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Walpurgis Night

Walpurgis, also known as Valborg (meaning the end of April), is a traditional spring celebration in Sweden. People gather around bonfires to sing and have fun. The largest celebration is held at Skansen, an open-air museum in Stockholm.

Date: 30 April 2022 - 30 April 2022
Venue: Various venues, including Skansen.
Cost:

Various.


Swedish National Day

On National Day, the King and Queen of Sweden greet the flag-waving public in a special ceremony at Skansen.

Date: 06 June 2022 - 06 June 2022
Venue: Various.

Midsummer celebrations

Swedish celebrates the longest day of the year by dancing around a pole and drinking schnapps. Skansen, the open-air museum, is one of the main festive venues.

Date: 25 June 2022 - 25 June 2022
Venue: Various.
Cost:

Various.


BAUHAUS-Galan (athletics)

Bauhaus-Galan is the leading athletics event in Sweden.

Date: 30 June 2022 - 30 June 2022
Venue: Stockholm Olympic Stadium.
Cost:

Various.


Stockholm Pride

Pride is an important event for the LGBTQ+ community in Sweden, and people of all genders, sexualities, races and faiths are invited to celebrate this colourful event.

Date: 01 August 2022 - 07 August 2022
Venue: Various.
Website: http://www.stockholmpride.org
Cost:

Various.


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