concert20:00Colin Stetson, Stian Westerhus and Erland Dahlen take the stage at Inkonst in Malmö.
concert(2 days)
The Soundtrack of Our Lives marks 30 years with a concert at Mosebacketerrassen, performing classic tracks and new music from their revived career.
festivalA chamber music festival at Allhelgonakyrkan featuring classical works by Schubert, Lekeus and Fernström. Renowned pianists and ensembles perform over four evenings in August.
concert20:00Brazilian metal band Soulfly performs in Lund.
concertBlack midi frontman Geordie Greep presents his solo album The New Sound at Debaser. An intense and refreshing debut that reveals the artist's multifaceted side.
concert19:00Korslagda performs at Parksnäckan in Uppsala on 20 August.
concert20:00Swedish pop star Thomas Stenström takes the stage at Liseberg's Stora Scenen for two nights, performing hits from a career spanning over a decade.
stand-up(2 days)
Three stand-up comedians on one stage: Jeffrey Silverstein, Bobby Lee, and Zimmer Grandioso perform together at Pustervik in Göteborg.
concert20:00American singer-songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan performs at Blackbird in Uppsala.
concertRyan Bancroft conducts an evening of Prokofiev and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, featuring a solo harp concert.
concert17:00Terra performs at Trädgården in Stockholm for an evening of live music.
concert19:00Terra performs at Trädgården in Stockholm.
other17:00Knitting workshop with Bubbel & Beanie at Mejeriet in Lund. Suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters looking to learn new techniques.
concert18:00Live concert with Hästpojken on the steamship S/S Blidösund.
festival(3 days)
Forza Orza is a music festival at Orsa Grönklitt.
stand-up21:00Magnus Betnér performs stand-up comedy late in the evening in Örebro.
theater19:00Theatre performance at Kristianstad Theatre.
theater(22 days)
A theatre production inspired by Karl Gerhard and his classic revues and political satire from the early 1900s.
festival15:00Mingel in the park and late summer concert in Partille. A relaxed afternoon gathering with music.
exhibition18:00A special viewing of dahlias and late summer flowers at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde in Stockholm.
concert16:00Gustaf Rasch performs at KL Terrassen in Stockholm.
concert19:00The Micro World Tour concert series visits Equmeniakyrkan Björke in Gävle.
concert19:00Quilty performs at a summer concert at Holmberget in Torshälla.
concert18:30An entertainment show with dinner at Golden Hits in Stockholm featuring classic hits.
stand-up19:00Scenverket presents "Sip n' Script" with Ruben Karsberg at Babettes Kulturpalats in Linköping.
concert(25 days)
Demoskratti performs at Lilla Scenen at Nya China in Örebro.
club18:00Salsa evening in an LGBTQ+ environment at House of Q. Open to all skill levels with music, dance and community.
otherA classic surströmming tasting at Sturehof with traditional accompaniments and drinks.
other13:00Guided tour of Malmö's iconic Turning Torso skyscraper on 20 August.
festival10:00Spend a day exploring Ystad's historic attractions and local culture in this guided discovery event.
exhibition11:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
other13:00Story time for parents on leave with baby carrier demonstration at the Ethnographic Museum.
musical18:30A festive evening of music and dancing celebrating ABBA's Mamma Mia! at Tyrol in Stockholm.
lecture11:15Guided tour of Tjolöholm Castle, a historic manor house with beautiful grounds and period interiors.
other11:00Entry to Tjolöholms Slott, a beautiful castle with surrounding park and gardens.
other09:00A creative workshop where children draw with street chalk and create together in Örebro.
lectureA therapeutic walking tour with author Carl Fredrik Holtermann at Sergels torg, where participants explore the place through memories and personal stories.
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.
festival(17 days)
Parkteatern brings theatrical performances for all ages to Vitabergsparken in mid-August.
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.
exhibitionin progress
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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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.
festivalin 6 days (195 days)
Kristianstad Theatre Association presents its autumn 2026 programme at Kristianstad Theatre.
theater(153 days)
Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
concert(15 days)
Summer Friday jazz lunch at Stadsmuseum with The Blue Sounds playing interpretations of classic Swedish songs.
exhibitionin progress
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.
theater(15 days)
Amanda Apetrea and Lisen Rosell direct a fresh take on Jane Austen's classic at Turteatern, featuring Daniel Åkerström Steen and Chrisander Brun.
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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.
festivalin 3 days (55 days)
Sängfabriken 2026 is a festival at Sängfabriken in Rävlanda on 7 July.
festival(29 days)
Free outdoor cinema on the rooftop of Stockholm Under Stjärnorna in August. Classic musicals with views over Stockholm's rooftops.
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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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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.
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The summer exhibition showcases hand-knitted sweaters and mittens from the classic event, where knitters blend traditional folk patterns with personal creativity.
exhibition(93 days)
Exhibition of artist Torsten Andersson, known for his large-scale paintings with distinct forms and distinctive artistic vision.
exhibition(93 days)
Chiara Bugatti explores the fear of emptiness through art that reflects on ecological and political questions of belonging and foundation.
theater(26 days)
Theatre performance at Örebro Teater.
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Annual conference for a festival network spanning the Nordic countries and the Baltics, where members from different nations meet to share experiences and discuss the development of the festival world.
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A collaborative initiative by the Swedish Composers' Association and Sweden Festivals to promote contemporary Swedish classical music at festivals across the country.
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The 39th edition of Saxå Kammarmusikfestival runs 23-26 August 2026 in Bergslagen and Karlstad. Classical chamber music over four days.
lecturein progress
Guided tours through Fotografiska's exhibitions in Swedish and English. Limited spots available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
marketin progress
Large boot sale at Solvalla racecourse parking lot with vintage and retro items, old goods and all kinds of finds.
+ 60 more long-running events — see the calendar.