Christmas events

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Christmas events in Umeå city center

Here, you’ll find everything that makes Christmas magical – and things you absolutely can’t miss! We’ve gathered a selection of all the amazing events, both big and small. Get inspiration for activities to do together as a family or discover the best tips for when relatives and friends come to visit.
It’s going to be a Christmas full of wonderful experiences!

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Christmas in Umeå City Centre 2025

Times and more information about the events will be updated continuously.

Christmas Market on Sveagatan

29 November – A Christmas market right in the heart of the city, offering handicrafts, mulled wine, homemade treats, hot chocolate, and flowers for sale.
 

Santa’s Mailbox

29 November–21 December – In the middle of the city centre, Santa has placed a large, magical mailbox where all children can send their wish lists to him. The mailbox is located by Äppellunden on Rådhustorget and will be emptied at 16:00 on 21 December.
 

Digital Christmas Treasure Hunt

30 November–14 December – Join Musse and Helium on an exciting adventure! With your mobile phone as a guide, step straight into their magical world, where together with the brave sibling mice you’ll search for clues leading to five hidden treasures.
 

Cinema at Rådhustorget

30 November – Take a break from Christmas shopping and experience the moment when the beautiful Christmas tree is lit at Rådhustorget.
Settle down by the warming fires, on seats covered with soft reindeer hides, and enjoy the atmosphere as the Film Festival concludes with a screening in the middle of the square.
 

Meet Santa

6 December – Peace on Earth, a warm hug, or maybe something sparkly under the tree? Santa has landed at Rådhustorget and wants to hear everyone’s wishes – big and small. He might even have a secret guest with him...

Christmas Gift Evening

11 December 17:00–20:00 – Let the Christmas spirit take over, admire the festive window displays, and enjoy special seasonal offers. A selection of shops will be open late from 17:00 to 20:00.
 

Santa Disco at Rådhustorget

13 December at 13.00 – Santa plays music and dances with all disco-loving children. Put on your Santa hat – let’s fill Rådhustorget with little dancing elves and Santas! Start times and more information will be announced soon.
 

Santa Run

13 December at 14.30– The city centre will be buzzing with Santas big and small! This “Fun Run” can be walked, jogged, or run entirely at your own pace – all dressed as Santas! The course is about 1 km for younger participants and 4 km for adults, with everyone starting together. Start times and more information will be announced soon.

Lucia

13 December – Time to be announced – Enjoy a magical Lucia procession as it moves through the city centre. The procession starts at the City Church and continues through the Utopia, MVG, and Sagagallerian shopping centres, where they will sing beautiful Christmas songs.
 

Film Screening at Rådhustorget

20 December – Take a break and enjoy animated short films at Rådhustorget, and let the Christmas spirit fill the air.