Stockholm in May

Top things to do in Stockholm in May

  • 03.05.2024
  • Events, What to do in Stockholm

What is happening in May 2024 in Stockholm? Find our tips on the best Stockholm events and things to do in May. Concerts, festivals, parties, sports events, food fests, exhibitions and much more…

1. Comic Con and Made in Asia
2. Stockholm Rum Festival
3. Stockholm Beauty Week
4. SpringBeast Festival
5. J Balvin
6. Forever Jackson
7. Jazzmeia Horn
8. International Food Festival
9. The Techno Boat
10. The Dream Festival

1. Comic Con and Made in Asia 

Comic Con 2024 will be an unforgettable experience thanks to the collaboration with Made in Asia festival! Two geeky festivals combined into one – for all nerds, geeks, fans of games, TV series, movies and gaming. Bring your friends and meet your favorite cosplayers and other creators from 3 to 5 May at Kistamässan, KISTA.

Comic Con and Made in Asia 

2. Stockholm Rum Festival 

What better way to celebrate World Cocktail Day than with a visit to the Stockholm Rum Festival? Bring your friends or family members to the rum festival on May 11. But rum is not the only thing you will get to taste – you’ll also have the opportunity to sample authentic Caribbean cuisine and there will be seminars for the curious people who want to learn more about these fascinating islands.

Stockholm Rum Festival 

3. Stockholm Beauty Week 

May 28th will be the best day for anyone interested in fashion, glamorous design, makeup, manicure and beauty in general. 80 exhibitors, markets to replenish your supplies, news from the world of beauty and much more await you at Stockholm Beauty Week provided by Berns!

Stockholm Beauty Week 2024

4. SpringBeast Festival 

On May 9, it is time for SpringBeast Festival – a festival dedicated to urban art, culture and uniqueness. Snösätra welcomes all artistic individuals or groups who see street art as a way to express their thoughts and feelings. This year’s theme is “Hope and Love” and there is never enough of these two important things in the world.

SpringBeast Festival 

5. J Balvin

Grammy Award winner and world star J Balvin will also visit Stockholm during his European tour. The concert takes place on May 14 at Tele2 Arena. If you are a fan or just love reggae and Latin music, you won’t want to miss his concert. You can buy tickets via LiveNation.

J Balvin

6. Forever Jackson

Who doesn’t know the king of pop – Michael Jackson? His hits were generation-defining and his choreography was always mesmerizing. Even after his death, people still pay tribute to his music and with that in mind, we invite you to the Forever Jackson performance with Robin Parsons who will do his best to glorify Michael Jackson’s dance moves and songs. Make sure to free up your calendar on 5th May!

Forever Jackson

7. Jazzmeia Horn

Jazzmeia Horn, as her first name suggests, is a jazz artist who has made her name known throughout the jazz world. With a Grammy nomination for her unique blend of several types of music with jazz, she has received much attention from the entertainment industry. It is a pleasure for us to welcome her to Stockholm for her live performance on May 7.

Jazzmeia Horn

8. International Food Festival 

Welcome to the feast of all food lovers and gourmets. For people who are not afraid to try something new, Vällingby torg has prepared a new dose of the popular international food festival, which will take place from 21 to 25 May in Stockholm’s Vällingby torg district. More than 30 food stalls and dozens of nationalities will come together to showcase the best yummies from their countries!

International Food Festival 

9. The Techno Boat

The cruise you have been waiting for so long is back! The Techno Boat is an event where you can cruise through the Stockholm archipelago while dancing and enjoying Sweden’s largest party boat. The boat has several floors with several talented DJs playing hard techno, hard groove or melodic/progressive techno to your heart’s content! Join us on May 25 for an unforgettable journey!

The Techno Boat

10. The Dream Festival

The Festival of Dreams will take place on 25 May at the Stockholm Stadium. Get ready for Drömmen are, Carola, Bonnie Tyler, Boney M, Arvingarna, Linda Bengtzing, Charlotte Perrelli, Army of Lovers, Kate Ryan, Afro-dite, Lucianoz, Mendez, Tone Sekelius, Jessica Andersson, Vanity Vain and many more! Together we will celebrate the music of decades past. The festival will also offer several food trucks, bars, dance floors and karaoke. Don’t forget to bring your friends and spend a day full of fun, good food, relaxation and music!

The Dream Festival

Photo: Stockholm by @Heading Out Travel

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