Midsummer’s Eve Join the tradition by decorating the maypole with leaves and flowers, dancing around it to songs like “Små grodorna” (“The Little Frogs”), and enjoying classic midsummer dishes like pickled herring, new potatoes, and strawberries.

Celebrate Midsummer in Skellefteå

Midsummer’s Eve – Friday, June 20, 2025

In Skellefteå Municipality, Midsummer is often celebrated in many places – from heritage sites and village halls to parks and cultural areas. Keep an eye out here for Midsummer events near you – maybe you’ll be dancing around the maypole in the summer sun, with flowers in your hair and joy in the air.