Festivals & events

41 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

New Year's Day (1 January · All regions · National) — Sweden's first national holiday of the year, celebrated across the country with family gatherings and traditional festivities.
Lucia Celebrations (13 December · All regions · Stockholm) — A cherished Swedish tradition where young women dressed as Lucia carry candles and sing in homes, churches, and public spaces. The festival…
Epiphany (6 January · All regions · National) — A national public holiday celebrating the visit of the Magi, marked by church services and the traditional eating of Epiphany buns.
Ice Hotel Opening (All December · Jukkasjärvi · 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 (All November · Stockholm · Stockholm) — Stockholm's outdoor museum hosts a festive Christmas market featuring traditional handicrafts, food, and seasonal decorations in a historic…
Sami Winter Festival (All February · Jokkmokk · Norrbotten) — A celebration of Sami culture in Swedish Lapland featuring traditional crafts, reindeer herding demonstrations, and indigenous music and da…
Valentine's Day (14 February · All regions · Stockholm) — Celebrated with romantic dinners and gift exchanges across Sweden, though less commercially emphasized than in some other countries.
Mårten Gås Day (10 November · All regions · Stockholm) — A traditional Swedish celebration honoring St. Martin with the eating of roasted goose, marking the beginning of the Christmas season.
Good Friday (All March · All regions · National) — A national public holiday observed with church services and solemn remembrances throughout Sweden.
Easter (All March · All regions · National) — Sweden's most important spring holiday celebrated with church services, family gatherings, and traditional foods. Easter witches are said t…
Walpurgis Night (30 April · All regions · Stockholm) — An ancient spring celebration marked by bonfires, singing, and festive gatherings, particularly cherished by students and in university tow…
May Day (1 May · All regions · National) — A national public holiday celebrating the arrival of spring and workers' rights with parades, political demonstrations, and public gatherin…
Ascension Day (All May · All regions · National) — A national public holiday observed 39 days after Easter, marked by church services and family outings.
Whit Sunday and Monday (All May · All regions · National) — National public holidays celebrated 49-50 days after Easter with church services and the beginning of summer activities.
Stockholm Marathon (All June · Stockholm · Stockholm) — One of Sweden's largest marathons running through the historic streets of Stockholm, attracting thousands of participants and spectators.
Midsummer (All June · All regions · Stockholm) — Sweden's most beloved summer celebration featuring the raising of the maypole, traditional folk dancing, singing, and feasting with herring…
Stockholm Pride (All August · Stockholm · Stockholm) — A major LGBTQ+ celebration featuring parades, concerts, and cultural events throughout Stockholm, drawing hundreds of thousands of particip…
Gothenburg Film Festival (All September · Gothenburg · West Coast) — Scandinavia's largest film festival showcasing international and Swedish cinema across multiple venues in Gothenburg.
Crayfish Party Season (All August · All regions · Stockholm) — A traditional Swedish celebration featuring boiled crayfish, aquavit, and festive outdoor gatherings, typically held in late summer.
Gothenburg Book Fair (All September · Gothenburg · West Coast) — The Nordic region's largest book fair attracting authors, publishers, and readers from across Sweden and beyond.
All Saints' Day (1–2 November · All regions · National) — A national public holiday when Swedes visit cemeteries to light candles and remember loved ones, creating beautiful evening scenes across t…
Oktoberfest Gothenburg (All September · Gothenburg · 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 (All July · Rättvik · Dalarna) — A unique music and arts festival held in a limestone quarry converted into a stunning amphitheater, featuring classical, jazz, and contempo…
Kräm Market (All July · Visby · Gotland) — One of Sweden's largest folk markets on Gotland featuring traditional handicrafts, food, music, and dance celebrating rural Swedish culture.
Visby Medieval Week (All August · Visby · Gotland) — A spectacular recreation of medieval Gotland with costumed performers, jousting, theatrical performances, and period entertainment in the h…
Gävle Festival (All July · Gävle · Uppsala and Gävleborg) — A major summer music and culture festival featuring international and Swedish artists across multiple genres in Gävle.
Uppsala Academic Festival (All May · Uppsala · Uppsala and Gävleborg) — A traditional celebration featuring parades with decorative hats, student activities, and festivities at Sweden's oldest university town.
Musik Väst (All August · Karlstad · Värmland) — A major rock and pop music festival held in Värmland attracting thousands of visitors and diverse musical acts.
Kalmar Festival (All July · Kalmar · East Coast) — A large summer music festival in historic Kalmar featuring diverse genres and performances in the heart of the city.
Malmö Festival (All August · Malmö · Southern Sweden) — Southern Sweden's largest cultural festival featuring music, theater, food, and art performances across multiple venues in Malmö.
OP Festival (All August · Öland · Southern Sweden) — An opera festival celebrating classical music and opera performances in historic venues across southern Sweden.
BRAVo Festival (All August · Örebro · Central Sweden) — A summer festival in Örebro featuring international and Swedish music acts across multiple venues and outdoor stages.
Jämtland Music Festival (All July · Åre · Jämtland and Härjedalen) — A festival celebrating folk and traditional Swedish music in the beautiful mountain region of Jämtland.
Norrbotten Roots Festival (All July · Kiruna · Norrbotten) — A celebration of folk music and traditions in northern Sweden featuring traditional instruments and Sami cultural performances.
Västerbotten International Festival (All August · Umeå · Västerbotten) — A multi-arts festival in Umeå showcasing music, theater, dance, and visual arts from Sweden and internationally.
Harvest Festival (All September · All regions · Stockholm) — Traditional celebrations across Sweden marking the end of harvest season with local food, crafts, and family gatherings.
Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony (10 December · Stockholm · Stockholm) — Sweden's most prestigious event featuring the Nobel Prize awards ceremony and gala dinner honoring achievements in physics, chemistry, medi…
Christmas Eve (24 December · All regions · National) — The main Christmas celebration day in Sweden, observed as a national public holiday with family gatherings, gift-giving, and traditional sm…
Christmas Day (25 December · All regions · National) — A national public holiday continuing the Christmas festivities with church services and family celebrations throughout Sweden.
Boxing Day (26 December · All regions · National) — A national public holiday extending the Christmas holiday period with additional celebrations and family time.
New Year's Eve (31 December · All regions · Stockholm) — Celebrated with fireworks, champagne toasts, and family gatherings across Sweden welcoming the new year.