Kungsträdgården

Experience Japanese culture in Kungsträdgården under rows of blooming cherry trees. The day features taiko drums, kimono fashion shows, martial arts demonstrations, origami, and a tea ceremony. Enjoy performances from young singers and a Japanese orchestra on stage, before the day ends with the energetic Yosakoi dance.

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Cherry Blossom Day 2026

T-bana Blå: Kungsträdgården | Buss 65: Arkes/Moderna Museet | Buss 2: Karl XII's torg

Welcome to Stockholm’s folkmusic oasis: Skeppis – the house of folk music! The unique cultural space hosts jam sessions, concerts, workshops, social dancing to live acoustic music, food, and drinks (non-alcoholic). Open to all newcomers, beginners and experienced visitors. The venue offers a variety of activities, and everything is run non-profit in the spirit of folkmusic!

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Folk, Traditional & Country

Folk music and dance evenings

Karlaplan

The myth of the violent, plundering Vikings (with horned helmets) has been circulating for a long time. But what do we really know about life in Nordic countries one thousand years ago?

Vikingarnas värld

Nature & Society

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Hornstull

Hornstulls Marknad is a public market taking place every Saturday and Sunday, from the first weekend of April to the last weekend in September (except for the midsummer weekend in June). Flea, vintage, design, art, crafts, antiques, literature, delicatessen, foodstuffs and much more.

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The Hornstull Market 2026

Popular events

Gamla Stan

Brazilian visual artist Paula Rindborg returns with an opening of the exhibition “Telling textures” during Culture Night. In a selection of works, including new pieces, painting remains at the center, engaging in a deeper dialogue with other materials and techniques.

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Culture & Arts

“Telling textures” by Paula Rindborg

ArkDes/Moderna Museet

There is so much potential and opportunity for development in how abandoned houses can be used. Come and listen to experts, perspectives, and ideas on how we shape our cities using what already exists.

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What role can abandoned houses and the already built environment play in the societies of the future?

Gamla stan

The exhibition Project Nobel Center presents an ongoing project: creating a home for the unique legacy of Alfred Nobel. Welcome!

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Project Nobel Center

Malmvägen

Vernissage Queer Tattoo History / Stories and film A body to live in, a documentary about Fakir Musafar and queer bodymod history. Tattooer Sara Swanson has interviewed queers who got tattooed during the 70s and 80s, and photographer Del LaGrace Volcano has portrayed the storytellers. Times where tattooing and queerness were taboo, shameful, and/or forbidden AND an act filled with resistance, power, and desire. Director Angelo Madsen will present the film and his important research in an online talk.

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Film

Film Screening + Vernissage Queer Body Modification

Last-chance exhibitions

Hötorget

James Yorkston and Johanna Söderberg meet at Nalen.James Yorkston is going on tour in Sweden with Johanna Söderberg from First Aid Kit. With the new album “Songs for Nina and Johanna” behind them, two of today’s most distinctive voices meet in a series of concerts imbued with quiet intensity and responsive interaction, with a stop at Nalen on April 22nd.

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James Yorkston & Johanna Söderberg

Stadion

The harp takes centre stage as composition students at KMH present newly written works in collaboration with professional harpist Laura Stephenson.

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Classical & Art Music

New compositions for harp

Live music in Stockholm

One of the most beloved classical operas with impeccably beautiful music – but now is the time to dismiss Madama Butterfly’s romantic light. Cio-Cio San is a fifteen-year-old girl who is sold to an American officer, but she dreams of and believes in love until the bitter end.  In director Sofia Adrian Jupither’s version, with its substantial dose of realism, the contrast between gentle music and hard reality becomes a heart-rending experience.

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Opera & Show

Opera: Madama Butterfly

T-centralen

Äventyrs is the world&#x27;s first museum that depicts adventures from all over the world - created to inspire our visitors, awaken dreams and ignite the spark for adventure. In addition to several inspiring exhibitions, there is a large adventure shop and a cafe. Äventyrs also offer an adventure community, education and lectures. The museum is temporary (&quot;pop-up&quot;) until midsummer, but hopefully it can remain for longer!

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Äventyrs – The adventure museum (pop-up)

Gärdet, Frihamnen, Frihamnens färjeterminal

Valborg is around the corner! Join us at Frihamnstorget for a magical evening as we welcome spring with fire, creativity, and endless energy. This year we&#x27;re expanding the fun! In addition to the market, food, spray workshop, kids&#x27; activities, magic, and music from last year, we’re excited to bring new circus acts, a brand-new container installation, and a dynamic participatory dance performance. It’s going to be a creative labyrinth in a container village like no other!

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Dance & Circus

Valborg 2026 at Frihamnstorget

Skansen

The hit musical &amp; Julia, which revolves around Max Martin&#x27;s unique music catalog, is finally being staged at home in Sweden. For several years, the audience- and critically acclaimed musical has filled the halls of the West End and Broadway. &amp; Julia is a modern and humorous reinterpretation of Shakespeare&#x27;s classic work Romeo &amp; Juliet, but where the story takes completely new turns and everything is turned on its head. Premiere at Cirkus in Stockholm on February 19, 2026.

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Theater

& Juliet - The Musical

Theatre and film

Kickstart the weekend at Nationalmuseum! On Thursday evenings, the museum is abuzz with people, art and music, with FREE admission for everyone from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy an ever-changing programme of afterwork drinks, music, workshops and other activities.

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Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum

Hålludden

At the turn of the 20th century, Alphonse Mucha was one of the most famous artists in Europe. A key figure of Art Nouveau and the inventor of an original style of graphic art, his work combined female beauty and stylised nature with a resolutely innovative composition and typography. The “Mucha style” has been a source of fascination ever since it was created and was applied to a variety of artworks and objects that adorned art lovers’ homes around the world at the time. Welcome to an immersive experience for all ages!

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MUCHA – Beyond Art Nouveau

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!

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Stockholm Art Week brings together the city’s vibrant art scene for one inspiring week. Discover exhibitions, meet artists, and join unique events.

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Stockholm Art Week 2026

Current exhibitions

Stadshagen

With our very popular &#x27;Do it Yourself&#x27; sessions, you can throw as much (or as little) as you want, create at a speed that works for you, practice specific techniques or just throw for the sake of throwing - All on your own time and under your terms! Instructions are not included. If you would like instructions for how to create ceramics please book a workshop or a course. We do not teach during the Do It yourself sessions.

Pottery wheel throwing

Wellbeing

Nearest bus stop: Flatenbadet (SL bus stop)

Flatenbastun offers a relaxed lakeside sauna experience by Lake Flaten in southern Stockholm. Here, warmth, nature and refreshing swims come together in a social and welcoming setting for both regulars and first-time guests. Open sauna sessions are available year-round and booked in advance via the website. Bring swimwear and towels for a genuine Swedish sauna experience close to nature.

Flatenbastun – Lakeside Sauna Experience

Liljejolmen

Event Sauna at Artsauna on the Kulturpontonen under Liljeholmsbron is part of World Sauna Day, Saturday 25 April and Sunday 26 April, 2-8pm. The event is supported by the City of Stockholm and has free admission. It is not possible to pre-book a place in the saunas, and in case of many visitors, 1 hour of sauna time per visitor applies. There are 2 saunas, a dance and art workshop, and live music.

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Event Sauna at the Liljeholmen Pontoon

Kungsholmen Runt is a long-distance run around the island of Kungsholmen in central Stockholm. With several distances, ranging from a half-marathon to kids&#x27; tracks, Kungsholmen Runt has become a popular family for runners of all ages.

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Races & Competitions

Kungsholmen Runt 2026

Sports & Wellbeing

With the Vintage Bible you gain knowledge about the Swedish fashion and textile industry during the 1950s, 60s and 70s - our Swedish fashion heritage. The Vintage Bible is the book for both the beginner and the experienced in the vintage and secondhand world. Book your place: kostym@independentkostym.se

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Vintagebibeln - Book evening and author presentation

A guided tour in Stockholm

Lidingövallen

Vårmilen is the start of the cross-country season and a great opportunity to get your running year off to a flying start. The race attracts hundreds of runners who challenge the Lidingö terrain of 5 or 10 kilometers every year. (And there&#x27;s a kid&#x27;s race, too!)

Vårmilen

The Vårmilen Race 2026

Globen

On April 26, 2026, Avicii Arena will transform into a cathedral of psychedelia, dance, and brutally honest self-examination when Tame Impala finally returns to Stockholm for the first time since 2016.

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Dance & Electronic

Tame Impala - Avicii Arena

After a sold-out autumn tour in churches around the Nordic countries, it is finally time for Sara Parkman to present her biggest performance to date. On May 9, she takes over Fållan in Stockholm, ready to let her famously powerful expression fill the space and to share new music that will be released during the spring.

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Sara Parkman – Live at Fållan

British soul artist Olivia Dean returns to Sweden for an exclusive concert at Avicii Arena on May 17, 2026. Following the success of her albums Messy and The Art of Loving, she delivers a night full of heart, warmth, and soulful pop.

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Hip hop, Soul & RnB

Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

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Gamla Stan metro station, exit towards the Old Town.

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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Swedish

Aerial shot of Stockholm on a summer day. Visible are the ditricts of Södermalm, Gamla stan and Norrmalm.

Aerial shot of Stockholm

Guide to Stockholm's districts

Walpurgis bonfire in Stockholm. The Stockholm City Hall is visible in the disstance.

Valborg vid stadshuset

What's on in Stockholm this season

The bar at A bar called Gemma in Stockholm.

The best drinks in Stockholm: creative cocktail bars

Two chefs working at an open wood-fired grill, cooking seafood and other dishes over glowing embers.

Sperling & Co

New and trendy restaurants

Stockholm People

28 handy apps to use in Stockholm

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

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The biggest Stockholm events in 2026

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