Events
Rounders Cup - Brännbollsyran
The Rounders Cup was started in 1974 as an outdoor event. Since then it has grown and become established as an annual event with world championship status and festive entertainments which attract several thousands participants and spectators.
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Sat
1 -
3
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Jun
Grunkor & Mojänger - "Thingummies and Whatsits"
What started as a crazy idea has rapidly become an institution!
An unusual get-together with a mix of technology, mechanics and old objects. Nothing is too oily or too worn to not be put on show.
Sat
3
Jun
Vår Ruset running Competition
A 5-km race for ladies of all ages. With the start and finish in the Nolia area.
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Fri
8 -
9
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Jun
Umeå Live 2017
Umeå Live is back with five eventful days. During these days there is a full program of dance, theatre, sports, ice cream, food, drinks and much more. Whether you are young
or old, there is something just for you.
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Sat
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5
Jun -
Aug
Wheels Nat's Norr
Norrland's largest meeting for all motor enthusiasts! Together with the local club, Nailheads Wheels Magazine invites everybody, interested motors to a full day at the Dragon area by Nolia. After a long day at Nolia, the visitors continue to the center of Umeå for cruising the night away.
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Sun
1 -
2
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Jul
Dance Band Week at Gräsmyr Loge
Dances are held at Gräsmyr Loge since the 1950's. Nowadays, each evening of Dance Band Week sees several hundred people dancing to the music of popular bands and enjoying the light summer nights.
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Sat
12 -
15
Jul -
Jul
Sea Jazz Holmön
Enjoy fantastic music in a wonderful setting when SeaJazz is held on sunny Holmön.
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Sun
15 -
16
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Jul
Umeå Football Festival
International football tournament for boys and girls between 8-18 years.
The main area for the competition is the Nydala field but all mayor football fields in Umeå are used during the tournament which host several international teams and results in 900 matches.
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Sun
27 -
30
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Jul
Visfestival Holmön
Swedish artists and many local singers perform on an idyllic island.
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Sun
28 -
30
Jul -
Jul
Stora Nolia
Nolia is northern Sweden’s largest fair and expo organizer and is also often hired for national and international consultancy assignments. A total of 200,000 people come together at our fairs and conferences annually.
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Sun
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13
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Aug
Tavelsjö Halvmarathon
Tavelsjö Half Marathon is a race where you run around the beautiful Lake Tavelsjön. The competition has grown to become Norrland's biggest endurance race with 1,000 places for runners. Achievement Awards to top 3 in each division, raffle of great prizes for everyone attending, and everyone gets a memorable prize.
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Sun
12 -
13
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Aug
Swedish Beach Tour 2017
Swedish Beach Tour is one of Sweden’s largest beach volleyball events. Sweden’s elite players take on foreign stars when Skeppsbron is filled with 225 tons of stand and turned into an arena for almost 2,000 spectators. Besides the competition itself, there are also other morning and evening activities at the arena.
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Sat
16 -
19
Aug -
Aug
Welcome to Umeå – a city that is always at its best!
Experiences for open minds
Umedalen Skulptur (a sculpture park), Bildmuseet (the Museum of the Image) and Västerbotten museum with many interesting exhibitions. There is something for everyone!
Enjoy good food
Ten restaurants are recommended by Sweden’s premier publication for restaurant recommendations.
City of culture Umeå
Umeå is a comparatively small city. However, it has a large city’s cultural offerings.
Guitars - The Museum
World-unique collection of electric guitars, electric basses and other rock ’n’ roll stuff from the 1950s onwards.
Offers
Book tickets for events
Umeå offers a wide programme of events. Make sure you do not miss your favourites!
Accommodation in Umeå
Hotels, youth hostels... Umeå has a full range of comfortable and value for money places to stay.
The region’s opera company, NorrlandsOperan, is in Umeå!
Family opera, Umeå Jazz festival, concerts and much more.
About Umeåregionen
Explore the Umeå region and other inspiring destinations in the north! Information about the Umeå region is given on this website. When you explore other destinations outside the Umeå region, you are taken to the website of the destination in question.
