What's on in Stockholm this season
Publish date: 11 September 2026
There’s always something happening in Stockholm. Whether you’re into world-class events, culture, live music, food or outdoor adventures, the city offers countless ways to make the most of your visit.
Highlights in September
European Dog Show 2026 4–6 September – One of Sweden’s biggest dog events, featuring dog shows, competitions, demonstrations and the chance to meet hundreds of dog breeds.
- Tjejmilen 5 September – Sweden’s largest women’s running event returns to Djurgården, bringing thousands of runners together.
- ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship 7 September – Watch the world’s best swimrunners tackle the legendary course from Sandhamn to Utö, combining open-water swimming and trail running across the archipelago.
- TCS Lidingöloppet 25–27 September – Sweden’s largest cross-country race attracts elite athletes and recreational runners to the scenic trails of Lidingö.
- Stockholm Craft Week 30 September–4 October – Explore contemporary craft through exhibitions, open studios and events across Stockholm.
Highlights in October
- Open House Stockholm 2026 2-4 October – The city's architecture and urban design festival opens hundreds of buildings to the public, with free guided tours all weekend under the theme "Our common city".
- Nobel Calling Stockholm 5-12 October – As this year's Nobel Prizes are announced, the city fills with talks, workshops and inspiring events centred on the Nobel Prize Museum.
- Stockholm Jazz Festival 2026 9-18 October – One of Sweden's oldest festivals fills historic stages and cultural venues across the city with some of the jazz world's biggest and most innovative acts.
- World Swim Hat Day 2026 25 October – Put something silly on your head and take the plunge at Marieviksbadet for this joyful, Stockholm-born tradition now celebrated worldwide.
- Comic Con Stockholm Winter 2026 30 October–1 November – Sweden's largest gathering for fans of film, comics, games and cosplay takes over Stockholmsmässan for a weekend of pop culture.
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Concerts
- The Slates 2 September – Indie rock band from Yorkshire known for sharp lyrics, driving grooves and an intense live performance.
- A$AP Rocky – Don't Be Dumb World Tour 21 September – The American rap superstar is one of the most influential artists in contemporary hip hop.
- Band of Horses 25 September – American indie rock band known for its melancholic sound and soaring guitar-driven songs.
- Robyn October 17 – Sweden's most influential pop artist returns for a long-awaited hometown show at 3Arena, touring her album "Sexistential".
- Deep Purple October 26 – The hard rock legends behind "Smoke on the Water" bring their decade-spanning show to Avicii Arena, with support from JAYLER.
- Stevie Wonder October 22 – The 25-time Grammy winner performs his landmark album Songs in the Key of Life in full at 3Arena, marking its 50th anniversary.
- Gustaf Interprets Joe Hisaishi October 17 – A musical journey through the Studio Ghibli composer's most beloved film scores, performed in the elegant setting of Hallwyl Palace.
- Halloween Night – A Haunting String Quartet Recital October 27
– A mesmerizing string quartet brings eerie melodies from film and TV to life, from Stranger Things to Tim Burton, at Bio Skandia.
Find more concerts in our event's calendar
Theatre, opera & stage
- Nietzsche kontra Wagner 25 September–30 October – Jonas Karlsson stars in a powerful portrait of the friendship and rupture between the philosopher and the composer, with music, orchestra and text intertwined.
- Stockholm Burlesque Festival – Gala Night October 3 – One of Europe's biggest burlesque extravaganzas brings performers from around the globe to Nalen for a night of norm-breaking spectacle.
- Opera: Melancholia 3-19 October – Lars von Trier's film reimagined as grand opera at Kungliga Operan, where a decadent wedding meets the end of the world, accompanied by the Royal Swedish Orchestra.
- Who The Fuck Likes Opera? 5 October-17 November – A musical monologue by Bahar Pars, weaving Mozart and Puccini through a teenager's journey into her own heritage, staged in Folkoperan's foyer.
- Alfred Nobel – Mr. Dynamite 7 October-15 November – The dramatic true story behind the Nobel Prize, told as an entertaining new musical at Ö2 Scenkonst Södermalm.
- PIAF! – The Show October 25 – A moving tribute to Édith Piaf, journeying through her life and iconic songs at the historic Göta Lejon theatre.
Museum & Art highlights
- Affordable Art Fair 30 September–4 October – Discover and buy original contemporary art from Swedish and international galleries, whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced collector.
- The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, home to renowned collections from China, Japan, Korea and India, reopens to much fanfare on September 19. After years of renovations, the big day is celebrated with music (K-Pop) and fighting (Muay Thai).
- The new exhibition To the Sea! at Nationalmuseum runs from September 24 and explores the rise of seaside resorts in the 19th century. Discover seascapes by the Impressionists, the light of the Skagen painters, and the evolution of bathing culture in Europe and the US.
- Dinos Experience, in the rock chambers beneath Skeppsholmen opens on October 22. In this new addition to Stockholm's attractions, 26 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs roam landscapes built from sound, scent, water, and thousands of plants.
- Last chance: Martin Parr – Short & Sweet – A major exhibition at Fotografiska featuring nearly 400 photographs by Martin Parr, whose humorous and vividly colourful images capture everyday life and contemporary society. On view until 27 September.
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