concert20:00Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard performs at Nalen in Stockholm.
concert19:30The Orchestra Starring ELO brings together former members of Electric Light Orchestra to perform the band's classic hits. A 90-minute concert at Palladium in Malmö featuring the music that defined a generation.
concert20:00Canadian pop artist Allie X performs at Nalen Klubb in Stockholm.
stand-up18:00Henrik Schyffert and Ann Westin perform at Trädgår'n Comedy in Göteborg. A new stand-up club with two headliners each night, hosted by compere Gabriele Ambrogi.
musical19:30The award-winning Broadway classic Chicago is staged at Oscarsteatern with Peter Jöback as lawyer Billy Flynn and the Lindblad sisters in the lead roles.
concert19:30Peter Stormare performs music, humor, and life stories with the band Whispering Pines.
musical19:30A brand new musical based on Jonas Gardell's beloved novel and TV series about Rasmus, Benjamin and Paul. Premiere at Göta Lejon with Ola Salo in the lead role.
concert20:00American artists Leila Bordreuil and Mimosa Baker perform at Inkonst in Malmö.
stand-up19:30Swedish stand-up comedian Joel Alme performs in Norrköping.
concert19:00Conductor Emilia Hoving leads the orchestra through two contrasting works: Outi Tarkiainen's ice music and Stravinsky's classic The Firebird.
concertMike Oldfield's classic Tubular Bells works presented in one concert, featuring highlights from all three albums' iconic compositions.
concert19:00Stu Larsen performs with support from Imme & Julia Adriana in Stockholm.
concert19:30Frida Öhrn celebrates Monica Z with a concert at Slagthusets Teater.
concert20:00Swiss funk and soul artists Reverend Beat-Man and Milan Slick take the stage at Medley club in Malmö.
concert19:00Jazz musician Magnus Lindgren takes the stage with Musica Vitae at Salongen in Landskrona.
cinema20:30Mean Streets presents the classic Italian horror film Profondo Rosso (Deep Red) from 1975 on the big screen.
concert19:30Nisse Hallberg returns to Storsjöteatern in Östersund eight years later.
concert20:00Jelly Crystal performs at Katalin and all that Jazz in Uppsala.
theater20:00Mia Skäringer returns with a new show where she explores the chaos in her mind through her alter egos Tabita and Ann-Marie as she prepares for her 50th birthday party. A humorous and personal story about the struggle to fit in.
concert19:00Swedish band Jävla karlar takes the stage at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
classical19:00The Norrköping Symphony Orchestra performs Sibelius and Madetoja under Kristian Sallinen's direction - a journey through Kalevala's world of shamans, heroes, and mystical nature.
concert19:00Magnus Lindgren and Musica Vitae perform a meeting of jazz and classical standards - arrangements filled with energy and sonic colour.
concert19:30Mårten Andersson Cvetkovic presents his solo programme Osvensk? at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
concert18:20Wallmans celebrates 35 years with a new dinner show where artists serve guests and perform classics and modern hits between courses.
concert19:00Wefunky band pays tribute to Stonefunkers with Emrik at the helm, jazz vocalist Johanna Hjort, Latin American percussion, and a full horn section.
stand-up19:30Marika Carlsson performs a new stand-up show about menopause - a funny and relatable performance for midlife women, though men are also welcome.
stand-up20:00Christoffer Nyqvist performs his programme "The Lion from the North" at Vävenscenen.
concert20:00Terra performs at Lilla Gasklockan in Gävle.
festival10:00International festival of mime and physical theatre with established and emerging artists from Sweden and beyond. Performances, workshops, and masterclasses across multiple venues in Göteborg.
theater19:00Acrobatic duo Lotta Paavilainen and Stina Kopra present their autobiographical show about 20 years in circus and variety theatre - a spectacular blend of rola-bola acrobatics, physical theatre, and storytelling.
concert19:30Emil Ingmar presents his new album Polaroids in Uppsala. An intimate indie pop concert with personal storytelling.
concert18:00A music and storytelling performance about Gammalsvenskby - the story of Swedish peasants deported to Crimea in 1781 and their journey home. Performed by Katarina Söderlund and Alva Granström.
lecture18:00Psychologist Jonas Mosskin discusses three classic plays and what they reveal about our time. A three-part series at Dramatenbaren where theatre meets psychology.
concert19:00Nattorienterarna performs at Teater Brunnsgatan Fyra in Stockholm.
theater19:00A musical circus show celebrating football through acrobatics, technique and magic. Erik Rosales, Aaron Hakala, Siri Hamari and Ana Stanišić perform a dynamic production choreographed by Alfonso Barón.
theater19:00Arbogateatern presents a play about Olof Bergström's ambition to build Sweden's first temperance lodge house and lead the movement, but jealousy, betrayal, and hidden desires undermine the community.
theater18:00A classic children's play about Pettson and Findus when the cat celebrates his birthday and a pancake cake must be baked - full of surprises and comic mishaps.
theater19:00Clowns in Dystopia is a theatre performance at Kristianstad's theatre.
concert19:00David Levinsson Trio plays jazz at the Thursday Jazz series at World of Volvo - Ceno Brasserie.
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.
theater19:00Hjalmar Söderberg's classic Swedish drama Doktor Glas is performed at Norrbottensteatern.
theater19:00A clown troupe builds hope from ruins with slapstick, circus arts, and absurd humor in this dystopian performance.
concert19:00Sámi artist Maxida Märak performs at Bygdegården Källör in Östhammar.
lecture10:30Anna-Karin Rasmusson from Gothenburg Psychotherapy Institute shares stories from the sea and coast - legends and adventures that have survived through generations.
lecture16:30Archaeologist Maria Persson lectures on food shortages and preparedness through history - from world wars to modern prepper culture.
concert19:00Pianist Patricia Bergroth performs her album "Evig längtan" at Auditoriet.
stand-up19:00Comedian Al Pitcher tests out new material at Christinateatern.
stand-up19:30Swedish comedian Per Andersson performs his stand-up show Kardborreshowen at Kulturhuset Bollnäs.
stand-up20:00Pernille Haaland returns with provocative stand-up about women's freedom, Scandinavian culture, and resistance to conservative forces. A sharp and funny performance in English.
musical19:00An interactive musical about Vikings with live-action elements at Cirkusplatsen in Stockholm.
theater17:00Skuggteatern's metatheater play about a young person who begins to question reality. A chaotic and playful exploration of taking control of your own story.
festival(3 days)
Oktoberfest celebration in Trelleborg featuring beer, food, and festive atmosphere from 17:00 until late evening.
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.
club18:305Rhythms-based movement practice at Hornstull. Open to all who want to move freely and express themselves through dance.
club20:00Dance evening with Folketshus & Allstars at Christina Kultur Lydiasalen in Piteå.
lecture15:00Guided tour of the 49-metre-high Seamen's Tower at the Maritime Museum - a classic viewpoint over Göteborg's harbour with 194 steps.
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.
theater18:00A dramatization of Galileo Galilei's life and scientific discoveries at Stora Scen in Västerås.
theater19:00An artistic performance at Scenkonst Sörmland in Eskilstuna.
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.
other15:30Macramé workshop at Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet where you learn basic knots in this seafaring craft. Instructor is textile artist Samira Khoshbakht Bahremany. From age 13, included in admission ticket.
concert19:00Classical music concert for string instruments at Knivsta CIK. Älskade stråkar performs beloved works for a live audience.
musical18:30A festive evening of music and dancing celebrating ABBA's Mamma Mia! at Tyrol in Stockholm.
theater(2 days)
Two women escape from a nursing home on an adventure filled with classic Swedish fairy tales and imagination. A humorous performance for the whole family in Swedish Sign Language.
other(8 days)
Torsdagskul offers a hands-on outdoor bread-baking experience where participants learn together at Biotopia.
lecture17:30A journey through the Rhône Valley from south to north, discovering the region's wines, culture, and landscapes.
theater18:00Molière's classic comedy about a man who refuses to conform to society's conventions.
otherSweden's most prestigious professional cooking competition where the country's best chefs compete for the title of Chef of the Year. The 2026 final is held before a live audience in Stockholm and broadcast on television.
other14:00Music bingo at Birkagårdens Folkets Hus in Jönköping celebrating the UN International Day of Older Persons - music and games for all.
other18:00Guided wine tasting at Wine Mechanics in Göteborg, exploring a curated selection of wines with expert commentary.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concert(365 days)
Jazz pianist Monica Dominique and vocalist Tina Ahlin perform together in quartet format at Blackbird in Uppsala.
opera(46 days)
Folkoperan's jubilee production about the woman who inspired Bellman's songs. An aging Bellman seeks out Ulla and awakens memories of 18th-century Stockholm in this grand opera with music by Andrea Tarrodi.
concertin progress
Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
concert(225 days)
Division 7 performs at Katalin and all that Jazz in Uppsala.
festival(256 days)
Season 26/27 opens at Vida Arena in Växjö. A new season of events and activities awaits.
concert(11 days)
HippHipp Live! is a live music show at Sparbanken Skåne Arena in Lund.
theaterin progress
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.
musical(30 days)
A musical theatre production about a mother and daughter's intense encounter on the archipelago, based on Strindberg's classic. Premiering at Strindbergs Intima Teater.
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.
theater(36 days)
Jonas Karlsson presents a theatrical account of Nietzsche's dramatic break with Wagner, where music, philosophy, and text form a powerful portrait of liberation and artistic struggle.
festivalin progress
Kristianstad Theatre Association presents its autumn 2026 programme at Kristianstad Theatre.
festivalin 2 days (296 days)
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.
festival(106 days)
Nationalmuseum open Thursday evenings with free admission, featuring music, workshops and pop-up exhibitions from September through December.
exhibitionin progress
Contemporary art exhibition with sculpture, textiles, painting and installations by four Swedish artists that engage the body and senses.
exhibition(64 days)
Meet the artists behind the Omfamnad exhibition on three Thursday evenings with conversations and hands-on workshops at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern.
concert(106 days)
Young jazz musicians perform live while guests enjoy a generous brunch served in four courses at Nalen.
club(100 days)
After work social in Jönköping. Casual evening with colleagues and friends at Caféscenen i Spira.
opera(66 days)
Puccini's classic opera Tosca at the Royal Opera House - a dramatic tale of love, power and survival with world-renowned melodies.
club(218 days)
Klubb Bubbla is a youth night at Örebro Teater with music, dancing, and entertainment for young people.
ballet(28 days)
A classic ballet about the pirate Conrad and his beloved Medora, performed by the Royal Swedish Ballet at the Opera House.
theater(50 days)
A classic Swedish play with historical roots and royal connections.
theater(73 days)
Physical comedy for children based on Barbro Lindgren's classic books about Loranga, Masarin and Dartanjang. Follow adventures through the forest filled with tigers, bullfighting and car races.
festival(290 days)
Season 26/27 opens at Luleå Energi Arena. A new season of events and activities awaits.
theater(31 days)
A body-poetic theatre adventure for young children about learning new things, failing, and trying again - a story of courage, joy, and self-belief.
festival(5 days)
Sweden's largest contemporary craft event, featuring exhibitions and activities across multiple venues in Stockholm.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
Eric Magassa's first solo exhibition in Stockholm combines photography, video, sculpture and textiles in a multisensory installation centred on a custom sound system.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
South African artist Lebohang Kganye presents a new exhibition at Fotografiska that combines photography, sculpture and scenography to explore home, identity and collective memory.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
Exhibition of photographer Brassaï and his iconic images from Paris nights in the 1930s - his first significant presentation in Sweden.
exhibitionin progress
This exhibition presents spectacular ship discoveries from Salme, demonstrating that Swedish Vikings were active far earlier than previously believed.
exhibitionin progress
Exhibition exploring how Sweden developed from an agricultural nation into a technology powerhouse through innovations in industry, welfare, and digital technology.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
Exhibition of artist Torsten Andersson, known for his large-scale paintings with distinct forms and distinctive artistic vision.
exhibitionin progress
Chiara Bugatti explores the fear of emptiness through art that reflects on ecological and political questions of belonging and foundation.
exhibitionin progress
Interactive exhibition about the 1912 Olympic Games where you can try different sports and experience the festive atmosphere of that summer.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibition(86 days)
Ndidi Dike explores colonial exploitation and contemporary power structures in this exhibition at Färgfabriken.
exhibition(100 days)
Livrustkammaren offers an autumn programme with exhibitions and activities for all ages.
exhibition(117 days)
The Nordic Museum's major exhibition spanning 500 years of Nordic life, culture and everyday experience through 4,000 objects, photographs and archival materials from its collections.
exhibition(137 days)
Till havet! at the National Museum traces the rise of seaside resorts in the 19th century through impressionist art, Skagen painting, and the history of bathing culture.
+ 71 more long-running events — see the calendar.
