Stockholm Pride

Stockholm Pride 2026

Open House Stockholm is an architecture and urban design festival for everyone and all tours are always free. During the festival, exciting buildings and places throughout Greater Stockholm open their doors to the public.This year&#x27;s theme is &quot;Our common city - architecture where life happens&quot;. Join us on free guided tours, discover places you might never otherwise see and gain a new perspective on the city around you.

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Open House Stockholm 2026

Premiered in 2019 Stockholm Craft Week is Sweden’s largest event for contemporary crafts. The event is run by Konsthantverkscentrum (The Swedish Crafts Centre), which is the project owner, together with Svensk Form and Konsthantverkarna.

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Culture & Arts

Stockholm Craft Week 2026

Slussen, Södra Station, Mariatorget, Medborgarplatsen

The fall market on features local purveyors offering fresh vegetables, delicacies, flowers, ceramics and textiles, along with live jazz performances.

Fall Market at Stockholm Stadshotell

Ulriksdals Wärdshus

During three days in October, Ulriksdal&#x27;s beautiful Palace Park will be filled with exquisite crafts and delicious delicacies. Take a walk in the Palace park and visit Ulriksdal Palace.

Ulriksdal Autumn Market

Markets

Ulriksdal Autumn Market 2026

Popular events

Saltsjöbaden station

Hertha Hillfon, one of the 20th century’s most radical and beloved sculptors, meets Villa Skärtofta. Here, her expressive works come closer—within a setting where art, architecture, and history interact. A unique experience offering a new way to see Hillfon’s work.

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Time and Space for New Encounters: Hertha Hillfon X Vår Gård

Roslagstull

Samaneh Reyhani is a Swedish-Iranian artist whose practice moves between the tangible and the poetic, with Persian cultural heritage forming a constant underlying current. Through sculpture and spatial compositions, she creates tactile, immersive environments in which historical references and contemporary experiences are interwoven.In this exhibition, Reyhani presents a cohesive body of new and earlier works, with an emphasis on large-scale installations and monumental sculptures.

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Exhibition: Samaneh Reyhani

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

Slussen

Short &amp; Sweet – just like the Swedish summer. The long-awaited major exhibition of works by Martin Parr finally opens at Fotografiska Stockholm, featuring nearly 400 works from his more than 50-year-long career. Visitors are invited to step into the legendary photographer’s distinctive visual world, filled with humorous glimpses of everyday life and sharp social satire.

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Martin Parr – Short & Sweet

Last-chance exhibitions

Trekanten

On September 26–27, Färgfabriken comes alive with its popular Autumn Market, bringing together around 70 carefully selected vendors showcasing arts and crafts, design, food, and drinks. The market spans the Penthouse, &quot;Smedjan&quot;, and the courtyard, creating a vibrant weekend filled with inspiration, great finds, and a lively atmosphere. Alongside the market, visitors can enjoy live music and DJs, BBQ, bars and delicious food from Färgfabriken’s Café.

Färgfabriken Autumn Market

The Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance is coming to Stockholm this fall. On September 27, he takes the stage at Södra Teatern for an intimate concert filled with soulful folk, soul, and blues.With his upcoming album The Wake, Vance continues to explore themes of loss, faith, and life’s turning points – delivered with his characteristically raw and heartfelt voice.

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Jazz & Blues

Foy Vance

T-bana Bergshamra, buss Slottsallén, Ulriksdal

Two strong scenic universes, choreographed by Charlotta Öfverholm and Philip Berlin, meet in a dance evening that moves between physical virtuosity, musicality and poetic precision. Welcome to Post-Performance-Talk on Saturday! In a Cage of Light begins with Öfverholm on a trapeze. She wallows into a combative and intimate choreography with Jordi Cortes. s o f t w a r e is a new choreographic work by Philip Berlin, created for Stockholm 59° North. Dancers from the Royal Swedish Ballet.

Charlotta Öfverholm & Stockholm 59° North

Dance & Circus

Live music in Stockholm

Hötorget / Östermalmstorg

Stockholm Burlesque Festival, one of Europes biggest burlesque extravaganza invites amazing performers from around the globe to showcase the beautiful variety of burlesque entertainment: norm breaking, funny, sexy and over the top in one of Stockholm&#x27;s most beautiful venues! PLUS: big party, mingle, happenings, charity event OCTBOOBERFEST Tasseltwirl Championship, and film viewing.

The 14th International Stockholm Burlesque Festival - Gala night

Opera & 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

Mariatorget

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

T-centralen

In Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice&#x27;s beloved rock musical, we follow Jesus&#x27; last days of life. How his grassroots movement shakes the grip of power over the people. Where the road to crucifixion is shaped by the struggle between light and darkness. A drama marked by faith, doubt, and power. The cast includes Alexander Lycke, Fredrik Lycke, and Marsha Songcome. Directed by Maria Sid. Premiere October 9.

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Jesus Christ Superstar at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern

Theatre and film

Nacka strand

Affordable Art Fair Stockholm returns to Nacka Strand (opening 30 September) under the theme &quot;Art and Wellbeing&quot;. For the fourteenth year, the fair brings together Swedish and international galleries with the goal of making contemporary art more accessible. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover and purchase art in the price range of 900 to 90,000 SEK, as well as meet both artists and gallery owners on site.

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Conventions & Fairs

Affordable Art Fair Stockholm 2026

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

Gamla stan

With almost 400 objects in the postal history exhibition, POST welcomes visitors to an experiential and interactive exhibition that activates all the senses. Here you can follow the history of the post office from the 17th century until today. The exhibition highlights the hard work and both the people who made communication between people possible over five centuries and those who received mail. An exhibition for both adults and children.

POST

Nature & Society

Bring children and grandchildren and become part of the postal adventure. You sort packages at the terminal, distribute letters in mailboxes and deliver packages. Craft a personal greeting and send it by post. At Postis, every child becomes a real postal hero.

Postis!

Current exhibitions

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

Akalla

The E4 Stockholm highway bypass is one of Sweden&#x27;s largest infrastructure projects. Now, you have the unique opportunity to be among the first to set foot on a part of the new road. By Förbifartspremiären you can run or walk the route above and below ground – before the new part of E4 Stockholm bypass opens to traffic!

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Races & Competitions

Förbifartspremiären

Globen

The Nordic Star Cup takes over 3Arena with a star-studded charity match between Sweden and Denmark—Sporttouchen FC versus Crew FC.Watch Caroline Seger lead some of the Nordic region’s biggest stars onto the pitch. Witness Martin Mutumba’s long-awaited comeback, along with appearances by Marcus &amp; Martinus, Behrouz Badreh, and many other famous names.

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Games & Championships

Nordic Star Cup 2026

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

Vaxholm

Have you been longing to learn more about fishing? Now’s your chance! Learn the basics of sport fishing in the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago. After a short ride to Vaxholm, we will pick you up and take you to our base for breakfast and an introduction in our glasshouse. Then we head out by boat to practise what you’ve learned. With a rod in your hand you’ll fish for pike and perch and, when it gets colder, also sea trout.

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Fishing School XL with fishing guide

Gamla Stan

See Stockholm from its most beautiful angle – the water. This relaxing and inspiring boat tour on Lake Mälaren is the perfect way to experience the city during your visit. As you cruise between historic islands, your guide brings Stockholm’s past to life, telling the story of how a small island settlement grew into one of Scandinavia’s most fascinating capitals. Along the way, you’ll hear engaging stories about the people, events, and everyday life that shaped the city.

https://www.getyourguide.com/ (på engelska)

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Stockholm on the Water - Sightseeing Tour on Lake Mälaren

Siggesta Gård busshållplats

Start your visit with a guided tour around the farm, where children can meet our animals, help groom them, clean the stables, learn about life on the farm, and finish by feeding the alpacas. It&#x27;s a wonderful outdoor experience for both children and adults, offering the chance to get close to the animals and enjoy nature. Meet our chickens, goats, and alpacas, as well as plenty of horses and wild deer.

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Weekend Animal Tour on the Siggesta Farm

A guided tour in Stockholm

The Chef of the Year is Sweden’s most prestigious competition in professional cooking and has shaped Swedish gastronomy since 1983. More than a competition, the event brings together past winners and partners to create opportunities for professional chefs. The 2026 final takes place in Stockholm and is broadcast on television.

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Chef of the Year – Swedish Professional Cooking Championships 2026

Duran Duran, one of the most successful and influential bands in pop music history, returns to Sweden for a concert at Avicii Arena. Known for classic 80s hits like &quot;Rio&quot;, &quot;Hungry Like the Wolf&quot;, and &quot;Girls on Film&quot;, the band continues to tour with new music and an energetic live experience.

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Duran Duran

Stockholm Jazz Festival has bestowed Stockholmers with musical magic since 1980, making it one of Sweden&#x27;s oldest festivals. Spread across historic stages and cultural centers all over Stockholm – from the inner city to the suburbs – the festival regularly hosts some of the jazz world&#x27;s biggest and most innovative acts.

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Stockholm Jazz 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

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

Medborgarplatsen

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

Welcome to this charming crowded vintage and second hand market at Mariatorget, the leafy heart of the Södermalm area of Stockholm! This is a must visit for everyone who loves thrifting, vintage, second hand - from jeans to toys, from antiques to records. Open every Sunday from May to September (except for Midsummer weekend).

Vintage market at Mariatorget

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

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)

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!

Stand-up & Spoken Word

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)

Hökarängen

Konsthall C is pleased to present Maxime Hourani’s first solo exhibition The Hand That Tells, The Hand That Waters, which features a film, handmade instruments, and an audio piece. In this newly produced work, he conjures sacred and profane apparitions encountered in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.

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The Hand That Tells, The Hand That Waters

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English

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

The artist Robyn, with short, light hair poses against a bright background with arms raised in an expressive movement. The body is partially bare, but the posture and gaze convey strength, focus, and confidence. The image has an artistic, portrait-like quality.

Robyn

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

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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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The Hornstull Market 2026

Äventyrs – The adventure museum (pop-up)

Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Full-day Tour

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Time and Space for New Encounters: Hertha Hillfon X Vår Gård

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