Check Tornion kaupunki City of Tornio Facebook and HaparandaTornio travel guide for futher information on dates and times.
Tornio days in May
The anniversary of the founding of Tornio is celebrated in May with festive days around the city. The event showcases the best local talent and features cultural experiences, venues, doors open days, and activities for children. Entry is free of charge.
Piot in October
PIOT aims to show and see the city in a new light. Together. To peek into the other side of everyday life. To bring light to the darkest time of the year. The event includes experiential experiences and visible works that take its participants above everyday life. Light is used to celebrate our Tornio and our lives, history, present and future.
The program includes light art, dance, music, light hoop art, a light parade, a restaurant area and much more. Piot is usually celebrated in October. Free admission to the main event.
Peräpohjola market in August
Held at the turn of July in the vicinity of the old city hall, the Peräpohjola market offers a charming glimpse of how Tornio was in the early 20th century. This traditional fair event is known for its selection of high-quality handicrafts, pastries and design products.
The annual event enjoys enormous success thanks to its old-time atmosphere and entertainment for the whole family. A bustling market is enlivened by historical characters and theatre and musical performances. The full program will be published closer to the event. Entry is free of charge.
Winter Glow in February-March
Winter Glow is a joint event between the cities of Tornio and Haparanda, during which various cultural and sports events are organized for various target groups on both sides of the border, both outdoors and indoors.
Winter Glow also provides tips for spending a skiing holiday in the border towns. www.facebook.com/vinterglod
Declaration of Christmas Peace 24.12.
Declaration of Christmas Peace marks the beginning of the festive season.
The Declaration of Chrismas peace is a tradition which launches the Christmas celebrations in Tornio. The tradition dates back to the 17th century and Christmas peace will be declared in front of the old Town Hall ”Raatihuone”. Free entrance.
The tradition of Christmas Peace has survived in Finland, which was part of Sweden from the late 13th century until 1809. The Declaration of Christmas Peace is declared in several Finnish towns on Christmas Eve. The statement intimates the possibility of stricter sanctions for infringements committed throughout the festive season, yet its legal effects have not been enforced since 1889. In modern times, the message is largely symbolic (source: Wikipedia).
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Independence Day 6.12.
Independence Day (Finnish: itsenäisyyspäivä) is a national public holiday in Finland and a flag flying day held on 6 December to celebrate Finland’s declaration of independence from Russia after the Bolsheviks took power in late 1917 (Wikipedia).
Tornio city celebrates Independence Day every year at Joentalo. Free entrance.
Happy New Twice 31.12.
Since Tornio is a bordertown or a twincity with Haaparanta we have two countries and two timezones, And one New Year’s party.
We can experience the year changing twice under the sparkling winter sky at Victoria Square. Happy New Twice offers some party music, entertainment and fireworks twice – first at midnight Finnish time and one hour later at Swedish time. The Happy New Twice is celebrated naturally on the last day of the year, late in the evening. Free entrance.
