Festivals & events
41 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.
- New Year's Day (1, Stockholm) — Sweden's first national holiday of the year, celebrated across the country with family gatherings and traditional festivities.
- Lucia Celebrations (12, Stockholm) — A cherished Swedish tradition where young women dressed as Lucia carry candles and sing in homes, churches, and public spaces. The festival…
- Epiphany (1, Stockholm) — A national public holiday celebrating the visit of the Magi, marked by church services and the traditional eating of Epiphany buns.
- Ice Hotel Opening (12, Norrbotten) — The world-famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi opens its doors with newly carved ice sculptures and rooms, attracting visitors from around the g…
- Winter Market at Skansen (11, Stockholm) — Stockholm's outdoor museum hosts a festive Christmas market featuring traditional handicrafts, food, and seasonal decorations in a historic…
- Sami Winter Festival (2, Norrbotten) — A celebration of Sami culture in Swedish Lapland featuring traditional crafts, reindeer herding demonstrations, and indigenous music and da…
- Valentine's Day (2, Stockholm) — Celebrated with romantic dinners and gift exchanges across Sweden, though less commercially emphasized than in some other countries.
- Mårten Gås Day (11, Stockholm) — A traditional Swedish celebration honoring St. Martin with the eating of roasted goose, marking the beginning of the Christmas season.
- Good Friday (3, Stockholm) — A national public holiday observed with church services and solemn remembrances throughout Sweden.
- Easter (3, Stockholm) — Sweden's most important spring holiday celebrated with church services, family gatherings, and traditional foods. Easter witches are said t…
- Walpurgis Night (4, Stockholm) — An ancient spring celebration marked by bonfires, singing, and festive gatherings, particularly cherished by students and in university tow…
- May Day (5, Stockholm) — A national public holiday celebrating the arrival of spring and workers' rights with parades, political demonstrations, and public gatherin…
- Ascension Day (5, Stockholm) — A national public holiday observed 39 days after Easter, marked by church services and family outings.
- Whit Sunday and Monday (5, Stockholm) — National public holidays celebrated 49-50 days after Easter with church services and the beginning of summer activities.
- Stockholm Marathon (6, Stockholm) — One of Sweden's largest marathons running through the historic streets of Stockholm, attracting thousands of participants and spectators.
- Midsummer (6, Stockholm) — Sweden's most beloved summer celebration featuring the raising of the maypole, traditional folk dancing, singing, and feasting with herring…
- Stockholm Pride (8, Stockholm) — A major LGBTQ+ celebration featuring parades, concerts, and cultural events throughout Stockholm, drawing hundreds of thousands of particip…
- Gothenburg Film Festival (9, West Coast) — Scandinavia's largest film festival showcasing international and Swedish cinema across multiple venues in Gothenburg.
- Crayfish Party Season (8, Stockholm) — A traditional Swedish celebration featuring boiled crayfish, aquavit, and festive outdoor gatherings, typically held in late summer.
- Gothenburg Book Fair (9, West Coast) — The Nordic region's largest book fair attracting authors, publishers, and readers from across Sweden and beyond.
- All Saints' Day (11, Stockholm) — A national public holiday when Swedes visit cemeteries to light candles and remember loved ones, creating beautiful evening scenes across t…
- Oktoberfest Gothenburg (9, West Coast) — Sweden's celebration of German beer culture featuring traditional Bavarian food, music, and dance in Gothenburg's festive atmosphere.
- Dalhalla Open-Air Festival (7, Dalarna) — A unique music and arts festival held in a limestone quarry converted into a stunning amphitheater, featuring classical, jazz, and contempo…
- Kräm Market (7, Gotland) — One of Sweden's largest folk markets on Gotland featuring traditional handicrafts, food, music, and dance celebrating rural Swedish culture.
- Visby Medieval Week (8, Gotland) — A spectacular recreation of medieval Gotland with costumed performers, jousting, theatrical performances, and period entertainment in the h…
- Gävle Festival (7, Uppsala and Gävleborg) — A major summer music and culture festival featuring international and Swedish artists across multiple genres in Gävle.
- Uppsala Academic Festival (5, Uppsala and Gävleborg) — A traditional celebration featuring parades with decorative hats, student activities, and festivities at Sweden's oldest university town.
- Musik Väst (8, Värmland) — A major rock and pop music festival held in Värmland attracting thousands of visitors and diverse musical acts.
- Kalmar Festival (7, East Coast) — A large summer music festival in historic Kalmar featuring diverse genres and performances in the heart of the city.
- Malmö Festival (8, Southern Sweden) — Southern Sweden's largest cultural festival featuring music, theater, food, and art performances across multiple venues in Malmö.
- OP Festival (8, Southern Sweden) — An opera festival celebrating classical music and opera performances in historic venues across southern Sweden.
- BRAVo Festival (8, Central Sweden) — A summer festival in Örebro featuring international and Swedish music acts across multiple venues and outdoor stages.
- Jämtland Music Festival (7, Jämtland and Härjedalen) — A festival celebrating folk and traditional Swedish music in the beautiful mountain region of Jämtland.
- Norrbotten Roots Festival (7, Norrbotten) — A celebration of folk music and traditions in northern Sweden featuring traditional instruments and Sami cultural performances.
- Västerbotten International Festival (8, Västerbotten) — A multi-arts festival in Umeå showcasing music, theater, dance, and visual arts from Sweden and internationally.
- Harvest Festival (9, Stockholm) — Traditional celebrations across Sweden marking the end of harvest season with local food, crafts, and family gatherings.
- Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony (12, Stockholm) — Sweden's most prestigious event featuring the Nobel Prize awards ceremony and gala dinner honoring achievements in physics, chemistry, medi…
- Christmas Eve (12, Stockholm) — The main Christmas celebration day in Sweden, observed as a national public holiday with family gatherings, gift-giving, and traditional sm…
- Christmas Day (12, Stockholm) — A national public holiday continuing the Christmas festivities with church services and family celebrations throughout Sweden.
- Boxing Day (12, Stockholm) — A national public holiday extending the Christmas holiday period with additional celebrations and family time.
- New Year's Eve (12, Stockholm) — Celebrated with fireworks, champagne toasts, and family gatherings across Sweden welcoming the new year.