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Almost like a grand finale to summer, the capital serves up a smorgasbord of festivities, with mid-August being the absolute highlight. From carnival parades where you’re encouraged to bring your own instrument to big-name performances and a three-day pop-up festival at Trädgården, Stockholm’s ultimate summer club.
There are also plenty of films screening under the summer skies. So stock up on popcorn, grab a friend or two and let the Stockholm night become your cinema theatre. Here are the events to check out before summer bows out.
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1. Stockholm Culture Festival, (Kulturfestivalen), various locations around Stockholm
Stockholm Culture Festival is a huge city-wide celebration that attracts millions of visitors to its hundreds of events every year. One of the highlights is, of course, the many live performances, with Hurula, Agnes, Lia Kali and Greekazo among the artists taking to the stage this year. Little ones have a firm place in the festivities too, with everything from baby salsa and kids’ dance to magic shows and theatre. But it doesn’t stop there. Think street food, exhibitions, performances, film screenings and activities to try out. In short: something for absolutely everyone.
With venues spread from Gustav Adolfs torg to Kungsträdgården, the entire city centre is transformed into one big live arena.
When? August 12–16. More info:Kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se/en/festival-program
2. Nytorgsfesten, Södermalm
Nytorgsfesten brings together pretty much everything we love about Södermalm: flea markets packed with bargains, great street food and a wonderfully artsy festival vibe.. Friday kicks off with a lively carnival parade, bring an instrument if you have one lying around, before the weekend rolls on with a packed programme of good food and laid-back hangs. Browse the hippie market and Latin Street, feast on ice cream at the ice cream square and check out the spectacle on the corner of Skånegatan and Södermannagatan, where Funnybones Production is putting on a circus for the weekend. Come evening, things step up a notch with Mosquito Block Party and Silent Disco under the August sky.
When? August 14–16. More info: Nytorgsfesten.se
3. Stockholm Film Festival, Kungsholmen
It’s almost time for the much-loved late-summer tradition when Stockholm Film Festival transforms Rålambshovsparken into a giant outdoor cinema. Settle down on the grass and catch a film under the open sky. This year’s line-up includes ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’.
If you want even more options before deciding where to spread out your picnic blanket for a cosy movie night, check out the Stockholm Culture Festival programme, which features dozens of screenings across the city. Among them, you can catch ‘Flow’ at the new Vattentorget by Slussen or animated classic ‘Finding Nemo’ in the scenic grounds behind the Maritime Museum.
When? August 12–16. More info: Stockholmfilmfestival.se
4. Water Festival at Trädgården, Södermalm
Mocktails, DJs and partying are on the agenda as water brand Aqua d’Or takes over the fun park at this classic Stockholm institution for three days with a pop up-festival. As well as plenty of party vibes, the line-up includes yoga, a round-the-table ping-pong tournament and fruity mocktails at a dedicated water bar (the regular bars will also be open).The festival wraps up on Saturday with a big party with a pool party theme, where we’ve heard rumours of both beach balls and giant flamingos.
The festival is free until 22:00, after which an entry fee applies. The yoga is already fully booked, but at the time of writing this news story, you can still sign up for the round-the-table ping-pong tournament.
When? August 13–15. More info: Vattenfestivalen.confetti.events
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