Friday, July 11
Patabygg is going on during the day
At 11-15 Freshly baked Kukkola flatbread from the bakery and Margit Spolander tells about her Kukkolamat cookbooks
At 12-16 Halstrad sik on the farm


FORSENS DAG – Saturday, July 12

Patabygge during the day
11-15 Freshly baked Kukkola flatbread from the bakery and Margit Spolander talks about her Kukkolamat cookbooks
13: Take the opportunity to try rafting
Book your place in the boat!

15:00 Guided tour of the cultural village (starts from the reception)

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Theatre Kranniteatteri in the Pharmacy

2.7.2025 19:00 – 21:00 (FI)

Folkets Hus, Åkergatan 1B, 95334 Haparanda, Sweden, Folkets hus i Haparanda, Åkergatan 1B, 953 34 Haparanda, Ruotsi

Kranniteater’s happy musical theatre in the Pharmacy! (Finnish time!)

Almost everyone has probably been to a pharmacy at some point, and some even enjoy it. Even the Kranniteatter Pharmacy has a regular customer, Jemina, who would love to live in the pharmacy. Jemina is a fancy lady with a lot of ailments, some of them real, but most of them completely made up. Will Jemina find a cure for her ailments, or does she even want to get rid of them?

The special thing about this pharmacy is that you can also find Hannes, a doctor, here, who can provide additional help and special services, provided you have the right insurance. This pharmacy doctor can also sing and make phone calls, but why is answering personal calls so important to Hannes?

Sisters Emma and Liisa work at the pharmacy they also own. Their work is the biggest part of their lives, so it is at the pharmacy that they share their joys and sorrows. Emma has returned from abroad full of happy anticipation for her future, but has she come back too late? Liisa also has her own expectations of her new doctor, but are they limited to business?

Despite the best possible service at the pharmacy, some customers are having a bad time. And so it is with Mr Jim, who has a hard life, a dark day, a dark soul and a broken heart. How can you get out of it when you’ve lost everything and loneliness takes over. Can Mr Jimi find help for his problems at the pharmacy? Is there even a demand for the pharmacy’s services anymore? Come and find out!

The Krann Theatre Pharmacy is a musical theatre with a cheerful atmosphere and a variety of music played and sung live. The script was written by Kranniteatter member Anne Angeria, who also plays the role of Jemina in the show. The other roles are played by Eveliina Halme, Jon Sebastian Säkkinen, Johanna Mattila and Harry Wuite.

Ticket: 20€

Ticket sale: at the door one hour before the performance.

Payment: cash or debit card.

Duration of the performance: approx. 2 hours, including intermission.

Info: tel. 040 718 5448

20 €
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Theatre Kranniteatteri in the Pharmacy

30.8.2025 19:00 – 21:00 (FI)

Kaakamon Napakymppi, Laivaniementie 815, 94430 Tornio, Finland, Kaakamon Napakymppi, Laivaniementie 815, 94430 Tornio, Suomi

Kranniteater’s happy musical theatre in the Pharmacy!

Almost everyone has probably been to a pharmacy at some point, and some even enjoy it. Even the Krann Theatre Pharmacy has a regular customer, Jemina, who would love to live in the pharmacy. Jemina is a fancy lady with a lot of ailments, some of them real, but most of them completely made up. Will Jemina find a cure for her ailments, or does she even want to get rid of them?

The special thing about this pharmacy is that you can also find Hannes, a doctor, here, who can provide additional help and special services, provided you have the right insurance. This pharmacy doctor can also sing and make phone calls, but why is answering personal calls so important to Hannes?

Sisters Emma and Liisa work at the pharmacy they also own. Their work is the biggest part of their lives, so it is at the pharmacy that they share their joys and sorrows. Emma has returned from abroad full of happy anticipation for her future, but has she come back too late? Liisa also has her own expectations of her new doctor, but are they limited to business?

Despite the best possible service at the pharmacy, some customers are having a bad time. And so it is with Mr Jim, who has a hard life, a dark day, a dark soul and a broken heart. How can you get out of it when you’ve lost everything and loneliness takes over. Can Mr Jimi find help for his problems at the pharmacy? Is there even a demand for the pharmacy’s services anymore? Come and find out!

The Krann Theatre Pharmacy is a musical theatre with a cheerful atmosphere and a variety of music played and sung live. The script was written by Kranniteatter member Anne Angeria, who also plays the role of Jemina in the show. The other roles are played by Eveliina Halme, Jon Sebastian Säkkinen, Johanna Mattila and Harry Wuite.

Ticket: 20€

Ticket sale: at the door one hour before the performance.

Payment: cash or debit card.

Duration of the performance: approx. 2 hours, including intermission.

Info: tel. 040 718 5448

20 €
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White fish festival at Kukkolaforsen

26.7.2025 – 27.7.2025

Kukkolaforsen, Kukkolaforsen Turist & Konferens, Haparanda, Sverige

A celebration of Siken’s arrival – 50th anniversary!

The whitefish festival at Kukkolaforsen is an annual event that celebrates the traditional catch and culture of whitefish fishing in the area. The Whitefish Festival at Kukkolaforsen is a celebration with traditions dating back to the Middle Age.

SATURDAY from 12 noon

Food Market,  Ice cream from SIA ice cream for all the children
Stories from previus celebrations
CALLNE & CO Talk show live
Demonstration of pata building and dipnetfishing
The Meänland, folk reggae band from Torne Valley

SUNDAY from 12 pm-

Päivi Heikura & Adam Huuva

ROBERT WELLS Trio Feat: Maria Wells
After years of great success in the big arenas with Rhapsody in Rock, Robert Wells is now traveling with his trio and making a few exclusive guest appearances around the country.
Robert Wells Grand Piano
Lars Risberg Bass
Roine Johansson Drums
Maria Wells Vocal

Food Market

For all children:
Candy rain, ice cream rain, Zumba Kids, bounce house, balloon man, face painting

Tickets:

  • all weekend 400 SEK / person
  • Saturday 150 SEK / person
  • Sunday 350 SEK / person
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Stand Up Club 15.8.

15.8.2025 20:00 – 22:00 (FI)

Grand Hotel Mustaparta, Ballroom event hall, Hallituskatu 7, Tornio, Suomi

stand Up Club!

Mikko Vaismaa

Anitta Ahonen

Joel Makengo

Showtime 20:00

Tickets: tiketti.fi

22,50 € / from the door 25 € €

Summer activities of Tornio (Youth Office)

2.6.2025 – 13.7.2025

Tornio, Nuortentalo Aaltonen, Länsiranta, Tornio, Suomi

Tornio’s summer is full of activities, and registration for excursions and camps is already underway. See the website for the registration deadline and age limits for each event.

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Sauna day

19.6.2025 – 7.8.2025

Kukkolaforsen Haparanda , Kukkolaforsen Turist & Konferens, Haparanda, Sverige

Every Thursday from June 19th to August 7th we have a Saunaday in the Sauna area from 3PM to 6PM.

Bring your friends and come enjoy the sauna, you can experience Sweden’s largest smoke sauna. Additionally, you can relax in the hot tub while admiring the magnificent rapids or take a refreshing dip in the river. And remember to bring your towel!

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Guess again

13.7.2025 18:00 – 26.7.2025 16:00 (FI)

Arpela Summer Theatre /Arpela Youth Association, ARPELAN NUORISOSEURA RY., Könöläntie, Tornio, Suomi

Arpela Summer Theatre presents the comedy ARVAAPPAS FOR A NEW TIME:

“The Nuppose family receives a telegram that causes tension in their everyday lives. A telegram sends a shock to the family, which sparks a panic in the home. A visitor is coming and the house needs to be put in tiptop shape. Coincidentally, misunderstandings arise and everyone gets caught up in the whirlwind and hilarious theatre. But who is this visitor who’s making a mess of the Knobs’ buttons?” Script by Aune Hämäläinen. Adapted and directed by Sari Pohjanen.

Performances 13.-26.7.2025

Tickets 20 € at the door. (18 € in advance until 2.6.)
Payment methods: cash, bank card, advance payment

For more information and ticket reservations:
Arpela Summer Theatre
Tel: 045 8048810 (Mon-Sat 12-16).
Address of the theatre: Könöläntie 28, Arpela, 95590 Tornio, Finland.

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Classic Motor Meet 2025

11.7.2025 – 13.7.2025

Strandplan, Haparanda, Strandgatan 7, 953 32 Haparanda, Sverige

Welcome to the highlight of the year for car enthusiasts from all over the region!
The Classic Motor Meet in Haparanda offers a fantastic experience with classic cars, live music, a range of family-friendly activities, car parade and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this summer’s festival!

Entrance:
Thursday: 50kr
Friday: 100kr
Saturday: 100kr
Weekend wristband 250kr – entrance during the whole Calssic Motormeet.

More information and the program can be found at www.wheelsnationals.se/haparanda and www.classicmotormeet.se

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Midnight ProAm

11.7.2025 – 12.7.2025

Green Zone Golf, Näräntie 26, Tornio, Suomi

Green Zone Golf will once again be hosting a very special golf competition with golf professionals this summer! As it is possible to play in the middle of the night near the Arctic Circle, players will start the competition in the evening. The event is free to the public.

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Torne valley museum – Kohtaamisia rajalla, Meetings on the Border

16.3.2023 – 31.12.2030

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.

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