Midsummer is a major celebration in all of the Nordic countries, marking the summer solstice which is the longest day of the year. In Sweden, it is celebrated the night before and parties continue well into the next day. It is celebrated with bonfires and lots of food and singing as everyone makes merry with family and friends.

Christmas is the other most important Swedish festivals and one of the foremost Stockholm events in its own right. The city is lit up beautifully and areas like the old town are full of Christmas charm. Make sure to experience the Living Advent Calendar, where every night in the run up to Christmas, a performer will pop out of a window in the old town area and tell a story, sing a song or act out a skit.

This music festival is an interesting one, combing traditional styles from the renaissance and medieval times with newer talent and genres. It is the largest music festival amongst the Nordic countries and a Stockholm festival that you cannot afford to miss out on if you are visiting during the summer. The musical performances are also supported with masterclasses and seminars so you can learn a thing or two about music while you’re at it.