concert19:30British new-wave legends Dexys Midnight Runners perform in Malmö.
concertAmerican indie rock band The Mountain Goats perform at Nalen in Stockholm with their new album "Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan".
concert19:30British indie rock band The Magic Numbers takes the stage at Plan B in Malmö.
concert12:00American lo-fi rock duo Bass Drum Of Death performs at Debaser Nova.
concert19:00The musical show "Från Broadway till Duvemåla" celebrates its 10th anniversary with selections from the world stage and Swedish classics, performed by five accomplished musical theatre singers.
concert(2 days)
American rock band Ward Hayden & The Outliers takes the stage in Göteborg.
concert18:00Web Web is a German experimental jazz group built on freedom and improvisation without hierarchies. The music is raw and immediate, with members listening to each other and daring to release their grip on control.
concert20:00American rock band GA-20 takes the stage in Malmö.
concert21:00The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn performs at Nalen in Stockholm.
concert19:30Vallarnagänget presents a comic theatrical farce about chaos at a rundown beach hotel during Prohibition, featuring smuggled spirits, a wake, and a cast of unexpected guests.
ballet09:30Award-winning dance performance for families about fitting in, with humor and physical presence. TUBO & Co. presents a 40-minute show recommended from age 6.
concert19:30Legendary Kevin Rowland from Dexys Midnight Runners performs at Slagthuset.
concert17:30Jan Johansen, the 1995 Melodifestivalen winner, performs at Soppköket in Knivsta. The concert starts at 18.30 and the 195 kr ticket includes the evening's soup with homemade bread.
concert18:00Wise Guys perform at Radisson Blu Scandinavia in Göteborg.
concert20:00Bellvie performs at Nalen Klubb in Stockholm on 7 October.
lecture18:00Four Swedish authors gather for an evening of readings and discussion about poetry, prose and literature's place in society.
theater19:00Moa Martinson's classic 1933 novel becomes a stage drama at Lunds stadsteater. A story of two women, survival, and women's lives in 19th-century Norrköping.
concert19:30Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant takes the stage at Stockholm Concert Hall on 7 October 2026.
concert19:00Blues concert at Hängmattan Scen in Göteborg. An evening of authentic blues music from 19:00 to 23:00.
classical19:00World-class classical pianist Sullivan Fortner performs at Stockholm Concert Hall.
concert19:00
theater13:00A musical cabaret about Stig Dagerman's life, where his sharp editorials and letters are performed through new musical arrangements and the voice of actress Inga Landgré.
club19:00Krismöte! is a club night at Babel in Malmö featuring dance music and a festive atmosphere.
club19:30Swing dancing and live music in Uppsala. An evening of classic swing and good company at Blackbird.
stand-upMagnus Betnér presents his new solo show "Mellan oss", continuing his long-standing dialogue with his audience.
concert19:00Erling Fredriksson takes the audience on a musical journey through Tornedalen alongside Livet Nord and fellow musicians - an evening about roots, identity and courage.
cinema15:30The family film Tony is screened at Söderköpings Bio as part of the daytime cinema programme with Swedish subtitles.
cinema18:00English-language film with Swedish subtitles showing at Biosalongen in Säter.
cinema19:00Film screening of Verity at Kulturhuset Finspång. A gripping thriller set in a writer's world.
cinema19:00Film screening of Verity at Kaamos in Kiruna.
lecture19:00A crash course on this year's Nobel Prizes with members of the Nobel Committees, moderated by the Nobel Prize Museum. After the break, comedian Annika Lantz hosts a Nobel Quiz.
concert19:00Jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas performs at Kino Underground. A concert with one of the world's leading jazz musicians.
concert18:00Ale Möller Trio performs a concert filled with harmonies and rhythms drawn from a long career spanning jazz, Greek music and Swedish folk traditions.
stand-up19:00Mårten Andersson takes the stage at Lunds Stadsteater for an evening of comedy and entertainment.
lecture14:00A lecture exploring climate change and its implications for Umeå's future.
cinema(4 days)
Pedro Almodóvar's latest film about an advertising filmmaker who transforms her own life and the grief of losing her mother into creative material.
cinema14:00Afternoon screening of the film Karla at Kulturhuset Finspång in Finspång.
cinema14:00Family-friendly afternoon film screening. A touching story about friendship and life's big questions.
concert(2 days)
Nisse och Banditerna performs at Reimersholme Hotel in Stockholm. Music event from 20:00 to 01:00.
stand-upin progress
A stand-up comedy series hosted by Isidor Olsbjörk featuring different guest comedians at Contrast Public House from October through December.
theater19:00Lotta Paavilainen and Stina Kopra, the world's only female rola-bola acrobats, present their autobiographical show about 20 years in showbiz - a blend of spectacular acrobatics, physical theatre, and storytelling.
theater19:00Ann Petrén and Anna Wallander meet in an eerie interrogation drama by John Ajvide Lindqvist. A woman is accused of a crime and tells her version - but what really happened?
festival18:15Wednesday evening entertainment at Solvalla with competitions and activities for the whole family.
concert19:30Jazz musician Dave Douglas and the Swedish trio Landæus perform experimental jazz at Atriet in Lund.
cinema18:00Film screening and discussion about climate change and heat waves. An evening exploring environmental challenges at ABF-huset in Stockholm.
concert18:00A musical dinner combining classical opera scenes from Carmen with dinner at Le Bistrot de Wasahof.
concert19:00HAAKS performs at Dals-Eds Church.
theater19:00Johan Rabaeus plays Gertrude Stein in a monologue about the writer and art collector's life in Paris at the turn of the twentieth century, her friendship with Alice B Toklas, and her role in the art world's revolution.
opera19:00Two rarely performed operas exploring marriage's secrets and hidden truths. A tragicomic double bill from Gothenburg Opera featuring Carolina Sandgren and Mattias Ermedahl.
lecture18:00Archaeologist Emma Maltin lectures on food culture in New Lödöse during the 16th century - a time of inequality, resistance and religious upheaval.
lecture18:00Marine biologist David C. Bernvi lectures on the great white shark and other shark species on Sweden's west coast. A fascinating talk about the future of sharks in warming seas.
concert19:00Nattorienterarna performs at Teater Brunnsgatan Fyra in Stockholm.
cinema14:00Italian film with Swedish subtitles at Sagabiografen cinema in Boden.
cinema14:00Family-friendly film in Osby.
theater19:00A musical circus show celebrating football culture through acrobatics, technology and magic. Erik Rosales, Aaron Hakala, Siri Hamari and Ana Stanišić deliver a spectacular stage performance.
lectureAuthor Jonas Gardell discusses his acclaimed novel about love, friendship, and Sweden's AIDS crisis, now published in a new unified edition.
theater19:00Theatre group 123 Schtunk presents their interpretation of Bergman's classic play about the complexities of marriage.
concert19:30Thuva Härdelin and Lelo Nika Trio perform at Birka Folkhögskola. A musical evening featuring two accomplished artists.
concert19:30American artist Tess Liautaud takes the stage at Kulturhuset Hartwig.
festival18:00Alcohol-free beer tasting emphasizing flavor and quality in Jönköping.
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.
lecture18:00Sweden's Radio foreign correspondents present news, analysis and reporting from their assignments around the world. A one-hour-15-minute performance followed by discussion.
theater18:00Riksteatern presents The Voice at Teater 1 in Norsborg.
concert19:00Ale Möller Trio brings jazz and world music to Dynamo in Norrköping.
concertEngla Li performs at Haymarket Live, a weekly Wednesday showcase for emerging Swedish artists in partnership with Kommon Music.
theater11:30A monologue about the invisible games of working life that evolves from satire into darker questions about power and people. Physically and linguistically rich scenic expression.
theater14:00Görel Crona performs seven roles in this intense play about Susanna Shakespeare, accused of witchcraft for attempting to practice her medical knowledge.
cinemain progress
Svensk Kortfilm showcases award-winning short films at Zita Folkets Bio on six Wednesdays from October. Each screening includes a director's talk and informal gathering - completely free.
concert11:30Log Lady celebrates Carole King's greatest hits, from "It's Too Late" to "You've Got a Friend", with stories from her life and career.
concert15:00Bad Apples takes the stage at Estrad in Södertälje. A concert lasting around 100 minutes.
concert18:00Uppsala International Guitar Festival brings classical guitar performances to Tierp for an evening of refined musicianship.
concert18:30Bad Apples perform at Estrad in Södertälje. The concert starts at 18:30.
concert19:00A concert in Borlänge where music intertwines with other dimensions of life.
concert19:00Ethno On The Road brings world music and cultural encounters to Tranås.
concert19:00The band Crescenterna takes the stage at Flamman Pub & Disco in Linköping on October 7.
concert19:00Concert at Aspen in Stockholm.
concert19:00American musician Daniel Ray Hilsinger performs at Annelundsgården.
concert19:30Northern Resonance and Tall Poppy String Band perform together at Gävle Konserthus.
concert20:00GA-20 takes the stage at Medley in Malmö.
concert20:00Todd Day Wait performs at Annelundsgården in Malmö.
musicalin progress
A musical about Alfred Nobel and the struggle to realize his legacy - the Nobel Prize. Premiering at Ö2 Scenkonst Södermalm.
musical19:00A musical theatre performance about artist Lotte Laserstein, who fled Berlin to Sweden in 1937, fought to save her family, and sought a new life as an artist.
theater19:00A psychological comedy about a man in crisis when his psychologist unexpectedly appears in his living room. A provocative and funny exploration of reality, control, and power dynamics.
theater19:00123 Schtunk reimagines Ingmar Bergman's classic "Scenes from a Marriage" with their own absurdist twist - a provocative deconstruction of love, marriage, and human relationships.
clubin progress
Music cafe at Holavedsgymnasiets aula in Tranås featuring entertaining music and a relaxed atmosphere.
lecture18:00A lecture on the Gothenburg Colourists and the role of colour in their artistic expression.
lecture18:00Queer Wednesday explores RFSL's history through 20th-century member magazines - an evening of lecture, workshop, and discussion about freedom of expression and norm-breaking voices.
other18:30Paint with acrylics and enjoy a drink at Babettes Kulturpalats. A relaxed evening for anyone who wants to try their hand at painting.
stand-up20:00Stand-up comedy with Niklas Andersson and guests at Alingsås Palladium.
exhibition11:00Daily viewings of the Vrak wreck in Stockholm from 11:00 to 15:00.
theater12:00Passione! is a theatre performance at Teaterbistron in Västerås.
theater19:00A warm portrait of Lena Nyman's life and career, drawn from her own words in diaries and letters. Anna Bromee performs a tribute to the beloved actress.
theater19:00Theatre performance in Stockholm.
theater19:00A theatre production at The Kaliber Room in Uppsala.
theater19:00Teaterladan presents a performance about artist Lotte Laserstein, who fled Berlin in 1937 and built a new life in Sweden. A story of art, survival, and identity.
other17:30Learn Japanese bookbinding and create your own orihon book at the Ethnographic Museum.
other19:00A wizard performs at Scenkonst Sörmland concert hall.
lecture17:00Guided tour through the historic Dramaten theatre building in Stockholm, exploring its architecture, art, and theatrical heritage with an expert guide.
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.
stand-up19:00Stand-up evening with comedians from Norra Brunn Comedy at Makeriet in Örebro.
lecture18:00Guided walk through Lindholmen's history - from workers' community to shipyard and modern times. Starts at Slottsberget and ends at Sannegårdshamnen.
exhibition19:00Exhibition about the artist Lotte Laserstein at Blomstermåla Folkets hus.
festival10:00Spend a day exploring Ystad's historic attractions and local culture in this guided discovery event.
theater19:00Sanna Sundqvist and David Book star in a theatre adaptation of Lars von Trier's provocative film.
theater18:00A dramatization of Galileo Galilei's life and scientific discoveries at Stora Scen in Västerås.
exhibition11:00Entrance tickets to Armémuseum in Stockholm on 27 June 2026.
lecture18:00An English-language lecture on friendship relations at Historiska museet in Stockholm.
concert18:00Digger takes the stage at Salong Regina in Strängnäs.
concert18:00The band Digger plays at Salong Röda Kvarn in Hudiksvall.
concert18:00Swedish band Digger takes the stage at Salong 1 in Söderhamn.
concert18:00Digger performs at Salong Rio in Ystad.
concert18:00Swedish band Digger takes the stage at Salong Cosmos in Katrineholm.
concert19:00Concert featuring Hope at Salong Rialto in Katrineholm.
concert19:00Concert at Salong Saga in Ystad.
concert19:00Concert event taking place at Salong 3 in Söderhamn.
concert19:00Concert with Hope at Salong Saga in Hudiksvall.
concert18:30Verity takes the stage at Salong Palladium in Katrineholm.
concert18:30Verity takes the stage at Salong Royal in Strängnäs.
concert18:30Verity takes the stage at Salong Regina in Ystad.
concert18:30Verity takes the stage at Salong 2 in Söderhamn.
theater11:30Soppteater presents a humorous tribute to Swedish revue theatre with classic revue numbers.
lecture18:30Meet Kristina Ohlsson, Sweden's best-selling author, at an author event in Nyköping.
lecture19:00Lecture by Adde Malmberg at Falkenberg's municipal theatre.
other17:30An evening of movement and reflection at Kapellet in Stockholm.
other18:00An event at Kattholmen in Gustavsberg, starting at 18:00.
other19:00An evening of tantric touch and sensuality that awakens awareness and intimacy. For couples and singles interested in exploring desire respectfully and consciously.
lecture17:00The conversation series Snacks features Malmö personalities discussing pressing social issues. Each evening consists of a half-hour stage conversation followed by audience questions.
lecture13:15Anders Göranzon, General Secretary of the Swedish Bible Society, lectures on the new translation of the New Testament and what happens when the Bible is translated anew.
lecture18:00Lecture and guided tour exploring Hallandsringen, the artist group that captured the familiar landscape. Marika Reuterswärd from Hallands Konstmuseum introduces the artists behind the movement.
lecture18:00A lecture on the language of war and conflict at Marinmuseum in Karlskrona.
other17:30Soppkök gathering at Bistron CIK in Knivsta, a cosy occasion to enjoy soup together.
lecture17:30Guided tour at Marinmuseum examining naval history and the question of what is worth defending.
other18:00A calm yoga practice that improves circulation and promotes recovery through conscious breathing and mindfulness training.
other15:00An afternoon gathering at Hembygdsgården featuring handicrafts, conversation, and shared creative activities to brighten the dark season.
other09:45A tailored outdoor workout for parents to exercise with their children while bringing a stroller.
other16:00Marinmuseum opens in the evening for an after work event. A great chance to visit the museum and connect with others.
otherin progress
Learn to bake authentic cinnamon buns in a small group at Vaxholms Bed & Breakfast and take a dozen home with you.
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.
festivalin progress
Rabbit Land opens for the autumn season at Liseberg with carousels, disco, rabbit theatre and treats for the whole family.
festivalin progress
Stand-up show about bureaucracy featuring Branne Pavlovic, Susanna Dzamic and Tomas Kaminski. A humorous meeting of comedy and research.
festival(10 days)
Halloween celebration at Liseberg Park featuring autumn attractions, haunted houses, and 30,000 pumpkins. Rabbit Land offers candy and scares for younger visitors, while the adventurous can explore the park's horror zones.
musical(5 days)
GöteborgsOperan's magnificent musical Wicked returns in October 2026 with original stars Feline Andersson and Anna Salonen. A story of friendship between two witches in the land of Oz, filled with music, scenography and charm.
concertin progress
Season pass for concerts at Inkonst in Malmö, autumn 2026.
concertin progress
Division 7 performs at Katalin and all that Jazz in Uppsala.
concertin progress
Dan Hylander and Py Bäckman perform together at Falkenbergs Stadsteater.
cinema(6 days)
The 2001 science fiction thriller Donnie Darko screens at Kino 2 in Lund. A young man grapples with mysterious events and an otherworldly presence.
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.
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.
theaterin progress
Oslipat season pass for autumn 2026 - a season ticket for theatre performances at Mejeriet in Lund.
cinema(7 days)
Documentary film about the music group Heart of the Beast screens at Lumi in Kiruna.
cinema(5 days)
English-language film with Swedish subtitles exploring themes of pressure and stress.
concertin progress
Young jazz musicians perform live while guests enjoy a generous brunch served in four courses at Nalen.
cinemain progress
Film screening of Digger at Bio Skandia in Stockholm.
cinema(6 days)
Horror film Resident Evil screens at Salong Lillan - Garvaren Bio in Ljungby.
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.
exhibition(10 days)
An audiovisual spatial installation and interactive music performance where Johan Frick and Johan Tingne create shifting sound layers that visitors shape, set within Karin Lindgren's surrealist environment.
cinemain progress
Cristian Mungiu's award-winning drama about two families whose friendship deepens into conflict as religious values and child-rearing practices come into question.
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.
concertin progress
Lunchkonserter 26/27 is a series of short classical music performances held on Friday lunchtimes at Spira concert hall in Jönköping.
concertin progress
Classical music concerts at Spira's concert hall in Jönköping.
concertin progress
A concert designed for everyone - with extra space for different needs, age groups, and ways of experiencing music.
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.
concertin progress
An opera performance screened at the cinema. A classic opera experience on the big screen.
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.
festivalin progress
Studentfesterna is a major festival weekend for students in Örebro with music, dancing, and partying through the night.
festivalin progress
Opera Kids Saturdays offers concerts, dance and singing workshops, and guided tours of the Opera House for children.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
Stockholm's monthly Critical Mass bike gathering at Medborgarplatsen - a global movement for cycling's place in the city.
theaterin progress
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.
exhibition(10 days)
Kasra Seyed Alikhani presents Friskvård, an installation about a modern spa where guests are disturbed by warning signals and struggle to keep their composure.
festivallast day
Stockholm's festival during Nobel Prize announcements - a week of inspiring encounters, exhibitions, and conversations about the world's most prestigious scientific honours.
festival(4 days)
Riche celebrates Löjromsdagar with Kalix vendace roe served alongside classic accompaniments - one of Sweden's most sought-after delicacies.
cinema(8 days)
The film Verity screens at Sagabiografen Boden on Wednesday 30 September at 19:00.
cinemain progress
Film screening of Verity at Salong Storan - Garvaren Bio in Ljungby.
cinemain progress
Film screening of Digger at Metropol - Bio 3:an in Piteå.
+ 198 more long-running events — see the calendar.
