Kulturnatta Festival to Illuminate Skellefteå Again in 2025
Kulturnatta cultural festival returns to Skellefteå, bringing diverse performances and boosting local business in 2025.
Key Points
- • Kulturnatta scheduled for September 26, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM.
- • The festival includes music, dance, and various cultural expressions around the city.
- • Kulturskolan will participate for the first time to support young performers.
- • Local merchants are backing the event, expecting a boost to local business.
The Kulturnatta cultural festival is set to return to Skellefteå's city center on September 26, 2025, promising an evening filled with music, dance, art, and diverse cultural expressions. Running from 5 PM to 9 PM, the event aims to transform the city into a vibrant cultural hub, showcasing performances across various stages throughout the area, including shopping malls and streets, culminating with a concert by artist Jireel at the Sara kulturhus after the official program ends.
This year's festival marks the first participation of Kulturskolan, which will provide a valuable platform for young performers to showcase their talents. The event is a collaborative effort involving multiple local organizations, including Skellefteå Musikaliska, Visit Skellefteå, and the municipality, among others. Together, they are striving to promote a lively city center and enrich the local cultural life.
Local businesses are supportive of the festival, extending their hours to align with the festivities, with Elin Lundholm, a representative of local merchants, highlighting its positive impact on the community. Jenny Forsell from Kulturskolan expressed excitement about engaging young artists, emphasizing the festival's role in broadening their audience and boosting the cultural scene. By introducing new acts, the organizers hope to attract visitors from nearby regions, enhancing Skellefteå's overall appeal as a cultural destination.