Markets, music and a wide range of events – while summer may be the peak season in Åland, there’s plenty to experience all year round.
Åland all year round
The tar market in April is a classic sign of spring in the Maritime Quarter of Mariehamn, where people gather to enjoy crafts, Åland delicacies and a maritime atmosphere.
Summer brings festivals, markets and late nights by the sea – perfect for al fresco dining and warm memories.
In September, the Harvest Festival celebrates autumn with local food, music and market activities.
As winter arrives, the Christmas streets light up and the Christmas markets spread the atmosphere with crafts, treats and maybe a meeting with Father Christmas.
Below are some of the upcoming events that make Åland come alive all year round.
Upcoming events in Åland
July
1/7–18/8 Exhibition: Boats That Built a Community at the Maritime Quarter, Mariehamn
17–19/7 Poker Run Åland
17–25/7 Rockoff Festival, Mariehamn
18/7 Oldtime Car Show and cruising, Mariehamn
23–25/7 Saltvik Viking Market, Saltvik
27/7 Föglö Day, Föglö
31/8–1/8 Kokong Festival, Finström
31/7–2/8 Sjödagarna – Maritime festival, Mariehamn
August
1/8 Red Cross Market, Mariehamn
1/8 Eckerö Volunteer Fire Brigade Summer Dance, Eckerö
1–2/8 EuroFord Nordic, Mariehamn
5–8/8 Katrina Chamber Music Festival
7–9/8 Åland Opera Festival: The Magic Flute, Sund
10/8 Children’s opera: The Straw Hat, the Felt Slipper and the Big Bang, Mariehamn
14/8 Culture Night, Mariehamn
14/8 Emmaus festival, Mariehamn
14–16/8 Åland Sport Week, throughout Åland
20–23/8 Åland Sea Jazz
22/8 Folkrace competition in Vessingsboda, Lemland
24–30/8 Åland Pride
28–29/8 Käringsund Triathlon, Eckerö
29/8 Pony harness racing, Mariehamn
Subject to change.
