Delicious events in Stockholm
Publish date: 3 July 2024
Stockholm has its fair share of delicious events. Food festivals, tastings, conventions, and exhibitions. Here are some events that most definitely will whet your appetite.
Besides an abundance of innovative and unique restaurants and cafés, Stockholm has plenty of events revolving around food, from large conventions bringing local producers and restaurants together, to niched festivals, historical exhibitions, and tastings of regional specialties.
Three of the biggest tasty events are:
- Stockholm Food & Wine – The largest food fair/festival in Stockholm brings together producers, farmers, restaurants, and food tech innovators in the Stockholmmässan convention center. Is held in conjunction with the sweet Bak & Choklad fair.
- Stockholm Beer & Whiskey Festival – Has been around since 1992 and is a highlight for beer, ale, stout, whiskey, and bourbon aficionados. Usually held in Nacka strand, just south of Stockholm city.
- The Street Food Festival – Outdoor food fest that's all about street food, snacks, and great vibes. Taste great street food from all around the world and watch chefs compete in various food competitions.
See the list at the bottom of the article for more tips!
Holiday and seasonal food-events
Want to taste a traditional Swedish Christmas dinner? Or enjoy a classic kräftskiva in August? Many restaurants offer specials and holiday menus when in season. Check out the corresponding guide for more tips
- Fat Tuesday – The day of the semla – The semla is a traditional pastry, served from late December until Shrove Tuesday (usually mid-February), and can be found in most cafés during this period.
- Easter in Stockholm – Traditional Swedish Easter dinners often include eggs, lax, pickled herring, potatoes, meatballs, and lamb.
- Midsummer in Stockholm – Midsummer buffets are similar to easter dinners with lax, pickled herring, eggs, and meatballs. Since the weather has gotten warmer, they might include more barbecued meat and vegetables.
- Crayfish season – Crayfish season is in August/September. A typical crayfish dinner, kräftskiva, includes boiled crayfish, Västerbotten cheese, crisp bread, and a selection of nubbar.
- Christmas dinners – Much like Easter and Midsummer, Swedish Christmas buffets include potatoes, pickled herring, lax, and meatballs. Two major additions are julskinka ("Christmas Ham") and julmust: a seasonal soft drink.
Furthermore, there are several places where you can enjoy tastings, guided by knowledgeable professionals. Stockholms Bränneri gin distillery hosts regular tastings of their spirits and Spritmuseum & The Absolut Art Collection has a diverse program of tastings.