No matter what time of year and in which region of Sweden you are travelling, there are always a number of interesting returning events that might be of interest to your customers. Here are a few examples.
Returning event: Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg (Blekinge)
5-8 June 2024
The Sweden Rock Festival takes place around the same time in the beginning of June, in Sölvesborg, Blekinge. The festival will offer a diverse musical experience, featuring classic rock, hard rock, metal, and even some blues, offering a wide range of musical tastes. Attendees come from around 60 countries, creating a truly international community. Overall, the Sweden Rock Festival is celebrated for having one of the best audiences globally, providing a memorable and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Sweden Rock Festival 5 - 8 June, 2024
Returning event: Brännbollsyran (Umeå)
31 May - 1 June 2024
Every year since the early 1970’s the festival Brännbollsyran takes place in Umeå and the city hosts the Official World Cup of “Brännboll” – a sport resembling baseball – and thousands of people participate in the three-day long tournament. The accompanying sold-out music festival boasts names like rapper Macklemore (US) and DJ Tiësto (NL) and is one of Sweden’s biggest musical events.
https://www.brannbollsyran.com/in-english/
Returning event: The Land of Legends Storytelling Festival - (Småland)
13 – 16 June 2024
It is today the oldest recurring festival in the Nordics. Over four days, the weekend before Midsummer, The land of legends is filled with unique storytelling and music programs in both Swedish and English, workshops, and a family festival with tailor-made content for all ages, starting from 0 years.
The festival consists of about seventy programs and as many artists who entertain, touch, and surprise at various places in the region like an ancient homestead, beside a fire in the beech forest, at the enchanted Storytelling Museum, at a legendary Mythical Site, or in a historical venue right in the heart of Ljungby.
The festival has been named the coziest of them all, in the magical storytelling realm of Småland. Since its inception in 1990, the festival has steadily evolved to become one of the most important meeting places for storytelling enthusiasts from around the world. UNESCO's recognition of the work with oral storytelling also contributes to the lectures and discussions during the festival and is a basis for the many collaborations and networks both locally and internationally.
https://www.sagobygdensfestival.se/
Returning Event: Open Art – Cultural Event (Örebrö)
15 June - 8 September 2024
Open Art is an exhibition that takes place in the city centre of Örebro in Sweden every second summer. Contemporary artworks are displayed outdoors and available for public interaction day and night during the exhibition period. For each edition the festival presents a large number of artists working in a wide variety of art mediums and techniques. The majority of the artworks are sculpture and installations but Open Art welcome artists working in all disciplines, interested in the intersection between art and the public.
Returning Event: Hasslöfestivalen, Karlskrona (Blekinge)
11-13 July 2024
Established in the summer of 2000, the Hasslö Festival has become a distinctive annual event situated in the heart of Karlskrona's archipelago, drawing large crowds from Sweden and Europe. Embracing all generations, the festival offers a unique experience set against an equally unique backdrop. Initially rooted in classic prog and rock music, the festival has transformed over the years, achieving a harmonious blend of contemporary and legendary music, with acclaimed artists acknowledging the festival's reputation for hosting the "world's best audience."
Returning event: Karlskrona Archipelago Festival (Blekinge)
30 July – 4 August 2024
Karlskrona Archipelago Festival is a celebration where the unique history of the World Heritage Site meets the pulse and street life of the modern city. Where vibrant parks and squares offer music and celebrations, but where quiet gems and interesting history also give the visitor unforgettable memories. The Archipelago Festival wants to be a modern festival with respect for both naval history, world heritage and the environment. Something you visit and enjoy or are a part of.
Karlskrona Archipelago Festival 2024 | Visit Karlskrona
Returning event: Way Out of West, Music festival (Gothenburg)
8-10 August 2024
Way Out West, the annual music festival in Gothenburg, will return to Slottsskogen even this year. Since its inception in 2007, Way Out West in Gothenburg has featured a stellar lineup of artists, including Prince, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, and many more.
Returning event: Way Out of West, Music festival (Gothenburg)
8-10 August 2024
Way Out West, the annual music festival in Gothenburg, will return to Slottsskogen even this year. Since its inception in 2007, Way Out West in Gothenburg has featured a stellar lineup of artists, including Prince, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, and many more.
Returning Event: Jokkmokk Market (Norrbotten)
6-8 February 2025
The Jokkmokk Winter Market, with a history spanning over 400 years, has transformed into the largest winter festival in Northern Europe. Taking place in early February in the Arctic Circle town of Jokkmokk, the event draws around 40,000 visitors who engage in activities ranging from traditional Joik singing to tasting unique Sámi products like reindeer heart and coffee cheese. The market celebrates Sámi culture, offering a showcase of craftsmanship known as "Duodji," featuring items such as wooden kitchen utensils and jewelry crafted from silver and reindeer leather. A traditional reindeer race is held as part of the historic Jokkmokk Market.