Things to do in Stockholm this weekend

On 19 January, it's time for the Guldbagge Gala, where the best Swedish films from 2025 will be celebrated with an entire evening at Cirkus. To commemorate this, Zita cinema will be highlighting some of the many titles that were shown at the cinema last year and are now nominated, including Eagles of the Republic, Kevlarsjäl, Egghead Republic, and Ultras.

The Performing Arts Museum is kicking off 2026 with free entry for all visitors from 7th to 31st January. During this time, you can experience the museum's largest temporary exhibition to date, “Theatre Costume – The Alphabet of Illusions”, as well as view stage costumes, musical instruments, and original manuscripts with interactive stations and multimedia art.

On Saturdays 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st January at 8.30pm, a surprise film will be shown at Bio Skandia. The title of the film will only be revealed when the lights go out and the curtain rises. You can also buy pizzas from Savoj Pizza, which will be making a guest appearance at the cinema, to enjoy with your film.

In 2026, the Royal Court Orchestra celebrates 500 years, with festivities taking place throughout the year. Now, it's time for the first part of a concert series comprising six concerts. This weekend, on 17–18 January, the Royal Court Orchestra, together with the Royal Opera Choir and soloists, will perform one of the greatest masterpieces in music history: Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, the choral symphony. The concerts will also feature a brand new work composed by court musician Torbjörn Helander.

In a large exhibition about the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, modern technology combines with historical treasures to bring history to life. Over 375 square metres, images are projected on walls and floors, allowing visitors to step straight into ancient Egypt. With the help of VR and AR, one can also follow the journey to the Valley of the Kings, learn about Egypt's gods, myths and legends, and gain insight into one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition is displayed at Magasin 9 in Frihamnen.

Every year, Viktor Rydberg's aesthetics programme puts on a musical, and now it's time again. From 14th to 18th January, they will be raising the roof at Dieselverkstaden with the musical Footloose, which tells the story of rebellious city boy Ren McCormack who moves to a small, conservative town where dancing and rock music are banned after a tragic accident.

Lonely Together is a performance based on Avicii's music. What makes it extra special is that the audience is placed on stage, among the artists, and through dance, music, and performing arts, they get to experience the highs and lows of life up close – in fact, even closer than the front row.

Three of Sweden's leading comedy groups have joined forces to create the joint production Trassel. The show is a Swedish version of Ray Cooney's Out of Order and is set at Grand Hôtel in Stockholm in 1964, where a forbidden love affair comes to an abrupt end when a body is discovered in one of the hotel rooms. In the lead roles are Peter Dalle from Lorry, Killinggänget's Robert Gustafsson, and Anders Jansson, who helped found HippHipp, among others. 

Combine pleasure with knowledge and join a wine tasting in the charming cellar vaults of the Old Town. Taystas organises tastings with a variety of themes such as classic tasting, sparkling wine, and wine and cheese pairing. Guided by a knowledgeable sommelier, you'll learn about the basic flavours of wine, how to pair wine with food, and the methodology of tasting wine. Expect plenty of laughter and useful knowledge.

Explore the city through its culinary delights with Moveat, which arranges food walks directly from your mobile. All you need to do is download the app, select a neighbourhood, and discover 6–8 restaurants over 4–5 hours. All the information is available in the app, so you can take the stops in any order and at your own pace, without a pre-defined group or guide. The food walk takes you to both well-known places and hidden gems – and perhaps you'll discover a new favourite restaurant? The price includes food at all stops. Drinks are purchased separately.

Round off the week at Bio Rio, which invites you to breakfast cinema in Hornstull. This weekend they're showing Dazed and Confused on Saturday and the Swedish classic Sällskapsresan on Sunday. So just book your spot and sink into your seat with a cup of coffee and perhaps a sandwich?  

The Big Ben pub in Södermalm has a laughter guarantee every day. The basement hosts stand-up comedy every evening of the week, where people flock to laugh along with both famous and unknown comedians. Advance booking is recommended, as weekend performances often sell out.

By the water at Stadsgårdskajen, Fotografiska is known for its exhibitions featuring both established and new photographers from around the world. Currently on display are the jubilee exhibition 15 Fotografiska År, Meanwhile by Noah Agemo, Amanda Gylling, Andy Allen-Olivar and Ailin Mirlashari, Du såg mig med orädda ögon by Tobias Regell and EX YOU by Šejla Kamerić.

At the beginning of September, Cliff Barnes Distillery in Vasastan launched its direct sales. This means that every Saturday from midday–2.30pm, you can take a distillery tour that includes two tastings, after which you can purchase spirits such as gin, aquavit, and liqueurs from the cellar distillery. No booking is required, just pop into Restaurant Sue Ellen and sign up on the list.

On Sundays, you can try throwing pottery on a wheel at The Creativity House in Kungsholmen. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor, you will go through the various steps of the craft and create items such as mugs and bowls. Clay and firing are included in the price, and those who wish can also purchase glazing. 

In the decades around the turn of the 20th century, a great deal happened in Stockholm: the city transformed from a rural archipelago town into a modern capital. With a rapidly growing population, conflicts, hotspots and oppositions emerge, but it was also a time characterised by new technology, social movements, and entrepreneurship. The City Museum's exhibition New Stockholm – the turn of the 20th century portrays this era with hundreds of never-before-seen objects, drawings, and photographs from the museum's collections.

Want to keep up with all the fun happenings in Stockholm coming up? Then check out our calendar where we gather events for all tastes and preferences. You can also inform us Here if we've missed out on any exciting events.