concertEmmylou Harris concludes her career with a final Sweden performance at Avicii Arena. The legendary country and americana artist bids farewell after over 50 years in music.
concertSan Francisco band Deafheaven performs at Slaktkyrkan. Known for the groundbreaking album Sunbather and for defining the blackgaze genre.
concert17:00Dina Ögon performs a live session at Trädgården in Stockholm.
festival(5 days)
Winterviken Live - Sommarscenen is a new outdoor concert series in Vinterviken during August 2026 featuring country music, Familjen, Eric Gadd & Blacknuss, and Uno Svenningsson.
festivalFolk music festival in Vitabergsparken featuring riksspelman Emilia Amper and her band, led by Robert Fux. Swedish folk music, songs and dance in a queer interpretation of tradition and contemporary expression.
concertJazz quintet featuring Johan Hörlen, Ben Fitzpatrick, Elias Larsson, Kenji Rabson and Moussa Fadera at Glenn Miller Café. Three sets starting at 8 pm.
concert19:30Cleo performs at Mosebacketerrassen in Stockholm on 26 August.
festival18:15Wednesday evening entertainment at Solvalla with competitions and activities for the whole family.
exhibition(5 days)
An artistic project celebrating hip-hop, streetwear, and Black culture, debuting at Stockholm Fringe Festival 2026.
theater10:00A humorous family drama in which eight-year-old Minou rescues a cat and must navigate between her beloved new friend and a jealous father.
concertJazz and blues with vocalist Tessan Milveden at Restaurang Norrport.
concertIsaac and The Soul Machine brings soul and dance music to SUS Live in central Stockholm.
lecture17:30Artist talk with painter and sculptor Olle Ekström at Hallwylska Museum in Stockholm.
lecture18:00A lecture exploring flowers and their significance in art history from ancient times to today.
lecture18:00A lecture examining the rise of right-wing extremist parties across Europe and globally.
lecture18:00Authors Åsa Linderborg and Klas Östergren discuss literature and their works at Playhouse Teater.
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Improvisational theatre from Lilla improteatern STHLM at Gamestreet 1. Audience suggestions drive the show - each evening is unique. Food and drinks from 17.00, performance from around 19.00.
theater19:00An artistic performance by VERA-VIOLA that explores small variations in the rhythms and patterns of daily life.
lecture17:00Guided tour through the historic Dramaten theatre building in Stockholm, exploring its architecture, art, and theatrical heritage with an expert guide.
theater19:00Aristophanes' classic comedy about women who use love as a weapon to stop war.
theater10:00A youth drama about friendship, envy and identity as Alice navigates a world of influencers and new classmates.
other17:00A hands-on weaving workshop at the Ethnographic Museum where you learn traditional techniques.
exhibition11:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
lectureA guided tour through Gamla stan and into the castle cellars featuring tales of medieval power struggles and daily life.
lecture17:30Conversations between actors, directors and dramaturges at Tornrummet - an exploration of theatrical art and the questions that plays raise.
lecture18:00Tom Hedqvist and Ingela Håkansson Lamm discuss art and ideas at Thielska Galleriet.
otherItalian long-table dinner where chefs prepare a three-course menu in an open kitchen and share the stories behind each dish.
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.
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.
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(17 days)
Parkteatern brings theatrical performances for all ages to Vitabergsparken in mid-August.
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Contemporary art exhibition with sculpture, textiles, painting and installations by four Swedish artists that engage the body and senses.
concert(2 days)
Zarna Garg performs live at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
club(8 days)
Grill evenings with artisan sausages and garden drinks at Rosendals Trädgård every Thursday in August.
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.
festival(8 days)
Luzette celebrates mussel season with a two-week Fête de la Moule featuring classic and contemporary mussel dishes.
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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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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.
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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.
exhibition(4 days)
Visit the brigantine Tre Kronor docked at the Maritime Museum pier. Free guided tours available 25-28 August.
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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.
market(3 days)
Nordic interior design and gift product trade fair featuring exhibitors, seminars, and trend analysis.
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.
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Guided walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site Skogskyrkogården, exploring its architecture, art and cultural significance with a chapel visit.
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Guided walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage cemetery Skogskyrkogården, exploring its art, architecture and cultural significance.
stand-upin progress
Daily stand-up shows featuring Swedish comedians at Big Ben Pub every evening at 20:00.
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Family-guided tour through Postmuseum's POST exhibition with interactive activities for children - ride in a mail coach, climb on the horse, and try on postal uniforms.
+ 58 more long-running events — see the calendar.