concert(2 days)
Swedish singer-songwriter Christian Kjellvander takes the stage in Göteborg.
concert20:00Instrumental group Snarky Puppy takes the stage at Fållan as part of their SOMNI WORL TOUR 2026.
concert20:00American singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc takes the stage in Uppsala.
theater19:00A circus performance about lost memories and forgotten objects, featuring music by Beirut and texts from Judith Schalanskys essay collection.
concertYorkshire indie rock band The Slates brings sharp songwriting and commanding stage presence to Debaser Nova.
concert18:00American rock band The Slates takes the stage at Debaser Nova in Stockholm.
concert17:00Thomas Stenström performs a live session at Trädgården in Stockholm.
concert19:30Hannes performs at Mosebacketerrassen in Stockholm on 2 September.
concert20:00Nicolai Dunger performs the poetry of Edith Södergran at Medley in Malmö. An intimate evening of music and verse.
theaterMarianne Mörck performs a one-woman show based on Fredrik Backman's novel about Britt-Marie, who begins a new life in a small town after a long marriage.
festivalMingling with snacks and sparkling wine followed by the dance performance Maldonne by Leïla Ka. Free entry to the mingling, ticket required for the performance.
concert18:00Swedish singer Carola takes the stage at Markaryds Biograf for a live concert performance.
concert19:00Swedish pianist Jacob Karlzon performs at Brunnsparkskyrkan in Linköping.
concert20:00Ruter 4 performs at the Hängmattan stage at Musikens Hus in Göteborg.
festival(22 days)
Global music competition for soloists, bands and DJs. Nine acts perform live at Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm in September, with the winner advancing to the international finals.
club18:30Umeå Beer Club gathers beer enthusiasts for an evening of bold and distinctive brews.
opera19:00Stephen King's classic horror novel becomes an opera when two Pulitzer Prize winners create a psychological drama filled with unease and nightmarish visions at Malmö Opera.
festival18:15Wednesday evening entertainment at Solvalla with competitions and activities for the whole family.
club(29 days)
Five Wednesdays in September, fresh oysters are served at Riche's bars paired with live music in Lilla Baren.
concert18:00Nanna Carling performs live on the steamship S/S Blidösund in Blidösund.
concert20:00Irish evening with Quilty - traditional Irish music and atmosphere in Höör.
concert20:00Mandalamarra plays at Katalins bakficka in Uppsala on a Friday evening.
concert19:00Malmö Opera presents its upcoming season through an intimate performance featuring music, singing, and stories. Three experienced artists guide the audience through classics and new works from opera, musical theatre, and orchestral music.
lectureAuthor Lars Mytting discusses the cultural history, philosophy, and craftsmanship of wood at Nordiska museet.
club(100 days)
After work social in Jönköping. Casual evening with colleagues and friends at Caféscenen i Spira.
cinema14:00Documentary film about Edward Hopper, the American painter, exploring his life and artistic legacy.
cinema19:00A special film screening at Sagabiografen Boden. The film is shown only this evening.
lectureMeet award-winning Taiwanese author Lee Chia-Ying in conversation with Elin Cullhed. The discussion centres on her novel exploring memory, writing, and the line between fiction and reality.
concertWennerström Larsson Big Band presents its debut concert led by saxophonist Cecilia Wennerström and trombonist Sven Larsson, two seasoned jazz musicians performing arrangements grounded in jazz tradition.
theater19:00Kristina Lugn's melancholic play about two women who meet in the night seeking love and belonging. Featuring Beata Hedman and Marie Delleskog.
concert(3 days)
Cherrie & Friends perform at Lydmar Live's outdoor summer concert series on The Patio at Lydmar Hotel in Stockholm.
festival(5 days)
Live at Heart Festival 2026 is a music festival in Örebro with multiple stages and a diverse lineup of performers.
exhibition16:15An exhibition exploring the development of democracy from parish assemblies to the modern political system.
exhibition17:30An exhibition about the artist Anders Zorn, a world-renowned Swedish painter and sculptor from Mora.
concert17:30Finnish artist Heidi Lehto performs at a summer party with a Hawaii theme at Tunagården in Örebro.
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.
theater17:30Theatre performance at Caféscenen i Spira in Jönköping.
concert19:00Pianist Jakob Carlzon performs at Brunnsparkskyrkan in Tranås.
concert(211 days)
A musikcafé evening at Brunnsparkskyrkan church in Tranås featuring music and togetherness.
musical10:00Musical theatre for children aged 4-10 about characters in the magical land of Apolonia, where music grows on trees and songs whisper in the leaves.
club15:00Wine evening at K18 with the opportunity to taste and purchase wines from various producers.
concert18:30Carola performs at Bio Casablanca in Karlsborg on August 30.
lecture17:30A curator leads a guided tour of the Hallwylska Museum's art collection, presenting the featured artworks.
lecture18:00Archaeologists from Göteborg City Museum present finds from a Dutch apothecary's rubbish pit and discuss Göteborg's Dutch heritage.
stand-up19:00Improvised theatre comedy every other Wednesday at Contrast Public House. The audience helps shape what happens on stage.
theater12:00Teaterbistron presents "The Thief and the Liar Julia" at the theatre in Västerås.
theater18:00The Awakening Performance Avväxten is a theatrical work based on poet David Väyrynen's forthcoming poetry collection, delivering a message about prioritizing the earth's wellbeing over human interests.
theater18:09A classic German play performed in Swedish. The performance runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
theater18:30Malin Haawind presents an intimate performance exploring two women's fates in Nyköping.
other16:30Yoga session at Världskulturmuseet in Göteborg. One hour of yoga for all levels.
lecture15:30A guided tour of the exhibition featuring underwater filmmaker Christina Karliczek Skoglund's encounters with sharks from the Bohuslän coast to Greenland.
lecture12:15Lunch Choir with no experience or music-reading requirements - just sing along whenever you can. Each 30-minute session is led by conductor Katarina Nilsson Bremer.
lecture13:00A guided walk through the history of Färjenäs on Hisingen - from the founding of the first Göteborg in 1603 to present-day Eriksberg.
festival10:00Spend a day exploring Ystad's historic attractions and local culture in this guided discovery event.
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.
stand-up(106 days)
Swedish stand-up comedians perform in Stockholm. An evening filled with humor and laughter.
other19:00Cornelispriset 2026 event in Stockholm on 2 September in the evening.
lecture15:00Guided tour in Swedish in Örebro on 27 June, 15:00-16:00.
other17:30Soppkök gathering at Bistron CIK in Knivsta, a cosy occasion to enjoy soup together.
other10:00Admission tickets for an event at Eriksberg Pir on 27 June 2026, 10:00-16:00.
other18:00An evening walk from Härnösand departing from Ådalen III on Skeppsbrokajen. A great opportunity to discover the city on a summer evening.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concert(10 days)
Petter plays two concerts at Mosebacketerrassen with classic songs and new material, alongside DJ Sleepy and Eye N'I.
concert(2 days)
Australian heavy metal band King Parrot performs at Monument in Göteborg.
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Five evenings of live jazz on the Solliden stage in summer 2026, led by trombonist Tilde Schweitzer.
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Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
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Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
exhibition(45 days)
Han Veltman's bold paintings and sculptures on display at Nalen. Vernissage Thursday 27 August, 5-7 pm.
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Hornstulls Marknad is a popular flea market and design market open every weekend from April to September at Hornstulls Strand.
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One of Western Sweden's largest flea markets with around 180 sellers on Slottsskogsgatan. Free entry, food trucks, and convenient public transport access.
concertin 2 days (120 days)
Lunchkonserter 26/27 is a series of short classical music performances held on Friday lunchtimes at Spira concert hall in Jönköping.
concert(267 days)
Classical music concerts at Spira's concert hall in Jönköping.
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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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Kristianstad Theatre Association presents its autumn 2026 programme at Kristianstad Theatre.
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Studentfesterna is a major festival weekend for students in Örebro with music, dancing, and partying through the night.
theater(98 days)
Riksteatern presents its autumn programme 2026 at Lunds stadsteater with theatre performances from August through December.
festival(57 days)
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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A public photo installation at Slussen featuring four local photographers, presented as part of Stockholm's Culture Festival.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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This exhibition presents spectacular ship discoveries from Salme, demonstrating that Swedish Vikings were active far earlier than previously believed.
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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.
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Exhibition of artist Torsten Andersson, known for his large-scale paintings with distinct forms and distinctive artistic vision.
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Chiara Bugatti explores the fear of emptiness through art that reflects on ecological and political questions of belonging and foundation.
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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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An exhibition about Alphonse Mucha and his revolutionary Art Nouveau style that shaped design and art globally.
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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.
cinema18:00Documentary film exploring death anxiety and existential questions.
exhibition(86 days)
Ndidi Dike explores colonial exploitation and contemporary power structures in this exhibition at Färgfabriken.
theater(26 days)
Theatre performance at Örebro Teater.
club(113 days)
Stockholm's emo gathering every other Thursday with DJ or karaoke - emo, pop-punk and metalcore for everyone who wants to be themselves.
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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.
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A collaborative initiative by the Swedish Composers' Association and Sweden Festivals to promote contemporary Swedish classical music at festivals across the country.
+ 72 more long-running events — see the calendar.