It’s a packed summer week in Stockholm, with the Culture Festival taking over the city, outdoor cinema at Rålis returning, world-class sailing on Riddarfjärden and plenty of smaller pop-ups to discover.
There’s also a crayfish party, Taiwanese and Japanese comfort food, creative workshops, vintage shopping and even a 2000s nostalgia night.
Here’s what’s happening in Stockholm this week that you shouldn’t miss 👇
Monday–Thursday, August 10–13 | 12:00–16:00
With the Women’s U18 European Basketball Championship taking place in Kista, Stenbacka Torg is getting in on the action with four days of free basketball activities. Try out the new basketball court, join games and activities, and meet other basketball fans — all levels are welcome.
📍 Stenbacka Torg, Kista
🔗 More info
Wednesday–Sunday, August 12–16
One of Stockholm’s biggest free events takes over the city for five days. Stockholm Culture Festival fills streets, squares and stages across central Stockholm with live music, dance, performances, activities and cultural experiences — with free admission to the festival programme.
📍 Various locations across central Stockholm
🔗 Explore the programme
Wednesday–Sunday, August 12–16
Stockholm International Film Festival’s much-loved outdoor cinema is back. Bring a blanket, grab some food and settle in for a movie beneath the summer sky alongside thousands of other Stockholmers.
This year’s programme includes Pulp Fiction, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, The Lord of the Rings, Notting Hill and a Secret Cinema screening.
📍Rålis
🔗 Programme & info
Wednesday–Sunday, August 12–16
Some of the world’s best sailors descend on Stockholm for five days of fast-paced team racing. Unlike longer sailing races, these are short, tactical battles where teams use speed, positioning and strategy to outmanoeuvre each other. Spectators can watch the action from the quays around Riddarfjärden.
📍 Riddarfjärden
🔗 Championship info
Thursday–Saturday, August 13–15
Instax is opening its first Stockholm pop-up with three days dedicated to photos, creativity and a little café treat or two. Browse the complete Instax range, pick up exclusive goodie bags and stop by the Memory Making Station to create your own personalised keyring.
Matcha and cookies will also be served throughout the pop-up.
📍 co, Kungsgatan 18
🔗 Pop-up details
Thursday, August 13
A very Swedish late-summer tradition takes over Sturehof. Expect plenty of crayfish, festive decorations, traditional drinking songs and a lively atmosphere as the Stockholm institution hosts its annual kräftskiva.
📍 Sturehof, Stureplan
🔗 Event details
Friday, August 14 | 18:00–21:00
A phone-free evening designed around slowing down and connecting with other women. The small group will cook a meal together, explore gratitude through art and then gather around a beautifully set table to eat, talk and share the experience.
📍 A.B Café, Telefonplan
🔗 Book a spot
Friday–Saturday, August 14–15 | 17:00–21:00
Fancy getting creative without committing to a full course? Drop in and try watercolour painting with guidance from artist Frida Stensmar. No previous painting experience is required, making this an easy option for a relaxed creative evening.
📍 Presentmakeriet
🔗 More info
Friday–Sunday, August 14–16
Kungsträdgården transforms into a street basketball arena for the grand finale of the Sweden 3x3 Tour. Watch some of Sweden’s top players battle it out in quick, high-intensity matches for the season titles, with entertainment and activities adding to the atmosphere throughout the weekend.
📍 Kungsträdgården
🔗 Tournament info
Saturday, August 15 | 11:00–16:00
A.B Café hosts a one-day pop-up dedicated to homemade Taiwanese and Japanese comfort food. Choose from mapo tofu, braised pork belly or vegan mixed mushroom bento, each served with rice and homemade sides. There’ll also be homemade desserts and refreshing iced tea. Come early — it’s only running until everything sells out.
📍 A.B Café, Telefonplan
🔗 Pop-up info
Saturday, August 15 | Evening
One of Stockholm’s biggest running events takes over Södermalm for a summer night of running, music and huge crowds. Midnattsloppet is much more than a race — the streets become part running course, part festival, with live music, DJs and entertainment along the route as thousands of runners make their way through the neighbourhood.
The main race is 10 km through Södermalm, with spectators lining the streets to cheer everyone on. Even if you’re not running, it’s a really fun evening to head to Söder, find a spot along the route and soak up the atmosphere.
📍 Södermalm
🏃 10 km + additional race categories
🔗 Midnattsloppet website
Saturday, August 15 | 11:00–15:00
A special edition of Moveat celebrating the launch of Vinhaggorna’s new Haggan Cava. Follow a self-guided food route through Stockholm with five carefully selected food stops included in your ticket, starting with a glass of Haggan Cava at the first location.
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Saturday, August 15 | 12:00–18:00
A summer market focused on circular shopping, with the chance to browse second-hand finds or clear out your own wardrobe and sell. The market is part of a music-filled weekend moving through sounds from Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean.
📍 Plåtparken, Liljeholm Kajen
🔗 Market info
Saturday, August 15
Dig out your best Y2K energy for a night dedicated to the 2000s. Boogie away to girl groups, nostalgic throwbacks, confetti and plenty of songs you probably haven’t heard on a dance floor in years.
📍 Trädgården
🔗 Party info
Sunday, August 16 | 21:00–00:00
End the week with La La Land under the Stockholm summer sky. SUS screens the modern musical classic on its rooftop big screen, with freshly popped popcorn, drinks and food available while you watch.
📍 Stockholm Under Stjärnorna (SUS)
🔗 Event details
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