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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

Älvsjö

Nordic Gardens is the Nordic region’s largest garden fair for everyone passionate about plants and outdoor living. More than 300 exhibitors showcase seeds, plants, garden decor, and expert advice. Visitors can enjoy talks, workshops, and creative displays filled with blooming inspiration.

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Conventions & Fairs

Nordic Gardens Fair – Nordiska Trädgårdar 2026

The nearest underground station is Mariatorget. Use the Torkel Knutssonsgatan exit and walk about ten minutes toward the water. The boat is between Märtha Restaurant and the Rygerfjord boat.

Join us once a month for a Brazilian evening packed with music and dancing in the south of Stockholm. Forró is a Brazilian dance anyone can try. Simple steps, friendly people, and music that makes it hard to stand still. We start, warm up, and help everyone grow. Beginners learn the basics while returning dancers refine their flow, and before you know it, the venue has turned into a cosy party where you can dance and enjoy the evening with us. Welcome, Välkommen, Bem-vindo

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Brazilian Forró Music & Dance

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In collaboration with Kin Museum of Contemporary Art in Kiruna, Waldemarsudde presents this research-based and conceptual exhibition by and of Swedish artist Matts Leiderstam (b. 1956). In the prince’s spacious studio on the top floor of the residence, Leiderstam focusses on the inception and significance of Eugen’s striking altar painting from 1912 for Kiruna Church, but also on the work’s relationship to the landscape, lightning conditions and the performative.

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Culture & Arts

Matts Leiderstam – Prince Eugen’s Altar Painting and Moving Kiruna Church

S:t Eriksplan

The first boundary-breaking weaving exhibition that celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship, and magic of the loom. Featuring 33 remarkable artists, the exhibition brings together legendary Swedish textile pioneers such as Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson, and Viola Gråsten, alongside contemporary voices including Andreas Eriksson, Emma Holmgren, Hans Thomsson, and Pia Ferm. Across generations and artistic styles, visitors encounter everything from the meditative rhythm of traditional rag rugs to monumental installations and groundbreaking conceptual works.

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Woven Lives

Kungsträdgården

What is a national portrait collection – and what could it be? This winter’s exhibition features portraits from the National Portrait Gallery alongside paintings and sculptures from the Nationalmuseum’s broader collections. Iconic works such as The Lady with the Veil are shown together with contemporary portraits, including Mikael Jansson’s portrait of Max Martin and Marja Helander’s portrait of Britta Marakatt-Labba.

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Portraits!

Trekanten

The Beckers Art Award, comprising SEK 200,000 and a solo exhibition at Färgfabriken in Stockholm and KKAM in Höganäs, goes to Johan Carlsson Ström (b. 1985), who lives and works in Stockholm. Through his paintings, Johan Carlsson Ström rediscovers recognisable environments.

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Beckers Art Award 2026 – Johan Carlsson Ström

Last-chance exhibitions

Gamla stan

Welcome to a powerful musical experience as S:t Jacob’s Chamber Choir performs one of the most significant works in Western music history – Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion. The work is based on the evangelist John’s account of the suffering and death of Christ and stands out for its dramatic intensity and emotional immediacy.

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J.S. Bach St John Passion

End the week with a classical concert and afternoon tea! Enjoy shorter concerts by renowned musicians during four romantic Sundays. The music is performed by the string trio Trio Lumine. Enjoy afternoon tea before the concert. In Bistro Nobel we serve freshly baked scones, homemade marmalade, aged cheese, whipped butter, lemon curd, and a small dessert, with the Nobel Prize Museum’s own tea blends.

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Classical concert and afternoon tea

Classical & Art Music

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The Society Par Bricole shows the Bellman house from the 1700s with the rooms where Bellman lived from 1770 to 1774 and wrote most of Fredman&#x27;s Epistles. Our cicerone Bengt Nykvist tells us about Bellman and Stockholm in the 1700s when Par Bricole was formed. Our troubadour Magnus Koraen also performs some of Bellman&#x27;s songs and epistles. Admission: 150 Swedish Krona. Children under the age of 15 years - free.

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Visit Bellman's house

Live music in Stockholm

T-Centralen/Central Station

Join us for a very Swedish Winter Adventure; Skating on natural ice! If you’ve never tried ice skating before, then Stockholm is one of the best places to start! Join us for a very Swedish winter adventure; skating on natural ice. It’s such a thrilling sensation gliding over the ice amongst the nature, a truly unique and unforgettable experience!

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An Introduction to Ice Skating - Tour

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Globen

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

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.

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Tame Impala - Avicii Arena

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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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St Patrick's Day

The Hornstull Market 2026

Nordic Gardens Fair – Nordiska Trädgårdar 2026

Brazilian Forró Music & Dance

Last-chance exhibitions

Matts Leiderstam – Prince Eugen’s Altar Painting and Moving Kiruna Church

Woven Lives

Portraits!

Beckers Art Award 2026 – Johan Carlsson Ström

Live music in Stockholm

J.S. Bach St John Passion

Classical concert and afternoon tea

Visit Bellman's house

A guided tour in Stockholm

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Visit Bellman's house

Highlights in 2026 – the biggest events this year

Molly Sandén - Avicii Arena

Stockholm Culture Night 2026

The Vårmilen Race 2026

Tame Impala - Avicii Arena