Guide: 10 things to do in Skellefteå in the next 7 days

Trying to find something to do over the next week? Let us be your guide. Here are 10 events we recommend.

Don't miss the National Day celebration at Nordanå on June 6!

Don't miss the National Day celebration at Nordanå on June 6!

Foto: Simon Olofsson

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Friday June 2 (runs until August 27, closed June 19-25) ┣
What: Van Gogh Alive

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Premiere for the Van Gogh Alive art experience in Skellefteå.

Van Gogh Alive is an art experience with immersive graphics and music that will stimulate your mind. The exhibition has enchanted over 8.5 million people in more than 85 countries across 6 continents. With over 3,000 inspiring pictures, walls, floors and ceilings are transformed into pieces of art that become a wonderful multisensory experience for the whole family!
Where: Eddahallen
When: Different slot times from 10.00 to 18.00
Suitable for: All family
Cost: Adults from 225 kr, youths 7-18 years from 75 kr. Children up to 6 years free in the company of a guardian. Pre-book online.
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Saturday June 3
What: Creator Saturday with Culture School

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The Culture School invites you to Creator Saturday.

At this creative workshop you can cut, paste and tinker with different materials. In addition, drama teachers from the Culture School portray two fairy tales.
Where: Nordanå, the café area
When: 10.00-15.00. Fairy tales at 11.00 for small children from 1 year and at 13.30 for children aged 3 and over.
Suitable for: All family
Cost: Free

Saturday June 3
What: Board Game Day and figure painting

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Play board games and try figure painting this weekend.

A day filled with board games in all forms. And if you are interested in figure games you're welcome to try figure painting! All the materials needed are provided.
Where: City library, Sara kulturhus
When: 10:00-16:00
Suitable for: Youths
Cost: Free

Saturday June 3
What: Village flea market spree

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Go treasure hunting in beautiful Skellefteå villages. Look for the flea market (loppis) signs!

Let's go on a flea market tour in the countryside! Follow the directional signs by the roads. Food and refreshments will be avaliable in some villages.
Where: The villages of Holmsvattnet, Svarttjärn, Vallen and Sjöbotten
When: 11.00-15.00
Suitable for: All family

Saturday June 3
What: The Magic Flute – live from the Met

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Watch Mozart's "The Magic Flute" live from the Metropolitan Opera – in Skelleftehamn!

Skelleftehamn’s cinema shows Mozart’s wonderful The Magic Flute, live from the New York Metropolitan Opera House, a fairy tale with imaginative costumes and incredible staging.
Where: Skelleftehamn Folkets hus
When: 19.00-22.30
Suitable for: Adults and youths
Cost: 260 kr (buy here)

Saturday June 3
What: Market in Bonnstan

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At the market in Bonnstan there is also a retro section.

In the square of the church town Bonnstan you can buy handicrafts, flowers, vegetables, homemade bread, jams and other goodies. There is also a retro/antique market.
Where: Bonnstan
When: 11.00-14.00
Suitable for: All family
Cost: Free entrance

Saturday to Wednesday, June 3-7
What: Ursinnig festival

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June 3-7 you can visit the festival Ursinnig in Jörn.

A five-day festival with stories, creativity, history, boule and music.
Where: All around Jörn
When: Click link below to see full program
Suitable for: All family
Cost: Free
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Runs until Sunday June 4
What: Ung Svensk Form Design of the future

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The exhibition Ung Svensk Form shows the work of young award-winning designers.

The exhibition displays the work of the 23 winners of Ung Svensk Form, celebrating its 25th anniversary. They invite you to reflect on what design can do for people and societies. And they do it with furniture, fashion, arts and crafts, architecture, industrial design and graphic design.⁠
Where: Exhibition hall, Sara kulturhus
When: Monday-Thursday 10.00-20.00, Friday 10.00-18.00, Saturday-Sunday: 10.00-16.00. Closed on June 6.
Suitable for: Adults and youths
Cost: Free
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Tuesday June 6
What: National Day Celebration

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Don't miss the National Day celebration at Nordanå on June 6!

The National Day parade to Nordanå leaves from Guldtorget at 12.00. At Nordanå’s outdoor stage there will be music, speeches and performances. Coffee and hot dogs for sale. There are also several traditional National Day celebrations in villages around Skellefteå, such as Byske, Bureå and Skelleftehamn.
Where: Guldtorget (the city square) and Nordanå
When: 12.00-15.00. Click the link below for full program.
Suitable for: All family
Cost: Free entrance
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Thursday June 8
What: Jazz concert with Tommy Forsell's quintet and Elizabeth "Liz" Lundberg

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Listen to some jazz classics on Thursday.

Traditional jazz songs but with Swedish lyrics. 

Where : Sara kulturhus, Trappscenen @When: 19.00-21.00 ┣ @Suitable for: Adults @Cost: From SEK 225. Tickets can be pre-booked online, remaining tickets are sold at the door. 
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