concertMexican electronic rock duo Plastilina Mosh performs at Debaser Strand. The band is part of the La Avanzada Regia movement from Monterrey and blends rock, funk, big beat and jazz with spanglish-driven energy.
concert19:30Indie rock legends Weeping Willows take the stage at Stockholm's iconic Mosebacketerrassen.
cinema21:00A classic entertainment film shown on a large outdoor screen at Stockholm Under Stjärnorna, with popcorn and food available for purchase.
concert16:00Isabella Lundgren performs at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern.
festivalUkraine's Independence Day is celebrated with children's theatre, the family musical Mavka, workshops and concerts at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern.
stand-upTV legend Ruby Wax revisits her iconic 1990s series and interviews with global superstars, alongside producer Clive Tulloh. Performed in English.
concertUkrainian folk music ensemble performing traditional music from Podolia and Eastern Galicia - a musical journey through historic village weddings and folk festivals.
festivalStockholm's largest dachshund parade returns for its third year, aiming to gather over 1,000 dogs. The parade runs from Berzelii Park to Galärparken on Djurgården.
festival14:00A garden celebration at Karl & Kristinas Trädgård in Stockholm on Sunday, 30 August.
festival15:00Kiki Ball is a gala celebrating queer culture, art, and community at House of Q in Stockholm.
theater11:00A humorous family drama in which eight-year-old Minou rescues a cat and must navigate between her beloved new friend and a jealous father.
festival12:00Summer celebration at House of Q in Stockholm featuring music and a festive atmosphere.
marketSecond-hand market and brunch at Färgfabriken Kafé on 30 August - browse vintage finds while enjoying food and drinks.
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Brazilian forró evening with music, dancing, and instruction for all levels aboard Fartyget Vieille Montagne.
lectureA guided tour through Gamla Stan that uncovers stories and secrets of old Stockholm away from the usual tourist paths.
theater19:00Theatre production at Playhouse Teater in Stockholm. A provocative and visual performance exploring the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
lecture14:00Traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Ethnographic Museum. An authentic introduction to Japanese culture and the ceremony's refined details.
lecture14:30Guided tour through the historic Dramaten theatre building in Stockholm, exploring its architecture, art, and theatrical heritage with an expert guide.
theater16:00Jens Ohlin and Hannes Meidal create a new version of Molière's classic with Claes Månsson in the lead role. A satirical comedy about a misanthrope at court who has grown weary of the world's lies.
exhibition11:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
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Behind the scenes with the horses of the mounted guard parades - an open stable and riding hall tour at Kavallerikasern.
other13:30Free-form dance session under the open sky at Stora Skuggans utedans bana. A two-hour 5Rhythms-style session for all levels.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
cinema15:00Film screening of Guds Stad at Bio Skandia 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.
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Han Veltman's bold paintings and sculptures on display at Nalen. Vernissage Thursday 27 August, 5-7 pm.
festival(29 days)
Five evenings of live jazz on the Solliden stage in summer 2026, led by trombonist Tilde Schweitzer.
club(2 days)
Club night with pop divas at Debaser Nova in Stockholm. Dance music and a festive vibe all night.
club(2 days)
Afrobeat and electronic music at Debaser Strand. An energetic dance night in Stockholm.
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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Opera Kids Saturdays offers concerts, dance and singing workshops, and guided tours of the Opera House for children.
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Contemporary art exhibition with sculpture, textiles, painting and installations by four Swedish artists that engage the body and senses.
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Patricia Live returns with live music every weekend. On Friday 28 August, Cave Art Critics and Julius Stone perform.
concert(2 days)
The Royal Opera presents free classical opera numbers in Vitabergsparken, inviting the audience to sing along.
stand-up(3 days)
Noah Alfred Pantano performs the award-winning comedy Pup Play, a queer pseudolecture that blends stand-up, puppets and multimedia with reflections on queer identity.
festival(71 days)
Outdoor klezmer jam sessions in a Stockholm garden. Musicians, singers, and dancers are invited to play together.
theater(22 days)
A theatre production inspired by Karl Gerhard and his classic revues and political satire from the early 1900s.
theater(3 days)
GUMBO delivers a political satire on fast-food capitalism at the fictional chain WacDonalds, featuring surreal humour and an award-winning concept from six countries.
ballet(2 days)
Contemporary dance duet exploring how body, voice and space interact and ultimately merge. Part of Stockholm Fringe Festival 2026.
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.
festival(3 days)
A three-day Sicilian harvest festival at il Merlo with wine tastings, local cuisine and sales of authentic Sicilian products.
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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.
exhibitionin progress
A public photo installation at Slussen featuring four local photographers, presented as part of Stockholm's Culture Festival.
exhibition(5 days)
An artistic project celebrating hip-hop, streetwear, and Black culture, debuting at Stockholm Fringe Festival 2026.
+ 70 more long-running events — see the calendar.
