Alvar Aalto Week in Rovaniemi
29.09 - 05.10
In 2025, Rovaniemi is celebrating the Alvar Aalto Jubilee with the theme Arctic Everyday Aalto. The Jubilee will culminate in the Alvar Aalto Week, which will take place in Rovaniemi on 29 September – 5 October 2025. In the world’s northernmost Alvar Aalto city, the Arctic is an integral part of everyday life. The Arctic draws its strength from light, nature and the seasons – just like Alvar Aalto’s architecture and design.
The theme of Rovaniemi’s festive year “Arctic Everyday Aalto”, reflects the thinking of Alvar Aalto: beauty and functionality are not just for celebrations but are present and close to everyday life.
The events during Alvar Aalto Week will explore architecture, design, and art from a variety of perspectives – including the cultural, historical, and societal influences behind them. The program includes guided tours, lectures and workshops, concerts, exhibitions, discussions, and community art activities.