Ibsen’s Ghosts. Photo by Erik Berg
Scandinavian Culture Calendar – Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! Ibsen’s Ghosts (16-26 January) Having won praise and full audiences while touring the globe, the ballet adaptation of Ibsen’s literary classic returns to Oslo for a final two weeks of shows this month. With the final curtain set to fall on 26 January, now’s your chance to catch the critically acclaimed performance on Ibsen’s home turf. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, N-0150 Oslo, Norway. www.operaen.no
limelight, with some of the world’s leading snow sculptors ready to battle it out. Multiple venues across Kiruna, Sweden. www.snofestivalen.com
of this year’s event, with a full line-up of film productions exploring the life of the indigenous people of the northernmost north. Multiple locations in Inari, Finland. skabmagovat.fi
Skábmagovat 2020 (23-26 January) Thanks to an outdoor screening venue made entirely out of snow, Skábmagovat scores high on the rank of the world’s most unusual cinema experiences. Reflections of Endless Night is the theme
Kiruna Snow Festival (22-26 January) The town of Kiruna is set to transform into a real life Arendelle with snowy activities of all sorts lined up, in addition to a busy calendar of cultural outings and performances. At the end, the Kiruna International Snow Sculpture Competition will no doubt once again steal the
By Johanna Iivonen
The Kiruna International Snow Sculpture Competition. Photo: Kjell Törmä
Northern Lights Festival (23 January – 2 February) Festivals, northern lights or reindeer racing? Tromsø lives up to its reputation as an Arctic hub at this time of the year, and the choice of what to get up to is all yours. But while gaining a glimpse of the aurora borealis is certainly a top draw, this somewhat misleadingly named festival is actually a musical affair, with a series of gigs by Norwegian and international ensembles ranging from experimental to classic set to take place. Multiple venues across Tromsø, Norway. www.nordlysfestivalen.no Issue 132 | January 2020 | 129