Mariatorget

The Cheese Festival is a tribute to Swedish cheese and is now being held for the 12th time in Sthlm. The festival attracts thousands of cheese lovers to browse through a unique selection of Swedish cheese, cheese accessories and matching drinks from the country&#x27;s leading companies. On site you have the opportunity to taste and buy favorites to take home. Parallel, the Swedish Drinks Festival is also being held with Swedish beverages from 7 categories.

The Cheese Festival

The Cheese Festival 2026

The Swedish Drinks Festival gives you as a visitor the opportunity to browse through a solid selection of Swedish drinks from seven different categories: ‍ Non-alcoholic Cider Fruit &amp; Berry Wine ‍ Mead Spirits Wine Beer The Swedish Drinks Festival will run parallel to the Cheese Festival with free flow between the two festivals.

www.svenskadryckesfestivalen.se/stockholm

The Swedish Beverage Festival

Malmvägen

Step into Manus Machina, a neon drenched future where the line between human and machine has vanished. In the towering depths of Club Nexus, an underground club born from blackout zone, the Protocols converge. The system is shifting, the city is watching, and every choice rewrites the code. What to Expect: Live performances, multiple DJs, interactive experiences and immersive workshops.

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Club Nexus

Sigtunarännet is an annual ice skating race in Sigtuna. For more information, visit the link below. NOTE: the exact dates will be announced early 2026.

Sigtunarännet

Sigtunarännet  2026 – Tentative dates

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Museiparken

The National Museum of Science and Technology has created an experience where you can not only try your favorite games and explore the game history, but also step into, and let yourself be immersed by, games. The Play Beyond Play exhibition occupies over 1,000 square meters of gaming fun! Join in on a journey through game history!

Play Beyond Play

Culture & Arts

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When We See Us: A century of Black figurative painting has been celebrated internationally as one of the most significant exhibitions of our time. The exhibition comprises over 155 works borrowed from institutions and private collectors from 26 different countries. The artworks, created by Black artists around the world over the past century, are set in dialogue with contemporary Black thinkers, writers, and poets.

When We See Us

Nordic Moments at the Nordic Museum highlights photographic collections in an evolving presentation. The opening exhibition Metamorphoses displays negatives rescued from the project 100,000 Photo Memories, where time and chemistry created new visual expressions. On view from October 17, 2025.

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Nordic Moments

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Travel 3,000 years back in time! The exhibition Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition at Magasin 9 in Stockholm takes you deep into ancient Egypt through virtual reality, augmented reality, and stunning projections. Follow the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, see golden treasures recreated in life-size detail, and encounter authentic artifacts from different historical periods. A magical experience for the whole family!

Tutankhamon – The Immersive Exhibition

Last-chance exhibitions

T-centralen

Six people try to find their place in life. What keeps them alive are Peter LeMarc&#x27;s songs about love, loneliness, and the search for meaning. A musical theater piece based on LeMarc&#x27;s treasure trove of songs.

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LeMarc – Kulturhuset Stadsteatern

Kungsträdgården

With the theme Four Languages, One Heart, twelve of Gitte Pålsson&#x27;s songs are given new life in Swedish, Spanish, French and Italian. Three singers and two pianists come together in personal interpretations of the songs dressed in new colours. Poetry, melody and ballads are at the center. A musical evening where the joy and pain of life can coexist.

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Folk, Traditional & Country

Gitte Pålsson

Globen

Sigrid had been bubbling under the surface in her home country of Norway for a long time, but it wasn&#x27;t until she released the single &quot;Don&#x27;t Kill My Vibe&quot; that her international breakthrough finally came. But that was then, and this is now. This summer, Sigrid returned to her favorite place – the festival stages – performing for thousands of fans across Europe, with one exception: Sweden. But that’s about to change – on February 4, Sigrid will be coming to Fållan in Stockholm.

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Sigrid - Live at Fållan

Östermalmstorg, Östasiatiska museet

The global sensation, Eonarium Genesis by art collective PROJEKTIL and Fever, is now coming to Stockholm! Inspired by the story of creation, this breathtaking immersive light show, at Eric Ericsonhallen invites you on an extraordinary journey through the birth of our beautiful planet.

GENESIS: An Immersive Lightshow

Opera & Show

Live music in Stockholm

Theatre and film

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Sports & Wellbeing

Explore Stockholm with the Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Tour. This guided walk highlights Afro-Swedish history, literary sites featured in Lola’s books, and cozy fika stops. Join engaging discussions with fellow readers and support the Afro-Swedish community.

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Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Full-day Tour

Engarn

Experience a magical winter adventure just 30 minutes from Stockholm! Paddle through icy waters surrounded by stunning archipelago nature. We provide high-quality kayaks, drysuits and all gear you need. After the tour, warm up in a wood-fired sauna and enjoy a cozy Swedish fika by the fire. Available daily until April – also as a private tour.

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Stockholm Archipelago Winter Kayaking, Hot Sauna & Fika

Ropsten

The Metro is much more than just a way of transportation, it is also an arena and an expression of society’s values, history and social dynamics. Welcome to the amazing world of the Metro and an exhibition that tells the story of the Stockholm Metro as a way of transportation and as a cultural phenomenon.

Stockholm Transport Museum

Nature & Society

The Metro - in step with the times

Newly renovated and more beautiful than ever. Östermalm&#x27;s Saluhall re-opened its doors in 2020 after an extensive renovation. Book a guided tour in one of Stockholm&#x27;s most beloved buildings. Your host is Lina Bielsten, founder of Östermalm&#x27;s Saluhall Magasin (2010-2023). Lina presents the 135-year history of the market hall and architectural details, mixed with funny anecdotes from famous guests. A behind-the-scenes tour in which food samples can be added. Tours can be booked on request.

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Guided Tour in the Historical Food Hall Östermalms Saluhall

A guided tour in Stockholm

British star RAYE is embarking on her new tour, This Tour May Contain New Music. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, she will perform with her sisters Absolutely and Amma as special guests at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm.

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RAYE - This Tour May Contain New Music

Solna

New Era, Next Mindset!Techarena is the place to go for new ideas and smart technology. Over the course of two days, Strawberry Arena comes alive with inspiring talks, presentations, and meetings between innovators, leaders, and investors – with an eye to the future. Among the guests and speakers is none other than Swedish football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović!

Tech Arena stage

Techarena 2026

The Melodifestivalen tour is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is being celebrated with a wonderful mix of tour cities, including both audience favorites and long-awaited reunions. The tour begins in Linköping on January 30th and then takes us via Gothenburg, Kristianstad, Malmö, and Sundsvall before culminating in the grand finale in Stockholm on March 7th.

Melodifestivalen 2026

Games & Championships

Håkan Hellström is coming to Avicii Arena for two concerts on 13–14 March 2026. Both nights the show starts at 20:00 and promises two major arena nights of music. The event is promoted by Rush Ent. and has a 13+ age limit.

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Håkan Hellström Concert

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Join our daily Free Walking Tour in the heart of Stockholm! Discover the city’s history, hidden gems, and coolest stories with passionate local guides. Tours run every single day, rain or shine, and are completely tip-based – you decide the value. The perfect way to explore Stockholm in a fun, social, and budget-friendly way! Find the exact times on our website.

Free Walking Tour Stockholm

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Birka Bowling

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Sperling & Co

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The crowd in front of the main stage at the Stockholm Culture Festival. Night. A pyrotechnic display lights up the stage.

Stockholm Kulturfestival publik

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