Dance, architecture, music, theatre, literature, and much more. Experience Stockholm&#x27;s diverse cultural life, as the city&#x27;s various museums, theaters, and cultural institutions open up for free, for one night. Visit Kulturnatten&#x27;s webpage for the full program and more info!

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Stockholm Culture Night 2026

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

Sundbyberg

On April 5th it&#x27;s time again for Hot Records Record Fair at Encore in Sundbyberg! Welcome to the city&#x27;s hottest record fair with lots of awesome exhibitors, a great atmosphere and lots of music treasures to browse through.At 6:00 PM Trench Dogs @trenchdogsofficial will play live and add extra excitement to the evening!In collaboration with: LoveDeluxe Entertainment

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Hot Records Record Fair

Hötorget

The Gothenburg Opera Dance Company brings Alexander Ekman’s acclaimed work HAMMER to Dansens Hus. The piece explores the journey from selfless harmony to online egotism in a humorous and visually explosive choreography. A contemporary dance production bursting with rhythm, energy, and sharp social commentary that inspires both laughter and reflection.

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Dance & Circus

Hammer - GöteborgsOperans Danskompani / Alexander Ekman

Popular events

Hålludden

Artipelag celebrates designer Lillemor Jakobson’s 90th birthday with the exhibition My Creative Life – From a Cookie Tin to the Oscars, created with the museum’s founders, Björn and Lillemor Jakobson. For the first time, her versatile creativity is presented in a comprehensive exhibition – from early sketches to completed designs. Through drawings, textile works, watercolours, and design projects, visitors are invited to explore Lillemor’s selected highlights from her creative journey.

My Creative Life – From a Cookie Tin to the Oscars

ArkDes/Moderna Museet

The latter part of Pablo Picasso’s artistic career is marked by an almost restless production of work. The exhibition comprises some seventy paintings from the years 1963–1972 where he demonstrates a directness in his painting that resonates with later generations of artists.

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Late Picasso

Rare Popup x Speltrollet opens at Kungsgatan 18 in Stockholm from April 4 to 8. For five days, some of Sweden’s best known names in the trading card community come together for a popup filled with sealed products, singles, grading and activities. Visitors can shop, trade, submit cards for grading and meet creators and community profiles on site. Open daily from 11 to 18.

Pokémon Rare Popup X Speltrollet

Hötorget subway station

Celebrate Easter at Paradox Museum Stockholm – an interactive museum for all ages in the heart of the city. From April 6–10, join an Easter egg hunt in the museum. On April 8–9 (13:00–16:00), balloon animals are available for children (subject to availability). Explore over 70 exhibits that challenge your senses and offer fun, laughter, and unique photo opportunities.

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Easter Holiday at Paradox Museum – Egg Hunt and Family Activities

Last-chance exhibitions

Mårtensdal

Hypocrisy is coming to Sweden for two explosive shows this spring! With over three decades of uncompromising death metal, twelve albums, hundreds of shows worldwide and a loyal fanbase, Hypocrisy is one of Sweden&#x27;s most influential metal acts of all time.

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Hypocrisy

Hard Rock & Metal

Slussen

The Society Par Bricole shows the Bellman house from the 1700s with the rooms where Bellman lived from 1770 to 1774 and wrote most of Fredman&#x27;s Epistles. Our cicerone Kjell Lööw tells us about Bellman and Stockholm in the 1700s when Par Bricole was formed. Our troubadour William Sundman Sääf also performs some of Bellman&#x27;s songs and epistles. Admission: 150 Swedish Krona. Children under the age of 15 years - free.

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Nature & Society

Visit Bellmans House

Live music in Stockholm

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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Valborg 2026 at Frihamnstorget

Mariatorget

Per Andersson is back on stage with Kardborreshowen – newly written humor in disorder.In Swedish.

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Per Andersson – The Velcro Show

Odenplan

Murder mysteries in four acts theatre with a three-course dinner from Brygghuset’s kitchen. Playtime: approx. 3.5 hours including breaks and a three-course menu. Perfect for celebrating a birthday in Stockholm – or simply for anyone who wants to enjoy a wonderful evening with great food, top-notch entertainment, and a truly thrilling activity to sink your teeth into. Murder + Dinner = Success. Everything is performed by actors on stage. All in Swedish.

Dinner theatre and Dinner in Stockholm

Theater

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

Theatre and film

Centralstationen

Stockholm Art Weekwhen the city gathers its art scene for one focused week of exhibitions, events, and openings. Across museums, institutions, galleries, and independent art spaces, Stockholm presents a concentrated moment of contemporary art, dialogue, and exchange. As the city comes into bloom, Stockholm Art Week offers a clear snapshot of the art scene right now.

Stockholm Art Week

Frihamnen

Market Art Fair 2026 returns this April for spring’s major art weekend, welcoming both new and returning visitors to Magasin 9. Over three days, the fair offers striking art experiences, encounters with contemporary art, and engaging conversations.The fair is open to the public from 24–26 April. Free admission for all visitors under 18. Adult admission: SEK 160.Complimentary shuttle buses depart every 30 minutes between Scandic Anglais, Humlegårdsgatan 23, and Magasin 9. The journey takes approximately ten minutes. You are welcome to use the shuttle service even if you have not yet purchased an admission ticket.For the fourth year in a row, BMW is the official partner of Market Art Fair. In connection with the fair, BMW offers a complimentary shuttle service between Magasin 9 and Nobis Hotel. The shuttle cars are decorated by a renowned artist and function as moving works of art in the cityscape.

Market Art Fair 2025. Jean-Baptiste Béranger

Market Art Fair 2026

Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet

Explore life and people in the Nordic region over 500 years, set against its stunning nature, changing seasons and real-life stories from the Nordiska museet collections and archives.The museum’s largest ever exhibition initiative presents 4,000 artefacts and images in an epic and visual presentation of Nordic cultural history built on the real objects and stories collected by the museum during 150 years.

Nordic Life

Current exhibitions

Skanstull

Swim Open Stockholm is an international swimming competition bringing together the world’s elite swimmers in Stockholm. The event attracts Olympic medalists as well as rising stars competing in top-level races. The competition takes place at Eriksdalsbadet and features several days of high-intensity swimming.

Swim Open Stockholm

Races & Competitions

Malmsten Swim Open Stockholm – 2026 Golden Edition

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!)

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The Vårmilen Race 2026

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We work with movement-based mobile games for children and work with several differen destination companies and city organizations today. Our games create movement for children in your wonderful environment. For example, in parks or other suitable areas. Participants get to chase digital objects at a set time while being careful of dangers and challenges. We can adapt our games to your wishes, where the closest example is the Pelle Svanslösspelet which is in Uppsala.

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Exenze Active - Movement-based games for children

Pottery painting as it should be - MålaKeramik.se is a brand new concept with several studios in central Stockholm. Our ambition is to offer as many people as possible the chance to paint pottery in Stockholm in some of the capital&#x27;s most beautiful environments. With a wide range items from cups and plates to vases and decorations, you can paint your own unique pottery and ceramics. Welcome to enjoy some analog quality time with us!

Pottery Painting

Sports & Wellbeing

T-Gamla stan

Go on a private ghost walk in Old Town. Meet the Grey Man, your guide at the most haunted square in Old Town. Ghosts of Royal Palace, meet the Plague doctor, and myths. End at a forgotten churchyard. Experience the narrow medieval alleys in your own private group . Walk with me and se the real hidden corners and hisotry even a few locals now.

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Private ghost walk in old town

A guided tour in Stockholm

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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Folk, Traditional & Country

Sara Parkman – Live at Fållan

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

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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

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

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

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

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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

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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

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Stockholm Kulturfestival publik

The biggest Stockholm events in 2026

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