3 Apr 2026
Swedish Culture
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Crown Princess Victoria meets Stockholm crowds for her name day

The annual celebration of Crown Princess Victoria’s name day took place on 12th March in Stockholm, continuing a popular royal tradition. Members of the public were once again able to gather in the inner courtyard of teh Royal Castle to congratulate the Crown Princess. As Victoria’s birthday celebrations are always held on the island of […]

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Nya Antikmässan 2026: Stockholm’s Antiques Fair Reinvents Itself

Photography by: Vladimir Perez-Vallejos The Antikmässan 2026, held from 5–8 March at Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö, marked a new chapter for one of the Nordic region’s most established fairs dedicated to antiques, design, and collectible objects. Originally founded in 1978, the event has long been a central meeting point for collectors, dealers, designers, and art lovers. […]

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When to Get Married in Stockholm: A Month-by-Month Guide

Choosing a wedding date in Stockholm is about far more than availability on a calendar. In this city, light, season, atmosphere, and mood shape the experience in profound ways. Stockholm transforms dramatically throughout the year — from snow-covered stillness to endless summer nights — and each month tells a different visual and emotional story. I’ve […]

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Christopher Garplind takes some familiar faces on a holiday

Popular Swedish radio personality Christopher Garplind felt like his life was a burning hell with way too much on his plate. So he thought he needed a holiday, or a few, and took along some well-known Swedish people who he also thought could use a break from their daily lives. It turned into six trips […]

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Inside Formex August 2025: A Celebration of Nordic Creativity

This August, Stockholm once again became the epicenter of Scandinavian design as Formex 2025 unfolded at Stockholmsmässan. From August 26–28, thousands of interior design professionals, buyers, stylists, and creatives gathered to explore what has become the Nordic region’s most influential trade fair for interiors and lifestyle. Bold Entrances and Eclectic Energy The moment guests stepped […]

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Season finale for Allsång på Skansen 2025

We have reached the end of the season, and the 8th summer Tuesday, when people gather to belt out classics together under the open sky at Skansen in Stockholm. Allsången could basically be called Sweden’s unofficial national therapy session, giving us all the overwhelming sense that singing loudly in unison might just be the secret […]

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Allsång på Skansen with a Thomas Stenström take-over

The best part of the Swedish summer is of course Allsång på Skansen (at least if you believe Pernilla’s own hype). The live sing-along show is a Swedish cultural institution, still going strong during its 90th summer. This week’s TV show brought both nostalgia and fresher sounds with artists including Rick Astley, EMD, Thomas Stenström, […]

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Stockholm Pride 2025: A Celebration to Remember

Photographer: Vladimir Perez-Vallejos From July 28 to August 2, 2025, Stockholm transformed into a buzzing epicentre of creativity, activism, and unity. With its theme One Story, One Future, this year’s Stockholm Pride was not only the largest LGBTQ+ festival in the Nordics – it was an unforgettable blend of joy, visibility, and cultural depth Standout Events […]

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Viktor Leksell at Allsång på Skansen
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Viktor Leksell and more at Allsång på Skansen

Every summer Tuesday’s favorite form of entertainment Allsång på Skansen was back for the Stockholm Pride week, pulling a big live crowd and TV viewership as usual. The hostess with the mostest, Pernilla Wahlgren once again brought a litany of Swedish artists on stage to sing their latest tunes and sing along with the live […]

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Allsång på Skansen with Scarlet and other favorites

You know the drill by now, Tuesday nights in the summertime mean one thing and one thing only: Allsång på Skansen, or as Pernilla Wahlgren herself (or more likely her genius scriptwriter Edward af Sillén) put it: the longest TV tradition in Sweden, with the shortest TV host. The live-sent TV show once again brought […]

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