concert20:00Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard performs at Nalen in Stockholm.
concertMike Oldfield's classic Tubular Bells works presented in one concert, featuring highlights from all three albums' iconic compositions.
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.
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.
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.
concert20:00The Offline performs at Fasching 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.
concert20:00American artists Leila Bordreuil and Mimosa Baker perform at Inkonst in Malmö.
stand-up19:30Swedish stand-up comedian Joel Alme performs in Norrköping.
concert20:00Swiss funk and soul artists Reverend Beat-Man and Milan Slick take the stage at Medley club in Malmö.
concert19:00Conductor Emilia Hoving leads the orchestra through two contrasting works: Outi Tarkiainen's ice music and Stravinsky's classic The Firebird.
concert19:00Stu Larsen performs with support from Imme & Julia Adriana in Stockholm.
concert19:30Frida Öhrn celebrates Monica Z with a concert at Slagthusets Teater.
concert20:00Jelly Crystal performs at Katalin and all that Jazz in Uppsala.
festivalin progress
Stand-up show about bureaucracy featuring Branne Pavlovic, Susanna Dzamic and Tomas Kaminski. A humorous meeting of comedy and research.
concert19:00Jazz musician Magnus Lindgren takes the stage with Musica Vitae at Salongen in Landskrona.
concert19:00Nana Rashid takes the stage at Moriska Paviljongen.
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.
concert19:00The artist Beks performs at Nalen Klubb in Stockholm.
cinema19:30Horror film Resident Evil screens at Biograf Aniara in Gnesta.
concert19:30Nisse Hallberg returns to Storsjöteatern in Östersund eight years later.
concert20:00Concert with SYL at Plan B in Malmö.
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.
cinema20:30Mean Streets presents the classic Italian horror film Profondo Rosso (Deep Red) from 1975 on the big screen.
concert19:00HippHipp Live! is a live music show at Sparbanken Skåne Arena in Lund.
concert19:00Swedish band Jävla karlar takes the stage at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
concert19:00An evening of live music celebrating local artists at The Tivoli.
concert19:30Home Free performs a cappella music with country inspiration on the Highways & High Seas Tour. All sound is created entirely with voices - from harmonies and bass to beatboxing.
concert20:00Terra performs at Lilla Gasklockan in Gävle.
concert20:30Mule performs at The Tivoli in Helsingborg.
theaterin progress
Oslipat season pass for autumn 2026 - a season ticket for theatre performances at Mejeriet in Lund.
concert(2 days)
Three music legends take the stage together by Lake Mälaren in Västerås.
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.
classical19:00Uppsala Chamber Orchestra's string section performs classical masterworks by Mozart, Grieg, Mendelssohn and Sibelius, led by violinist Fredrik Paulsson.
cinema(7 days)
Documentary film about the music group Heart of the Beast screens at Lumi in Kiruna.
concert19:00Magnus Lindgren and Musica Vitae perform a meeting of jazz and classical standards - arrangements filled with energy and sonic colour.
concert19:30Emil Ingmar presents his new album Polaroids in Uppsala. An intimate indie pop concert with personal storytelling.
stand-up20:00Christoffer Nyqvist performs his programme "The Lion from the North" at Vävenscenen.
festival19:30Swedish artist Carl Bagge performs at Slagthuset in Malmö.
concert17:30Carola performs at Salong Lillan - Garvaren Bio in Ljungby.
cinema14:00Film screening of Autofiktion at Saga - Bio 3:an in Piteå.
concert19:30Jazz evening featuring Hans Backenroth Quartet at Haninge Kulturhus Teatern in Handen.
cinema(9 days)
English-language film with Swedish subtitles showing at Filmhuset Palladium Arvika.
concert19:30Mårten Andersson Cvetkovic presents his solo programme Osvensk? at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
concert19:00Sámi artist Maxida Märak performs at Bygdegården Källör in Östhammar.
concert18:20Wallmans celebrates 35 years with a new dinner show where artists serve guests and perform classics and modern hits between courses.
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Cosmonova explores the hidden world of fungi and their vital role in Earth's ecosystems, from Tasmania to Yunnan.
concert19:00Wefunky band pays tribute to Stonefunkers with Emrik at the helm, jazz vocalist Johanna Hjort, Latin American percussion, and a full horn section.
concert(2 days)
Nyfiken Blå performs at Reimersholme Hotel in Stockholm. An evening of live music from 20:00 to 01:00.
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.
lecture18:30Three experts deliver talks on brain hormones, emotional intelligence and oxytocin's healing effects across different venues in Universeum.
stand-up19:00Comedy show with Özz Nûjen in Stockholm. An evening of humor and laughter.
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.
cinema19:00Documentary film about a journey to Piedmont in Italy. Screening at Kaamos cinema in Kiruna.
cinema18:30A Swedish film about a thief and his journey through life.
concert19:00David Levinsson Trio plays jazz at the Thursday Jazz series at World of Volvo - Ceno Brasserie.
concert19:00Concert with Emrik at Valand.
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.
club(2 days)
Oktoberfest party at Valand Festvåning in Göteborg featuring beer, food, and festive cheer throughout the evening.
concert19:00Nattorienterarna performs at Teater Brunnsgatan Fyra in Stockholm.
cinema14:00Daytime screening of the film Carola! at Salong Storan - Garvaren Bio in Ljungby.
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.
theater19:00Tornedalsteatern presents the drama Skuggor, a story about identity and belonging during 16th-century conflicts on the North Calotte.
cinema19:00Film screening of "Resan till Piemonte" at Sagabiografen Boden on Thursday at 19:00.
theaterTherése Neaimé presents her musical stage show at Scala Teatern - a personal story about living on your own terms, filled with live music, humor and reflection.
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.
concert19:00Pianist Patricia Bergroth performs her album "Evig längtan" at Auditoriet.
festival(3 days)
Three-day Oktoberfest at The Node featuring live music, quiz, food and drink in Stockholm's cultural hub.
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.
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.
exhibition18:00Explore art about place and landscape at Uppsala konstmuseum while enjoying a drink in a laid-back atmosphere.
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.
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A film experience exploring the world of horses - from wild herds and desert stallions to working horses and miniature horses that support people.
concertin progress
Cilla Ribbing Band celebrates legendary women in jazz and soul, featuring music from Ella Fitzgerald, Monica Zetterlund, and Aretha Franklin.
theater19:00A clown troupe builds hope from ruins with slapstick, circus arts, and absurd humor in this dystopian performance.
concert17:30Rocktorparn and his Friends bring music to Kulturhuset Möbeln in Tierp. A fun night with friends.
concert18:30Concert featuring Anna Högberg at Sjöängen - Scen Konsthall Möten.
concert19:00Classical music concert for string instruments at Knivsta CIK. Älskade stråkar performs beloved works for a live audience.
concert19:00A musical journey from Hälsingland to the Balkans at Tingshuset in Delsbo.
concert20:00American artist Tess Liautaud performs at Uddevalla People's House.
Beyond Institute convenes leading experts from the UAP transparency movement in Stockholm, where researchers, congressional witnesses and specialists discuss anomalous phenomena and classified programmes.
classical19:00Classical concert featuring compositions by Debussy, Ravel, and Beethoven.
concert19:00Heart of the Beast takes the stage at Storm Salong 1 in Grebbestad. An evening concert featuring live music.
lectureLecture and discussion about Sukkot, Judaism's Feast of Tabernacles and harvest festival, at the Jewish Museum in Stockholm.
lecture10:30Anna-Karin Rasmusson from Gothenburg Psychotherapy Institute shares stories from the sea and coast - legends and adventures that have survived through generations.
lecture12:00A lunchtime lecture on the value of art at Uppsala Art Museum, ideal for art enthusiasts looking to combine lunch with cultural discussion.
lecture16:30Archaeologist Maria Persson lectures on food shortages and preparedness through history - from world wars to modern prepper culture.
lecture17:30A journey through the Rhône Valley from south to north, discovering the region's wines, culture, and landscapes.
lecture18:00Historian Joanna Vadenbring explores women's experiences during the Scanian War - spies, resisters and survivors who took action when the men were away.
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.
theater19:00English-language theatre production with Swedish text at Emmaboda Folkets Hus.
club18:305Rhythms-based movement practice at Hornstull. Open to all who want to move freely and express themselves through dance.
other(8 days)
Torsdagskul offers a hands-on outdoor bread-baking experience where participants learn together at Biotopia.
club20:00Dance evening with Folketshus & Allstars at Christina Kultur Lydiasalen in Piteå.
stand-up(2 days)
Stand-up comedy night with SkrubbenKlubben at Fyrens Ölkafé in Göteborg.
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.
lecture17:30A slow looking workshop at Smålands museum where you have time to truly examine artworks. The group meets three times during autumn for a deeper art experience without requiring any prior knowledge.
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.
other17:30Create a floral still life and toast with wine at this hands-on workshop at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde.
concert20:00Jazzstudio presents ÖGAA at Studion in Umeå Folkets Hus. An evening of jazz.
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.
clubin progress
Hot Records hosts a vinyl night at The Bishops Arms with free admission.
club18:30Thursday evening of dance and music with PH:s at Ekebo nöjescentrum.
stand-up18:00Attila Yoldas performs his stand-up programme in Stenungsund.
lecture09:00Mission i Sverige is EFS's annual conference for clergy and church work teams. The Uppsala day at Johannelund focuses on prayer and the service of the Word during a time of great needs.
theater18:00Molière's classic comedy about a man who refuses to conform to society's conventions.
lecture18:00A local author presents their literary debut at Kinna bibliotek.
other18:00A hands-on workshop at Uppsala Art Museum where you create your own textile collages alongside other participants.
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.
other10:00Seated yoga for seniors on Senior Day. A gentle yoga practice performed while sitting.
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.
otherin progress
Öland's animal and amusement park is closed for the season but will reopen in May.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concertin progress
Jazz pianist Monica Dominique and vocalist Tina Ahlin perform together in quartet format at Blackbird in Uppsala.
musical(25 days)
A world-renowned conductor returns to his hometown and takes over the church choir, transforming the town's relationships through music, love and reconciliation.
operain progress
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.
festivalin progress
Supertraditionals concert series featuring traditional spelmansmusik across four autumn evenings. Each night presents two musical groups, followed by conversation and soup.
exhibition(45 days)
Han Veltman's bold paintings and sculptures on display at Nalen. Vernissage Thursday 27 August, 5-7 pm.
festivalin progress
Season 26/27 opens at Vida Arena in Växjö. A new season of events and activities awaits.
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Rabbit Land opens for the autumn season at Liseberg with carousels, disco, rabbit theatre and treats for the whole family.
cinema(2 days)
English film with Swedish subtitles showing at Filmhuset Palladium Arvika.
concertin progress
Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
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Division 7 performs at Katalin and all that Jazz in Uppsala.
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Dan Hylander and Py Bäckman perform together at Falkenbergs Stadsteater.
operain progress
Verdi's classic opera about Violetta, a woman who dares to love despite society's demands. Gothenburg Opera's new production blends baroque, Italian mafia, and carnival in a story of freedom, longing, and solitude.
cinema(89 days)
Family film with Swedish dubbing. Minions & Monsters screens at Röda Kvarn - Bio 3:an cinema in Piteå.
theaterin progress
Season pass for Inkonst's autumn 2026 performing arts programme.
theaterin progress
Riksteatern presents its autumn programme 2026 at Lunds stadsteater with theatre performances from August through December.
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 progress
Young jazz musicians perform live while guests enjoy a generous brunch served in four courses at Nalen.
cinema(22 days)
Film screening of Pressure at Kino 4 in Lund.
festivalin progress
Big band jazz on Mondays at Contrast Public House in Göteborg - a series of evenings featuring different orchestras, from quiz nights to classic jazz and Christmas concerts.
market(92 days)
One of Western Sweden's largest flea markets with around 180 sellers on Slottsskogsgatan. Free entry, food trucks, and convenient public transport access.
cinema(7 days)
Film screening of Heart of the Beast at Biograf Maxim in Laholm.
cinema(5 days)
Film screening at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
club(2 days)
Wild West-themed club night at Nöjesfabriken in Karlstad from 22:00 to 02:00.
concertin progress
Lunchkonserter 26/27 is a series of short classical music performances held on Friday lunchtimes at Spira concert hall in Jönköping.
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Classical music concerts at Spira's concert hall in Jönköping.
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A concert designed for everyone - with extra space for different needs, age groups, and ways of experiencing music.
cinema(25 days)
A horror film about a child with dark secrets.
cinema(14 days)
A family film about magic and adventure. Practical magic meets family heritage in this entertaining story for the whole family.
theaterin progress
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.
cinema(21 days)
Film screening of Tony at Kino 2 in Lund.
cinema(13 days)
Ingmar Bergman's classic 1973 film about four women in a hospital, a profound exploration of human relationships and existential loneliness.
festivalin progress
Cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago with fresh shrimp and crayfish. Departure from Lilla Bommenin harbour.
festivalin progress
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.
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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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Nationalmuseum open Thursday evenings with free admission, featuring music, workshops and pop-up exhibitions from September through December.
exhibition(30 days)
Doruntina Kastrati explores the relationship between body, machine, and labour through installations, sculpture, and video at Röda Sten Konsthall. Opening 12 September, free admission.
festivalin progress
Stockholm's Improvisational Theatre celebrates 30 years of improvised schlager where the audience creates songs, artists, and performances on the spot.
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Stockholm's monthly Critical Mass bike gathering at Medborgarplatsen - a global movement for cycling's place in the city.
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Peer Gynt is a dreamlike wandering drama about a young man seeking himself through adventure and love. Choreographer Örjan Andersson blends dance and acting in this interpretation of Ibsen's classic.
exhibition(15 days)
Britta Marakatt-Labba's first major exhibition of watercolours and drawings at Nordiska Akvarellmuseet, complemented by embroideries, sculptures and prints exploring Sámi mythology, colonialism and resistance.
festival(14 days)
Autumn holiday festival at Alfons Åberg Cultural Centre featuring ghost theatre, storytelling, creative workshops and a visit to Gunilla Bergström's studio.
cinema(35 days)
Film screening of Primavera at Kino 2 in Lund.
exhibitionin progress
Contemporary art exhibition with sculpture, textiles, painting and installations by four Swedish artists that engage the body and senses.
cinema(34 days)
Animated family film about the yellow bush creature Marsupilami. A fun adventure story for children and adults.
exhibitionin progress
Meet the artists behind the Omfamnad exhibition on three Thursday evenings with conversations and hands-on workshops at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern.
cinemain progress
A screening of "The Journey to Piedmont" at the local cinema in Vimmerby. Experience this film on the big screen.
cinemain progress
Film screening at Kino 4.
concertin progress
Papa Piders Jazzband performs revival jazz at Saturday lunch at Contrast Public House. Traditional jazz inspired by the English trad boom, featuring plenty of vocals and skiffle influences.
concert(37 days)
Patricia Live returns with live music every weekend. On Friday 28 August, Cave Art Critics and Julius Stone perform.
+ 183 more long-running events — see the calendar.