What's on in Stockholm this season
Publish date: 7 January 2026
A dark starry sky, crisp air, and snow! Winter in Stockholm offers everything, from concerts and exhibitions to trade fairs and family-friendly shows. Below you’ll find a selection of highlights for the season – and a link to our calendar, where you can see what’s on during your stay.
Winter activities in Stockholm
Concerts, festivals, and performing arts this season
While Stockholm is definitely more quiet during the winter months, there's still a lot happening for lovers of culture!
Anna of the North
Darya & Månskensorkestern (January 3-4, Fasching), Burna Boy (January 15, Avicii Arena), 500 Years with the Royal Swedish Orchestra (January 17-18, The Royal Swedish Opera), Earl Sweatshirt + Sideshow (January 23, Slaktkyrkan), Sylosis (January 23, Fryshuset Arenan), Uriah Heep (January 27, Göta Lejon), Cryptopsy (January 28, Kollektivet Livet Bar och Scen), Anna of the North (January 30, Debaser Strand), Xion + Diabolo (January 30, Slakthuset) and Soppgirobygget (January 31, Avicii Arena).
Dave
All Time Low (February 2, Hovet), Company of Rock (February 6–March 13, Patricia), RAYE (February 7, Avicii Arena), Orsa spelmän (February 10, Konserthuset Stockholm), Beyond The Black (February 12, Kollektivet Livet Bar och Scen), Matt Maeson (February 14, Nalen),Paradise Lost (February 15, Debaser Strand), Jason Derulo (February 16, Annexet), Dave (February 17, Annexet), Der ferne Klang (February 13–March 14, The Royal Swedish Opera), Olympiaden (February 19–March 22, Folkoperan),& Julia (from February 19, Cirkus), Biffy Clyro (February 22, Fållan)
The Last Dinner Party (March 4, Debaser Strand) Melodifestivalen 2026(March 6–7, Strawberry Arena), Hans Zimmer Live (March 8, Avicii Arena), Håkan Hellström (March 13–14, Avicii Arena), Molly Sandén (March 20, Avicii Arena), Avatar – The Last Airbender in Concert (March 23, Avicii Arena) and Louis Tomlinson (March 29, Avicii Arena).
Find more events in our guide here!
January
FORMEX January 20-22
Formex started in 1960 and is organized twice a year, at the beginning of January and at the end of August. It's Sweden's biggest design convention for professionals, touching on interior design, gardening and mixed living, packaging and paper, toys, and much more. Pick up on the latest trends, meet future talent, and find many great designs to bring home.
Winter Run Stockholm Januari 31
Winter Run Stockholm turns Skansen and Djurgården into a glowing winter race, with runners tackling a 5 or 10-kilometre loop in the dark. The course is lined with torches, lanterns and fire installations, creating a magical atmosphere as you pass through the open-air museum and along the water. It’s a festive way to experience Stockholm outdoors in midwinter – whether you run for a personal best or just for fun.
Yoga Games Stockholm January 30–February 1
Yoga Games is one of the Nordic region’s biggest yoga and wellness events, filling three days at Courtyard by Marriott in Kungsholmen with classes, workshops and lectures. Create your own schedule from a wide range of yoga styles, breath work, meditation and sound healing sessions led by both international and Swedish teachers. Between classes, you can browse the popular marketplace with health and lifestyle brands, activewear and yoga gear.
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Museum highlights this season
Early January offers a last chance to visit some of the exhibitions from this season. Some highlights are:
- Hanna Hirsch Pauli – The Art of Being Free (December 4 – January 11, 2026)
Nationalmuseum presents the first comprehensive monographic exhibition on painter Hanna Hirsch Pauli, bringing together more than 120 works spanning over six decades – from intimate portraits to large-scale interiors. - The Left Shore (December 4 – January 11, 2026)
Also at Nationalmuseum, filmmaker Johan Renck and photographer Anders Petersen join forces in a film-and-photography installation about life on the margins, combining a new still-image film with Petersen’s powerful black-and-white photos. - The Subterranean Sky (December 3 – January 11, 2026)
Moderna Museet digs deep into its world-famous Surrealist holdings, tracing the movement from classic icons to later works that explore the subconscious and dreamlike imagery in film, sculpture and installation. - Together Through Time (through January 11, 2026)
The Swedish History Museum’s family exhibition is an immersive time-travel from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, with hands-on stations, films and real objects that invite kids to explore how people lived in the past.
- Nordiska Museet is currently presenting its largest exhibition ever. Nordic Life (February 10 – December 31, 2026) explores the lives and people of the Nordic region over the past 500 years. With 4,000 artefacts and images, the exhibition offers a deeper understanding of Nordic cultural history.
- Laia Abril meets Emily Jacir & Teresa Margolles (September 6 – January 11)
Moderna Museet’s brand-new wing opens with a hard-hitting triple bill on misogyny, violence and resistance, pairing Abril’s research-driven photo-essays with Jacir’s and Margolles’ politically charged installations. - Late Picasso (November 22– April 5, 2026)
Many know Pablo Picasso, but few have seen his late paintings. At Moderna Museet, they receive the attention they deserve in a new exhibition featuring around 70 paintings from 1963–1972.
Museum highlights in Stockholm
February
The Cheese Festival & The Beverage Festival February 6–8
These two tasty events are held side by side at Münchenbryggeriet. Visitors can meet producers, discover small-batch favourites and sample their way through seven different drink and cheese categories. Producers from all over the country offer tastings, masterclasses and talks, making this a must for anyone interested in Nordic food and drink culture.
CirkusMania 2026 February 6–15
CirkusMania is Stockholm’s contemporary circus festival, spreading across a dozen venues all over the region. During ten packed days, you can experience everything from intimate installations and slow circus to large-scale acrobatics and family shows. The 2026 programme presents 14 newly created works that highlight the breadth of today’s Swedish circus scene – mixing tradition and experimentation, humour and poetry – in theatres, cultural centres and unique spaces around the city.
Techarena 2026 February 11–12
Techarena brings entrepreneurs, investors, decision-makers and thought leaders together at Strawberry Arena for two days of innovation, tech and future solutions. The event combines an exhibition area with keynotes, panel talks, startup competitions and networking sessions, highlighting everything from AI and climate tech to new business models. If you’re interested in how technology is shaping the future – or looking to connect with the Nordic startup scene – this is the place to be in February.
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Mars
Mars tips coming soon!