Stockholm Weekly: Week 32

Are you back in the office this week, or have you not even started vacation yet?

With the arrival of August, events will start to ramp back up again. This week you’ll find rooftop concerts, outdoor cinema, live wrestling in the city centre, classical music under the open sky, food markets, jazz jams and one of Sweden’s biggest triathlon events.

Tuesday, August 5 | 17:00–17:40

Watch an action-packed wrestling show take over Sergels Torg with dramatic matches, acrobatics and larger-than-life characters. A fun, free event that’s perfect if you’re passing through the city centre.

📍 Sergels Torg
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Tuesday, August 5 | 17:00–20:00

Stockholms Bränneri heads to Klöver Vinbar for an evening of expertly mixed cocktails, including the Klöver Club, Stockholm Spritz and Peachy Highball, alongside alcohol-free options.

📍 Klöver Vinbar
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Tuesday, August 5 | 20:00–22:00

Stockholm Under Stjärnorna welcomes SAUDA for an evening blending progressive R&B, alternative pop and hip-hop. One of the city’s best rooftop concert series continues with another exciting emerging artist.

📍 Stockholm Under Stjärnorna (SUS)
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Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9

The Weeknd returns to Stockholm with his spectacular After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. Expect a huge production featuring his biggest hits alongside new material, with Playboi Carti joining as a special guest.

📍 Strawberry Arena
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Saturday, August 8 | 21:00–01:00

One of Stockholm’s favourite jazz nights returns. The house band opens the evening before inviting musicians to join the jam in Källarbyn’s intimate underground venue. Free entry.

📍 Källarbyn
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Saturdays

If you’re willing to queue for exceptional pastries, Petit Plaisir is well worth the trip. This small weekend-only bakery in Nacka has quickly built a reputation for beautifully crafted French-style pastries that regularly sell out.

📍 Gillegången 24, Nacka

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Sunday, August 9

Whether you’re racing or spectating, Stockholm’s annual triathlon is always an impressive day out. Participants can choose from sprint, Olympic, relay and beginner-friendly distances, with events taking place throughout the day.

📍 Stockholm
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Sunday, August 9 | 11:00–15:30

One of Stockholm’s best-loved summer traditions returns as the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra performs a free open-air concert at Gärdet. Before the performance, families can enjoy instrument try-outs and children’s activities, while internationally acclaimed soprano Christina Nilsson joins the orchestra for this year’s concert.

📍 Maritime Museum, Gärdet
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Sunday, August 9

Spend the afternoon discovering a little piece of Argentina in Enskede. Expect fresh medialunas, handmade crafts from Argentine artists, art, culture and a welcoming community atmosphere inspired by home.

📍 Bageri Kompass, Sockenvägen 477, Enskede
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Sunday, August 9 | 21:00

SUS transforms its rooftop into an open-air cinema for a screening of the Oscar-winning musical Dreamgirls. Grab a drink, settle into a lounge chair and enjoy one of Stockholm’s best sunset views before the film begins.

📍 Stockholm Under Stjärnorna (SUS)
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Saturday & Sunday

One of Stockholm’s favourite weekend markets returns with vintage clothing, local designers, antiques, handmade crafts, street food and plenty of second-hand treasures.

📍 Hornstull
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Tuesday, August 4 | 15:00–18:00

Musicians, singers, dancers and listeners are all welcome for an afternoon celebrating Klezmer and Yiddish music in one of Stockholm’s most beautiful garden settings. Join in or simply relax and enjoy the music.

📍 Vintervikens Trädgård
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