Imatra is bustling with events and experiences even in winter

The highlights of the winter include the European Youth Biathlon Championships, which will be held in Ukonniemi from 19 to 25.1 January. The competitions are the 10th anniversary competitions of the Ukonniemi Stadium. The four-day competition program includes normal distances, speed races, mass starts, and mixed and mixed pair relays. 21 countries have already registered for the competitions, and a total of over 200 young top athletes will line up at the starting line. 

– The competition is a great demonstration of how the city's investments in Ukonniemi's sports infrastructure and the long-term work of Imatra Athletes bring vitality to the area and elevate Imatra to an internationally renowned biathlon destination, says the city's tourism and marketing director. Jaakko Jäppinen.

The January sports festival continues when the Karate Finland Cup 2026 brings together the country's best competitive karatekas to the Imatra Sports Hall on January 24.1. Fast-paced matches and top-notch expertise are expected.

Fishing enthusiasts will be spoiled with the South Karelia Championship Fishing Festival, which will be held in Ukonniemi on Saturday, January 31.1st from 9 am to 15 pm. The competition, which is open to everyone, has divisions for men, women and children under 18 years of age.

At the end of February, music, sauna and winter atmosphere will come together when Imatra Soundome and Saunafestarit take over the Vuoksi Fishing Park on February 28.2th.

In March, the nature of Ukonniemi invites you to winter running and cycling at the Saimaa Winter Trail event on March 6–7.3.

And when spring comes, all eyes will be on the SM Imatra Rally on May 22–23, 2026. Come cheer, participate and enjoy! More detailed information about the events is in the event calendar.

Theatre Imatra's spring season starts in February

Theatre Imatra opens its spring season by Dan Brown The Da Vinci Code, a global hit based on the novel. The performance will have its Nordic premiere on the large stage of Teatteri Imatra on February 7, 2026.

– A densely atmospheric, titillating and visually dazzling mystery thriller is promised, which is guaranteed to keep you in its grip until the surprising end, theatre director Timo Rissanen reveal.

At the beginning of March, the Imatra Theatre will host its first baby theatre performance. The Klip Klap baby theatre performance will premiere on the Pikku Hiisi stage on March 4, 2026. The approximately 25-minute performance will include music, songs, rhymes, movement, and visuals.

The large stage of the Imatra Theatre will also feature guest performances Zarah L. (17.2.) and Lava-ammuntaa VIII (12.5.) as well as Elina Knihtilän star interview (3.3.). More information about the Imatra Theatre program: www.teatteri-imatra.fi

Culture House Virta's spring program is full of big names

The diverse program is sure to have something for everyone. It includes well-known Finnish names, holiday tours and nostalgic theme performances, but also entertainment suitable for the whole family.

– The spring program is of top quality and the hall will feature some of Finland's toughest names. Now, if ever, is the time to come to the gigs! Kulttuuritalo Virta Production Manager Juha Leskinen encourages.

Discover the program of the Virta Cultural Center at: www.kulttuuritalovirta.fi