Things to do in Stockholm this weekend

This week the weekend starts on Thursday, as it's Walpurgis Night that day and Friday is a public holiday. All around Stockholm Valborgsmässoafton is celebrated in both traditional and slightly more party-like fashion. Whether you prefer choral singing or DJs, bonfires or blinking neon lights, there's a celebration to suit you. We guide you to traditional Valborg celebrations in and outside the city.

The podcast personality Edvin Törnblom's new show Evigt Edvin is about both life and death, and that perhaps it's still more fun in hell than in heaven. A show about death may sound depressing, but if anyone can turn eternal damnation into a sparkling evening with as much humour as death anxiety, then it's Edvin Törnblom. For the audience, an evening awaits with humour, show, music and Edvin in his element.

No summer without Grönan Live! Sweden's longest-running music festival takes over Gröna Lund from May to September and offers live performances for every taste, with only the sky as the roof. This Saturday, none other than KAJ kicks off the concert season. With Gröna Kortet you get entry to all concerts on both the main and the small stage. 

For the second time, TAK Stockholm Sake Festival is being organised, a festival entirely devoted to Japanese drinks. On-site visitors will be able to meet around 15 breweries and producers from both Japan and Norway, who serve hundreds of varieties of sake. There will also be tastings and lectures, a food court with Japanese street food from Enkai and Shibumi, video games and other culture. Already devoted sake-lovers and curious novices are just as welcome. 

Darin is on an anniversary tour, and this weekend he'll be performing at Konserthuset in Stockholm. In contrast to the artist's usual showy performances, this is a more stripped-back version of Darin, with acoustic songs and an intimate atmosphere. 

The hottest summer oasis on Kungsholmen is back for the fifth year in a row and introduces La Dolce Vita – a glamorous journey to the Riviera with shining oysters, bubbling towers and hot disco. It doesn't actually open until 6 May, but this Thursday there's a soft opening for anyone who simply can't wait for summer. There will also be a sizeable spring flea market running from 5pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday, with food and drinks from, among others, Chao Na, Stockholms Bränneri, Sthlm Brewing and Dubbla Deli. 

This Saturday, Banan-Kompaniet transforms once again into a shimmering lilac dance floor for a night dedicated to love. When the club concept 'The Night' takes over the cultural venue in Frihamnen, it will promises a playlist packed with power ballads, large disco balls, and likely even a secret guest artist. Put on your sparkliest outfit and get ready to belt out all the classic love songs. 

Perhaps you've seen the clip on social media where William Sundman Sääf spreads joy with his beautiful voice on the Underground? Now you have the chance to see him live, as he takes to the stage at Södra Teatern on Sunday.

Finally Gröna Lund has awakened from its winter slumber and opened for the season – at least on weekends. This week they will also be open on Thursday for the grand Valborg celebration, the FYRE Festival. New for this year are the Spindeln attraction, the Gnuttarna taking over the Little Kids' area, a K-pop area and news on the menu in the form of sushi burritos, New York-inspired pizza slices, Korean flavours and meatballs.

On 1 May, the Golf Bar finally opens its summer courses in Kristineberg, Nacka Strand and Aspudden. Mini golf awaits in lush surroundings, with refreshing drinks, street food and outdoor seating bathed in sunshine. If you want to combine a bit of activity with a generally pleasant hang-out, drop by for a round or two.

This weekend sees the launch of the terrace at Kollektivet Livet, a celebration timed with the year's best weather forecast so far. DJs, dancing and an amazing vibe are on the programme, so just head to Slussen and enjoy the fact that spring is finally here.

Hornstull's market is a true sign of spring, with crowds of sun-seeking visitors hanging out on the big staircase, eating something tasty from the food trucks and hunting for bargains among new and old items. This weekend marks its opening.

Vårsalongen (the Spring Salon) exhibition at Liljevalchs has marked the beginning of the spring art season in Stockholm for over 100 years. This year, 255 artists have been accepted, the highest number since the 1950s. Among the artists, there is a wide range in terms of discipline, age, and geographical location, so expect a maximised mix of painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, and textiles.

The premiere of Gästrummet is currently underway, Slussporten's creative stage for gastronomy, which will in the future be regularly hosted by various profiles from the food and drinks industry. This time it is none other than Ida Bauhn, winner of Chef of the Year 2025, at the helm. During Ida's guest appearance, a luxurious tasting menu will be served with dishes from her winning contribution to Chef of the Year, as well as a lager beer developed together with Spendrups' brewmaster Richard Bengtsson.

After previously exhibiting at museums and galleries in Europe, the USA, Africa and the Middle East, the Yemeni-Bosnian-American multimedia artist Alia Ali is presenting her first exhibition in Sweden, specifically at the House of Photography in Södermalm. In the exhibition Scapes she explores the boundaries between the individual and the collective; between visibility and anonymity. 

Finally, the acclaimed musical & Julia, based on Max Martin's music, has come to Stockholm. The musical is a modern and vibrant version of Shakespeare's classic work, where Julia takes control of her own life and rewrites her own story. All of this is accompanied by legendary hits such as Since U Been Gone, Roar, Baby One More Time and That's The Way It Is. Starring Viktor Norén, Oscar Zia and Joanné Nugas.

Would you like to get to know Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa and Shere Khan? Then Gärdet's sports field is the place to head to this weekend, where The Jungle Book – The Musical is staged in a large circus tent. Both the script and music are newly written and contain both nostalgia and contemporary parallels to real life. Fun for the whole family!

After years as the bassist in the band Kent, Martin Sköld has embraced another of his creative sides; namely, photography. The camera has accompanied him on journeys and in everyday life, resulting in a personal photographic exhibition currently on display at Lydmar Hotel. The exhibition consists of 19 photographs featuring motifs from places including Mariefred, Tokyo, London, Florence and Paris.

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. 

The Aalto –  Aino & Alvar exhibition shows over two hundred items from Pertti Männistö's private Aalto collection, the most comprehensive in the world. The exhibition highlights Aalto's design heritage and their unique collaboration, where Alvar focused on the architectural and Aino was responsible for interior design and material choices. The exhibition is at Millesgården on Lidingö.

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.

Each weekend, the restaurant lays out present a lavish buffet featuring dishes inspired by the surrounding nature, complemented by a choice of main course from the à la carte menu and a dessert table. The brunch is enjoyed with a view over the waters of Baggensfjärden and can, of course, be combined with a visit to the art hall.

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 waterfront on Stadsgårdskajen you'll find Fotografiska, known for its exhibitions featuring both established and new photographers from all over the world. Currently on display are Lebohang Kganye's exhibition Le Sale ka Kgotso, Atoosa Farahmand's and Oscar Hagberg's Not a Typical Persian Girl, Elliot Erwitt's Through the Playful Eyes of Elliott Erwitt, Lotta Antonsson's I Am Everything and You Saw Me with Fearless Eyes by Tobias Regell. 

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. 

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.

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.