Jokkmokk market runs from 5 – 7 February 2026. But for those of you who arrive early, there are activities to do all week leading up to the market. Here are some tips for activities in and around Jokkmokk during the entire market week. The program is solid, and in this list of tips we have tried to pick out some examples of events by young Jokkmokk residents or specifically for a young audience.
Click through to this page to see the full market program..
The entire market week
Feeding reindeer with Elias
Join Elias Kuoljok and feed the reindeer. You will be accompanied by Elias Kuoljok who will tell you about the reindeer herding year and offer you a hot drink with gáhkko.
Price: Adult 350 SEK, children under 15 years 200 SEK.
Location: Reservations required.
Tuesday 3 February
Máhto årudahka, the wisdom of knowledge
The project Máhto årudahka – Kunskapens viste sees young Sami people creating duodji objects for a Sami viste with the help of older knowledge bearers. The project leaders within Laponiatjuottjudus tell us.
Time: 10.00 - 10.45
Price: Free.
Location: Ájtte.
Wednesday 4 February
DAGAZ dance and film screening
DAGAZ Premiere screening of dance film and performance with butoh dance, storytelling and sound art. With choreographer KAI-EN and stage storyteller Mikael Öberg.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Price: SEK 153,75 regular price, SEK 123 discounted price.
Location: Jillat Sami Dance Center in Vuollerim
Thursday 5 February
Next generation yoikers – Students from the Sami school perform
The students of the Sami school perform with some yoiks, including one by Sunna Spiik, Sirkas 1912 recorded by Karl Tirén.
Time: 13:00 PM
Price: Museum admission required.
Location: The old hall at Ájtte.
The Sami program offers coffee with coffee cheese by the fire
Students from the Sami program in Jokkmokk will be by the fire in the museum park, chatting and offering coffee with coffee cheese. Also look out for the times when they talk about various themes within Sami culture.
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Price: Free
Location: Museum Park outside Ájtte
Arctic Pulse concert
An energetic evening of music at Folkets Hus! Five young bands from Sweden and Finland offer everything from stripped-down acoustic expressions and modern pop to funk, rock and swing.
Time: 15:15 - 21:00
Price: Free
Location: People's House
Sáminuorra in conversation with the Truth Commission for the Sámi People
Sáminuorra in conversation with the Truth Commission for the Sámi People, as well as invited guests. What is needed for young Sami people to feel safe today? How do we prevent hatred, threats, prejudice and racism? What measures are needed? Come share your thoughts and listen!
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Price: Free
Location: Sámi Duodji
Market disco for children and young people
Time: 18:00 PM
Location: Tjállegoahte
Friday, February 6th
The Sami program offers coffee with coffee cheese by the fire
Students from the Sami program in Jokkmokk will be by the fire in the museum park, chatting and offering coffee with coffee cheese. Also look out for the times when they talk about various themes within Sami culture.
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Price: Free
Location: Museum Park outside Ájtte
Samedisco for children & young people
Jokkmokk's Sami Association invites you to a disco for children (from preschool) and young people.
The Sami Association has some people responsible for the event on site but no responsibility for the children/youth.
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Price: 50 kr
Location: People's House
Nuoraiid Lávdi – young Sami scene
A place on stage for some of Sápmi's brightest young stars. Listen to yoik, singing and music! Everyone on stage is under 30 years old and some may be on stage for the first time.
Time: 18:00
Price: 100 SEK adults / 50 SEK youth
Location: East School Auditorium
Yojk concert
Yojk and singing with Astrid Tuorda and others.
Time: 18:00
Price: 200 kr
Location: Jokkmokk Church (the white church)
Saturday 7 February
Book release with Moa Backe Åstot: It's about you that I write
Come and celebrate the release of Moa Backe Åstot's new book It's About You I Write. After the book talk there is the opportunity to buy signed books and stay for a while. We will offer snacks and drinks.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Price: DKK 20
Location: Sami Library, in the same building as Ája.
Lasso throwing
Try throwing a lasso together with Benjamin, IngGirste and Ellenor from the Sami program. By the fire in the museum park.
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Price: Free
Location: Museum Park at Ájtte
Yojk concert in the Old Church
Juhán Niila Stålka is a young Lule Sami yoiker and storyteller from Jokkmokk. He tells stories about people, places and animals from the area around the Stora Lule River. He connects stories from the past with contemporary phenomena and with a twinkle in his eye.
Time: 18:00
Price: 250 kr
Location: Old Church (the red church)
Link to the program
Here you can see the full program for Jokkmokk Market 2026.
Have we missed your event?
Are you a young organizer who wants to be on the list? Email us at infocenter@jokkmokk.se and we will arrange it. Even if you are an older organizer who is targeting a young target group, you can of course suggest events!
