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MAIN SWEDEN EVENTS & DATES 

DATES

+ Holidays

11 January - New Year's Day
5 January - Eve of Epiphany(banks close early)
6 January - Epiphany
30 April - Valborg's Eve(banks close early)
1 May - May Day
6 June - National Day
Friday before Midsummer Day - Midsummers Eve(bank holiday)
Saturday after 19 June - Midsummer Day
Friday before All Saints Day - All Saints Eve(banks close early)
Saturday after 30 October - All Saints Day
24 December - Christmas Eve(bank holiday)
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Boxing Day
31 December - New Year's Eve(bank holiday)

EVENTS

+ Main Events

January

January 2-8
Stockholm Winter Games
The world's largest winter games for youths. During these winter days in January, thousands of young athletes, will gathers in Stockholm to compete, make new friends and enjoy the pleasures of the inviting city.
For further information:
Stockholm Winter Games
Phone: +46-8-627 46 20
Fax: +46-8-98 78 58
E-mail: office@wintergames.nu

January 24-28
Kiruna Snow Festival
Kiruna, Norrbotten
Kiruna Snow Festival – the biggest snow festival in Europe. Snow is sculpted into fine art under the
sparkling cascade of the Northern Lights. Dog-sledding and reindeer racing in the center of Kiruna.
For further information:
Kiruna Lappland Tourist bureau
Phone: +46-980-188 80
Fax: +46-980-182 86

January 27-February 6
Gothenburg Film Festival
Gothenburg
The 29th Gothenburg Film Festival. Every year about 400 films are shown for an audience of 110 000 visitors.
For further information:
Gothenburg Film Festival
Phone: +46-31-339 30 00
Fax: +46-31-41 00 63

January 27-June 11
The Musical MAMMA MIA!
Stockholm, Djurgården
Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, produced by Judy Craymer and Littlestar
Services, London. The musical, based on the music by ABBA, is located at the Cirkus Theatre in
Stockholm.
For further information:
Briggen Teaterproduktion
Phone: +46-8-555 19 650
Fax. +46-8-555 19 601
E-mail info@briggenteater.se
 

February

Date is not decided. Most probably the race will take place in the beginning of February.
Vikingarännet
Uppsala - Stockholm
Vikingarännet is an annual ice-skating race taking place on Lake Mälaren, between Uppsala and
Stockholm, approximetly 80km.
For further information:
Phone: +46-8-556 312 45
Fax: +46 8 549 012 50

GE Globen Galan
Stockholm, Globen
One of the world’s best indoor track and field events.
For further information:
Löparkansliet
Phone: +46-8-54 56 64 40
Fax: +46-8-664 38 22

February 2-4
Jokkmokks Winter Market
Jokkmokk, Norrbotten
The largest winter event in Northern Europe celebrate 401:st year anniversary, with a smaller traditional market dating back to the 17th century, taking place on the 31/1 – 1/2. Handicraft by the Sami people and various events.
For further information:
Jokkmokks Tourist Office
Phone: +46-971-222 50
Fax: +46-971-222 59

February 2-5
Swedish Rally
Karlstad, Värmland
A three-day car race in winter conditions.
For further information:
Uddeholm Swedish Rally
Phone +46-54-10 20 25
Fax: +46-54-18 05 30

February 8-12
Stockholm Furniture Fair
Stockholm international fairs
The world´s largest meeting place for Nordic design. Furniture, lamps, design, textiles and interiors for
homes, offices and public areas.
For further information:
Stockholm International Fairs,
Phone: +46-8-749 41 00

February 10 - 12
Vilhelmina Winter Weekend
Vilhelmina, Västerbotten
Vilhelmina winter market with local arts and crafts exhibition. Snowrider Holeshot Reward & Big Jump
on Snow mobile and motor cycle.
For further information:
Phone: +46-940 14384

February 16-19
The Antiques Fair
Stockholm, Stockholm international fairs
The largest antique store in Scandinavia. Lectures and exhibits. Everything is also for sale!
For further information:
Stockholm International Fairs
Phone: +46-8-749 41 00

February 17-18
Snow Rally Sweden
Östersund, Jämtland
The rally elite of Europe are competing in Snow Rally Sweden which is arranged for the third year in a
row.
For further information:
Snow Rally Sweden
Ph: +46 63-18 09 20

February 24 - March 6
Vasaloppet Ski Race Week, Dalarna
Vasaloppet Ski Race. The world’s longest cross-country race between Sälen and Mora in Dalarna
covering 90 km (56 miles) with some 30,000 participants.
The week begins on Friday February 24, with something for the whole family, KortVasan, 30 km in classic style from Oxberg. Then follow TjejVasan, Öppet spår, StafettVasan, HalvVasan, SkejtVasan, the whole week culminating with Vasaloppet itself on March 6.
For further information:
Mora
Phone: +46-250-392 00
Fax. +46-250-392 50
E-mail info@vasaloppet.se
Sälen
Phone: +46-280-59 30 60
Fax: +46-280-59 30 61
E-mail salen@vasaloppet.se

March

March 2-5
Hem & Villa
Garden and outdoor expo. Beautiful themed gardens. Approximately one hundred exhibitors.
For further information:
Malmömässan
Phone: +46-40-690 85 00

March 4-12
Stockholm International Boat Show
Stockholm, Stockholm international fairs
The largest international boat fair in Scandinavia celebrates its 71st anniversary. All the latest boats,
engines and equipment. On site activities.
For further information:
Stockholm International Fairs
Phone: +46 8-749 41 00
Fax: +46 8-749 61 90

March 16-19
Vindelälvsdraget
Lapland/Västerbotten
Vindelälvsdraget is a unique dog sleigh race, a 400 km long relay during 4 days along the ice of the
untouched Vindeln River. Totally 30 distances of 6-22 km. The competition starts in the mountain
village Ammarnäs and ends in Vännäsby, where the Vindeln River flows into the Ume River.
Vindelälvsdraget is suitable for everybody. All kinds of skiers and dogs can take part - the elite in slim fit
dresses as well as the ordinary skier. All teams compete in the same class.
For further information:
Vindelälvens Tourist bureau
Phone: +46-952-140 90
Fax: +46-952-142 96

March 17-19
Wilderness & Adventure Show
Stockholm, Stockholm international fairs
Wildlife & Adventure Fair. Outdoor adventure expo.
For further information:
Stockholm International Fairs
Phone: +46-8-749 41 00

March 23-26
The Nordic Gardens
Stockholm, Stockholm international fairs
The leading garden show in the Nordic countries with approx. 60,000 annual visitors over the last four
years. Interesting exhibits and seminars for gardeners.
For further information:
Stockholm International Fairs
Phone : +46 8 749 41 00

March 31
Fishing in Mörrum
Fishing Mörrum, Blekinge
Opening of the popular fishing season on the Mörrum River.
For further information:
Mörrums Kronolaxfiske
Phone: +46-454-501 23

April

April 14-17
Easter celebration at Skansen
Stockholm, Djurgården
Traditional Easter celebrations at Skansen – the open air museum.
For further information:
Skansen
Phone: +46-8-442 80 00

April 26-29
LG Hockey Games
Stockholm
An annual ice hockey tournament in the Stockholm Globe Arena between Sweden, Finland, Czech
Republic and Russia.
For further information:
Svenska Ishockeyförbundet Information Department
Phone: +46-8-449 04 00
Fax. +46-8-91 00 35

April 29-30
The Glaskonst Art Glassware Exhibition
Kingdom of Crystal, Småland
Glaskonst 2006 is Sweden's most extensive glass exhibition - 14 exhibitions at 14 glassworks in the
Kingdom of Crystal, with works by over 30 glass artists! Glaskonst 2006 starts with a joint opening on 29-30/4 and continues until 31/8 (prel). The whole Swedish art glassware world team is represented, and the result is a gigantic summer art show at the glassworks of Småland. The exhibitions are an excellent opportunity to experience famous Swedish art glassware which is normally only seen at separate exhibitions outside Sweden.
For further information:
Glasriket Tourism,
Phone: +46-481-452 15
Fax +46-481-457 00
E-mail: info@glasriket.se

April 30
Walpurgis Eve
Sweden
Walpurgis Night, when spring is welcomed with bonfires, choral singing and fireworks. The festivities go on in many locations. Traditionally, the Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm hosts some of the most spectacular celebrations.
For further information:
Skansen
Phone: +46-8-442 80 00
Contact the regional tourist offices for information about regional celebrations.

May

May 10-13
Salmon Festival
Karlshamn, Blekinge
One of Sweden´s largest festivals – to celebrate salmon. Fishermen from all over the world gather to
catch fish in hopes of reeling in a world record!
For further information:
Sportfiskecentrum
Phone. +46-454-199 50
Fax: +46-454-169 95
E-mail: info@sportfiskecentrum.com

May 21-22 (prel.)
Tjejtrampet
Stockholm, Gärdet
The world’s largest race for female cyclists.
For further information:
Eventum
Phone: +46-8-450 26 10
Fax: +46-8-664 38 15
E-mail: kansliet@tjejtrampet.com

May 27-28
Blues Festival
Mönsterås, Kalmar
The 13th Blues Festival! Music from three stages.
For further information:
Mönsterås Tourist Bureau
Phone: +46-499-130 01
Fax: +46-499-130 10
E-mail: monsteras@omnitravel.se

May 28
Gärdesloppet / Prins Bertil Memorial
Family event with car, boat, and plane shows
Stockholm, Biskopsudden
A unique show of motorized vehicles and cultural history in exquisite surroundings with Dixieland
theme.
For further information:
Phone: +46-702-20 40 60

June

June 1-6
Restaurants Festival: “A Taste of Stockholm”
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården
Restaurant Week. Stockholm’s best restaurants show off the talents of their chefs. The event takes place in Kungsträdgården near the Royal Palace.
For further information:
Restaurangernas Dag
E-mail: info@smakapastockholm.se

June 3
Stockholm Marathon
Stockholm
The 28th Stockholm Marathon will host some 16,000 runners from all over the world.
For further information:
Stockholm Marathon
Phone: +46-8-545 664 40
Fax: +46-8-664 38 22
E-mail: info@marathon.se

June 6
Sweden´s National Day
Sweden
Traditional celebrations all over the country. The largest and most traditional event will take place at
Skansen with the presence of the King and Queen.
For further information:
Skansen
Phone: +46-8-442 80 00

June 8-10
Sweden Rock Festival
Sölvesborg, Blekinge
Rock festival with international well known artists.
For further information:
SwedenRock
Phone: +46-456-317 95
Fax: +46-456-317 94
E-mail: info@swedenrock.com

June 15-17
Hultsfred´s Rock Festival
Hultsfred, Småland
Hultsfred Rock Festival, Sweden’s largest with attractions for young and old alike. Sideshows with
fakirs, acrobats, comedians, tightrope walkers, jugglers, impressionists, musicians and dancers.
For further information:
Hultsfredsfestivalen
Phone: +46-495-695 00
Fax: +46-495-695 50

June 17 (prel.)
The Öresund Bridge, Broloppet
Öresund, skåne
A unique half-marathon between two countries – Sweden and Denmark.
For further information:
Broloppet
Phone: +46-40-96 92 70
Fax. +46-40-96 92 79
E-mail: kansliet@broloppet.com

June 23
Midsummer Eve/Solstice Celebrations
Sweden
Traditional celebrations with dance and music around the maypole.
For further information:
Tourist office in Dalarna
Phone: +46-23-640 04
Fax. +46-23-833 14
E-mail: turistinformation@dalarna.se
Contact regional offices for local celebrations throughout the country.
 

July

July 1
Åre Extreme Challenge
Åre, Jämtland
Part of the Åre Adventure Festival. Contestants compete in canoeing, cross country running and
mountainbiking.
For further information:
Svensk Multisport
Phone: +46-647-137 80, +46-705-18 52 74

July 1-2
Sigtunas Medieval Days
Sigtuna
Medieval techniques will be mixed with the modern and visitors can learn about smide, ceramics and
leather. Many of the booths will sell handicrafts in metal, wood and clay. Staff wears period clothing. In
the museum there will be an exhibit about Jordi Arkös ”Röde orm”. The theme this year is medieval
textiles.
For further information:
Sigtuna Turism
Phone: +46-8-594 806 50
Fax: +46-8-594 806 59

July 1-9
Music at Lake Siljan
Siljan, Dalarna
“Music on Lake Siljan” has struck a chord in the first week of July every summer since 1969.
This renowned music festival on the shores of Lake Siljan in Dalarna has something for everyone,
offering its audiences more than 100 different programs.
For further information:
Musik vid Siljan
Phone: + 46 -248-102 90
Fax: +46 248-519 81
E-mail: musik@musikvidsiljan.se

Starting on July 2
Gotland Runt
Sandhamn, Stockholm/Gotland
International sailing competition between approx. 400 contestants from all over Europe.
For further information:
KSSS
Phone. +46-702-13 20 69

July 3-9
Swedish Match Cup
Kungälv, Bohuslän
Sailing competition starts at the island of Marstrand on the west coast. The world’s best sailors will be
on hand to participate in this event.
For further information:
Göteborgs Kungliga Segelsällskap
Phone: +46-31-29 90 40
E-mail: info@swedishmatchcup.com

July 8 (prel)
Hälsinge Hambon
Hälsingland
41st anniversary featuring several musical and cultural events.
For further information:
Hälsinge Hambon
Phone: +46-278-253 99
Fax: +46-278-256 00
E-mail: info@halsingehambon.se

July 8-16
Synsam Swedish Open
Båstad, Skåne
Annual International tennis tournament.
For further information:
PR Event in Göteborg AB
Phone: +46-31-94 02 50
Fax: +46-31-94 02 51

July 8-16
Hova Knights Week
Hova, Östergötland
Medieval week in Hova.
For further information:
Hova Riddarvecka
Phone: +46-506-301 20
E-mail: info@riddarveckan.com

July 9
Vansbrosimningen
Vansbro, Dalarna
Vansbrosimningen is a large swimming competition. The course is 2000 meters in the river Vanån and
1000 meters in the river Västerdalälven.
For further information:
Phone: +46-281-718 94
E-mail: press@vansbrosimningen.com

July 14
Victoriadagen
Borgholm, Öland
Celebrations to mark Crown Princess Victoria’s birthday on the island of Öland. The royal family
attends this regal event.
For further information:
KWK Productions
Phone: +46-480-875 30
E-mail: kay@slh.se

July 14-16
Arvika Festival
Arvika, Värmland
One of the major music festivals in Sweden. A happening with more than just music. Theatre, poetry, art
exhibitions.
For further information:
Galaxen Arrangemangsföreningen
Phone: +46-570 136 66

July 18-22 (prel)
Stockholm Jazz Festival
Stockholm
International Jazz Festival with blues, soul, funk and Latin music by international and Swedish artists.
For further information:
Stockholm Jazz Festival
Phone: +46-8-505 331 70
Fax: +46-08-453 34 47
E-mail: info@stockholmjazz.com

July 19-22
Karlshamn Baltic Festival
Karlshamn, Blekinge
Folk celebration during several days with cultural events from all over the world.
For further information:
Östersjöfestivalen
Phone: +46 454-811 16
Fax: +46 454-816 25
E-mail: balticfestival@karlshamn.se

July 25
DN Galan
Stockholm, Stadion
The DN Galan is part of IAAF Super Grand Prix and has been the leading international track and field
event in Sweden since it started in 1967. Sweden’s largest annual sporting event.
For further information:
DN Galan / Stadionklubbarna
Phone: +46-8-14 12 41
Fax: +46-8-10 83 90

July 26-30
Skoklosterspelen
Skokloster, Uppland
Historical festival with tournaments, concerts, markets, mystery games, medieval weddings at one of
Europe’s best preserved baroque sites.
For further information:
Skoklosterspelen
Phone: +46 171-529 00
E-mail: skoklosterspelen@habo.se

July 27-29
Storsjöyran
Östersund, Jämtland
A large party with stage performance by well-known Swedes and international personalities.
For further information:
Phone: +46-63-12 00 76
Fax: +46-63-12 02 67

July 31-August 6
Gay Pride
Stockholm, Tantolunden at Liljeholmsbron
The largest Gay Pride Festival in the Nordic countries takes place in central Stockholm. A 1 week event
filled with seminars, workshops, concerts, theatres, attractions, etc.
For further information:
Stockholm Pride
Phone: +46 8-33 59 55

August

August 4-13
Göteborgskalaset
Göteborg
Festival with events all over the city of Gothenburg.
For further information:
Gothenburg’s Tourist Bureau
Phone: +46-31-61 25 00
Fax: +46-31-61 25 01

August 6-13
The 19th European Athletics Championships
Göteborg
A world-class sporting event. Major sporting stars will be competing for medals at Ullevi Stadium. In the centre, there will be the City Festival Göteborgskalaset with all kinds of performers and entertainment.
For further information:
ECH-Office
Phone: +46-31-61 54 50
Tickets: Got Event Ticket Box
Phone: +46-31 - 81 10 20

August 6-13
Medieval Week on Gotland
Visby, Gotland
The Medieval Week on Gotland is filled with light and happiness. You will find markets, people wearing
medieval attire, Pilgrim walks, music, contests and games.
For further information:
Phone: +46-498-29 10 70
Fax: +46-498-24 79 80
E-mail: info@medeltidsveckan.com

August 10-12
Emmabodafestivalen
Glasriket, Småland
The Festival which is known for being the festival who only have the latest artists on stage.
For further information:
Vinterbadarna
Phone. +46-471-108 02
E-mail: info@rassle.org

August 12-19
Dalhalla Opera Festival
On opera performance in Dalhalla is something outstanding, an experience you will never forget. The
glorious natural surroundings are part of the stage setting. Above the massive walls of the rock, horizons
are formed by the irregular line of spruce and pine. Opera in Dalhalla is mostly without any
amplification, which is quite unique for an outdoor arena. The justifiably famous Dalhalla acoustics are
shown here to splendid advantage.
For further information:
Dalhalla
Phone: +46-248-79 79 50

August 18-20
Gothenburg Jazz Festival
The annual international Jazz Festival will start with a parade from Kungportsplatsen in central
Gothenburg on August 18.
For further information:
Phone: +46 31 - 99 34 20

August 18-25
The Malmö Festival
Malmö, Skåne
Experience a gigantic party with music, theater, specially designed fireworks, sport events, amusement
parks and handicrafts.
For further information:
Phone: +46 40-341200

August 27
Tjejmilen
Stockholm, Gärdet
Over 30,000 female runners will run 6 miles around parts of Stockholm.
For further information:
Phone: +46-8-545 66 440
E-mail: info@tjejmilen.se

September

September 14 - 20
Umeå International Film Festival
Umeå, Västerbotten
The small and beautiful city of Umeå in the North of Sweden is gaining an increasing reputation for its annual International Film Festival. 21st edition.
For further information:
Umeå International Film Festival
Phone: +46-90-13 33 56
Fax: +46-90-77 79 61
E-mail: info@filmfest.se

September 22 - 24
Lidingöloppet
Stockholm
Lidingöloppet is awarded the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest terrain race in the world.
For further information:
Lidingöloppet
Phone: +46-8-765 26 15

September 28 - October 1
Öland Harvest Fest
Borgholm, Öland
For further information:
Ölands Skördefest
Phone: +46-485-770 20
Fax: +46-485-56 25 35
E-mail: info@skordefest.nu
 

October

October 9 (prel.)
if… Stockholm Open
STOCKHOLM, KUNGLIGA TENNISHALLEN
The 36th annual ATP tournament in the Nordic countries. Tennis players from the world over will be announced at the end of September.
For further information:
Phone: +46-8-459 15 35
Fax:+46-8-664 38 15
E-mail: media@stockholmopen.se

October 25-29
Umeå International Jazz Festival
Umeå, Västerbotten
Umeå´s 39th Jazz Festival. On stage you will find artists from all over the world.
For further information:
Phonel: +46 (0)90 154323
Fax: +46 (0)90 126845
E-mail: helene@botniamusik.se

November

November 16-26
Stockholm International Film Festival
Stockholm
Stockholm’s 17th International Film Festival is one of the best in Northern Europe.
For further information:
Stockholm International Film Festival
Phone: +46 8-677 50 00
November 10 - 20
 

December

December 1-3
Stockholm International Horse Show
Stockholm
The 15th Stockholm International Horse Show featuring all things equestrian. The biggest indoor equestrian event in the world in terms of spectators per day.
For further information:

December 10
Nobeldagen
STOCKHOLM, STADSHUSET
The Nobel Prize Awards are presented by HM the King at a formal ceremony in Stockholm Concert Hall. By special invitation only. Banquet at Stockholm City Hall.
For further information:
Nobelstiftelsen
Ph. +46-8-663 09 20, Fax. +46-8-660 38 47

December 13
Lucia
SWEDEN
The coronation of Lucia, the bearer of light, is celebrated all over Sweden on this day. A young woman is chosen to lead the annual procession of light at Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm.
For further information:
Skansen,
Ph. +46-8-442 80 00, Fax. +46-8-442 82 80
Contact the local tourist offices for information in the various regions of Sweden.