What's on this week in and around Skellefteå?

Visit Skellefteå curates a wide range of events throughout the municipality. There is always something happening in Skellefteå, from intimate local gatherings to concerts and sporting events. Do not miss out! Explore the full calendar.

Join a guided kayaking trip along the beautiful coast of Gärdsviksfjärden.

Join a guided kayaking trip along the beautiful coast of Gärdsviksfjärden.

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August 16

Surströmming at Mandels Altan

Location: Restaurant Mandel End the summer with a true classic! Enjoy a surströmming buffet with all the trimmings, including nubbe and schnapps.

https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/346563/Surstromming-at-Mandels-Altan/

The Children's Day

Location: Kyrkholmens Café, Skellefteå 

From 11 AM to 3 PM, enjoy a day packed with fun activities! There will be loads of things for children to do around the Parish Hall (Brännavägen 23) and on Kyrkholmen. Hot dogs and light refreshments will be available for purchase.

https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/346982/The-Childens-day/

Boliden Silver Cup and Älvsloppet

Location: Ursviken 

The Boliden Silver Cup starts on Saturday at 11:00 AM, and Älvsloppet begins on Sunday at 10:00 AM.

https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/347000/Boliden-Silver-Cup-and-Alvsloppet/

August 17

Guided Tours in English

Wallstreet
Wallstreet

Location: Sara kulturhus, Skellefteå 

During the Wallstreet festival, you will have a unique chance to discover the public art that already exists in Skellefteå and get acquainted with some of the works created by the artists participating in this year's festival. The guided art walk takes approximately 40 minutes. No prior knowledge of art is required!

 https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/345581/Guided-tours-in-English/

August 18

Try-out Dance at Nordanå

Location: Nordanå, Skellefteå 

The evening begins with a try-out session, followed by a practice of the dance for the evening. The "try dancing" project aligns with the Nordanå cultural area's motto: Practice, Test, and Do.

https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/345068/Try-out-dance-at-Nordana/

August 19 - 23

International Food Festival

International Food Festival.
International Food Festival.

Location: Skellefteå centre 

Welcome the International Food Festival back to Skellefteå! A food festival filled with amazing food, delicacies, and culinary culture from all over the world.

https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/316162/International-Food-Festival/

August 22, 23

Röjardagar

Röjardagar.
Röjardagar.

Location: Skellefteå centre

Take the opportunity to grab a bargain! Sale tables will be set up outside the stores. Enjoy two days of amazing prices on the remaining summer stock. Stroll around Skellefteå city center, find great deals, socialize, and experience everything the city has to offer.

https://www.visitskelleftea.se/en/298085/Rojardagar/