12 Sep 2026
Culture
Music

After years of waiting: Latin rock royalty Molotov set to blast Stockholm

There is a clear before and after in Mexico marked by the arrival of Molotov. When this band exploded out of Mexico City in 1995, the country’s mainstream was dominated by safe formulas and little space for open criticism or sonic rebellion. With their debut album, ¿Dónde jugarán las niñas? (1997), Molotov didn’t just sell […]

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Concerts Music

Käärijä brought his crazy Cha Cha Cha party to Stockholm

The People’s Champion of Eurovision 2023, ie. Finland’s own Käärijä, brought his high-octane live show to Fållan in Stockholm on May 1st. He turned the venue into a neon-lit frenzy and had the audience join in on the crazy party in the best way possible. This was the second time Käärijä played in Stockholm. His […]

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Art Creative Arts Culture Museum Music Swedish Culture

Culture Night 2025: Wabi-Sabi, Dance and Money

Culture Night, the epitome of Stockholm’s art scene, once again opened the doors to over 180 galleries, art spaces, museums and exhibitions completely for free. Being a great opportunity to explore what your city offers beyond the “home – office – home” routine, it’s a must-attend event that I sincerely hope you didn’t miss. And […]

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Festivals Music News

The right song won – and here’s why!

The six-week long Melodifestivalen tour has come to its conclusion, and the Swedes have chosen KAJ to represent the country at Eurovision with their song Bara bada bastu. Many people are excited about the choice and what it means for Sweden in Eurovision, while others have been critical. Let’s consider a few of the reasons […]

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Festivals Music News

Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 5 in Jönköping

We have already reached the last of the five preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, in the run-up to the Grand Final that will be held in Stockholm on the 8th of March. This week the artists take to the stage in Jönköping and as usual, there are six songs competing for those two spots straight to […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 4 in Malmö

We are already in week 4 of the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Malmö, last year’s Eurovision host city. As you should know by now, the audience will vote to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision qualifications, plus one more for a […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 3 in Västerås

We have reached the half-way post in the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Västerås. Don’t expect Game of Thrones level drama, but rather harmless musical entertainment for your Saturday evening. Once again, the objective is to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision […]

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Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025: Bringing You Innovation in Design

Last week, the iconic Stockholm Furniture Fair took place, once again cementing its status as Scandinavia’s leading platform for furniture and lighting design. The event brought together some of the brightest minds in design, from established brands to emerging talents, showcasing a stunning array of products that embody the latest trends and technological advancements in […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! – Heat 2 in Gothenburg

We have come to the second week of Melodifestivalen 2025, and the artists are in Gothenburg. As you should know, Melodifestivalen is the Swedish national qualification for Eurovision, and actually a bigger deal than Eurovision itself here in Sweden. There are a total of 30 artists and songs competing in five heats in the first […]

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Festivals Music News

Time for Melodifestivalen 2025! – Heat 1 in Luleå

It’s finally that time of the year again, Melfest season! As you will know by now, Melodifestivalen is a real institution of the Swedish music scene. It is the national qualification for Eurovision, but is actually bigger than Eurovision itself, at least here in Sweden. This year sees again five heats in the first round, […]

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