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A city of thousands of events

The year 2026 in Lahti will feature celebrating champios, riding on gravel roads, and cheering wildly in the grandstands.

City of Events

Home to 122,000 people, Lahti is one of Finland’s largest cities and a place where sport, culture and everyday urban life come together in a uniquely dynamic way. 

Known for its strong sporting heritage and proven ability to host world-class events, Lahti has welcomed athletes, audiences and media from across the globe for decades. The city’s event calendar is packed year-round, from iconic sports events such as the Lahti Ski Games, Finlandia Ski Marathon, Nordic Gravel Series  and Spartan Trifecta to a wide range of experiences in music, culture and active living. 

What makes Lahti exceptional is its accessibility. Event venues are located close to one another, getting around is easy, and key services are all within walking distance. Set against the distinctive Salpausselkä landscape, Lahti offers an inspiring setting where sport, nature and city life meet. 

Lahti is also continuously developing its event infrastructure and platforms with both people and the environment in mind. The city’s ambitious climate work is reflected in how events are planned and delivered – making sustainability an integral part of the experience. 

A host city for over a century

  • Lahti Market Fair

    Since 1880 →

  • Lahti Ski Games

    Since 1923 →

  • Finnish Athletics Championships

    Since 1926 →

  • World Ski Championship

    1926, 1938, 1958, 1978, 1989, 2001, 2017, 2029

  • Lahti International Writers’ Reunion

    Since 1963 →

  • Finlandia Ski Marathon

    Since 1974 →

  • Lahti Organ Festival

    Since 1973 →

  • The Kempower Easter Tournament in junior basketball

    Since 1995

Major Events in Lahti

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