Events in Levi — What's Happening and When?
Levi is a year-round event destination — from FIS Alpine World Cup to the Ruskamarathon.
Event Calendar
Winter Season Opening
Oct02/10–04/10/2026
Annually in early October
Alpine and cross-country skiing season opens in Levi. Record amounts of stored snow on the Front Slopes.
FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom
Nov13/11–15/11/2026
Annually in mid-November
International FIS Alpine Ski World Cup — season-opening slalom event. Women's and men's slalom on the Levi Black slope. Watching from the slope side is free; grandstand seats, VIP packages and side events are ticketed.
Christmas Season
Dec01/12–06/01/2027
Annually December–January
Santa meetings, Christmas markets, special programs at restaurants and safari companies. Blue light of the polar night and Christmas lights.
New Year's Eve
Dec31/12/2026
Annually December 31
Fireworks at midnight near the village center. Special programs at bars and restaurants.
Finnish Ski Holiday Weeks
Feb13/02–07/03/2027
Annually weeks 8–10 (February–March)
Three-week period — Levi's busiest time. Special programs for families, competitions and events.
Ylläs-Levi Cross-Country Ski Race
Apr10/04–11/04/2027
Annually in April
Traditional long-distance cross-country skiing — 55 km and 70 km through fell landscapes from Ylläs to Levi. Approximately 2000 participants.
Ski & Snow Fest
Apr13/04–19/04/2027
Annually in April
A week full of competitions and snowy fun on the slopes.
Levi MayDay — Season Finale
May30/04–02/05/2027
Annually around May Day
Ski season closing event. Spring sun and a relaxed atmosphere.
Midsummer in Levi
Jun25/06–26/06/2027
Annually on Midsummer weekend
Midsummer celebrations under the midnight sun. Bonfire, music and traditional atmosphere.
Ylläs-Levi MTB
Jul24/07/2027
Annually in July
Mountain biking event from Ylläs to Levi through fell landscapes.
Levi Open Doors Day
Aug22/08/2026
Annually in late August
Levi's companies open their doors for a shared showcase day: get to know the local services, programmes and people.
Levi Friends & Bike
Aug29/08/2026
Annually in late August
A biking day out with friends in the Levi Bike Park and on the mountain bike trails.
Lasso Throwing Championships
Aug29/08/2026
Annually in late August
Lappish traditions and competition at Reindeer Manor — the lasso throwing championships, fun for the whole family.
Small Pilgrimage During Ruska
Sep03/09–10/09/2026
Annually during the ruska weeks (3–5 Sep and 8–10 Sep 2026)
Kittilä parish organises four small pilgrimages in Levi during the ruska weeks. A calm guided walk in the autumn colours.
Ruska Concert Weeks
Sep04/09–11/09/2026
Annually during the September ruska weeks
Ruskakarkelot and Tuikun ruska bring Finnish artists to Levi's restaurants and the arena over several weekends. The line-up changes every year.
Ruskamarathon
Sep12/09/2026
Annually on the second Saturday of September
Levi's oldest and most beloved event. Marathon, half marathon, 10 km, trail run and kids' run. Approximately 2500 participants in autumn foliage colors.
Winter Season Opening
02/10–04/10/2026
Annually in early October
Alpine and cross-country skiing season opens in Levi. Record amounts of stored snow on the Front Slopes.
FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom
13/11–15/11/2026
Annually in mid-November
International FIS Alpine Ski World Cup — season-opening slalom event. Women's and men's slalom on the Levi Black slope. Watching from the slope side is free; grandstand seats, VIP packages and side events are ticketed.
Christmas Season
01/12–06/01/2027
Annually December–January
Santa meetings, Christmas markets, special programs at restaurants and safari companies. Blue light of the polar night and Christmas lights.
New Year's Eve
31/12/2026
Annually December 31
Fireworks at midnight near the village center. Special programs at bars and restaurants.
Finnish Ski Holiday Weeks
13/02–07/03/2027
Annually weeks 8–10 (February–March)
Three-week period — Levi's busiest time. Special programs for families, competitions and events.
Ylläs-Levi Cross-Country Ski Race
10/04–11/04/2027
Annually in April
Traditional long-distance cross-country skiing — 55 km and 70 km through fell landscapes from Ylläs to Levi. Approximately 2000 participants.
Ski & Snow Fest
13/04–19/04/2027
Annually in April
A week full of competitions and snowy fun on the slopes.
Levi MayDay — Season Finale
30/04–02/05/2027
Annually around May Day
Ski season closing event. Spring sun and a relaxed atmosphere.
Midsummer in Levi
25/06–26/06/2027
Annually on Midsummer weekend
Midsummer celebrations under the midnight sun. Bonfire, music and traditional atmosphere.
Ylläs-Levi MTB
24/07/2027
Annually in July
Mountain biking event from Ylläs to Levi through fell landscapes.
Levi Open Doors Day
22/08/2026
Annually in late August
Levi's companies open their doors for a shared showcase day: get to know the local services, programmes and people.
Levi Friends & Bike
29/08/2026
Annually in late August
A biking day out with friends in the Levi Bike Park and on the mountain bike trails.
Lasso Throwing Championships
29/08/2026
Annually in late August
Lappish traditions and competition at Reindeer Manor — the lasso throwing championships, fun for the whole family.
Small Pilgrimage During Ruska
03/09–10/09/2026
Annually during the ruska weeks (3–5 Sep and 8–10 Sep 2026)
Kittilä parish organises four small pilgrimages in Levi during the ruska weeks. A calm guided walk in the autumn colours.
Ruska Concert Weeks
04/09–11/09/2026
Annually during the September ruska weeks
Ruskakarkelot and Tuikun ruska bring Finnish artists to Levi's restaurants and the arena over several weekends. The line-up changes every year.
Ruskamarathon
12/09/2026
Annually on the second Saturday of September
Levi's oldest and most beloved event. Marathon, half marathon, 10 km, trail run and kids' run. Approximately 2500 participants in autumn foliage colors.
The event calendar is indicative. Exact dates may change annually. Always check current information on the event's own website.
See Levi's full event calendar (levi.fi)Levi's Event Year Overview
Levi is a year-round event destination. Winter brings major ski competitions, spring has sports events, summer features music festivals and autumn celebrates the ruska colours. Below is an overview of the year's main events — exact dates vary annually.
Disclaimer: Always check current dates and programme at levi.fi.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom (November)
Levi's season-opening race — an international alpine skiing event bringing the world's best to Levi. Free spectating from the slope.
Christmas season (Dec–Jan)
Santa Claus, Christmas markets, special programmes at restaurants and safari companies.
Finnish ski holiday weeks (Feb–Mar)
Special family programmes, skiing competitions, village events.
Spring (Mar–May)
Ylläs-Levi Ski Race (April)
Traditional long-distance skiing event (55 km and 70 km). Open to amateurs too. Finish line in Levi centre.
Spring skiing events
Theme days on the slopes, music and spring atmosphere.
Season closing (Apr–May)
Last skiing and snowboarding days in a relaxed atmosphere.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Music events and festivals
Varies yearly — check the programme in advance.
Midnight Sun Golf
Special rounds at Europe's northernmost golf course.
Hiking events and nature trips
Guided group hikes to the national park.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Ruskamarathon (September)
Running event in autumn colours — marathon, half marathon and shorter distances. Participate at your own level.
Ruska season
Not a single event but nature's own spectacle — the fell landscape turns golden and fiery red in September.
How to Stay Updated?
Levi's official event calendar: levi.fi/tapahtumat. Also follow Levi's social media (Instagram, Facebook) for current programmes. During peak seasons, the Levi Tourist Information point in the village centre is a good source.
On the biggest event weekends the centre sells out first. Book early and see accommodation in Levi centre – every Leville.net property is within walking distance of the venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
The information on this page is intended as general tips and inspiration for planning your Levi holiday. Availability, prices, opening hours and business details may change without notice. We recommend verifying current information directly with service providers before making any bookings. Leville.net is not responsible for third-party services or any changes to their offerings.
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