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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
festival18:15Wednesday evening entertainment at Solvalla with competitions and activities for the whole family.
concertIsaac and The Soul Machine brings soul and dance music to SUS Live in central Stockholm.
lectureA guided tour through Gamla stan and into the castle cellars featuring tales of medieval power struggles and daily life.
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.
theater(114 days)
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.
exhibition11:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
other17:00A hands-on weaving workshop at the Ethnographic Museum where you learn traditional techniques.
lecture18:00Tom Hedqvist and Ingela Håkansson Lamm discuss art and ideas at Thielska Galleriet.
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.
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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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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.
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.
concert(2 days)
Zarna Garg performs live at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
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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.
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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.
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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Combined ticket featuring guided tours at two museums, a walk through Gamla Stan, and an organ concert at Storkyrkan. Fridays throughout the summer.
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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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A guided historical tour through Gamla stan exploring royal history, architecture, and hidden details from the palace to the narrowest streets.
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Large boot sale at Solvalla racecourse parking lot with vintage and retro items, old goods and all kinds of finds.
market(3 days)
Nordic interior design and gift product trade fair featuring exhibitors, seminars, and trend analysis.
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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.
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Exhibition about Stockholm's first synagogue in Gamla stan and the Swedish Jewish pioneers who gathered there between 1795 and 1870.
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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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The art collective NIZA transforms Swedish matchboxes into art - from tiny labels on boxes to large murals across Stockholm.
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Guided walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage cemetery Skogskyrkogården, exploring its art, architecture and cultural significance.
lecture(113 days)
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.
lecture(49 days)
Open rehearsals at Kungliga Operan where you can follow the dancers at work and meet the choreographer behind the scenes.
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Outdoor klezmer jam sessions in a Stockholm garden. Musicians, singers, and dancers are invited to play together.
festival(6 days)
Stockholm Fringe Festival brings hundreds of artists to twelve venues across Stockholm in late August.
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An interactive light art installation at Hötorget subway station where optical fiber creates breathing rhythms synchronized in real time with collectors' works in the USA, Costa Rica, Portugal, and Sweden.
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Textile artist Alma Winkler presents five sculptural works where everyday objects are wrapped in hand-dyed fabric strips. Through the wrapping process, she explores memory's transient character and its significance in Jewish tradition.
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The Apothecaries' Society Museum is open for the summer with an exhibition on the history of medicines.
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Framtidsmuseet offers interactive exhibitions throughout spring and summer for the whole family.
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Uplevelsemuseet offers interactive stations and exploration activities for families and friends throughout spring and summer.
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Hornstulls Marknad is a popular flea market and design market open every weekend from April to September at Hornstulls Strand.
+ 24 more long-running events — see the calendar.