Stockholm Pride

Stockholm Pride 2026

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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

Join a fascinating journey through the world of dinosaurs – from their heyday 66 million years ago to their legacy today. Experience a spectacular 360° journey featuring highlights from Prehistoric Planet, exclusive new material, stunning illustrations and impressive CGI. Encounter life-sized dinosaurs as you travel through the deserts, skies and seas of the prehistoric world. Music by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman and Kara Talve.

Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs

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Mamma Mia! The Party is an interactive experience where guests enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment inspired by ABBA&#x27;s music. The event takes place at Tyrol, a festive venue with a magical atmosphere. The experience combines theater, music, and dance in a unique setting that invites community and celebration.

Mamma Mia The Party 2024

Opera & Show

Mamma Mia! The Party

Mariatorget

Every Thursday, ComedyNation the best boutique comedy club proudly present Full English Standup Comedy, a tradition in Södermalm, Stockholm. This two-hour show offers a distinctive blend of comedy styles, showcasing local and English-speaking comedians who bring a variety of tastes and humor to the stage. To fully enjoy the evening, we recommend arriving by 18:00 to savor a meal and drinks at the Mariatorget Pitchers’ casino bar. 18+, door 18:00, show 19:00, limited number of seats.

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Stand-up & Spoken Word

Södermalms Full English Comedy Nights

Popular events

Discover the hidden world of Skálholt. Gavin Lucas, recipient of the 2026 Gad Rausing Prize for Outstanding Humanities Research, sheds light on Iceland’s southern bishop’s seat and elite life in the 17th and 18th centuries — a time of profound change across the transatlantic world. The lecture is held in English.

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Friends in High Places: Excavations at a bishop’s residence in Iceland

T-bana Medborgarplatsen

Discover the gentle art of needle felting and learn how loose wool fibres can be transformed into shape, texture, and form with nothing more than wool and a felting needle. Guided by artist and designer Ran Duan, you’ll explore the basics of needle felting step by step. The workshop is held in English.

Needle Felting with Ran

Culture & Arts

Spånga pendeltågsstation

Welcome to the Autumn Salon with works by the artistic members of the Spånga Art Association. It will be a fantastic mix of different techniques. Opening on September 25, 6-8 pm in Spånga Parish Hall, Värsta allé 1 in Spånga. Light food and drinks will be served at reasonable prices during the opening. Opening hours weekdays 9-12, except Thursday when it is open 1-4 pm.

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Vernissage and Exhibition

Ropsten

Piano meets DJ, in real time. The evening opens with improvised, fully acoustic piano. Then electronic sounds are gradually blended in, until the line between instrument and machine is blurred. Pianist J-P Itze and DJ Hypponix let the music move through the same evolution as public transport itself: from the mechanical sounds of early engines to today&#x27;s electronic pulses, and from quiet listening to a club-like, danceable finale. Free admission, no booking required.

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Dance & Electronic

LIVE! Hypponix & J-P Itze

Last-chance exhibitions

Hötorget/Östermalmstorg

The restaurant opens at 6 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm. If you want to have dinner, book a table, otherwise you are welcome to the bar to listen from there. The band plays 3 sets and you pay per person and set you listen to.

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Jazz & Blues

Stockholm Hot 7 at Glenn Miller Café

Hornstull

With their bittersweet blend of traditional country, classic rock ’n’ roll, and contemporary Americana, Ward Hayden and the Outliers have become audience favorites across Scandinavia. They have put Boston on the country music map, earned seven Boston Music Awards, been named Independent Artist of the Year at the French Country Music Awards, and received an Americana Music Awards nomination for Artist of the Year. Now, the band returns to Debaser.

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Folk, Traditional & Country

Ward Hayden & The Outliers

Live music in Stockholm

Lars Lerin is one of the Nordic region’s most beloved and influential artists. Det mörka ljuset is an immersive audiovisual experience inviting audiences into his world of light and darkness, solitude and togetherness, longing and homecoming. Through painting, archival material, music and Lerin’s own voice, a personal story unfolds. At Elverket, the space becomes part of the journey through memories, dreams and experiences. Concept, editing &amp; direction: Sara Broos

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Det Mörka Ljuset - Lars Lerin

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

Museiparken

Roof of Reflection – a film about art and science shown at Wisdome Stockholm at the National Museum of Science and Technology. Created in a 360° fulldome format, the film is an immersive experience that takes us on a meditative journey through Cristina Iglesias’s Aurora Borealis Star Dome in the Princess Estelle Sculpture Park. The film moves through the sculpture in the shifting Nordic light, extending toward the aurora borealis and into the atmosphere.

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Film

Roof of Reflection

Gamla stan

Join us for an evening of improvised comedy – all in English. Every other Thursday, International Theater Stockholm hosts The Garage Improv Comedy Club at The Liffey in Gamla Stan. Expect a warm, lively atmosphere filled with laughter and good vibes. Each night features a mix of improv performances and styles – all created in the moment. And don&#x27;t worry – you&#x27;ll get to enjoy the show from your seat. No audience members will be brought up on stage.

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Theater

The Garage - Improv Comedy Club (in English)

Theatre and film

Kungsträdgården

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. Every Thursday from 17:00 to 20:00, 3 September–17 December

Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum

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

ArkDes/Moderna Museet

Start your weekend with art! Every Friday evening during the spring and autumn seasons, we offer free admission to the museum from 18.00 to 20.00. Visit Moderna Museet’s exhibitions for free between 18 and 20 on Fridays. During the period November 28 - April 5, an entrance ticket is required for the exhibition &quot;Late Picasso&quot;.

www.modernamuseet.se/stockholm/en/2023/03/17/free-admission-fridays-18-20/

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Free Fridays at Moderna Museet

Every Friday evening in spring and autumn, you get free admission to the museum from 18–20. Join a free guided tour of one of the current exhibitions and learn more about the art and the artists.

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Free Friday at Moderna Museet

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

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

Engarn

Explore the Stockholm Archipelago by kayak on a guided tour near Vaxholm. Paddle between small islands, red wooden cottages, and historic waterfront scenery while learning about local archipelago life. The tour includes stable sea kayaks, paddling gear, and a traditional Swedish fika served by the water. Suitable for beginners. Departures are also available in German, Spanish, and French.

Vaxholm Kayaking & Swedish Fika Tour

Sports & Wellbeing

A guided tour in Stockholm

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

Universitetet

Tjurruset is a challenging and fun race for those who are not afraid of getting dirty. The event offers 10 or 5 kilometers along trails, muddy passages, water, and challenging terrain. In 2026, the race returns to Norra Djurgården in Stockholm, an environment the organizers know well. Create memories that extend far beyond the finish line!

Tjurruset

Races & Competitions

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

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;.

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life Performances, Platinum Tickets

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life Performances

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

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Rådmansgatan

A flea market dedicated to lolita fashion is organized by the non-profit association J-fashion Sverige at ABF-huset, Sveavägen 41, Stockholm, Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. The style originates in Japan, inspired by Victorian and Rococo fashion with kawaii aesthetics. Visitors can browse clothing, jewelry, and accessories in the lolita/EGL, ouji, and aristocrat/EGA styles, sold by private sellers and small businesses. The venue is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible.

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Markets

Lolita Fashion Flea Market

Hötorget

Poetic folk comes to Nalen Klubb with Katherine Priddy. One of the most celebrated voices in modern folk, the British singer-songwriter captivates with her crystal-clear vocals, poetic songwriting, and delicate fingerpicked guitar. On October 6, she brings her intimate live performance to Nalen Klubb in Stockholm. Touring her third album These Frightening Machines, Priddy moves between fragile intimacy and dynamic soundscapes — music that feels both timeless and deeply present.

Katherine Priddy

Meet Hot Property from London — hotter than Soho asphalt in a heatwave, with a groove that smells of Marlboros, bourbon, and late nights at the Marquee Club. Does it sound like the Stones? The answer is yes. Is that a bad thing? Absolutely not. On October 6, they take over the stage at Debaser Strand!

Hot Property

Rock

T-centralen

Join Marie-Hélène Lafon in conversation with Kristina Sandberg at International Writers&#x27; Stage October 6. In 2021, the award-winning French author received Kulturhuset’s International Literature Prize for &quot;The Son’s Story&quot;, and now she returns with her latest book, &quot;Hors champ&quot;—a quiet novel about family ties, distance, and life choices.

Author Talk: Marie-Hélène Lafon (France)

Medborgarplatsen

The Dating Pitch Club is a social live event for singles around 40 and over. Instead of presenting themselves, singles are introduced by friends in 3–5-minute stage pitches using photos, personal stories, humour and warmth. Guests can enjoy the show, have a drink and meet new people without having to pitch or be presented themselves. The evening is hosted by doctor of psychology and author Angela Ahola. Doors open at 17:00. The stage programme runs from 19:00 to 21:30, followed by mingling.

The Dating Pitch Club – 40+ Edition

The restaurant opens at 6 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm. If you want to have dinner, book a table, otherwise you are welcome to the bar to listen from there. The band plays 3 sets and you pay per person and set you listen to. Line up: Krister Jonsson, guitarr Olli Rantala, double bass Lars ”Lade” Källfelt, drums

Jazz at Glenn Miller Café

The Mountain Goats return to Sweden for a concert at Nalen in Stockholm on October 7, 2026. With their new album &#x27;Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan&#x27;, John Darnielle and the band deliver storytelling indie pop filled with mythic lyrics and poetic intensity.

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The Mountain Goats - Live at Nalen

Join Jonas Gardell in conversation with Björn Wiman at International Writers&#x27; Stage October 7. For the first time, &quot;Don&#x27;t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves&quot; is being published as a single, continuous novel—just as Gardell originally intended the work to be read. Join us for a conversation about this classic novel of love, friendship, and Sweden during the AIDS crisis, which continues to move generations of readers.

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Author Talk: Jonas Gardell (Sweden)

A filthy, fuzz-drenched garage rock explosion, drawing influences that span from The Stooges to ZZ Top. On their new album Six, Mississippi band Bass Drum of Death returns to its roots, reconnecting with the raw, lo-fi sound that defined its early releases.

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Bass Drum of Death

Every Wednesday, Americain transforms into Haymarket’s very own live stage, shining a spotlight on the next generation of Swedish music. In collaboration with Kommon Music, Haymarket Live presents Engla Li, whose dreamy indie pop is brought to life by a voice that is both powerful and vulnerable. Her heartfelt lyrics and lingering melodies create an intimate live experience.

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Engla Li

The restaurant opens at 6 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm. If you want to have dinner, book a table, otherwise you are welcome to the bar to listen from there. The band plays 3 sets and you pay per person and set you listen to. Line up: Anders Ekholm, saxophone Simon Kolmodin, guitarr Björn Lundén, double bass Jojo Djeridi, drums

Slussen

Havok is one of the most relevant bands in modern thrash metal. Rooted in the genre’s classic sound with a sharp contemporary edge, they deliver fast, technical and uncompromising music.

Havok + Support: Blood Red Throne - Official, XONOR , Eradikated

Hard Rock & Metal

Since their debut in November 2025, Swedish four-piece Grommet have quickly found an audience far beyond the underground scene. Their sound moves between alternative metal, heavy guitars and ethereal melodies, blending raw power with airy vocals and a strong melodic drive.

Grommet

Swedish

English

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LIVE! Hypponix & J-P Itze

Lolita Fashion Flea Market

Ward Hayden & The Outliers

Stockholm Hot 7 at Glenn Miller Café

Katherine Priddy

Hot Property

Author Talk: Marie-Hélène Lafon (France)

The Dating Pitch Club – 40+ Edition

Jazz at Glenn Miller Café

The Mountain Goats - Live at Nalen

Author Talk: Jonas Gardell (Sweden)

Bass Drum of Death

Engla Li

Jazz at Glenn Miller Café

Havok + Support: Blood Red Throne - Official, XONOR , Eradikated

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LIVE! Hypponix & J-P Itze

Lolita Fashion Flea Market

Ward Hayden & The Outliers

Stockholm Hot 7 at Glenn Miller Café

Katherine Priddy

Hot Property

Author Talk: Marie-Hélène Lafon (France)

The Dating Pitch Club – 40+ Edition

Jazz at Glenn Miller Café

The Mountain Goats - Live at Nalen

Author Talk: Jonas Gardell (Sweden)

Bass Drum of Death

Engla Li

Jazz at Glenn Miller Café

Havok + Support: Blood Red Throne - Official, XONOR , Eradikated

Grommet