What's on in Stockholm this season
Publish date: 2 October 2025
A city of changing colors, crisp air, and cozy cafés – fall in Stockholm is quite an experience. Here are some of this season’s highlights in Stockholm.
October
Affordable Art Fair Stockholm October 1–5
Art collectors and curious minds alike will find inspiration at the 13th edition of this fair, held at Nacka Strand Meetings & Events. Entry-level art and discovery galore.
Open House Stockholm 2025 October 3–5
Peek behind the city’s architectural curtains as sites generally closed to the public swing open. Free guided tours, open houses, and city walks across various Stockholm locales await design lovers.
Stockholm Jazz Festival 2025 October 10–19
Sweden’s venerable jazz tradition meets modern flair. Legendary venues across the city—from inner-city stages to suburban cultural hubs—become havens for international and local jazz talents.
Wander the way! Sleep astray and Hide Away October 24 and onward
A dreamlike, immersive walk into Pija Lindenbaum’s storybook world opens at Junibacken. Expect a magical, bookish adventure and playful installations.
Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival October 24–25
Raise a glass to craftsmanship and tasting adventure! Nacka Strand Möten & Event hosts breweries and distilleries in an immersive, liquid-tinged experience.
Concerts, festivals, and performing arts this season
The festival summer is over, but Stockholm still has plenty of more concerts and performances to enjoy:
Grandmaster Flash (October 3, Södra Teatern), Sophie Ellis-Bextor (October 4, Södra Teatern), Jakuzi (October 8, Bar Brooklyn), Pendulum (October 8, Fållan), The Offspring – Supercharged Worldwide In ’25 (October 9, Hovet),Stockholm Jazz Festival 2025 (October 10–19, various venues), The Stockholm Burlesque Festival (October 10–11, Nalen), Rufus Wainwright (October 11, Kungliga Operan), W.A.S.P. (October 12, Fållan), Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball (October 12–15, Avicii Arena),Flo Rida (October 17, Avicii Arena), Volbeat (October 17, 3Arena), Bob Dylan – Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour (October 18, Avicii Arena), Flow (October 22, Fållan), The Klezmatics (October 25, Musikaliska Kvarteret), Kiffness (October 26, Debaser Strand), NSG (October 27, Debaser Strand), Brown Horse (October 27, Bar Brooklyn), Candlemass (November 1, Berns), CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso (November 2, Fållan), Electric Callboy (November 5, Hovet), Mumford & Sons (November 6, Avicii Arena), Mandé Sila & Habib Koité (November 7, Musikaliska Kvarteret), Tom Odell (November 8, Avicii Arena), Benson Boone (November 18, Avicii Arena), Perturbator (November 21, Fållan), Hyde (November 23, Berns), Martin Kerr (November 25, Bar Brooklyn), Viagra Boys (November 26, Avicii Arena), Cradle of Filth (November 26, Fryshuset Klubben), Zara Larsson (November 28, Avicii Arena), Ski Aggu (December 5, Debaser Strand), Roxette (December 5, Avicii Arena), Mikkey Dee (December 12, Slaktkyrkan), Vendredi sur Mer (December 13, Nalen) and Sabaton (December 13, 3Arena).
Find more events in our guide here!
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November
All Saints’ Day November 1
A time of year when many pay their respects to loved ones who have passed by lighting candles on graves or in memorial groves. On the Saturday, most people visit cemeteries, and when darkness falls it’s at its most beautiful. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Skogskyrkogården is popular and easy to reach by metro.
Christmas season starts in early November
The warm-up to Christmas starts in November, especially in years when First Advent falls this month. For example, Nacka Strand and Kungsträdgården are early with their Christmas markets. More tips for cosy Christmas markets can be found in our guide. Many popular Christmas buffets start now, for example at Hotel Reisen and Skepparholmen Nacka. You can find more recommendations here.
Stockholm International Film Festival November 5–16
The Stockholm International Film Festival is full of gala premieres, director talks, after-parties and fantastic films. This year’s festival is dedicated to David Lynch, who has left his mark on the festival since its start in 1990. The opening film is Sweden’s Oscar contender Eagles of the Republic, directed by Tarik Saleh and starring Fares Fares.
NHL Global Series November 14–16
The NHL returns to Stockholm, with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators visiting. These games are part of the regular season, so don’t expect laid-back exhibition matches. This is a chance to see Rickard Rakell and Filip Forsberg face off on Swedish ice.
Sweden International Horse Show November 27–30
The last week of November, Sweden’s biggest equestrian event returns: four days of competitions and exhibitions featuring some of the world’s best riders across different disciplines. The arena hosts a dazzling show with both Swedish and international acts. There is also a marketplace where you can find Christmas gifts for both two- and four-legged friends.
DreamHack Stockholm November 28–30
The world’s biggest LAN party is back in Stockholm. Close to 60,000 gamers will gather at Stockholmsmässan for three days of gaming, fun events and hangouts. The festival will also feature cosplay competitions, the Overwatch Champions Series finals and the world championship in The Finals.
Museum highlights this season
Some exhibition highlights this season are:
- 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.
- Viviane Sassen – Phosphor: Art & Fashion 1990–2023 (September 5 – November 30)
Fotografiska fires the starting pistol on autumn with a colour-saturated retrospective by the Dutch image-maker who blurs the lines between haute couture and dreamscape. - 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. - Woven Lives (September 26– March 15, 2026)
At Sven-Harry’s Konstmuseum, the loom takes centre stage in a textile-driven group show where threads weave memory, craft and contemporary storytelling. - Pablo 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
December
Christmas in Stockholm All of December
Christmas approaching is obvious as you move through the streets: shop windows, Christmas lights, and music are clear clues. However you want to celebrate, Stockholm offers many options. Have a Christmas buffet (julbord) at a restaurant, visit a Christmas market, or listen to a Christmas concert. We’ve collected the most Christmassy recommendations here.
Nobel celebrations in Stockholm December 7–14
This year the celebrations start on December 7, when the light festival Nobel Week Lights kicks off. Nobel Day is December 10. You can of course enjoy the broadcast of the banquet, but you can also take part in seminars, workshops, and talks hosted by many of Stockholm’s museums and institutions. In the guide A Nobel way to discover Stockholm you’ll find events during the week and museums with a science profile. If you want to try some Nobel tastes, many chefs who have led the banquet have their own restaurants in Stockholm. And if you want to catch up on reading this year’s Nobel laureates (and past ones), check out Stockholm’s bookshops.
Stockholm Santa Run December 7
Santa Run is a fun charity race in central Stockholm where all runners have one thing in common: they’re dressed as Santa. The start is in Kungsträdgården. There are two distances: a three-kilometer route around Gamla stan, and a longer distance where you run two laps.
Lucia in Stockholm December 13
This year Lucia falls on a Saturday. You can experience Lucia concerts on the days before and after. Most churches in Stockholm arrange some kind of Lucia celebration, with the most classical one taking place in Storkyrkan. You can also find alternative celebrations around the city. Find your perfect fit in our guide to Lucia.
Stockholm Hundmässa December 13–14
Combine Sweden’s biggest dog show with fast-paced dog sports and a large trade show focused on dogs. Whether you have a dog, are thinking of getting one, or just love dogs, this is the highlight of the year—with activities for the whole family.
New Year in Stockholm December 31
Finish 2025 with a party. This year will be celebrated in style at many clubs and venues across Stockholm. Whether you prefer opera or a big night out, you’ll find recommendations in our New Year guide, including museums and attractions that are open over the weekend.
