Skansen, on the island of Djurgården, is the world's oldest open-air museum, founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius. It brings together more than 150 historic buildings relocated from across Sweden, alongside a Nordic zoo featuring wolves, bears and elk. The site hosts major seasonal celebrations, including Midsummer and the traditional St Lucia ceremony.
festival(2 days)
Skansen brings to life an autumn market from around 1900 with dancing, games and traditional crafts and local produce.
festivalA new festival at Skansen blending folk music's raw power with contemporary experimentation. The Tallest Man on Earth, Sara Parkman, Valkyrien Allstars and many more artists present tradition meeting innovation.
concertKalle Moraeus and Frida Öhrn present their newly formed 14-member ensemble Banna Sona Band at Skansen - a project that has developed over several years of preparation.
concert19:00The High Society performs with Blåsarsymfonikerna on the Solliden stage at Skansen, presenting timeless classics in big band arrangements.
concert15:00Musician Isabella Lundgren performs at Skansen in Stockholm.
concertThe High Society performs classic songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. with the Brass Symphony Orchestra at Skansen.
concert17:00A festive tribute to Stockholm featuring music and entertainment at Skansen.
festival(29 days)
Five evenings of live jazz on the Solliden stage in summer 2026, led by trombonist Tilde Schweitzer.
festival(50 days)
A classic entertainment show where the audience sings together at Skansen. Pernilla Wahlgren hosts the programme on multiple Tuesdays from June.
