The Stockholm International Film Festival aims to broaden Sweden&#x27;s film repertoire with innovative and provocative movies. Twelve days of seminars, opportunities to meet actors and film workers, and a generous program of exciting films make for a complete and unforgettable experience.

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Stockholm International Film Festival 2025

Hötorget

The cultural event of the year! For twelve magical days in November, Stockholm transforms into a gathering place for film lovers from all over the world. Experience the very best that the world of cinema has to offer, with exclusive premieres, Red Carpet screenings, and encounters with international filmmakers and actors. In 2025, we will also pay tribute to the iconic director David Lynch with a special program featuring talks and screenings of his groundbreaking works.

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Stockholm International Film Festival, November 5-16 2025

Sergels Torg

Everyone&#x27;s welcome to this Halloween Ball - Scandinavia&#x27;s largest Halloween Parade Creative Festival on Friday October 31st at Sergels Torg - A family-friendly event. Costume contest for different age groups with great prizes from AnimaWings and Gröna Lund. No cost to participate.

Shockholm - Scandinavia's largest Halloween Parade

Kaggeholms slott

A Halloween Gathering for Creatures of the Night Slip into something sinful. Conceal yourself in the darkness. Join the beautiful and the damned for an evening filled with endless dancing, provocative performances, and delightful surprises tucked behind every corner. Come twirl beneath the stars, toast with the undead, and celebrate the thinning of the veil between our worlds. Masks are required. Souls are optional.

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Midnight Masquerade

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Karlaplan

The myth of the violent, plundering Vikings (with horned helmets) has been circulating for a long time. But what do we really know about life in Nordic countries one thousand years ago?

Vikingarnas värld

Nature & Society

The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Kungsträdgården

Come on a journey through 7,000 years of Egyptian history, and meet the people who lived alongside the Nile. The exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to see many artefacts not previously on display, learn about new research and use the latest 3D technology to study the museum&#x27;s mummies. This is an exciting and informative experience for the whole family.

Egypt

Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet

An exhibition about Sweden&#x27;s prohibition era, the smugglers, bootleggers and moonshine marauders.

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True Crime

Museiparken

The National Museum of Science and Technology has created an experience where you can not only try your favorite games and explore the game history, but also step into, and let yourself be immersed by, games. The Play Beyond Play exhibition occupies over 1,000 square meters of gaming fun! Join in on a journey through game history!

Play Beyond Play

Culture & Arts

Last-chance exhibitions

This exhibition brings together filmmaker Johan Renck and photographer Anders Petersen. The exhibition centres around a still image film by Renck that is based on Petersen’s black-and-white documentary photographs. The film is accompanied by newly composed music. The exhibition also includes original photographs by Petersen, which were part of his series on Swedish prisons and inpatient mental health institutions.

The Left Shore

Källtorp

With crazy energy and fantastic swing, The Beeters turn every gig into a sweaty and happy Mardi Gras. It will be an evening of delightfully unmistakable sound, masterfully played instruments, and the fabulous Niklas Gabrielsson Lind on vocals.

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Jazz & Blues

The Beeters

Magnus Uggla’s jubilee show featuring songs from five decades at the newly renovated Göta Lejon in Stockholm.

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Magnus Uggla: 50 years on the throne

T-centralen

DEATH METAL! On October 25, Unleashed, Defleshed, and Katakomba take the stage at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern’s Studion. Tickets from the previous date remain valid.6:30 PM - doors 7:15 PM - Katakomba 8:15 PM - Defleshed 9:30 PM - Unleashed

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Ulriksdals Wärdshus

During three days in October, Ulriksdal&#x27;s beautiful Palace Park will be filled with exquisite crafts and delicious delicacies. Take a walk in the Palace park and visit Ulriksdal Palace.

Ulriksdal Autumn Market

Markets

Ulriksdal Autumn Market 2025

Newly renovated and more beautiful than ever. Östermalm&#x27;s Saluhall re-opened its doors in 2020 after an extensive renovation. Book a guided tour in one of Stockholm&#x27;s most beloved buildings. Your host is Lina Bielsten, founder of Östermalm&#x27;s Saluhall Magasin (2010-2023). Lina presents the 135-year history of the market hall and architectural details, mixed with funny anecdotes from famous guests. A behind-the-scenes tour in which food samples can be added. Tours can be booked on request.

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Guided Tour in the Historical Food Hall Östermalms Saluhall

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Stockholm and immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of the Nacka Nature Reserve. Just a quick 20-minute drive from the city, this beautiful reserve is the perfect place to spend a day in nature. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the dense forests and over the high granite cliffs, taking in the views and fresh air. You will also be treated to a campfire-cooked lunch, adding an authentic touch to your experience.

Guided Hike in Stockholm Nature Reserve + Campfire Lunch

Gamla Stan metro station, exit towards the Old Town.

Join our daily Free Walking Tour in the heart of Stockholm! Discover the city’s history, hidden gems, and coolest stories with passionate local guides. Tours run every single day, rain or shine, and are completely tip-based – you decide the value. The perfect way to explore Stockholm in a fun, social, and budget-friendly way! Find the exact times on our website.

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A guided tour in Stockholm

Älvsjö

DreamHack Stockholm is the festival for everyone who loves games, esports, and internet culture. Challenge yourself and others in one of the booths in the record-breaking expo, try out the latest games in the Free-to-play area, meet your favorite streamers, TikTok or YouTube profiles, and experience the hype together with thousands of others. Come alone, with friends, or with family – it&#x27;s all there at Stockholmsmässan, don&#x27;t miss it.

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Stockholm International Film Festival 2025

Stockholm International Film Festival, November 5-16 2025

Shockholm - Scandinavia's largest Halloween Parade

Midnight Masquerade

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The Viking World – the world’s largest Viking exhibition

Egypt

True Crime

Play Beyond Play

Live music in Stockholm

The Left Shore

The Beeters

Magnus Uggla: 50 years on the throne

Unleashed + Defleshed + Katakomba

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Ulriksdal Autumn Market 2025

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Guided Hike in Stockholm Nature Reserve + Campfire Lunch

Free Walking Tour Stockholm

Highlights in 2025 – the biggest events this year

Stockholm International Film Festival 2025

DreamHack Stockholm 2025