concertStick To Your Guns present their new album Keep Planting Flowers - intense, uncompromising hardcore with both power and feeling.
concertToody Cole, co-founder of Dead Moon, performs classics from the band with her own ensemble at Debaser Nova.
concertThe Czech Philharmonic under Semyon Bychkov performs Shostakovich and Dvorák at the Baltic Sea Festival.
concert(2 days)
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band perform at Pustervik in Göteborg. An evening of rootsy Americana and live music.
concert20:00American country artist Erin Kinsey performs at Nalen in Stockholm.
concert19:30Jonathan Johansson performs at Mosebacketerrassen in Stockholm on 25 August.
concert20:00Human Toys takes the stage at Medley in Malmö with a support act.
other17:00An Italian pasta evening at Mejeriet where you prepare and enjoy pasta according to southern Italian traditions.
concert(2 days)
Zarna Garg performs live at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
balletDance performance about subcultures and the power of community. A tribute to movement, rhythm, and the magic that arises when people meet in a shared pulse.
concert18:30Swedish singer-songwriter Martin Almgren performs at Dahlbergs Café.
festival20:00Summer festival at Skeppsbron in Jönköping featuring Kaminski, MOK, Lublin and other artists.
concert19:00Stella Gustin Kvartett plays jazz at Café Mosaic in Västerås.
concert20:00Uncle Lucius takes the stage at Blackbird in Uppsala. A night of live Americana and roots music.
market(3 days)
Nordic interior design and gift product trade fair featuring exhibitors, seminars, and trend analysis.
festival(6 days)
Stockholm Fringe Festival brings hundreds of artists to twelve venues across Stockholm in late August.
otherThe Stockholm Junior Water Prize award ceremony during World Water Week, recognizing young innovators for sustainable water solutions. The prize is presented by Crown Princess Victoria.
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.
lecture11:15Guided tour of Tjolöholm Castle, a historic manor house with beautiful grounds and period interiors.
lecture15:00Swedish sign language presentation. A one-hour session for anyone interested in learning more about sign language and its culture.
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.
other17:30Beer tasting at Hyllie Bryggeri AB in Malmö. Sample various beers and discover the craft of brewing.
other10:00Admission tickets for an event at Eriksberg Pir on 27 June 2026, 10:00-16:00.
other11:00A day trip from Härnösand departing at 11:00 and lasting four hours from Ådalen III Skeppsbrokajen.
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.
festival(10 days)
A biennial dance and theatre festival presenting dance, theatre, circus and performance from Sweden and around the world across multiple venues in Gothenburg.
concert(153 days)
Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
concert(120 days)
Lunchkonserter 26/27 is a series of short classical music performances held on Friday lunchtimes at Spira concert hall in Jönköping.
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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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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Kristianstad Theatre Association presents its autumn 2026 programme at Kristianstad Theatre.
theater(153 days)
Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Large boot sale at Solvalla racecourse parking lot with vintage and retro items, old goods and all kinds of finds.
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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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The haute couture brand Abomé showcases five hand-sewn pieces at Haymarket by Scandic. Designer Amanda Borgfors Mészáro creates timeless fashion with sculptural silhouettes and rich textures.
club(15 days)
A recurring Tuesday evening at Dahlbergs Café in Linköping with music and community gathering in the garden.
+ 53 more long-running events — see the calendar.