Kungsträdgården

Join us on 14/3 from 12-17. (with the parade kicking off at 14) at Kungsträdgården för a fantastic celebration of Irish culture and community. Live music and entertainment. Bring your green, bring your friends and let’s make it a day to remember.

St Patrick's Day celebrations at Kungsträdgården

Culture & Arts

Mariatorget

Stockholm Carnival 2026 is a large indoor carnival with multiple dance floors, artists and DJs that fills Münchenbryggeriet with carnival energy. The night features Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms such as samba, soca and salsa, with shows and live performances throughout the venue. The event runs from 14 March at 20:00 to 15 March at 03:00 and has an 18+ age limit.

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Stockholm Carnival 2026

T-Centralen

Join us for an Irish evening takeover with a lively atmosphere and classic Irish treats! Live music by Blarney Bastards. Tuesday 17/3-25 Lobby Bar, Hobo Hotel Stockholm. Free entry.

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Folk, Traditional & Country

St Patrick's Day

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

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Slussen

Meet 19th-century Stockholmers in a photo exhibition and a book where historical faces are given both names and life through new technology.

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Vernissage av Stadens ansikten

Opening of Faces of the City

Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet

At Nordiska museet you&#x27;ll meet curator Marit Baer (department of Sami culture and history) and Jonas Engman, PhD, in a conversation about folk tales and practices surrounding death. Invited guest is Pia Kristoffersson, Civil Celebrant at her company LIV &amp; DÖD Kulturbegravningar. Pia tells of her experiences of contemporary expressions and rituals. Part of the conversation series Three Museums About Death with Nordiska museet, Nationalmuseum and Nobel Prize Museum.

Humans and Death

Last-chance exhibitions

Globen

After a long absence, KMFDM finally return to Europe – and Stockholm! – with a brand new album. Critics consider KMFDM one of the first bands to bring industrial music to mainstream audiences. The band incorporates heavy metal guitar riffs, electronic music, and both male and female vocals in its music, which encompasses a variety of styles including industrial rock, electronic body music, and even reggae and dub.

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Hard Rock & Metal

KMFDM - Live at Slaktkyrkan

Figaro helped Count Almaviva get his Rosina, and he married his Susanna, what happened next? The third part of the Figaro trilogy is a dramatic thriller from 2016 by composer Elena Langer. Figaro Gets a Divorce is the sequel to Il barbiere di Siviglia and Le nozze di Figaro, now performed for the first time in Sweden. Director Linus Fellbom had great success with part one and two. He is now back for the fast-moving finale!

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Opera & Show

Opera: Figaro Gets a Divorce

Ersta sjukhus, Londonviadukten, Slussen

Take a musical break at lunchtime in Ersta Church. Concerts every Wednesday at 12:10, lasting approx. 20–40 minutes. Free admission and a special lunch offer at Ersta terrass. Satie in a new light – a jazz concert in the spirit of Erik Satie with pianist Erika Hammarberg and trumpeter Erik Palmberg.

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Classical & Art Music

Always on a Wednesday – Lunchtime Concert with Free Admission. March 11: Satie & Us

Yumi Zouma started as a home recording project between a group of friends, but has grown into a fully-fledged band with a distinctly unique voice. Since then, the band has continued to deliver consistently high-quality music for a decade, and now the next big chapter is upon us: the album No Love Lost To Kindness, which will be released in January 2026. Don&#x27;t miss the chance to experience Yumi Zouma live when they visit Sweden for a gig at Debaser Nova!

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Indie & Punk

Yumi Zouma - Live at Debaser

Live music in Stockholm

A guided tour in Stockholm

Håkan Hellström is coming to Avicii Arena for two concerts on 13–14 March 2026. Both nights the show starts at 20:00 and promises two major arena nights of music. The event is promoted by Rush Ent. and has a 13+ age limit.

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Håkan Hellström Concert

Molly Sandén performs one of her biggest shows yet as she takes over Avicii Arena on March 20, 2026.

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Molly Sandén - Avicii Arena

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

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

Races & Competitions

The Vårmilen Race 2026

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

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Aerial shot of Stockholm

Guide to Stockholm's districts

A skateboarder jumps high above an indoor ramp while other people watch in the background. The movement is dynamic, with bent knees and the board held close under the feet in mid-air. The image conveys speed, courage, and the energy of a skatepark setting.

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The biggest Stockholm events in 2026

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