Calendar of Festivals and Events in Stockholm 2024

Here's a calendar of some of the major festivals and events happening in Stockholm in 2024:

June

June 3-9: Smaka på Stockholm ("Taste of Stockholm") - This popular event is a celebration of Swedish and international cuisine. Over 100 restaurants set up stalls at Kungsträdgården, offering visitors a chance to sample a wide variety of dishes.
June 6: National Day of Sweden - Sweden's National Day is a public holiday celebrated throughout the country. Festivities include parades, concerts, and open-air markets.
June 12: Archipelago Boat Day - This maritime event features a parade of boats sailing through the Stockholm archipelago. It's a great opportunity to see some of the beautiful islands that surround the city.
June 21-22: Midsummer - Midsummer is a major holiday in Sweden, celebrated on the Friday and Saturday closest to June 24th. It's a time for traditional festivities like maypole dancing, flower crowns, and bonfires.

July

Early July: Stockholm Pride - Stockholm Pride is the largest pride celebration in Scandinavia. The week-long festival includes a parade, parties, and cultural events.
July 4th: Fourth of July festivities - While not a Swedish holiday, some restaurants and bars in Stockholm host special events to celebrate American Independence Day.

August

August 16-18: Stockholm Roots - This festival celebrates Americana and roots music, with concerts by both Swedish and international artists.
August 17: Midnight Race (Midnattsloppet) - This 10-kilometer nighttime race is a popular Stockholm tradition.
Mid-August: Stockholm Culture Festival - This free festival takes place over several days in central Stockholm and features a variety of performances, exhibitions, and activities.

September

TBA: Stockholm Fashion Week - Stockholm Fashion Week is a major event for the fashion industry, showcasing the latest collections from Swedish designers.

In addition to these major events, there are many other festivals and events happening throughout the year in Stockholm. For a more comprehensive calendar, you can check out the following resources:

Stockholm view
Photo by Visit Stockholm

I am starting to get a lot of questions from guests coming this spring and summer, asking what is happening in Stockholm while they are here. That means it is time to post my annual calendar of events and festivals! This will be an ongoing process as I will add more and more events as they are announced. Keep in mind that even if the events going on while you are here aren't your cup of tea, they might still impact your visit. For example, the marathon and other races will close off many roads and cause traffic disruptions. Popular events will cause many hotels and restaurants in the city to be fully booked. Holidays will mean some business closures. And so on. These are just the main events and festivals (I can't list them all), but if you will be staying at the Hotel Rival, contact me directly to see what else might be going on while you are here. A good calendar to check out for different happenings is at Visit Stockholm.

March

6th & 7th- Melodifestivalen (selecting the Swedish representative for Eurovision) at Friends Arena.
14th- Bryan Adams concert at Globe Arena.
28th- Sweden vs Russia football/soocer match at Friends Arena.
29th- Clocks "spring forward" one hour (Daylight Savings Time starts).

April (EDIT: several of the upcoming events may have been canceled or delayed due to the Corona virus, check links below)

3th- Santana concert at Globe Arena. POSTPONED
9th to the 13th- Easter holidays. The 10th and the 13th are bank holidays in Sweden.
18th- Stockholm Culture Night. All things cultural, all free. CANCELLED
25th- The amusement park Gröna Lund opens for the season. POSTPONED
30th- Valborgmässoafton (Walpurgis Eve). Bonfires and singing!

Cherry Trees in Kungsträdgården
Photo by Henrik Trygg/mediabank.visitstockholm.com

May (EDIT: several of the upcoming events may have been canceled or delayed due to the Corona virus, check links below)

1st- International Workers' Day (Labour Day). Bank holiday. Parades and marches in the city.
2nd- Harry Styles concert at Globe Arena. POSTPONED
12th- Dua Lipa concert at Globe Arena. CANCELLED
21st- Kristi Himmelfärdsdag (Ascension Day). Bank holiday.
23rd- Nick Cave concert at Globe Arena. POSTPONED
24th- Stockholm Bauhaus Athletics. International track & field competition at Stadion. POSTPONED
29th- Green Day concert at Tele2 Arena. POSTPONED
29th to 31st- Elitloppet. Popular (harness) horse racing at Solvalla. NO PUBLIC
30th- Keith Urban concert at Annexet. CANCELLED
30th- Stockholm Marathon. Major city-wide sporting event. MOVED TO SEPTEMBER

June (EDIT: several of the upcoming events may have been canceled or delayed due to the Corona virus, check links below)

2nd to 7th- Stockholm Early Music Festival. Renaissance, Baroque and Medieval music at various venues in the old town. MOVED TO SEPTEMBER!
4th to 7th- Taste of Stockholm food festival in Kungsträdgården. Food, music, shows. Free entrance! MOVED TO SEPTEMBER!
6th- Swedish National Day. Bank holiday.
6th- Stockholm Swim-Run. CANCELLED
9th- Polar Music Prize (international music awards).
12th to 14th- Logines Global Champions Tour (equestrian competition) at Stadion. CANCELLED
16th- Alicia Keys concert at Globe Arena.
17th- Pet Shop Boys concert at Globe Arena. POSTPONED
19th to 21st- Midsummer Holiday weekend. Major holiday in Sweden, rivaling Christmas.
25th- KISS concert at Tele2 Arena.
26th to 28th- Lollapalooza. Music festival in Gärdet. CANCELLED
27th & 28th- ÅF Offshore race. Major regatta in Stockholm harbor, archipelago and Baltic.

Summer in Stockholm
Photo by Visit Stockholm

July- Generally a slow time in Stockholm for events and festivals as it is when most locals have their summer holiday and leave the city for summer homes. But there will be concerts and entertainment at Gröna Lund and Skansen.

August

July 27th to Aug 2nd- Stockholm Pride Week. CANCELLED
1st- Stockholm Gay Pride parade through the city with thousands of participants and ½ million spectators. CANCELLED
11th to 15th- Stockholm Cultural Festival. All things cultural, free admission.
11th to 15th- We Are Sthlm youth festival.
12th to 16th- Outdoor cinema put on by the Stockholm International Film Festival in Rålambshovs Park.
15th- Midnattsloppet (Midnight Race). Evening 10k race on Södermalm with a festival atmosphere.
18th to 21st- Formex. Largest fair for Scandinavian design at the Stockholm International Fairs.
22nd- Celine Dion concert at Friends Arena.
29th- Tjejmilen. Women's 10k race (largest of its kind in the world) around Djurgården.
30th- Sthlm Bike. Bike race in the city.

September

5th- Stockholm Half Marathon. City-wide race.
5th- Stockholm Marathon. Major city-wide sporting event. (moved from May). Will take place on same day as the above Half Marathon.
8th to 13th- Stockholm Early Music Festival. Renaissance, Baroque and Medieval music at various venues in the old town.
10th to 13th- Taste of Stockholm food festival in Kungsträdgården. Food, music, shows. Free entrance!
15th to 19th- Stockholm Fringe Festival (performance art and experimental theatre)
18th & 19th- Elton John concerts at Tele2 Arena.
24th to 26th- Stockholm Beer & Whisky festival (part 1) at Nackastrandsmässan.
26th- Deep Purple concert at Hovet.
26th & 27th- Autumn market at Skansen.

Old Town at Night
Photo by Jeppe Wikström/mediabank.visitstockholm.com

October

2nd & 3rd- Stockholm Beer & Whisky festival (part 2) at Nackastrandsmässan.
9th to 18th- Stockholm Jazz Festival. 9 day long festival held at different venues throughout the city.
17th to 25th- Stockholm Open tennis tournament.
25th- Clocks "fall back" one hour (Daylight Savings Time ends).
31st- Shockholm. Scandinavian's largets Halloween parade (not 100% set date).

November

1st- All Saints' Day. Bank holiday.
6th to 8th- Stockholm Food & Wine Fair at Stockholm International Fairs.
11th to 22nd- Stockholm International Film Festival.
26th to 29th- Sweden International Horse Show at Friends Arena.
End of the month- Christmas Season starts in Stockholm with light displays, markets and more. Click here to see last year's calendar.