Things to do in Stockholm this weekend

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.

For over 30 years, ArkDes has invited children, young people, adults, amateurs, and professionals to exhibit their gingerbread houses at the museum on Skeppsholmen. Now it's time again, and this weekend the exhibition and competition opens, attracting gingerbread architects of all ages and thousands of visitors. This year's theme is love.

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.

Christmas is just around the corner and the house is buzzing with preparations. It's all hands on deck and Anna completely loses track of time as she rushes with the Christmas cake to the serving room, with the busy amanuensis on her heels. In the Christmas drama, which has been presented for over 20 years, the museum's own staff take part and tell, in theatrical form, about the Christmas preparations in the house and how the von Hallwyl family celebrated Christmas over 100 years ago.

The German artist Carsten Höller's artwork Stockholm Slides consists of two parallel, spiral slides that run from the roof of the Moderna Museet down to Slupskjulsvägen. Go up, slide down, and experience art in a whole new way as you ride the 39-metre-long slide. Free rides are included in the museum entrance price.

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.

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.

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.

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.