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

Nature & Society

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Kungsträdgården

Welcome to the lighting ceremony of Stockholmsjul. The ceremony will take place on November 15 at 16 pm in Kungsträdgården. Fredrik Swahn and the band Topline will lead us from the stage and this year there will be a Christmas-themed sing-along.

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Lighting ceremony of Stockholmsjul

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 with DJs, live music, afterwork drinks in the Sculpture Courtyard, and other activities.

www.nationalmuseum.se/torsdagskv%C3%A4llar-p%C3%A5-nationalmuseum

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Culture & Arts

Thursday Evenings at Nationalmuseum

Enjoy brunch in the Dining Room or a cocktail from the Bar accompanied by live jazz at Lydmar Hotel. Curated sessions in collaboration with Stockholm Jazz Records.

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Jazz & Blues

Jazz & Brunch

Popular events

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

Hötorget T-bana

Elysium is an immersive theatre experience where the audience enters a mythological beauty clinic run by the god of death, Hades. For those tired of this world and this life, it offers a chance to step in as visitors and explore exercises and choices that open the way to something entirely different.

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Theater

Elysium

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When We See Us: A century of Black figurative painting has been celebrated internationally as one of the most significant exhibitions of our time. The exhibition comprises over 155 works borrowed from institutions and private collectors from 26 different countries. The artworks, created by Black artists around the world over the past century, are set in dialogue with contemporary Black thinkers, writers, and poets.

When We See Us

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Travel 3,000 years back in time! The exhibition Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition at Magasin 9 in Stockholm takes you deep into ancient Egypt through virtual reality, augmented reality, and stunning projections. Follow the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, see golden treasures recreated in life-size detail, and encounter authentic artifacts from different historical periods. A magical experience for the whole family!

Tutankhamon – The Immersive Exhibition

Last-chance exhibitions

T-centralen

The Global Sounds Festival runs from November 13-29 and is a tribute to the world&#x27;s rich musical traditions, where some of the planet&#x27;s foremost musicians in their genre gather for a few days in November at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm.

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Global Sounds Festival 2025

Puccini’s intense thriller opera in Folkoperan’s intimate setting – directed by Eirik Stubø.

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Opera & Show

Tosca

Director and choreographer Benke Rydman is back with an entirely new production where the audience is placed on stage, right among the performers. There, they will experience life’s rollercoaster up close through dance, live music, and stage art. An innovative experience where boundaries are blurred, and togetherness sparks hope. The performance is based on the legendary music of Avicii.

Lonely Together

Live music in Stockholm

Theatre and film

Current exhibitions

Sports & Wellbeing

The Stockholm Metro is often referred to as the world’s longest art exhibition. Explore the Metro&#x27;s art with a tour guide and learn more about the artwork. In English on Sundays at 3 pm and in Swedish on Sundays at 3 pm from September to November. Price: 120 SEK. Please note you need a valid SL ticket. This is not included in the price.

https://sparvagsmuseet.se/se-och-gora/visningar-i-tunnelbanan/

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Guided Art Tours in Stockholm Metro on the Blue line

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)

Gamla stan

In the alleys of the Old Town we experience together the story of Sweden&#x27;s foremost 16th century king and his children. We stop at places in the Old Town that tell the story of Gustav Vasa&#x27;s life. You will see the king&#x27;s small stone house, hear about his many children and how they played in one of the many castles that the family owned.

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Familjevandring i Gustav Vasas spår

Family hike in the footsteps of Gustav Vasa

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

A guided tour in Stockholm

Between November 5 and 16, film takes center stage in Stockholm. During twelve intense days, 135 films from 60 countries will be screened - a program filled with powerful stories, visual experiences, and fresh perspectives from around the world.This year’s festival welcomes international stars such as Isabella Rossellini, Benny Safdie, and Alexander Skarsgård. 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.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 this November.

Stockholm International Film Festival 5–16 November 2025

Film

Stockholm International Film Festival 2025

Älvsjö

DreamHack Stockholm is the festival for everyone who loves games, esports, and internet culture. Challenge yourself and others in one of the booths in the record-breaking expo, try out the latest games in the Free-to-play area, meet your favorite streamers, TikTok or YouTube profiles, and experience the hype together with thousands of others. Come alone, with friends, or with family – it&#x27;s all there at Stockholmsmässan, don&#x27;t miss it.

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DreamHack Stockholm 2025

Globen

British star RAYE is embarking on her new tour, This Tour May Contain New Music. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, she will perform with her sisters Absolutely and Amma as special guests at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm.

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RAYE - This Tour May Contain New Music

Solna

The Melodifestivalen tour is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is being celebrated with a wonderful mix of tour cities, including both audience favorites and long-awaited reunions. The tour begins in Linköping on January 30th and then takes us via Gothenburg, Kristianstad, Malmö, and Sundsvall before culminating in the grand finale in Stockholm on March 7th.

Melodifestivalen 2026

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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

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Birka Bowling

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MXCO

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Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Full-day Tour

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Stockholm International Film Festival 2025

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RAYE - This Tour May Contain New Music

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