concert20:00José González & Seinabo Sey 2026
José González and Seinabo Sey perform together at Dalhalla in Rättvik.
concert20:00José González and Seinabo Sey perform together at Dalhalla in Rättvik.
concert19:00KRS-One, a legendary hip-hop artist, performs at Nefertiti in Göteborg with classics from his My Philosophy Tour.
concert19:00Atomic Swing and Popsicle take the stage together in Göteborg. Two Swedish bands mixing funk, soul, and pop.
concert18:00Rock bands Takida and Scarlet perform together at Gustavsvik.
concert19:00Silvana Imam performs at Parksnäckan in Uppsala.
concertMiriam Bryant performs her only Stockholm-area show during Musikveckan at Ulriksdal Palace in summer 2026.
concert18:00Two Swedish rock bands, Trubbel and Tumult, play a live concert in Karlstad.
festival10:00ParaPuls Festival brings together people with and without disabilities to try sports and participate in activities at Slottsskogsvallen on 28-29 August.
concert20:00American country singer Jim Lauderdale takes the stage with The Original Five in Malmö.
concert17:00Back to Work - Port du Soleil performs at Trädgårn in Göteborg. An evening of live music.
festival(2 days)
Stockholm's new dance band festival featuring two days of live music, social dancing and camping. Classic Swedish dance bands take the stage.
concert(3 days)
Indie rock legends Weeping Willows take the stage at Stockholm's iconic Mosebacketerrassen.
musical19:30The musical RENT is performed as a concert. Jonathan Larson's classic work about love, friendship, and survival in 1990s New York.
concert19:00Nicolai Dunger performs his arrangements of Edith Södergran's poems with Filipsson Gamba Rangstad at Skeppet in Göteborg.
stand-up21:00Swiss stand-up comedian Hazel Brugger performs in Lund.
concert(3 days)
Swedish metal band Månegarm plays an open air concert at Pythagoras industrimuseum in Norrtälje.
concert18:00Babben Larsson makes a comeback with his show Return of the Babb in Lund.
classicalJohan Hammarström performs Bach and other classical organ works at Storkyrkan. A season finale spanning from Baroque through Romanticism to modern virtuosity.
other(2 days)
Bus transport to the Swedish House Mafia concert at Ullevi in Göteborg on 28 August.
other18:00Makeup workshop in Lund where you'll learn makeup techniques and professional tips.
concert19:30Greczula performs at Stora Hjortstorps gård in Örebro.
concertLouisiana Avenue wraps up the summer with a live performance at Debaser Strand in Stockholm.
festival(2 days)
Lund Comedy Festival gathers comedians and humor enthusiasts for a day of laughs and entertainment.
other19:00Cirque Baobab presents Yongoyely, a powerful circus performance about the strength and daily burdens of Guinean women. Eight artists balance, climb, and fly through symbolically rich scenography.
festival(2 days)
A gothic music festival in Göteborg running from evening through to early morning.
concert16:00Three Swedish bands perform together at Kultudralen in Visby.
concert19:00Sámi artist Maxida Märak performs with musician Louice Ottosson at Ätrasalen.
concert18:00The Lowdown Saints perform live on the steamship S/S Blidösund. An evening of music on the water.
concert18:30Park Lane's glitterpop show celebrates glamrock legends and modern pop stars with live music, dancing and 80s numbers from Bowie to Lady Gaga.
festival(2 days)
Perikles performs at PalmFestivalen on Friday evening at Stortorget in Trelleborg.
festival21:00SIR REG performs at Finspång Rockfest 2026 at Kulturhuset Finspång.
club17:00Music and party at Café Opera from 5 PM to 10 PM.
festival18:00The Swedish Breaking Championship brings international breakdancers and judges to Göteborg. Competitions and workshops take place across multiple venues in the city.
stand-up19:30Swiss stand-up comedian Hazel Brugger brings her sharp, original humour to Stadshallen in Lund.
classicalMartin Fröst conducts the Swedish Chamber Orchestra in a programme exploring music's genetic heritage from Bach to Beethoven.
stand-up13:00Lantzkampen is a humorous competition where two teams compete by answering questions about the week's current events.
stand-up15:30Comedy show with Jesper Rönndahl and fellow comedians at Stadshallen in Lund.
stand-up18:00Tobias Erehed presents his programme "Tragedy, to a Happy Melody" at Hotel Concordia.
stand-up19:00Stand-up comedy night at Skansen's Solliden stage with the Comedy Carnival lineup.
stand-up21:00Dessi Hietala performs stand-up comedy at Hotel Concordia in Lund.
theater18:00Karnevalsrevyn returns with a new show about life passing in review. A festive theatrical experience at Lunds stadsteater.
concert18:00Ahlberg, Ek & Roswall perform with singer Ulrika Bodén at Missionskyrkan Nyadal.
concert(2 days)
SAREA and VARICES perform together at Palatset. An evening with two artists on stage.
concert19:00APHUSET and APA GBG perform together in Göteborg.
concert19:00Kalle Baah performs at Vinöns Värdshus on a summer evening. Music and entertainment by the waterside.
theater(98 days)
Riksteatern presents its autumn programme 2026 at Lunds stadsteater with theatre performances from August through December.
theater19:30An interactive show where the audience are the main characters. An entertaining evening where you and your fellow spectators become part of the performance.
theater19:30Lisa Dahlin performs her spex programme about adversity and challenges at Hotel Concordia in Lund.
concert20:00Hästpojken takes the stage at Gården vid Bron. An evening of music and entertainment.
club17:00Afterwork gathering at Scandic Göteborg Central featuring networking and entertainment.
festival13:00Gothenburg Fringe Festival 2026 presents over 60 productions from 28 countries across ten stages throughout Göteborg during two weeks in late August.
festival(3 days)
Rock festival in Finspång featuring two days of live music.
festival16:00Nowhere Blue and Kipa Magazine celebrate new releases and artists at KL Terrassen in Stockholm.
festival17:00Back to Work festival at Posthusplatsen in Malmö offers summer music and entertainment for everyone.
festival(2 days)
Oktoberfest party at Tyrolen in Alvesta featuring beer, food, and festive cheer from evening into the night.
festival(2 days)
Jazz & Blues All Star Festival on Skeppsholmen. A festival day with top jazz musicians and blues artists.
festival(2 days)
FRIM FALL International Festival is an international festival in Stockholm at Källarbyn.
theater19:00August Strindberg's classic drama about a marriage in crisis is performed at Varbergs Teater.
other11:30Open rehearsal at Konsertsalen i Spira in Jönköping.
concert18:00Pölse och Pilsner reunite for a nostalgic evening at Piratensalen. A celebration for fans of classic Swedish entertainment.
concert18:00Swedish musician Thomas Stenström performs at Ångfärjeparken in Helsingborg.
concert18:00Jill Johnson performs a live concert at Restaurang Tovastugan in Nyköping.
concert18:00Bellvie performs at Fyrens Ölkafé in Göteborg on 28 August.
concert(2 days)
Grand Design and Liar Thief Bandit play together at ENCORE in Sundbyberg.
concert19:30Mixtape volume 2 presents Linda, Martin and Kadir at Piratensalen on Grand Hotel in Lund.
concert(2 days)
Horndal and Muteny perform together at Club Deströyer in Sundsvall.
concert21:00Björn Rosenström and Thomas Järvheden perform together at Nävekvarns Folkets Park.
market(3 days)
Sweden's biggest international tattoo convention brings together tattoo artists and enthusiasts at Münchenbryggeriet in Södermalm.
opera(3 days)
An experimental opera performance blending contemporary dance, epic storytelling, and electroacoustic music within a riding hall.
club(2 days)
A dance evening with music by Pia Pihlgren at Gustaf Fröding Hotell & Konferens.
theater17:45Anna Blomberg presents her solo programme "Blombergs inferno" in Lund.
club(2 days)
Kölsvinet in Trosa hosts an end-of-summer evening on Friday, 28 August at 18:00.
club(2 days)
Club Backspin night at Market in Ängelholm. Dancing and DJ sets from 20:00 to 02:00.
club(2 days)
Da Buzz performs at Club BACKSPIN in Ängelholm - an evening of electronic music and dancing.
concert18:00A summer evening filled with music at Segers Söta in Åkarp.
concert18:30An entertainment show with dinner at Golden Hits in Stockholm featuring classic hits.
stand-up13:00Otippat is a stand-up event that combines humor with a focus on mental and physical health.
stand-up14:30First qualifying round of Grand Comedy Slam in Lund. Stand-up comedians battle for a spot in the final.
stand-up16:00The second qualifying round of the Grand Comedy Slam series, where Swedish stand-up comedians compete for a spot in the final.
lecture16:30Anders Jansson and Johan Wester discuss their work and careers at Lunds stadsteater.
stand-up18:00The comedy group Triss i tanter presents their show where three women of different heights, ages and sizes share laughter and stories.
stand-up19:00Fredrik Andersson presents his new show "TOO SOON" - a preview performance in Strömsund.
lecture19:00Malmö Opera presents the 2026/27 season at Salongen in Landskrona Teater.
stand-up20:00Emil Assergård performs his stand-up show "Årets jäkla fest" in Stockholm.
stand-up21:00The third qualifying night of Grand Comedy Slam, where stand-up comedians battle for a spot in the final.
stand-up21:00Norra Brunn Comedy brings a secret lineup to Lund. Stand-up comedy evening at Piratensalen with surprises.
stand-up21:00Stand-up comedy show from VALV1's tour in Lund.
stand-up22:30The fourth qualifying round of Grand Comedy Slam, where stand-up comedians battle for a spot in the final.
stand-up22:30Comedy duo Kevin Rex and Isaias Toulde perform their show "Have a Crisis" in Lund.
festivalCrayfish party on Pelago's rooftop terrace on Friday - a full day of celebration with crayfish and festive atmosphere.
theater18:00A 19th-century theatrical production exploring faith, community, and spiritual renewal within the context of a religious revival movement.
theater19:00An English-language performance about dogs and stars with Swedish text at Vilhelmina Folkets Hus.
theater19:30An experimental theatre performance where Knyckare explores conspiracies at Grand Hotel.
theater19:30Preview performance of "Det blir bra det här med" at Hubben i hörnan Stadshallen in Lund.
theater21:00Ina Lundström presents a trial performance at Grand Hotel in Lund.
theater22:30Improvisational theatre from Malmö-based Skjulet at Grand Hotel in Lund. An evening of spontaneous humour and creative stage performance.
other13:00Guided tour of Malmö's iconic spiral skyscraper Turning Torso on 28 August, featuring views across the city and the Öresund region.
other19:30An interactive gameshow at Lunds stadsteater where the audience competes in a game about memories and facts from different eras.
other22:30Entertainment at Hotel Concordia in Lund on Friday evening.
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.
concert19:00A musical journey from Stevie Wonder to Kicki Danielsson at Hotell Stinsen in Hallsberg.
other21:00An unpretentious musical quiz show at Lunds stadsteater. An entertaining evening of music, knowledge and laughter for everyone who loves guessing the right answer.
musical18:30A festive evening of music and dancing celebrating ABBA's Mamma Mia! at Tyrol in Stockholm.
lecture18:00Two Hannas answer your questions at an interactive evening at Grand Hotel in Lund.
lecture11:15Guided tour of Tjolöholm Castle, a historic manor house with beautiful grounds and period interiors.
lecture12:00A humorous science lecture that blends facts with laughter. Perfect for the curious who want to learn something new in an entertaining way.
other11:00Entry to Tjolöholms Slott, a beautiful castle with surrounding park and gardens.
A relaxing morning with breakfast at Clarion Hotel Grand in Östersund.
other11:00A day trip from Kramfors on Friday 3 July, from 11:00 to 15:00.
other18:00An evening walk from Kramfors offering a chance to explore the area during summer.
other09:00A creative workshop where children draw with street chalk and create together in Örebro.
Guided tour in Swedish in Örebro on 27 June, 15:00-16:00.
other10:00Admission tickets for an event at Eriksberg Pir on 27 June 2026, 10:00-16:00.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(4 days)
Göteborgskalaset is a four-day festival on 27-30 August with free concerts, dance, food and activities across multiple stages in central Göteborg. Artists including Miriam Bryant, Sahara Hotnights and Teddybears perform at Götaplatsen and other venues throughout the city.
concert(2 days)
Toody Cole and her band and Jenny Don't & The Spurs take the stage at Pustervik in Göteborg.
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.
festivalin 6 days (195 days)
Kristianstad Theatre Association presents its autumn 2026 programme at Kristianstad Theatre.
theater(153 days)
Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
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(3 days)
Gondolen hosts crayfish parties across three August evenings with live jazz and views over Stockholm.
festival(4 days)
Heritage festival at Kronovall Castle featuring historical exhibitions, guided tours, and cultural activities for all ages.
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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.
festival(3 days)
Load Up North is a festival in Boden offering music, activities and community spirit for all ages.
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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.
+ 55 more long-running events — see the calendar.