concert14:30American rock band Uncle Lucius performs at Debaser Hornstulls Strand in Stockholm.
club19:00Melody Club takes the stage at the iconic Mosebacketerrassen terrace in Stockholm with sweeping city views.
cinema21:00Classic rock opera on a big screen under the stars, with popcorn and refreshments at Stockholm Under Stjärnorna.
festivalA chamber music festival at Allhelgonakyrkan featuring classical works by Schubert, Lekeus and Fernström. Renowned pianists and ensembles perform over four evenings in August.
festival12:00Food festival at Trädgården in Stockholm featuring food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the day.
concert17:00Jazz pianist Rigmor Gustafsson and guitarist Mattias Von Wachenfeldt perform as a duo at Tumba Kyrka.
concertTrombonist Tilde Schweitzer and pianist Joel Lyssarides perform with 16 string musicians at Fasching, exploring orchestral jazz traditions.
concert10:00American blues musician Lee Bains performs at Debaser Strand in Stockholm.
concert18:00Björn Peter Thisell performs at Stockholm Roots 2026 at Debaser Nova.
festivalFamily day featuring a concert, activities, games and food at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern.
festivalIndian cultural festival in Kungsträdgården with yoga, music, dance, Bollywood, art and food for the whole family.
festival12:00American musician Ken Pomeroy performs at the Stockholm Roots 2026 festival.
festival(8 days)
Luzette celebrates mussel season with a two-week Fête de la Moule featuring classic and contemporary mussel dishes.
festival12:00Summer celebration at House of Q in Stockholm featuring music and a festive atmosphere.
concert14:00Folk singing groups TRIOLA and Marco Rios perform together at Magdalenagården in Stockholm.
lecture(8 days)
Guided tour of Rosendal Palace on Djurgården, exploring Swedish Empire architecture, royal history, and authentic period interiors.
lecture(8 days)
Guided tour of Gustav III's Pavilion in Haga Park, a neoclassical masterpiece from the 18th century with Pompeian interiors and royal heritage.
lecture11:30Workshop on the Japanese Kocho-sou binding technique. Learn a traditional method for creating patterns on fabric through folding and binding.
lecture(8 days)
Guided tour of Riddarholmskyrkan exploring the church's history, secrets and contemporary role. Tours run Saturdays in Swedish and Sundays in English at 15:30 during July-August.
theater15:00A classical ancient Greek comedy where women use love as a weapon against war. Matinee performance in Stockholm.
other13:00Family Sunday at Waldemarsudde with open-air painting among the blooms. A perfect opportunity to paint together as a family.
exhibition11:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
other(5 days)
World Water Week is the world's largest annual gathering on global water issues, featuring seminars, panels and networking for policymakers, researchers and organizations.
other13:30Free-form dance session under the open sky at Stora Skuggans utedans bana. A two-hour 5Rhythms-style session for all levels.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(3 days)
Three-day festival of americana, country, folk and rock at Debaser Strand. Nick Lowe, The White Buffalo, James McMurtry and many more artists perform across four stages.
festival(29 days)
Five evenings of live jazz on the Solliden stage in summer 2026, led by trombonist Tilde Schweitzer.
club(2 days)
Club night with DJ at Debaser Klubben. Dance from late evening into the early morning.
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.
club(2 days)
Global Piassa 010 is a late-night club night in Stockholm with music and dancing from 22:00 to 03:00.
cinema(14 days)
A classic Swedish film from 1913 screens at Bio Skandia. A timeless story from cinema's golden age.
marketin progress
Hornstulls Marknad is a popular flea market and design market open every weekend from April to September at Hornstulls Strand.
festival(72 days)
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.
exhibition(83 days)
The Italian Cultural Institute presents ceramics and illustrations by Elena Salmistraro for Bosa Ceramiche - where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design.
festival(71 days)
Family-friendly summer programme at The Viking Museum featuring Viking Age activities, crafts, and stories from the 10th century.
festival(59 days)
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.
festival(17 days)
Parkteatern brings theatrical performances for all ages to Vitabergsparken in mid-August.
exhibitionin progress
Contemporary art exhibition with sculpture, textiles, painting and installations by four Swedish artists that engage the body and senses.
cinema15:30Film screening of The Invite at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
club(8 days)
Grill evenings with artisan sausages and garden drinks at Rosendals Trädgård every Thursday in August.
market(2 days)
Eken Marknad is a second hand and vintage market with hundreds of sellers, food, drinks and entertainment at Slakthusområdet.
cinema18:00Stanley Kubrick's classic science-fiction epic on 70MM. A monumental cinematic experience of the highest order.
festival(71 days)
Outdoor klezmer jam sessions in a Stockholm garden. Musicians, singers, and dancers are invited to play together.
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.
theater(22 days)
A theatre production inspired by Karl Gerhard and his classic revues and political satire from the early 1900s.
festival(64 days)
The Nobel Prize Museum, the Medieval Museum, and Storkyrkan present a shared cultural event in Gamla stan.
festival(29 days)
Free outdoor cinema on the rooftop of Stockholm Under Stjärnorna in August. Classic musicals with views over Stockholm's rooftops.
exhibitionin progress
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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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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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.
exhibition(71 days)
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.
exhibition(85 days)
An exhibition exploring family relationships in art from the late 18th century to today, featuring 81 works by 49 artists.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibition(72 days)
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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Exhibition of photographer Brassaï and his iconic images from Paris nights in the 1930s - his first significant presentation in Sweden.
exhibition(64 days)
Joakim Möller's first major solo exhibition showcases black and white photography where light and shadow transform into poetic compositions.
exhibitionin progress
This exhibition presents spectacular ship discoveries from Salme, demonstrating that Swedish Vikings were active far earlier than previously believed.
exhibition(71 days)
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.
exhibition(75 days)
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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Exhibition exploring how Sweden developed from an agricultural nation into a technology powerhouse through innovations in industry, welfare, and digital technology.
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The Stockholm Transport Museum's exhibition explores the subway's evolution from a major construction project into an urban space, cultural venue, and vision for the future.
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Interactive exhibition about the 1912 Olympic Games where you can try different sports and experience the festive atmosphere of that summer.
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Two ceramic masters from different parts of the world meet in an exhibition at Nationalmuseum. Wilhelm Kåge and Shōji Hamada shared a passion for form and function in ceramics.
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Postmuseum showcases how Swedish stamps reflect our country through motifs ranging from tractors to peace symbols. The exhibition explains how stamp designs are selected and created.
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An interactive video game exhibition at the National Museum of Science and Technology where you can try games, explore gaming history, and participate in interactive experiences.
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Nature photographers explore Sweden's forests through photographs, texts, and short films - from celebrated landscapes to difficult questions about how we manage and use this natural heritage.
exhibition(18 days)
Video works by five Finnish artists are on display at Detroit Stockholm with an opening reception.
exhibitionin progress
A public photo installation at Slussen featuring four local photographers, presented as part of Stockholm's Culture Festival.
marketin progress
Large boot sale at Solvalla racecourse parking lot with vintage and retro items, old goods and all kinds of finds.
musical(9 days)
A new musical about the Great Northern War premiering at Teaterverket. Follows both historical figures and fictional characters in an age when war was romanticized.
lecture(72 days)
Guided tour of Historiska museet's Viking exhibition featuring original artifacts that reveal long-distance trade, craftsmanship, and burial practices from the Viking Age.
+ 59 more long-running events — see the calendar.
