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

Östermalmstorg, Östasiatiska museet

The global sensation, Eonarium Genesis by art collective PROJEKTIL and Fever, is now coming to Stockholm! Inspired by the story of creation, this breathtaking immersive light show, at Eric Ericsonhallen invites you on an extraordinary journey through the birth of our beautiful planet.

GENESIS: An Immersive Lightshow

Opera & Show

T-centralen

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

Theater

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!

Kulturnatt Stockholm Header

Culture & Arts

Stockholm Culture Night 2026

Popular events

Spånga pendeltågsstation

Vernissage and exhibition with the artists John Eriksson, acrylic and oil, Jony Eriksson, watercolor and Camilla Packendorff, ceramics. Serving of soup and drinks at humane prices during the opening.

Vernissage and Exhibition

Last-chance exhibitions

Slussen

Experience a tribute to Led Zeppelin with the British band Letz Zep. More than a tribute act, they deliver an energetic show with passion and authenticity. Expect a journey through Led Zeppelin’s catalogue, from classics to lesser-known gems. A powerful reminder of why Led Zeppelin remain rock icons to this day.

letz zep

Rock

Letz Zep

Hötorget/Östermalmstorg

The restaurant opens at 6 pm, and the concert starts at 8 pm. If you want to have dinner, book a table on the link below, otherwise you are welcome to the bar to listen from there.

GMC Logga vit backgrund.png

Jazz & Blues

Live Jazz Concert with Peter Nylander guitar, Elmer Stenlund piano, Albin Halvordsson double bass, Amadeus Wedberg drums

Skansen

Albin Lee Meldau and Arvid Nero go on tour in spring 2026 with their joint project Min vän och jag. The album is based on musical interpretations of classic Swedish poetry and highlights the duo’s ability to blend emotion, warmth, and strong musical presence. On tour, the new poetic pieces are combined with selected songs from their own repertoires, creating an intimate and atmospheric concert experience where music and words meet in a completely new way.

evenemangsbiljetter.se/alla-evenemang/kategorier/konsert/albin-lee-meldau-arvid-nero

Albin Lee Meldau & Arvid Nero

Medborgarplatsen

Every Thursday and Friday Lykke offers a hand-picked selection of intimate concerts that leave a mark. Maybe you will leave with a new favorite artist, a love for a new genre or a crush on the hot bassist. Lykke Live is a stage where everyone is welcome, with the music in focus.

Concert with Alba

Dance & Electronic

Live music in Stockholm

A guided tour in Stockholm

Globen

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

Molly Sandén - Blåögd Press Image

Molly Sandén - Avicii Arena

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

On April 26, 2026, Avicii Arena will transform into a cathedral of psychedelia, dance, and brutally honest self-examination when Tame Impala finally returns to Stockholm for the first time since 2016.

Tame Impala - Press Photo

Tame Impala - Avicii Arena

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

Do you have tips for our event calendar?

English

Swedish

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

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.

Mette Ingvartsen Skatepark Press Image Bea Borgers

What's on in Stockholm this season

The bar at A bar called Gemma in Stockholm.

The best drinks in Stockholm: creative cocktail bars

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

Sperling & Co

New and trendy restaurants

Stockholm People

28 handy apps to use in Stockholm

The crowd in front of the main stage at the Stockholm Culture Festival. Night. A pyrotechnic display lights up the stage.

Stockholm Kulturfestival publik

The biggest Stockholm events in 2026

Visitstockholm is the official guide to Stockholm for visitors and talents. The website is editorial, and the content is based on an independent, qualitative selection of what Stockholm has to offer.

Visit Stockholm

The official guide for visitors and talents about things to see and do, activities, restaurants, cafés and events in Stockholm.

Events

Categories to filter by

Event type filters

Popular events

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

GENESIS: An Immersive Lightshow

Lonely Together

Stockholm Culture Night 2026

Last-chance exhibitions

Vernissage and Exhibition

Live music in Stockholm

Letz Zep

Live Jazz Concert with Peter Nylander guitar, Elmer Stenlund piano, Albin Halvordsson double bass, Amadeus Wedberg drums

Albin Lee Meldau & Arvid Nero

Concert with Alba

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

Molly Sandén - Avicii Arena

Stockholm Culture Night 2026

The Vårmilen Race 2026

Tame Impala - Avicii Arena