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01/06/2026

☁️ What’s happening in Sthlm ? ☁️

Welcoming June with massive vintage markets, open-airs, and design festivals. Here’s your quick guide for the week.

🧶 Crochet Workshop (June 4)
Cozy creative hangout and fika for all levels. Explore slow making and learn patterns.
📍 House of Blivande - Studio Tau | Blivande

👗 HUMANA: (un)OFFICIAL Fashion Week (June 4–6)
Curated second-hand fashion, stylist edits, upcycled collections, and daily happenings.
📍 Stockholm City & Mariatorget | .se

🎭 Performania Stockholm (June 5–7)
A weekend of raw live art. Don’t miss Tom Brennan’s powerful solo performance on June 6th.
📍 Studio 44, Södermalm |

🛍️ Ekenmarknad: Vintage Market (June 6–7)
Over 300 sellers gather for two massive days of vintage, second-hand treasures, and food trucks.
📍 Slakthusområdet | Eken Marknad

🇸🇪 Nationaldagen i Kungsträdgården (June 6)
Live music, gospel, an ABBA tribute, food stalls, and family activities to celebrate National Day.
📍 Kungsträdgården | Kungsträdgården

🎨 Cay Collective: Design Festival (June 6)
70+ artists and designers, workshops, live art, goodie bags, photo booth, music, and drinks.
📍 Blique by Nobis | .collective

🪩 Vagabond Open Air (June 6)
Massive open-air party by the water. Free entry, but you must secure a ticket via their bio. 18+.
📍 Frihamnstorget |

🌳 Bleck Megaloppis & Birthday (June 6)
Giant park flea market and Bleck’s 11th anniversary with live music and entertainment.
📍 Lilla Blecktornsparken | Bleck

🩰 Movement in Education (June 7)
Creative workshops exploring dance and movement as a learning tool for teachers and curious minds.
📍 SKH Brinellvägen 58 | Stockholms konstnärliga högskola

🌿 Which of these spots are you adding to your weekend plans? Let us know below.

28/05/2026

Valborg in Uppsala 🇸🇪

Valborg is one of Sweden’s biggest spring celebrations and it happens every year on April 30th.
People gather to celebrate the end of winter with student traditions, rafting, music and celebrations all around the city.

Uppsala is especially known for it because of its huge student culture and atmosphere, which makes the whole city feel alive for the day.

Definitely one of the most unique experiences to have in Sweden during spring 🌿

25/05/2026

☁️ What’s happening in Sthlm? ☁️
As we head into the final days of May, the city focuses on community, vibrant street culture, and creative traditions. Here’s your short guide for the week.

🗳️ Järvaveckan 2026 (May 27–30)
Sweden’s crucial democracy and culture festival celebrating its 10th anniversary. Join political debates, live music, seminars, and community workshops shaping the future. Free entry.
📍 Spånga IP |

🍸 STHLM City Block Party x MOOD (May 29–30)
Welcome to a massive street party in the heart of the city. Several blocks will fill up with live music, DJs, food trucks, summer drinks, and great local shopping offers. Free entry.
📍 Stockholm City |

🍷 Vinfesten by Pompette (May 30)
The ultimate wine festival arrives at Färgfabriken. Discover an incredible selection of wines, vibrant spring vibes, and great music. Pre-bookings recommended.
📍 Färgfabriken | Färgfabriken

🇲🇽 Mexican Mother’s Day: Día de Madres (May 31)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with vibrant Mexican traditions. The museum’s park will come alive with traditional dance group México Lindo, live music by Sweden's top mariachi band Fiesta México, and a colorful market.
📍 Etnografiska museet, Djurgården |

🌼 Beautiful Repairs: Outdoor Mending (May 31)
Celebrate the art of mending in a beautiful garden. Bring your clothes to transform repairs into art with hand stitches and floral patterns. Slow fashion and fika vibes.
📍 Gamla Orangeriet, Bergianska trädgården |

🌿 Which of these spots are you adding to your calendar? Let us know below.

24/05/2026

21/05/2026

In Stockholm and no plans for Thursday evenings?

Check out the weekly FREE atelier sessions at the

Every Thursday between 17 and 19.30 🎨🖼️🧑‍🎨

Bring a friend and be creative 👩‍🎨🖌️

21/05/2026

How Stockholm looks during spring 🌸

Longer days, cherry blossoms, and the city slowly coming back to life.

Would you visit Stockholm in spring?

18/05/2026

☁️ What’s happening in Sthlm? ☁️

The city is moving fast this week. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, dive into deep cultural discussions, or reconnect with nature, here’s your chronological guide.

👗 Stockholm Fashion District: Buying Days (May 18–20)
Three days dedicated to the business of fashion. A unique opportunity for professionals to experience new and permanent collections live, streamlining the purchasing process in a high-end showroom environment.
📍 Stockholm Showroom | Stockholm Fashion District

💼 The Job Festival (May 19)
A massive gathering in the heart of the city focused on diversity and inclusion. Meet employers, explore new educational paths, and attend seminars that are shaping the future of the labor market.
📍 Kungsträdgården | Jobbfestivalen tema mångfald & inkludering

🕵️‍♂️ Nordic Noir Author Talk: Johana Gustawsson (May 19)
Meet the queen of French Nordic Noir for an exclusive conversation (in English) about her internationally acclaimed thrillers and her latest co-written release, SON. Tickets are 50 SEK.
📍 Prästgatan 9, Gamla Stan | Deckarbokhandeln i Gamla Stan

🍔 Norra Bangårdens Foodtruck Festival (May 22–23)
A vibrant street food celebration at the train yard. Gather with friends, family, and pets to enjoy handpicked food trucks serving global flavors, great music, and a lively community atmosphere.
📍 Torsgatan 22 |

🌱 Plantfest at Rosendal (May 22–24)
Celebrate biodiversity with biodynamic plants, flowers, and organic seeds. Don't miss the gardener-led tours on Friday, children's activities, and a special one-day festival "Hooked on Tallinn" featuring food, design, and culture on Saturday.
📍 Rosendals Trädgård | Rosendals Trädgård

🌿 Bioblitz Linné (May 22–23)
Celebrate biological diversity in the heart of the Årike-Fyris nature reserve. Join experts and researchers for a 24-hour "species race" to discover local flora and fauna. An immersive experience for curious minds.
📍 Hospitalsträdgården | BIOTOPIA

📖 Jewish Book Festival (May 24–25)
The inaugural edition of this major literary event celebrating books and ideas on the occasion of 250 years of Jewish Life in Sweden. Experience cross-generational authors, international thinkers, marathon readings, and live music.
📍 Konstakademien, Fredsgatan 12 | Judisk Kultur i Sverige

🌿 Which of these events is a priority for you this week? Drop a comment below.

11/05/2026

☁️ What’s happening in Sthlm? ☁️

Spring is in full swing. This week, we’ve curated a selection of local traditions, contemporary culture, and immersive experiences for you to explore.

💥 Springbeast 2026 (May 14–17)
The ultimate explosion of urban culture at Snösätra. 4 days of graffiti with 80+ artists, 10 food trucks, and live sets from Looptroop Rockers and Linda Pira.
📍 Snösätra, Rågsved | Kulturkvarter Snösätra

🎬 Nakba Day Screening (May 15)
Join a special screening of "All That’s Left of You," a film by Cherien Dabis. An intimate look at memory and storytelling at Stockholm University.
📍 5 PM | Lecture Hall 2, Campus Frescati |

🎭 Quarnevalen 2026 (May 16)
One of Sweden’s most spectacular traditions since 1910. Watch thousands of students parade their wild, hand-built creations through the streets. A massive celebration of creativity and student spirit with over half a million spectators.
📍 Parade starts at KTH Campus | Quarnevalen

🏃‍♂️ Founders Running Club (May 16)
Connect with founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts during an easy morning run. No pressure, just good pace, networking, and a post-run coffee.
📍 10:00 AM | Blå Porten, Djurgården |

📖 Analog Oasis (May 16)
Disconnect to reconnect. Bring your book and slippers for a 100% analog afternoon. No phones allowed—just vinyl grooves, ambient jazz, and soul.
📍 Blivande, Frihamnen | Blivande

🌱 Att slå rot – Exhibition (Ongoing)
A moving group exhibition exploring the deep connections between soil, migration, and the human need to belong.
📍 Färgfabriken, Lövholmsbrinken 1 | Färgfabriken

🌿 Which of these experiences are you adding to your calendar? Let us know below.

07/05/2026

Wondering what makes Stockholm such an exciting place to build a company? 💡

There's a reason why we're known as The Silicon Valley of Europe - we have more unicorns 🦄 (billion dollar businesses) per capita than any other place in the EU.

One of the hubs for these innovative businesses is Swedish university campuses - today we're at learning about how students can turn their ideas into real companies.

Thanks to Future Day at Nymble happening now until 16.00 - organized by - students at KTH are getting insight into how they can get ahead and start building before they even graduate.

If you're curious about the startup ecosystem in Stockholm, come learn more about why Stockholm breeds innovation and incentivizes business-growth in our Swedish Innovation & Entrepreneurship Xperience (email us at [email protected] with your request).

We'll take you behind the scenes through KTH's university campus, give you exclusive access to incubator and startup ecosystems, and can even coordinate introductions to the most exciting founders and companies coming out of Sweden!

04/05/2026

Inspiring talks on the future of innovation at today!

You know an idea is worth spreading when it leaves you with more questions 🤔 than answers 💡

Brilliantly organized by (go give them a follow for more cook events coming up - including this Thursday's Future Lab)