Celebrated on the same day each year, the Sami National Holiday is a day of cultural celebrations for Sami people not just in Sweden, but in Norway, Finland...
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Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, History
Far more than just a market, this annual event is a great introduction to traditional Sami culture and treats visitors to a packed programme of entertainment...
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Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
, History
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Religion
, Music
, Business
, Sport
, Theatre & Film
Recognised as the unofficial European Championships, the LG Hockey Games is an important tournament that provides a last chance for players to shine before...
Part of the 16-leg World Rally Championships, the Swedish rally is unique in that it is the only leg raced entirely on snow. The freezing temperatures,...
The city of Stockholm bursts into life during this week-long event that fuses musical performance with art through a series of installations, exhibitions...
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Dance
, Food & Drink
, Art & Literature
, Exhibitions
, Music
, Theatre & Film
Held at the impressive Stockholm Globe Arenas, this annual athletics meeting includes 400m, 800m, 1,500m, 5,000m, 50m hurdles, high jump, pole vault and...
Visitors can expect a week of skiing, music, entertainment and exhibitions during this annual event at Mora in central Sweden. The highlight of the week...
This yearly boat show takes place in the cavernous exhibition space of Stockholm's International Fairs and Congress Centre, and is one of the biggest...
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Exhibitions
, Sport
, Spectacle
, Business
The BUFF film festival is dedicated to screening films for young audiences. First held in 1984, the event is a meeting place for young people and those...
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Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
Always a popular occasion with children, Easter in Sweden is celebrated with birch twigs decorated with brightly-coloured feathers and chocolate Easter...
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Home & Fashion
, Kids' Stuff
, History
, Religion
Jazz and blues musicians from all over the world take to the 12 stages at the Linkoping Concert and Congress Hall in southern Sweden for this popular...
An offshoot of the main Stockholm Film Festival, the Film Festival for younger people has been running since 2000. Like its big brother, it screens films,...
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Art & Literature
, Kids' Stuff
, Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, Exhibitions
This popular fair includes inspiring exhibitions and displays that will wow keen amateur and professional gardeners. Amongst the many exhibitors and displays,...
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Home & Fashion
, Nature & Wildlife
, Business
, Exhibitions
Taking place each spring, the Gothenburg International Science Festival is one of the biggest and best-attended science festivals in Scandinavia. It is...
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Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Other
, Theatre & Film
Combined with the Gothenburg Horse Show, this four-day event attracts over 80,000 visitors each year. A single ticket provides entry for both events,...
Walpurgis Night marks the end of the long, hard winter and is celebrated on 30 April with bonfires, choirs and parties. Celebrations take place throughout...
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Food & Drink
, Dance
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Religion
, History
, Music
Founded in 1989, the Polar Music Prize honours musicians, groups or institutions for exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music....
In the middle of the Baltic Sea, 90km (56 miles) east of the Swedish mainland lies the island of Gotland. With its wide-open spaces, stunning vistas and...
Taking place in the coastal town of Monsteras overlooking the Kalmarsund, the annual Blues Festival brings international performers to the stage. Taking...
Attracting participants from over 40 countries, the Stockholm Marathon sees competitors make their way around two laps of the course that runs through...
During one week each summer, the coastal town of Osthammer comes alive for its annual Music Festival. Covering a mix of different musical genres and styles,...
Taking place in Stockholm's historic Old Town, the annual Stockholm Early Music Festival presents a musical programme that includes a mix of international...
If you like your music loud, you are in for a treat with the annual Sweden Rock Festival. Attracting some of the biggest names from the world of rock...
'Smaka pa Stockholm' in Swedish, A Taste of Stockholm is a food lover's dream. During the six-day event, visitors can expect to enjoy a hectic programme...
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Food & Drink
, Sport
, Exhibitions
, Kids' Stuff
, Music
The world's oldest open-air museum, on an island near the centre of Stockholm, consists of historic buildings set in parkland, with a zoo for further...
One of the largest and longest running youth-oriented music festivals in Sweden, the Hultsfred Festival was first held in 1986 and now attracts approximately...
Billed as the largest recreational cycling event in the world, Vatternrundan takes participants on a gruelling 300km (186 miles) circuit through picturesque...
One of the most popular holidays in Sweden, Midsummer is the celebration of the Summer Solstice which marks the longest day of the year. It is a great...
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Kids' Stuff
, History
, Dance
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Religion
, Music
Hosted in twin border towns of Haparanda in Sweden and Tornio in Finland, the Kalottjazz and Blues Festival presents a packed music programme. During...
This popular summertime event is a sports competition for children and young people aged 8-20 years of age. Participants come from all over the world...
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Exhibitions
, Kids' Stuff
, Sport
, Entertainment
