Dagens Nyheter highlights the top cultural events in Stockholm for week 9, ranging from theater premieres and concerts to exhibitions and walks. Standouts include a verbal showdown at Dramaten, James Cameron's deep-sea exhibition at Vasamuseet, and British indie rock band Suede performing live. The events provide a blend of history, art, and entertainment for all ages.
Week 9 in Stockholm offers a diverse array of events, as outlined in Dagens Nyheter's guide by Anders Haraldsson. A walk through Djurgården's beech forests is led by guide Anna Petri from Busshållplats Manilla at 11 a.m., highlighting ancient trees and abundant wildlife. The cost is 100 or 120 kronor, free for children under 18, organized by Storstockholms naturguider.
At Dramaten, Bernard-Marie Koltès's play 'I bomullsfältens ensamhet' premieres on February 28. Lena Endre and Ingela Olsson engage in a rhythmic dialogue on power and desire, directed by Staffan Valdemar Holm.
For children and families, Stadsmuseet hosts role-playing workshops from February 26–28 between 12 and 4 p.m. Participants can explore games like 'Drakar och Demoner', 'Mutant', and 'Dungeons & Dragons', with lectures and discussions on game mastering. Author Simon Stålenhag participates, and the event is free with no registration required.
Gripsholm Castle features a lecture on March 4 at 11 a.m. about five historical prisoners, including kings Erik XIV and Gustav IV Adolf. Jim Sjöberg, former castle supervisor, discusses the site's role as a prison.
Vasamuseet opens the exhibition 'James Cameron – Challenging the Deep' on March 4, 2026, featuring props from films like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' along with insights into Cameron's deep-sea expeditions. It marks the exhibition's European debut and has previously attracted over a million visitors worldwide.
Spritmuseum hosts a discussion on motherhood and societal norms on March 3 from 6 to 6:45 p.m., with participants Anna Björklund, Julia Frändfors, Alexander Dominici, and Josefin de Gregorio, moderated by Emilie Roslund.
Folkoperan launches the music series Foajén on February 27 at 6 p.m., with clarinetist Magnus Holmander and pianist David Huang blending opera and improvisation.
British band Suede performs at B-K on March 5, following their acclaimed 2025 album 'Antidepressants'. Other concerts include Magdalena Bay at Fållan on February 26 and Vivaldi at Konserthuset on March 1.
Livrustkammaren presents a lecture on Queen Christina on March 5 from 6 to 7 p.m., with curator Sofia Nestor discussing her final years and findings from the 1965 grave opening.
