Schedule Overview
The 2026 Arctic Arts Summit will bring together 600 leaders, artists, cultural workers, academics and political decision makers of Arctic countries and Indigenous Nations across the Circumpolar North to strengthen arts and culture, stimulate international collaboration and facilitate timely dialogue from a northern perspective.
Viermie K, Umeå kommun, Region Västerbotten, Swedish Arts Council, Umeå University and Arctic Arts Summit Secretariat will co-host the Summit, themed “Land, Power, Art,” in Ubmeje/Umeå, Sweden from 16-18 June 2026.
The full 2026 Summit schedule is available for download. Additional information, including session descriptions, speakers, workshop details, meeting information, and venue updates, will be added on an ongoing basis in the lead-up to the Summit. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.
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While we are working to finalize the program, schedules, locations, speakers, and session details may be subject to change. If you are a session organizer and have questions about your session, please contact us at contact@arcticartssummit.com.
Registration is now closed. Please check back for opportunities to participate in the Summit virtually.
