Participants of Downhill Swim at the start. Photo Simo Vilhunen.

Events & activities

Happening now or coming soon

Below, you'll find the main events of the winter season. Today's events can be found on the Ruka Today page. Don't forget to check out our Band Calendar and Event Search as well!

Biggest events for spring and summer 2025

Nuts Karhunkierros, kuva Veera Vihervaara

NUTS Karhunkierros Trail Ultra 2025

Events
23.5.2025 - 25.5.2025
Solstice - vaihtoehtomusiikin festivaali Rukatunturin huipulla

Solstice 2025

Events
19.6.2025 - 21.6.2025
Kesämaisemia Ruka-Kuusamossa

Ruka-Kuusamo Midsummer 2025

Events
20.6.2025 - 22.6.2025
Polku Pohjoiseen - luonnonvoimien tapahtuma

​Path to the North – Nature Wellness Event​

Events
26.6.2025 - 29.6.2025
Talonpöytä Fest 2025

Talonpöytä Fest 2025

Events
28.6.2025 - 28.6.2025
Kuusamon Olutfestarit

Kuusamo Beer Festival 2025

Events
28.6.2025 - 29.6.2025
Downhill Swim 2023 kuva Simo Vilhunen

Downhill Swim 24 km at Oulanka National Park 2025

Events
19.7.2025 - 19.7.2025
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Kitka - Ruka Mountain Bike Weekend 2025

Events
23.7.2025 - 26.7.2025
villiruokajuhlat

Kuusamo Wild Food Festival 2025

Events
13.9.2025 - 13.9.2025
Rukan Karaokekarnevaalit

Ruka Karaoke Carnival 2025

Events
26.9.2025 - 27.9.2025
herokuva

Up North 2025

Events
6.11.2025 - 8.11.2025
FIS Ruka Nordic 2021 - maastohiihdon juhlaa Rukalla

FIS Ruka Nordic 2025

Events
28.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo 2025

Events
19.12.2025 - 27.12.2025

New year at Ruka-Kuusamo 2025-2026

Events
27.12.2025 - 7.1.2026
Polar night light festival ruka finland

Polar Night Light Festival 2026

Events
9.1.2026 - 2.2.2026
Rukan Pipolätkä, kuva Salla Karhumaa

Ruka Ice Hockey Tournament 2026

Events
15.1.2026 - 17.1.2026
Pilkkiminen on hauskaa puuhaa!

Kuusamo Ice Fishing Contest 2026

Events
11.4.2026 - 19.4.2026

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