festival(3 days)
Way Out West fills Slottsskogen with three days of music, from Moby and The Cure to Gorillaz and Lorde. The festival blends established names with emerging artists and also features film premieres, vegetarian food and club nights across Göteborg.
concert19:00Danny performs at Parksnäckan in Uppsala on 13 August.
festivalSturehof celebrates the crayfish season in August with a festive party, traditional songs, and abundant crayfish.
other18:00Code Names board game at Mejeriet in Lund - a team-based word game where two teams compete to guess secret agents.
concert18:00A Nina Simone tribute with live music on the steamship S/S Blidösund.
club16:00A pre-party for the Pride festival at Societetsparken in Norrtälje, bringing together the HBTQ community for celebration.
festival(4 days)
Nestorfest 2026 is a festival held at Falköpings Folkets Park in Falköping.
festival19:00Allsång på Björkö is a community singing evening by the sea where participants sing together under the summer sky.
concert(4 days)
Ecstatic Fusion performs at Skeppsudden on 13 August.
concert(2 days)
Hästpojken performs at Carlsson På Kajen in Västerås.
concert19:00Ellen Andersson and Östgötabandet perform at Valö Cafe in Rimforsa.
concert19:00The Micro World Tour performs at Mössebergsgården in Falköping on Thursday evening.
concert19:30Lamine Cissokho and Mariaa Siga perform at Carlas Cafe. An evening of West African music.
lecture13:00Guided tour of Malmö's iconic Turning Torso skyscraper on 13 August from 1 PM to 5 PM.
club18:00Salsa evening in an LGBTQ+ environment at House of Q. Open to all skill levels with music, dance and community.
festival10:00Spend a day exploring Ystad's historic attractions and local culture in this guided discovery event.
exhibition10:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
other13:00Lunch Utan Slut at AMA - all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with drinks at Clarion Hotel Sea U.
other17:30A creative paper flower workshop with a shared toast at Waldemarsudde.
lecture18:00Free guided city walk through Gamlestaden exploring the area's industrial heritage and urban development. No registration needed.
lecture11:15Guided tour of Tjolöholm Castle, a historic manor house with beautiful grounds and period interiors.
other18:00Författarscen Bodafors event at B-fabriken in Bodafors.
lecture17:30Guided walking tour through Uppsala's royal history, focusing on the queens who shaped the city. Starts at 15:30.
other10:00Summer school in Örebro offering activities and entertainment for children throughout the summer.
other10:00A summer day at Innovatum Science Center in Trollhättan featuring interactive exhibitions and scientific activities for the whole family.
other11:00Entry to Tjolöholms Slott, a beautiful castle with surrounding park and gardens.
other11:00Interactive music experience for children with scrap materials and a sound playground at Hembygdsgården Humlebråten.
lecture15:00Guided tour in Swedish in Örebro on 27 June, 15:00-16:00.
other10:00Admission tickets for an event at Eriksberg Pir on 27 June 2026, 10:00-16:00.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(29 days)
Five evenings of live jazz on the Solliden stage in summer 2026, led by trombonist Tilde Schweitzer.
opera(18 days)
Three of Sweden's leading baroque singers perform Francesca Caccini's opera La liberazione di Ruggiero dall'isola d'Alcina at Confidencen.
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Östergötlands Musikdagar is an eight-day music festival in August featuring classical music, jazz and chamber music at historic venues across the region. The programme includes children's concerts.
concert(153 days)
Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
theater(23 days)
Puppet Theatre transforms the Gruffalo story into a playful tale with puppets and everyday objects. A magical story for children aged 4 and up.
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Icelandic visual artist Víðar Logi presents a solo exhibition at House of Photography featuring works from the past decade - a meeting of photography, fashion, and contemporary art.
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Historiska museet opens its large courtyard for Viking-inspired games and activities throughout the summer. Children and young people up to 18 get free admission.
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Danish artist Tal R fills Millesgården with a monumental pink elephant and vivid works exploring the home and its relationships.
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The Italian Cultural Institute presents ceramics and illustrations by Elena Salmistraro for Bosa Ceramiche - where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design.
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Summer holiday at Tekniska museet with robots, water activities, 3D space journeys and 11 exhibitions to explore. Open daily 9-21.
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Family-friendly summer programme at The Viking Museum featuring Viking Age activities, crafts, and stories from the 10th century.
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The Nobel Prize Museum, the Medieval Museum, and Storkyrkan present a shared cultural event in Gamla stan.
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A free summer programme at Konserthuset with mini-concerts by young musicians, a jubilee exhibition on the building's 100-year history, and guided tours of the architecture, art, and Nobel Prize ceremony.
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Kristianstad Theatre Association presents its autumn 2026 programme at Kristianstad Theatre.
theater(153 days)
Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
festival(5 days)
The Stockholm Film Festival screens classic and cult films throughout the summer in Rålambshovsparken.
concert(15 days)
Summer Friday jazz lunch at Stadsmuseum with The Blue Sounds playing interpretations of classic Swedish songs.
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Sommartorget at Jan Stenbecks torg offers free creative activities every weekday from 12:00 to 15:00 - from face painting and beaded crafts to watercolor painting and bracelet-making.
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Fotografiska offers photography art, award-winning cuisine, and an outdoor terrace overlooking Stockholm. A daily boat service runs from Nybrokajen to the venue.
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An exhibition at Waldemarsudde exploring the role of flowers in art, design, and cultural history from the 1500s to today, combined with floral arrangements in and around the park.
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Pippi Longstocking's World arrives at Livli Kungens Kurva this summer with activities and games for all children, plus the chance to meet the characters on two special dates.
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Combined ticket featuring guided tours at two museums, a walk through Gamla Stan, and an organ concert at Storkyrkan. Fridays throughout the summer.
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Summer edition of the Hängmattan event in Göteborg featuring music and entertainment.
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Sängfabriken 2026 is a festival at Sängfabriken in Rävlanda on 7 July.
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Summer festival with communal singing and entertainment at Seaside Björkö.
festival(29 days)
Free outdoor cinema on the rooftop of Stockholm Under Stjärnorna in August. Classic musicals with views over Stockholm's rooftops.
festival(11 days)
A vibrant summer day in Eriksberg with activities for children and families.
festival(5 days)
Youth summer camp in Malmö featuring activities and community building.
festival(5 days)
Stockholm's largest cultural festival with free admission, featuring a diverse programme of activities and entertainment throughout the city.
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A historical exhibition at the Royal Palace celebrating the royal couple's golden wedding anniversary through photographs, clothing, and personal objects spanning 50 years together.
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An exhibition exploring Sweden's five national minorities - Jews, Roma, Sami, Swedish Finns, and Tornedalians. Through films, photographs, and facts, visitors meet these communities and reflect on the meaning of being able to be yourself.
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Eric Magassa's first solo exhibition in Stockholm combines photography, video, sculpture and textiles in a multisensory installation centred on a custom sound system.
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The Nordic Museum presents photographic collections in a changing exhibition. Metamorphoses displays negatives from the project 100 000 Bildminnen, where time and chemical processes have created new visual forms.
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Fredrik Wretman presents an exhibition at Artipelag featuring works that reflect his life between Stockholm and Thailand.
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Visit Carl Eldh's studio museum and discover the works of one of Sweden's greatest sculptors from the early 20th century. The museum offers exhibitions, guided tours, and cultural programmes.
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An internationally acclaimed exhibition of Black figurative painting from the past century, featuring over 155 works from institutions and private collections worldwide.
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Swedish-Iranian artist Samaneh Reyhani presents sculptures and spatial installations that weave together Persian cultural heritage with contemporary expression.
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Martin Parr exhibition at Fotografiska with nearly 400 works from his 50-year career. Humorous everyday photographs and social satire from one of the world's most influential photographers.
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An exhibition exploring family relationships in art from the late 18th century to today, featuring 81 works by 49 artists.
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Eight artists explore the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary image-making at Fotografiska Stockholm - from fabricated photographs to interactive AI agents and mutating ecosystems.
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An exhibition of royal hats spanning retro recreations to contemporary designer pieces from Princess Christina and Princess Sofia's collections.
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South African artist Lebohang Kganye presents a new exhibition at Fotografiska that combines photography, sculpture and scenography to explore home, identity and collective memory.
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Swedish photographer Lotta Antonsson presents I Am Everything at Fotografiska, exploring gender, identity, and objectification through photography, collage, and installations in a provocative and aesthetic vision.
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Hertha Hillfon, one of the 20th century's most radical sculptors, is presented at Vår Gård alongside Villa Skärtofta in a space where art and architecture converge.
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Exhibition of photographer Brassaï and his iconic images from Paris nights in the 1930s - his first significant presentation in Sweden.
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Apichaya Wanthiang presents her first solo exhibition in Sweden at Artipelag. The artist is known for immersive installations where painting and architecture converge.
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Joakim Möller's first major solo exhibition showcases black and white photography where light and shadow transform into poetic compositions.
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This exhibition presents spectacular ship discoveries from Salme, demonstrating that Swedish Vikings were active far earlier than previously believed.
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Exhibition exploring Stockholm's transformation from a rural archipelago town to a modern capital at the turn of the 20th century, featuring hundreds of objects, drawings and photographs from the museum's collections.
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The exhibition "The Jews of Värmland" at Judiska museet chronicles Jewish life in the Värmland region from the 1800s to today through photographs, archival materials, and personal stories. Summer viewings on Wednesdays at 12.00.
+ 76 more long-running events — see the calendar.