On this page, you’ll find the side events of the 61st Arctic Lapland Rally.
Arctic Lapland Rally Ceremonial Start
What? Ceremonial start
Where? Lordin Aukio, Rovaniemi
When? Thursday 29.1.2026 At 19:00
Arctic Lapland Rally Podium Party
Come and watch the competitors of the 61st Arctic Lapland Rally being awarded for free at Lordi’s Square!
What? Podium
Where? Lordin Aukio, Rovaniemi
When? Saturday 31.1.2026 At 18:18
Kemijärvi service area
Come and follow the Kemijärvi service area for free!
What? Kemijärvi service area
Where? Kemijärvi
When? Satuday 31.1.2026 At 18:15
The official Arctic Lapland Rally Afterparty
The official Arctic Lapland Rally Afterparty will be celebrated at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus, at Kirnu, on Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
At the afterparty, the rally crowd will be entertained by local rock legend Laskuteline and DJ Taustahemmo. During the evening, the winner of the Santa’s Hotels / SS10 Hanhikoski special stage will be awarded.
Tickets to the Rally Afterparty are €15 in advance and €20 at the door. By purchasing an advance ticket, you secure your entry and avoid the ticket queue, which is separate from the entrance line.
👉 Read more and buy tickets:
https://santashotels.fi/arcticlaplandrally2026/
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