concert17:00Dina Ögon performs a live session at Trädgården in Stockholm.
concert20:00Jill Johnson performs at Mosebacketerrassen in Stockholm.
concertCountertenor Jakub Józef Orliński and the Baroque orchestra Il Pomo d'Oro present a programme of early Baroque music, from masterworks by Monteverdi to newly discovered compositions.
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Han Veltman's bold paintings and sculptures on display at Nalen. Vernissage Thursday 27 August, 5-7 pm.
concert20:00American country musician Jim Lauderdale performs at Twang in Stockholm.
festivalPoetry and music meet in a grassroots initiative that unites local artists to explore communication and community.
festival(3 days)
Gondolen hosts crayfish parties across three August evenings with live jazz and views over Stockholm.
theaterParticipatory performance art that transforms personal anxieties into physical traces through sound and audience interaction. Part of Stockholm Fringe Festival.
theater20:30Experimental performance art at Reimersholme Hotel. An immersive theatrical experience exploring themes of arrival and presence.
stand-up(2 days)
Award-winning South African comedian Dalin Oliver recounts four surreal days stranded in Dubai, from missiles in the sky to viral updates that made him South Africa's unofficial foreign correspondent.
stand-upAna Falcon shares her humorous journey to becoming Estonia's most prominent Mexican, exploring survival in Eastern Europe.
theaterA dance performance exploring motherhood and dreams from pregnancy to infancy, part of Stockholm Fringe Festival.
theater(3 days)
Four figures explore sensory spaces through movement, sound, and surrealist humor in this experimental theatre performance at Stockholm Fringe Festival.
theater(3 days)
Spanish dance theatre blends karaoke, traditional Basque songs and comedy in a love letter to lost nature. Part of Stockholm Fringe Festival.
theater(2 days)
An odd and humorous theatre piece about a woman and her peculiar relationship with an onion.
exhibitionOfficial opening of sculptor Davide Rivalta's large-scale art installation featuring an artist talk at the Italian Cultural Institute and a guided tour to the sculptures.
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.
theater19:00Shakespeare's classic comedy about two sisters gets a fresh interpretation by director Farnaz Arbabi at Stora scenen, where the 1500s meet the present through the 1980s, featuring clowns and dancers from the Ballet Academy.
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.
other18:30An artistic performance at Reimersholme Hotel in Stockholm.
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Stockholm's emo gathering every other Thursday with DJ or karaoke - emo, pop-punk and metalcore for everyone who wants to be themselves.
club17:00Latin Sunset Thursday at House of Q in Stockholm - an evening of Latin American music and dance.
lectureTextile artist Alma Winkler talks with Saskia Neuman about the exhibition "Wrapping of time", where everyday objects are wrapped with hand-dyed fabric to explore the nature of memory.
lecture18:00Political debate and discussion in Stockholm.
theater(4 days)
Rebecka Cardoso blends clown and mask technique with ancient Norse divination art in a fully improvised, interactive performance where the audience can ask questions to the character the Seer.
festival(7 days)
Baltic Sea Week at Djurgården brings together museums, restaurants and experts to explore the Baltic Sea through tastings, lectures and exhibitions.
other(3 days)
Katerina Drakopoulou's non-verbal walking performance on Stockholm's streets, where 22 improvised physical compositions meet the city's architecture and daily life.
otherAn improvised music and video performance where artist Siri Hagerfors and musician Erik Daghäll create sound and image in real time on stage.
other(3 days)
A cross-disciplinary trilogy exploring communication's evolution from letters to AI, featuring processed clarinet and sound-reactive visuals by Linus Fung and Moon.noon.
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.
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.
other17:30A creative paper flower workshop with a shared toast at Waldemarsudde.
musical18:30A festive evening of music and dancing celebrating ABBA's Mamma Mia! at Tyrol in Stockholm.
A literary and cultural evening exploring odysseys through literature, performance and dialogue at Scalateatern.
lecture(3 days)
A quick guided tour through Stockholm's medieval history at Stortorget and Gamla stan, focusing on key events and locations from the 1200s onward.
lecture(3 days)
A short English-language guided tour through medieval Stockholm, exploring Stortorget, the parish church, and streets that have bustled since the 13th century.
otherAn evening at Postmuseum where you write letters, eat, drink and converse. Writing paper and pens are available, and the evening opens with a conversation about history, design and craftsmanship.
An exhibition about Gärdet's functionalist architecture and its significance in Stockholm's urban development during the early 20th century.
otherA memorial day for Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust through protective passes and Swedish safe houses.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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.
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.
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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.
club(8 days)
Grill evenings with artisan sausages and garden drinks at Rosendals Trädgård every Thursday in August.
cinema20:30Digital screening of The Odyssey at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
exhibition(5 days)
An artistic project celebrating hip-hop, streetwear, and Black culture, debuting at Stockholm Fringe Festival 2026.
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.
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.
+ 60 more long-running events — see the calendar.