Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the best of Seinäjoki's holiday season with our comprehensive guide. We offer both locals and visitors a clear overview of the city's winter events and activities.
The traditional Christmas market at Central Square serves as the heart of events, where local artisans and food producers showcase their products. Regular Christmas concerts are held around the Aalto Centre, and light installations can be admired near the Cross of the Plains Church. Shops and restaurants along Kauppakatu offer Christmas experiences, and the nearby Jouppi area provides winter sports opportunities.
Contact information and details below.
A tunnel-like Christmas market with products from all over Finland.
Piirin joulupuoti is a unique pop-up market featuring local products from all over Finland, located in the beautiful and historic Seurala building.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: District Christmas Shop
Combining acoustic church concerts with large arena concerts.
Raskasta Joulua is Finland's most popular and largest Christmas tradition, having conquered Finnish arenas for 20 years. In honor of its anniversary, the tour features numerous favorite artists, including Antti Railio, who released a new album this fall, and Marko Hietala, who is currently part of the Vain elämää program.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Heavy Christmas
The mediataideteos Rebel is available to experience throughout the event.
Miro Scum Leirimaa presents the exhibition Peace and Conflicts 2.0, which explores the causes and consequences of global conflicts through art.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: November's Artist of the Month Miro Scum Leirimaa
A chilling 2.0 version of the classic British society.
Agatha Christie's classic novel "And Then There Were None" is presented as a thrilling play, where ten guests are invited to a secluded English island mansion. The atmosphere among them becomes tense as they receive a message accusing them of murder.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Not a Single One Saved
Relaxing music and meditation experience
The meditaatiokonsertti is a relaxing experience where music and meditative texts come together to create a soothing atmosphere. You can bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow if you want to relax in a horizontal position. There are chairs available in the venue.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: SKOR Club: Meditation Concert
Songs from the new album and old hymns.
Pekka Simojoki releases a new album and embarks on the Häikäisevän kirkas tour. The concerts feature Simojoki's old hymns and songs from his new album. The tour includes performances by Heidi Simelius and Jonnu Heikkilä.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Pekka Simojoki - Blindingly Bright
Free access to the art gallery exhibitions and diverse craft workshops.
MUU-joulu is a holiday event that brings together art, culture, and handicrafts. The event features various handicraft vendors, a glögi bar, and different craft workshops.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: MUU Christmas
The exhibition focuses on the development of photography in Finland and the active role of women in early photography.
Valoon kahlitut is a multidisciplinary exhibition inspired by the life and career of early photographer Julia Widgrén. The exhibition includes archival and contemporary photographs, installation art, textile works, drawings, and video pieces.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Art Exhibition: Bound to Light
Free entry for all and a diverse artistic experience.
Tove Kjellmark's private exhibition Hevonen, Robotti & Mittaamaton showcases hybrid sculptures, videos, and drawings. The exhibition offers a diverse experience of the intersection of art and technology.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Art Exhibition: Tove Kjellmark: Horse, Robot & Immeasurable
Detailed drawings made with the hand.
The exhibition showcases internationally interesting architectural heritage, which has been recorded in detailed drawings. An international group of architects has drawn windmills in the landscapes of South Ostrobothnia.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Folk Buildings with International Eyes, Drawn with Precision
Personalized glass painting workshop.
At the event, you can paint your own personalized glass. You can bring your own glass if you prefer, but we also provide one for painting. The workshop operates on a non-stop basis, and there is a guided tour available.
Where: Seinäjoki | More Info: Afterstudy Art