Art, live music, food, running and family autumn-break plans. Choose what interests you. Includes nearby Nacka Strand.
MONTHLY SELECTION01—3139 things to choose from
October dates below. Expand each entry for exact sessions and closed days. Partially verified entries name what still needs checking; confirm it with the organiser before visiting.
Till havet! Stranden som gränsland och semesterdröm
Explore over 200 paintings, photographs, posters and historic swimwear about coastal holidays and life by the sea, with Nordic works and international loans.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
Exhibition 24 Sep 2026–7 Feb 2027; Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00, Thu until 20:00, closed Mon. Free admission Thursdays 17:00–20:00.
Where
Nationalmuseum · Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, Stockholm
Entry
160 SEK adult museum admission covers this temporary exhibition; under 20 free; Thursday 17:00–20:00 free for all. Obtain an entrance ticket online or onsite; payment onsite by card or Swish.
Language
Self-guided visual exhibition. An official English exhibition description is available online; language of every on-site label is not specified. No guided talk is included in this card.
Still to confirm: Check the official programme for current availability and session details.
Museum admission including temporary exhibitions: adults SEK 150; ages 0–18 free. Tickets for temporary exhibitions are purchased on site.
Language
Self-guided visual exhibition; exhibition-specific label languages are not confirmed. General palace-room handouts are available in English and other languages.
Still to confirm: Temporary-exhibition tickets sold on site. No lift; stairs are required.
Contemporary works from different galleries meet at Nacka Strand. A useful choice for exploring artists and comparing works. Admission tickets are separate from artwork prices.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
Thu 1 Oct 14:00–21:00
Fri 2 Oct 12:00–19:00
Sat 3 Oct 11:00–19:00
Sun 4 Oct 11:00–17:00
Paid admission. Check ticket types, current prices and availability through the official seller before travelling. The invitation-only 30 September vernissage is excluded.
Language
Primarily visual; check the programme for individual talk languages.
Still to confirm: Current admission prices and ticket inventory are unverified; consult the official seller. No availability is promised.
Around 25 metres underground, this hall once housed Sweden’s first research reactor, R1. It now hosts cultural and creative activities: a visit to the former space, not an operating reactor.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
Fri 2 Oct 11:00–14:00; last entry 13:30
Sat 3 Oct 11:00–16:00; last entry 15:30
Where
KTH Reaktorhallen · Drottning Kristinas väg 51, 114 28 Stockholm
Entry
Free. KTH says visits cannot be prebooked and queues may form. Allow waiting time; entry is not guaranteed.
Language
The programme lists Swedish; no scheduled English tour is promised.
Still to confirm: Visit instructions specify stairs down and a lift up. Confirm the route with KTH before travelling if you need step-free entry.
Att göra det omöjliga möjligt – fem decennier med Efva Lilja
Explore five decades of Efva Lilja’s Swedish contemporary dance practice through choreography, drawings, objects and visual work at the performing arts museum.
Swedish Museum of Performing Arts · Sibyllegatan 2, entrance from Väpnarplan, Stockholm
Entry
Adults SEK 160, students and seniors SEK 120; ages 0–18 free. Check separate arrangements for special performances.
Language
Self-guided visual exhibition; exhibition-specific written-label languages are not confirmed. Museum films are generally subtitled in Swedish and English.
Still to confirm: Check the official programme for current availability and session details.
Thirty artists use photography, film and sculpture to ask how ideals of masculinity shape care, identity, status and vulnerability, with Swedish cultural partners in the programme.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
Exhibition 2026-10-03 to 2027-02-07; daily 10:00–23:00.
Where
Fotografiska Stockholm · Stadsgårdshamnen 22, Stockholm
Entry
Adults SEK 195; ages 13–25 and students SEK 135; seniors 65+ SEK 165; children 12 and under free with an adult.
Language
Self-guided visual exhibition. Official English exhibition overview available online; every on-site caption language is not specified. Separate stand-up and artist talks are not included in this card.
Still to confirm: Check the official programme for current availability and session details.
The Wonderful Colour: Gothenburg colourists in a new light
Den underbara färgen – Göteborgskolorismen i nytt ljus
Explore expressive colour in Swedish painting from the Gothenburg colourist movement, shown in Stockholm with works by Åke Göransson, Karin Parrow and peers.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
3 Oct–28 Feb 2027; Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00, Thu until 20:00, closed Mon.
Where
Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde · Prins Eugens väg 6, Djurgården, Stockholm
Entry
Museum admission: adults SEK 170, pensioners/students SEK 150, ages 0–18 free; buy on site or online.
Language
Self-guided visual exhibition; exhibition-specific label languages are not stated.
Still to confirm: Check the official programme for current availability and session details.
The tunnels inside Liljeholmskajen hold city records. Staff use drawings, maps and photographs to tell Stockholm’s stories. The reading room is also open during the visits.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
Sun 4 Oct open 10:45–13:45
Tours at 11:00, 11:10, 12:00, 12:10, 13:00, 13:10
Where
Stadsarkivet Liljeholmskajen · Sjöviksvägen 126, 117 57 Stockholm
Entry
Free. Vault tours take about 30 minutes, with 20 places each, first come first served. The reading room is open for drop-in visits.
Language
Vault tours are in Swedish. Best for Swedish speakers or visitors comfortable focusing on the space.
Still to confirm: Open-house hours do not guarantee a place on a vault tour. Capacity is limited, even if you arrive early.
A 30-minute Nobel announcement-week tour about how laureates are selected and informed.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
5–12 Oct, 30 minutes. English: 5–7, 9, 12 Oct at 12:15/13:15/15:15/16:15; 8, 10 Oct at 11:15/13:15/15:15/16:15; 11 Oct at 11:15/13:15. Swedish daily 14:15.
Where
Nobel Prize Museum · Stortorget 2, Stockholm
Entry
Included in admission: adults 160 SEK, students/seniors 120 SEK, under 18 free. Sign up at entrance; no advance reservation.
Language
English and Swedish; choose the correct session.
Still to confirm: Check the official programme for current availability and session details.
A measured, mainly flat 10 km road race through north-west Stockholm, with several pace groups.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
11 Oct; First start provisionally 12:00; two-hour limit. Start is near the stadium, not at the finish line.
Where
Hässelby IP (finish/event centre) · Loviselundsvägen 100, Hässelby
Entry
Adults SEK 485 through 3 Oct, then SEK 550 on 4–11 Oct; ages 14–18 SEK 195/250. Register via the official site.
Language
Primarily Swedish/English information; participation is not based on lengthy spoken interpretation.
Still to confirm: Age 14+ (2026 invitation: born 2012 or earlier); under 18 needs guardian consent. No prams, walking poles or dogs. Start differs from event centre.
See pieces from 30 designer collaborations with Swedish H&M, from Karl Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney to Maison Martin Margiela, in one fashion-history exhibition.
A public fair for expectant parents and families with young children, combining activities, talks, children’s shows and exhibitors.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
16–18 Oct, daily 10:00–17:00.
Where
Stockholm International Fairs · Mässvägen 1, 125 30 Älvsjö
Entry
Advance tickets are 179 SEK adult and 30 SEK child 3–17; after 9 October the stated standard price is 199 SEK adult and 50 SEK child. Use the organiser ticket page for availability.
Language
Swedish-first programme and practical information; exhibitor interaction varies.
Still to confirm: Advance adult price through 9 Oct. Mom Shower is a separately ticketed session for pregnant attendees only.
Celebrate ten years of Stockholm’s Finnish disco with a live band, guest singers, DJs, a dance introduction, karaoke and a craft corner at historic Nalen.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
23 Oct, doors 20:00; end not announced.
Where
Nalen · Regeringsgatan 74, Stockholm
Entry
SEK 370 plus service fee; advance ticket via Nalen. Age 18+.
Language
Finnish hit songs; Swedish event information; hosting and instruction languages not confirmed.
Still to confirm: Age 18+; SEK 370 plus booking fee. Book ahead.
Celebrate the festival’s twentieth year with Nandini Shankar’s Indian classical violin, Abhay Sopori’s Kashmiri santoor and tabla at Eric Ericsonhallen.
Times, tickets & practical details
When
Sun 25 Oct 17:00; end time not announced
Where
Eric Ericsonhallen · Eric Ericsonhallen, Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
Entry
Tickets from SEK 330 on Nortic; higher tiers or fees may apply. Check live seat and price options before booking.
Language
Primarily instrumental music; spoken introductions language not specified.
Still to confirm: Organiser states wheelchair access; confirm route and seating before booking.