Saturday 7.11.26: Traditional Countdown to Christmas event in Santa Claus Village

Santa Claus Village’s Traditional Countdown to Christmas is an annual celebration honouring the traditions of sharing the Christmas spirit and goodwill. This year, the event takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 18:00 (Finnish time) in the central square of Santa Claus Village, on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Musical Christmas performances will get the audience into the festive spirit of Christmas and winter. The traditional Christmas opening celebration culminates in Santa’s arrival and speech.

The event is FREE of charge. Please arrive on time. More information about the event will be available on this page soon.

The event lasts approximately 30 minutes, from 18:00 to 18:30 (local time, UTC+2).