concert20:00Brazilian metal legend Soulfly presents its new album CHAMA, marking a generational shift as Max Cavalera's son Zyon takes the helm of production for the first time.
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.
concertBritish musician Geordie Greep performs at Debaser Hornstulls Strand.
concert19:00Brazilian-American metal band Soulfly delivers high-energy performances at Mejeriet in Malmö.
stand-up(2 days)
Three stand-up comedians on one stage: Jeffrey Silverstein, Bobby Lee, and Zimmer Grandioso perform together at Pustervik in Göteborg.
cinema18:30Classic adventure film in English with Swedish subtitles at Filmhuset Palladium in Arvika.
festivalA chamber music festival at Allhelgonakyrkan featuring classical works by Schubert, Lekeus and Fernström. Renowned pianists and ensembles perform over four evenings in August.
cinema15:30Hitchcock's classic thriller without subtitles at Kino 3 in Lund.
concert20:00American singer-songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan performs at Blackbird in Uppsala.
concert20:00Finnish pianist Timo Räisänen performs at Hôtel Eggers in Göteborg.
concert17:00Terra performs at Trädgården in Stockholm for an evening of live music.
concert19:00Zimmer Grandioso performs at Pustervik.
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.
concert20:00American singer-songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan performs at Black Bird in Västerås.
concert20:00Richard Schicke from Björns Vänner takes the stage with Åsa & Emma at Medley in Malmö.
concertRyan Bancroft conducts an evening of Prokofiev and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, featuring a solo harp concert.
other17:00Knitting workshop with bubbly - learn to knit an autumn beanie alongside Anna from Tant Hulda.
concert18:00Live concert with Hästpojken on the steamship S/S Blidösund.
concertLive jazz concert at Glenn Miller Café with Ulla Fluur, Leo Lindberg and Hugo Löf. The concert starts at 8 pm.
festival(3 days)
Forza Orza is a music festival at Orsa Grönklitt.
cinema20:15Film screening of The End of Oak Street at Kino 2 in Lund.
stand-up21:00Magnus Betnér performs stand-up comedy late in the evening in Örebro.
concert20:00Tissilawen performs at the jazz club Fasching in Stockholm.
club(8 days)
Grill evenings with artisan sausages and garden drinks at Rosendals Trädgård every Thursday in August.
theater(2 days)
Västerås Improvisationsteater presents Val & Kval, an evening of improvised theatre and comedy.
cinema20:30A horror film about teenagers at summer camp. A classic 1980s slasher that blends humor and suspense.
concert19:00Malmö Opera presents its upcoming season through a special performance featuring music, singing, and stories. Mezzo-soprano Lotte Ohlander, bass Nils Gustén, and pianist Johan Reis guide the audience through classics and new material from opera, musical theatre, and orchestral works.
cinema20:30Digital screening of The Odyssey at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
concertJulia Logan and Marlene Oak present Amerikana Klubb, a new live series honouring classic American music through collaboration, storytelling, and guest artists.
theater(2 days)
A theatrical piece about the reformer Olof Petri, who translated the New Testament into Swedish in 1526. A blend of Strindberg's classic and new scenes.
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.
club16:00Skybar 54 offers views over Malmö from the top of the high-rise building. Book your tickets for an afternoon or evening at this popular sky bar.
concert18:00Sunset Detour performs at Tårnby Live 2026 on 20 August.
exhibition18:00A special viewing of dahlias and late summer flowers at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde in Stockholm.
concert18:15Stundom performs at Bellahøj Amfiteater in Helsingborg on a summer evening in 2026.
concert19:00Swedish musician Martin Lönegren performs at Gamla Enskede Bryggeri.
concert19:00Singer-songwriter John Michael Ferrari performs on the rooftop of Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen.
concert20:00Ulla Fluur performs jazz in Swedish at Glenn Miller Café in Uppsala.
concert20:45Jazz vocalist Gillian Margot performs an evening of classic vocal jazz and sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards.
club19:00Horror Vacui takes place at The Abyss in Göteborg.
concertDerya performs singer-songwriter and folk music in the summer series Kvar i stan @the Node at Sergels torg, with free entry.
concert16:00Gustaf Rasch performs at KL Terrassen in Stockholm.
concert19:00Quilty performs at a summer concert at Holmberget in Torshälla.
concert19:00The Micro World Tour concert series visits Equmeniakyrkan Björke in Gävle.
clubBiweekly after work meetup for expats and locals in Stockholm. Meet new people and familiar faces over a drink in Gamla Stan.
club17:00Latin Sunset Thursday at House of Q in Stockholm - an evening of Latin American music and dance.
club(2 days)
A festive evening at Reimersholme Hotel with Förnan and friends - music and socializing.
exhibitionInteractive sound installation connecting Stockholm and Prague. Visitors answer questions about home and belonging, listen to anonymous voice messages from the other city, and can record their own responses.
concert18:00The Odyssey performs at Storm Salong 1 in Grebbestad on 17 July.
concert(25 days)
Demoskratti performs at Lilla Scenen at Nya China in Örebro.
stand-up19:00Scenverket presents "Sip n' Script" with Ruben Karsberg at Babettes Kulturpalats in Linköping.
theater19:00Gertrud Larsson writes and directs this dark comedy about the culture budget with sharp satire and quick-fire jokes. A breathtaking show with music ranging from skillingtryck to Tchaikovsky.
The Groove Collection Latinband brings Latin American music with energetic rhythms and danceable melodies to Engelen in Stockholm.
otherA classic surströmming tasting at Sturehof with traditional accompaniments and drinks.
other13:00Guided tour of Malmö's iconic Turning Torso skyscraper on 20 August.
club18:00Salsa evening in an LGBTQ+ environment at House of Q. Open to all skill levels with music, dance and community.
club18:30An evening of dinner and entertainment with classic hits, sketches, and surprise performances. Three-course dinner and show, with the option to continue in the nightclub.
lecture13:00A guided walk through Majorna's streets exploring the history behind street names - from sailors on Gröna Gatan to mysterious figures like Tellgren and "Mor". Starts at the Maritime Museum Aquarium.
lecture14:30Guided tour of the 49-metre-high Seamen's Tower at the Maritime Museum - a classic viewpoint over Göteborg's harbour with 194 steps.
festival10:00Spend a day exploring Ystad's historic attractions and local culture in this guided discovery event.
club18:00Piano bar night at Atriet in Lund featuring live music and entertainment.
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.
otherA classic Swedish crayfish party at Stockholm Stadshotell with Swedish crayfish, snaps toasts, and a convivial summer evening.
lectureHistorical city walk exploring the role of midwives across centuries, from dissection halls to modern maternity clinics. Limited places available.
lecture18:00Guided walking tour through Gothenburg tracing August Abrahamson's life, led by antiquarian Gunilla Hallset from Nääs Castle.
lecture19:00Martin Ohlson hosts a digital storseans presentation on Zoom Workplace Thursday evening.
lecture11:15Guided tour of Tjolöholm Castle, a historic manor house with beautiful grounds and period interiors.
lecture13:45Guided tour of Skokloster Castle, a baroque palace from the 1600s featuring original furnishings and art collections.
lecture14:00Guided tour of the Vasaborgen Museum at Uppsala Castle, exploring the building's historical heritage.
other11:00Entry to Tjolöholms Slott, a beautiful castle with surrounding park and gardens.
exhibition18:00Documentary film about David Hockney's exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, showcasing the British artist's paintings and artworks.
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.
cinema19:30Spider-Man: Brand New Day screens at Grand - Vimmerby Bio on 31 July.
cinema19:00Film screening of The Odyssey at Biograf Maxim in Laholm.
cinema19:00Film screening of The Odyssey at Metropol - Bio 3:an in Piteå.
cinema19:15Spider-Man: Brand New Day screens at Saga Bio in Piteå.
cinema19:00Spider-Man: Brand New Day is screened at Sagabiografen Boden on Thursday, August 6 at 19:00.
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Five evenings of live jazz on the Solliden stage in summer 2026, led by trombonist Tilde Schweitzer.
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Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
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Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
cinema(14 days)
Film screening of The Odyssey at Kino 1 in Lund.
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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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Summer edition of the Hängmattan event in Göteborg featuring music and entertainment.
concert(2 days)
American rock band Rattlesnake Milk takes the stage at Broken Dreams Auditorium.
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Hornstulls Marknad is a popular flea market and design market open every weekend from April to September at Hornstulls Strand.
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One of Western Sweden's largest flea markets with around 180 sellers on Slottsskogsgatan. Free entry, food trucks, and convenient public transport access.
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Flea market with around 180 sellers at Frihamnen. Free entry, foodtrucks and plenty of items to browse.
cinema19:00English-language film with Swedish subtitles at Filmhuset Palladium in Arvika.
cinema16:00Film screening of Arco at Kino 2 in Lund.
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Film screening of The End of Oak Street in Vimmerby.
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A horror film about teenagers at summer camp. A classic slasher that blends humor and scares.
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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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Family-friendly summer programme at The Viking Museum featuring Viking Age activities, crafts, and stories from the 10th century.
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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.
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Parkteatern brings theatrical performances for all ages to Vitabergsparken in mid-August.
cinema19:30Film screening of The End of Oak Street in Ljungby.
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Contemporary art exhibition with sculpture, textiles, painting and installations by four Swedish artists that engage the body and senses.
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Summer Friday jazz lunch at Stadsmuseum with The Blue Sounds playing interpretations of classic Swedish songs.
cinema(13 days)
A horror film about a man trapped in an endless maze of empty rooms.
exhibitionin progress
A public photo installation at Slussen featuring four local photographers, presented as part of Stockholm's Culture Festival.
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Outdoor klezmer jam sessions in a Stockholm garden. Musicians, singers, and dancers are invited to play together.
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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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The Nobel Prize Museum, the Medieval Museum, and Storkyrkan present a shared cultural event in Gamla stan.
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Sängfabriken 2026 is a festival at Sängfabriken in Rävlanda on 7 July.
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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.
+ 135 more long-running events — see the calendar.