Stockholm Pride

Stockholm Pride 2026

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Stockholm, are you ready? Indisk Vibes presents Sweden&#x27;s biggest Dandiya Night 2026. Live: Rupali Jagga – &quot;The Shakira of India.&quot; An unforgettable evening of live music, high-energy Dandiya &amp; Garba, delicious food, and thousands celebrating together! Dress in your finest traditional attire and be part of Sweden&#x27;s biggest Navratri celebration! For more information, visit the link below.

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Sweden's Biggest Dandiya Dhamaka 2026

Metro/tram to Liljeholmen (or Årstadal). Bus stop: Marievik (Bus 5)

Put something fun on your head and join the fun! Born in Stockholm, World Swim Hat Day has since spread around the world. This playful annual tradition celebrates creativity, collective joy, and getting weird together. 13:00 – Gathering &amp; warm-up. 14:00 – Group plunge (wearing hats!). Take Festival Bus 5 to Marievik – almost as if SL created it just for the occasion! Not in Stockholm? Swim local and tag #worldswimhatday and @worldswimhatday.

World Swim Hat Day 2026 – 7th Annual Celebration

T-centralen

Welcome to Adventure Week this autumn break, a limited-edition program for curious minds and adventurous spirits. From rooftop yoga and climbing to mini expeditions into the wild, there&#x27;s something for every kind of explorer. All activities are complimentary, and primarily for staying hotel guests. Book your stay and sign up to secure your spot. Non-hotel guests are welcome to join the waitlist and will be admitted subject to availability.

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Wellbeing

Adventure Week at Downtown Camper

Globen

Robyn is one of the most influential pop artists of her generation. Following the release of the long-awaited album “Sexistential”, she returns to Stockholm for a hometown show at 3Arena on 17 October 2026.

Robyn

Dance & Electronic

Popular events

Old Town

BECOMING is CIDNEY’s first solo exhibition, presenting a collection of original contemporary acrylic paintings. The exhibition moves between expressive portraiture and abstract works, exploring colour, emotion and the creative process. CIDNEY is a Stockholm-based artist whose work brings together figurative and abstract expression. The exhibition is presented at Galleri Diva in Stockholm’s Old Town.

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Culture & Arts

BECOMING – Solo Exhibition by CIDNEY

T-bana Medborgarplatsen

In this workshop, you will learn Elin’s (MoLaja Design) best tips and tricks, covering everything from picking up beads, maintaining thread tension, and stitching smoothly, to understanding needles, threads, beads, and sizes. You will get hands-on practice and the opportunity to create your own piece of jewelry (a bracelet or earrings) using the RAW technique to take home with you. Ages 13 and up.

Sew a piece of beaded jewelry with Elin

Museiparken

The exhibition this autumn presents works from an ongoing photographic project by Nadja Hallström focusing on horses. Images of horses in unexpected urban settings interact with pictures of mustangs, an American wild horse breed. Both these chapters of her project explore worlds beyond the elitist environments normally associated with equestrian activities in Sweden.

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Opening: Nadja Hallström – Mustang / Queens

Medborgarplatsen

International Repair Day is celebrated with Repair Cafés, free events where people gather to practice repair skills together and help reduce waste. Visitors are encouraged to bring household items in need of repair. No prior expertise is required – volunteer teams guide participants through the process. Tools and supplies, including sewing machines, soldering irons, multimeters, and electronics toolkits, are available on site. Tutorials on common repair tools will also be offered. All are welcome!

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Repair Cafe: Get to know your tools!

Last-chance exhibitions

Källtorp

Isabella Lundgren one of Sweden’sjazz singers and a world-class artist. With a fantastic voice and unique intensity, she has the ability to truly captivate her audience. Isabella has been nominated for a Grammis Award and has received many awards and scholarships.

CONCERT: Isabella Lundgren

Jazz & Blues

Isabella Lundgren

Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan returns to Sweden as part of their Bigger Than You Think! Europe Tour 2026, bringing an energetic live show to Fållan in Stockholm on October 14, 2026. With a career spanning over two decades and hits like I’m Just a Kid and Welcome to My Life, the band will showcase their signature pop-punk sound to a Swedish audience.

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Indie & Punk

Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think! Europe Tour 2026

Hötorget

Tea Lundgren has a voice that is impossible not to love. At just 14, she released her debut single, which has since surpassed 5.7 million Spotify streams. Together with award-winning jazz guitarist Gustav Lundgren, she has earned acclaim for the EP For Billie, a tribute to Billie Holiday. Joined by Martin Höper on double bass and Ola Bothzén on drums, the quartet performs classic songs by composers including Richard Rodgers and Harold Arlen, with lyrics in both Swedish and English.

Gustav Lundgren Jazz at Haymarket

Hornstull

You might be tempted to describe The Deep Dark Woods as a band deeply rooted in Tradition—with a capital T—and there’s certainly some truth to that. But after nearly two decades as one of Canada&#x27;s leading folk and roots bands, they have, in fact, forged a tradition entirely their own. They are now touring in support of their latest album, The Circle Remains.

The Deep Dark Woods

Folk, Traditional & Country

Live music in Stockholm

Whether you want to be moved, surprised, inspired, or simply escape into another world for a while, the Stockholm International Film Festival is the place to be. The program features everything from glamorous Red-Carpet screenings, gala premieres, and award-winning festival favorites to Face2Face conversations with directors and actors. It’s not just about watching films. It’s about truly experiencing them together.

Stockholm International Film Festival 2026

Film

Kungsträdgården

Kinetic energy, humour, precision and collective power, in two 30-minute sessions of modern dance expression. Medhi Walerski’s almost ritualistic work Chamber makes its first appearance on stage in Sweden, here in tandem with Cacti – one of many expressive works by Alexander Ekman.

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Dance & Circus

Dance: Chamber/Cacti

Den brittiske komikern och tv-personligheten Mo Gilligan kommer till Göta Lejon under sin världsturné &quot;The Mo You Know&quot;.

Mo Gilligan Press Live Nation

Stand-up & Spoken Word

Mo Gilligan – The Mo You Know

Mariatorget

Nietzsche vs. Wagner portrays the intense friendship and dramatic break between the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the composer Richard Wagner. Music, philosophy, and text are woven together into a powerful portrait of a person striving to free himself from the greatest genius of his time. Performed in Swedish, the production features Jonas Karlsson alongside singers and orchestra in a story of art, power, and liberation.

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Opera & Show

Nietzsche kontra Wagner

Theatre and film

&quot;Like Jurassic Park, but safe&quot; –that is how the new Dinos Experience has been described by those who have had a peek behind the scenes. Featuring animatronic dinosaurs and immersive environments complete with plants, sounds, and scents, the ambitions for Stockholm’s newest family experience are sky-high.

Dinos Experience

Nature & Society

Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet

What really happens at the Nordic Museum when darkness falls? Rumours suggest that everything comes alive at night. During the autumn break, you have the chance to find out during an evening full of mystery. Tours with various start times between 18:30‑21:00, about 50 minutes long, with adult accompaniment for children from age 6.

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Night at the Nordic Museum 2026

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SGW invites you to explore Stockholm’s vibrant contemporary art scene. During a weekend in mid November, the 35 participating galleries will open their doors to introduce you to a large variety of exhibitions with both established and emerging artists.

Stockholm Gallery Weekend

Gamla stan

One Thursday evening a month, we keep the museum open with free admission. At restaurant AVI, it&#x27;s After Work with tapas and delicious drinks - a perfect way to round off the day with colleagues and friends. Sometimes there&#x27;s also a tour that you can follow. Stay tuned, we&#x27;ll be updating the program regularly.

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Post Work - evening open with free admission once a month at the Postal Museum

Current exhibitions

Gärdet

Stockholm Open was founded in 1969 at the initiative of former world player Sven Davidson. Over a week in October, around 30,000 visitors flock to the Royal Tennis Hall, and the event is made possible by more than 350 volunteers. The tournament is the world’s oldest indoor ATP event and the only one played in an indoor arena specifically built for tennis. Global stars such as Björn Borg, John McEnroe, Roger Federer, Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, and Stefan Edberg have all won the tournament.

BNP Paribas Nordic Open

Games & Championships

Bybit Stockholm Open 2026

Vaxholm

Step off the city streets and out into the Stockholm Archipelago. After a short boat, bus, or car ride to Vaxholm, you’re surrounded by islands, open water, and fresh air. With a rod in your hand and a local fishing guide, you’ll fish for pike and perch, and when it gets colder, also sea trout, in shallow bays and around rocky shores. Fixed dates, Sundays. Al inclusive, you only bring your lunch.

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Sunday Fishing in the Archipelago

Solna Centrum

Sweden&#x27;s largest alternative health fair for body and soul, Harmony Expo is the meeting place for everyone who is interested in personal development, holistic health and spirituality. Lectures, workshops and treatments all weekend.

Harmoni Expo

Conventions & Fairs

Harmoni Expo 2026

Stockholm’s Critical Mass takes place on the last Friday of every month. Meet at Medborgarplatsen at 5:45 PM and roll out at 6:00 PM. This leaderless, global cycling celebration reclaims public streets and highlights cyclists&#x27; place in the city. Join up for collective joy on two wheels. For more information, visit the link below.

Critical Mass Stockholm, the monthly bike celebration

Sports & Wellbeing

Slussen

NOTE: The event is in Swedish.A conversation about reclaiming a forbidden language and a hidden history. What might redress look like today? Actor and documentary filmmaker Lo Kauppi meets ethnologist Minja Hjorth from the City Museum in a discussion about language, identity, and redress. Book your free ticket.

Tornedalingar i Stockholm: Samtal med Lo Kauppi

Tornedaling Minority in Stockholm feat. Lo Kauppi (in Swedish)

A guided tour in Stockholm

Stevie Wonder is one of the most influential artists in music history and a legend in soul, R&amp;B, and funk. This concert celebrates his iconic album &#x27;Songs in the Key of Life&#x27; (1976), widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring classics like &#x27;Isn’t She Lovely&#x27; and &#x27;Superstition&#x27;.

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Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life Performances

Blues-rock star Joe Bonamassa returns to Sweden for a show at Avicii Arena on October 23, 2026. The multi-GRAMMY-nominated guitarist performs songs from his new album Breakthrough and classics from his long career.

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Joe Bonamassa - Live in Concert

Nacka Strand

Welcome to Stockholm Beer &amp; Whisky Festival – the original since 1992! This year, the festival is bigger, with more exhibitors and more entertainment! On 23–24 October, over 100 exhibitors gather at Nacka Strandsmässan. Discover beer, whisky, gin, rum, cocktails, wine and sparkling wine from craft breweries, distilleries and international producers. Enjoy tastings, live music and DJs – and challenge your friends to arcade games!

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Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival 2026

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Skogskyrkogården

Följ med på en konst-, kultur- och arkitekturvandring med besök i ett av kapellen. Skogskyrkogården finns sedan 1994 med på Unescos världsarvslista och räknas till en av den moderna arkitekturens vikti­gaste skapelser.

Vandring på världsarvet Skogskyrkogården

Gamla Stan

Wine tasting in English in Old Town (Stockholm) - Every Saturday 20:00. The history of wine spans thousands of years and is closely intertwined with the history of agriculture, food, civilization and humanity itself. This tasting is led by a Swedish wine expert with Diploma from WSET in London.

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Wine tasting in English in Old Town (Stockholm)

Karlaplan

Great market for both antiques bargaining and second hand jeans! This flea market is extremely popular on TikTok :) New vendors every Saturday (about 100 every day) so great potential for finding real treasures. You&#x27;ll find the market in the park around the fountain of Karlaplan. Stroll through the market, have a fika and enjoy a day in the park.

Antiques and vintage market at Karlaplan

Markets

Bondens Own Autumn Markets offer direct sales of locally produced goods such as vegetables, berries, meat, game, salmon, crayfish, flour, honey, bread, eggs, cheese, and flowers. The market is run by members of the Riksföreningen Bondens egen Marknad association, where all products come from farms within a 250 km radius.

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Farmer's Market in Södermalm

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

Medborgarplatsen/Slussen

Are you ready to laugh until the tears flow? Don&#x27;t miss the chance to participate in BigBenStandUp &amp; StandUpSverige&#x27;s daily stand-up performances that promise to brighten your evening! Every day at 20.00, some of Sweden&#x27;s most talented comedians take the stage to treat you to an evening filled with hysterically funny entertainment and unforgettable moments.

BIG BEN STAND UP EVERY DAY 8 PM!

Big Ben Stand Up Every Day 8 PM

Rådmansgatan

Måla och Skåla (Sip and Paint) at Östgötagatan 16 or Rådmansgatan 49, both located in the city of Stockholm. Bring Your Own Beverge. The event ends with a mini art exhibition and a masterpiece to bring home!

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Måla och Skåla (Sip and Paint)

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?

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The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

By combining historical photographs, biographical data, and digital facial recognition, Stockholm’s 19th-century faces are brought to life. The exhibition is the result of the project “City Faces”, funded by the Swedish Research Council.

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City Faces

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

Kommunalt: sök i SL's app, ange antingen Milstensvägen 54, Sundbyberg eller hållplats "Backstugevägen"

Welcome to Sweden&#x27;s most secretive walking tour! The oldest and still unbeatably popular tour takes you right into the heart of the former top secret military area of Ursvik, Sundbyberg -- a place so secret it was scrubbed from most maps. What was hidden inside the bunker and the masked storehouses? What did the “Russians” know? And why was there talk in whispers about Swedish nuclear weapons, nuclear submarines and... radioactive pigs? PLUS! See genuine spy items -- straight from history!

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Top Secret Ursvik; City walk/Spy walk...

Bonnie’s at Bank Hotel welcomes you to Oyster Friday. Every Friday from 4–6 PM, oysters are freshly shucked in the dining room and served at 12 SEK each. Oyster Friday is the perfect way to start the weekend, whether for an after-work, an early dinner, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere and oysters. Welcome to drop in or book your table.

Oyster Friday at Bonnie's

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Aerial shot of Stockholm

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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.

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Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Full-day Tour

Big Ben Stand Up Every Day 8 PM

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Måla och Skåla (Sip and Paint)

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

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Måla och Skåla (Sip and Paint)

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Play Beyond Play

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Vandring på världsarvet Skogskyrkogården

Wine tasting in English in Old Town (Stockholm)

Antiques and vintage market at Karlaplan

Farmer's Market in Södermalm

Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Full-day Tour

Big Ben Stand Up Every Day 8 PM

Vandring på världsarvet Skogskyrkogården

Måla och Skåla (Sip and Paint)

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Vandring på världsarvet Skogskyrkogården

Måla och Skåla (Sip and Paint)

City Faces

Play Beyond Play

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Top Secret Ursvik; City walk/Spy walk...

Oyster Friday at Bonnie's