Stockholm - Cultural Capital of Europe 1998 - Stockholm becomes Europe�s cultural capital for a year
with lots of cultural events (events indicated by "�98").
Org. tel +46 8-402 24 40, fax +46 8-24 99 16
�98: Ice and Snow. An ice sculpture happening in Kungstr�dg�rden and on Strandv�gen. Jan-Feb
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
�98: Clothing for then and forever - an exhibition about the clothing of Gustaf III. Jan-Aug
The Royal Armoury tel +46 8 666 44 75, fax +46 8 666 44 89
3-6 Jan
*�Aktiviaden� - sports fair.
Stockholm International Fairs tel +46 8 749 41 00, fax +46 8 99 20 44
*Stockholm International Antiques Fair - quality antiques, curios, furnishing and design. 22-25 Jan
Stockholm International Fairs tel +46 8 749 41 00, fax +46 8 99 20 44
�98: �Marie Antoinette� - Premiere of an opera about the love between Marie Antoinette and 24 Jan
Axel von Fersen, at the Folkopera
The Folk Opera tel +46 8 616 07 00, fax +46 8 84 41 46
*DN Games - international athletics competition at the Stockholm Globe Arena. Feb
Stockholm Globe Arena tel +46 8 725 10 00, tickets +46 8 600 34 00, fax-back +46 8 97 93 10
*Spring Salon - jury-selected works of art by famous and not-so-famous Swedish artists. Feb
Liljevalch Art Gallery tel +46 8 14 46 35, fax +46 8-667 46 13
�Vikingar�nnet� - long distance skating race on natural ice. 7-8 Feb
Stockholm Information Service tel +46 8 789 24 00, fax +46 8 789 24 50 (Prel.)
12 Feb
Inauguration of the renovated Museum of Modern Art and the Swedish Museum of
Architecture.
Tel +46 8 696 70 00, fax +46 8 696 70 01
14 Feb
�98 Premi�re of �Kristina from Duvem�la� - a musical by Benny Andersson and Bj�rn
Ulveus, based on the story of Swedish emigrants to the United States, at Cirkus.
Cirkus tel +46 8 660 22 65, fax +46 8 660 69 65
27 Feb-24 May
�98: Scandinavia and Germany 1800-1914. An exhibition about the connections
between Scandinavia and Germany, at the National Museum.
National Museum tel +46 8 666 42 50, fax +46 8 666 44 36
28 Feb-8 Mar
*Stockholm International Boat Show �Allt f�r sj�n� - the largest boat exhibition in
Scandinavia countries.
Stockholm International Fairs tel +46 8 749 41 00, fax +46 8 99 20 44.
�*Stockholm Art Fair - international art fair. Mar
Sollentuna Exhibition Centre tel +46 8 92 59 00, fax +46 8 92 97 74
31 March-4 Apr
'98: Modern Dance. Performance by Philippe Blanchard and live music by the
famous French group L� Orchestre de Contrabasses.
The House of Dance tel +46 8 676 96 27, fax +46 8 796 70 40
Apr-Sept
�98: Time Machine. A journey through time, with images of Stockholm from before the
turn of the century. Experience the city, its people and activities in large-screen format in a
special room in Kungstr�dg�rden Park.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
Beginning Apr
�98: Saints and Singing. A new musical by Robert Wilson premieres at the Stadsteatern.
Stadsteatern tel +46 8 7000 100, fax +46 8 7000 401
Apr
*Stockholm International Motor Show - cars and accessories.
Stockholm International Fairs tel +46 8 749 41 00, fax +46 8 99 20 44
21 Apr
�98: Big Band. Ale M�ller and Jonas Knutsson, together with Swedish musicians from various
ethnic and cultural backgrounds come together in a �big band� to play folk music from around the world, at Berwaldhallen.
Tel +46 8 784 50 00, fax +46 8 663 15 14
21-23 Apr
�98: Euro Jazz. European jazz at the Cultural Centre.
Cultural Centre tel +46 8 7000 100, fax +46 8 7000 143
22-26 Apr
*Sweden Hockey Games - international ice hockey tournament at the Stockholm
Globe Arena.
Swedish Ice Hockey Association tel +46 8 39 85 80, fax +46 8 659 07 14, Stockholm Globe Arena
tel +46 8 725 10 00, tickets +46 8 600 34 00, fax-back +46 8 97 93 10
25-29 Apr
�98: Nordic Choreographers create modern dance performance for the dancers of the Royal
Swedish Opera.
House of Dance tel +46 8 676 96 27, fax +46 8 797 70 40
25 Apr-4 Oct
�98: Mirror of our Century. An exhibition at the Artillerig�rden outside The Army
Museum, about our relationship to forms and objects during 100 years. A picture of the
material culture, and the spirit of the last one hundred years, through sound, pictures,
useful objects and voices
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
30 Apr
*Walpurgis Night Celebrations with bonfires, fireworks and traditional songs at
the Skansen open-air museum, and elsewhere.
Skansen tel +46 8 442 80 00, fax +46 8 442 82 80
May
King Karl XIV Johan - a European career. A new exhibition at the Royal Palace.
The Royal Palace tel +46 8 402 61 30, fax +46 8 402 61 15
May/June
�98: The Vikings. The Museum of National Antiquities opens a permanent exhibition.
The Museum of National Antiquities tel +46 8 783 94 00, fax +46 8 667 65 78
May-Aug
�98: Allotment garden cottages designed by 14 world-famous architects at the Swedish
Museum of Architecture.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
1-24 May
�98: Art GENDA. An art happening featuring an entire generation of young artists from
sixteen Baltic cities, and active in very different fields.
Cultural Centre tel +46 8 7000 100, fax +46 8 7000 143
9 May-30 Aug
�98: Mir�. Exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Museum of Modern Art tel +46 8 666 42 50, fax +46 8 611 83 11
15-25 May
�98: Cullberg Ballet. Mats Ek�s renditions of Giselle and Carmen.
The House of Dance tel +46 8 676 96 27, fax +46 8 797 70 40
25-31 May
�98: Stockholm Historic Festival at Riddarholmen, Helgeandsholmen and in the Old
Town. Music, jesters, handicrafts, plays, lots of spirit and more, from Medieval and 18th century Stockholm.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
28 May-11 Oct
�98: Orrefors Glassworks celebrates its 100th anniversary. An exhibition showing
the world famous glasswork�s design history and presenting works by its renowned
artists and artisans at the Nationalmuseum.
Nationalmuseum tel +46 8 666 42 50, fax +46 8 666 44 36
31 May
*�Tjejtrampet� - the world�s biggest bicycle competition for women.
Org tel +46 8 664 24 75, fax: +46 8 664 38 15
end of May
*Kite Festival for the whole family, sponsored by Konstfack Art School, in G�rdet Field.
Konstfack tel +46 8 450 41 00
end of May
*Elite Race (Elitloppet) - the year�s most prestigious trotting race at Solvalla, the
largest trotting venue in Sweden.
Solvalla tel +46 8 635 90 00
June
Musical gala at the Ulriksdal Royal Palace - classical music in the palace�s courtyard,
featuring world famous artists.
Nordic Artist tel +46 8 562 620 50, fax +46 8 562 620 60
June-Aug
�98 Crafts Exhibition at the Liljevalch Art Gallery dealing with tradition and renewal.
Liljevalch Art Gallery tel +46 8 14 46 35, fax +46 8 667 46 13
June-Sept
�98: Gardens and Crafts. Across the boundaries between many different art forms.
Ecology, art and horticulture, all join with an understanding for the cycles of nature.
A number of gardens are planted around Rosendal, and in the park surrounding Prins
Eugens Waldemarsudde.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
June-Sept
�98: Emma Lundberg�s garden at Milles Estate Museum. Renovation of the existing
gardens with its famous museum of outdoor sculptures by Carl Milles, in the spirit of
Emma Lundberg, artist and landscape gardener.
Milles Estate Museum tel +46 8 731 50 60, fax +46 8 767 09 02
3 June
*Archipelago Boat Day - archipelago boats gather at Str�mkajen quay for the procession
to Vaxholm where music, dancing and festivities await. (first Wednesday in June)
Org. Archipelago Commuter Association, tel/fax +46 8 662 89 02
3-18 June
�98: International Puppet Theatre Festival (for adults). Eight of the best puppet theatre
companies in the world will come to Stockholm in June.
Stockholms Stadsteater tel +46 8 7000 100, +46 8 7000 401
5 June
�98: Le Ballet Suedois - four ballets from the great era of Swedish Ballet in Paris, at the
Royal Swedish Opera.
The Opera tel +46 8 791 43 00, fax +46 8 411 63 05
5-7 June
*Restaurant Festival - more than 35 of Stockholm�s restaurants temporarily relocate to
Kungstr�dg�rden Park, where they offer food and refreshments.
Org. tel +46 8 21 42 00, fax +46 8 21 46 00
5-13 June
225th anniversary of the Royal Theatre Ballet.
The Royal Opera tel +46 8 791 43 00, fax +46 8 411 02 42
6 June
*Sweden's National Day - traditional celebrations at the Skansen open-air museum, including
a visit by the Royal Family. The Royal Palace and the Royal Armoury will be open to show
ordinary activities at the Palace.
Skansen tel +46 8 442 80 00, fax +46 8 442 82 80/The Royal Armoury tel +46 8 21 42 00,
fax +46 8442 82 80
13 June
*Stockholm Marathon - a 42 km race through central Stockholm.
Org tel +46 8 667 19 30, fax +46 8 664 38 22
16 June
Concert in the Royal Palace yard, featuring Mats Liljefors and the Stockholm Ensemble.
The Royal Palace tel +46 8 402 61 30, fax +46 8 402 61 15
19-21 June
*Midsummer celebrations with fiddlers, games and dancing around the May pole
at the Skansen open air museum, and elswhere.
Skansen tel +46 8 442 80 00, fax +46 8 442 82 80
27-28 June
�98: Songs by the Waterside. A presentation of Swedish poets, composers and popular
songs and ballads, interpreters of Swedish history and contemporary life at the City Hall
Park. From Bellman and Lasse Lucidor to Taube and Lundell.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
1 July-4 Sept
�98: Robert Lepage at the Royal Dramatic Theater. An international co-production of
the Strindberg drama �To Damascus�.
Royal Dramatic Theatre tel +46 8 665 61 00, fax +46 8 663 88 16
July
Opera week at Gripsholm Castle. �Prince Bluebeard's Castle� is performed in the castle yard
The Gripsholm Castle tel +46 159 101 94, fax +46 159 101 73
3-6 July
�98: Stockholm pleasure boating regatta. An impressive array of pleasure boat from all
around the Baltic will gather at Stockholm.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
11-14 July
�98: Steamboat Regatta. Sweden has one of the world�s largest steamboat fleets still in
use. Visitors will be able to view the unique Stockholm archipelago from an authentic
steamboat.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
16-20 July
�98: Sail Stockholm. Many of the largest sailing ships in the Baltic will come to
Stockholm, to commemorate the historical importance of sailing fleet for Stockholm.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
18-26 July
*Bellman Festival - a festival to commemorate Bellman, the 18th centruy Swedish
national poet. Music, theatre performances and guided tours in Stockholm and surroundings.
Tel +46 8 715 02 53
18-26 July
�98: EuroPride - homo festival including parade, cultural activities, politics, film festival
and partying.
Tel 08-33 59 55
23-26 July
�98: Vintage Boat Festival. Leisure boats with lots of brass and mahogny, from the late
19th and early 20th century are shown at Gal�rvarvet.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
24-26 July
�98: Rustic Boat Show. A display of traditional Swedish boats will be shown, in
collaboration with the National Maritime Museum.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
1 Aug
*Midnight Race - night-time running race through the southern part of the city, with
some 15,000 participants.
Org. tel +46 8 649 88 09
1-3 Aug
�98: The Viking Invasion. Most of the replicas of Viking ships from Scandinavia
will sail in to Stockholm.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
1-15 Aug
�98: �Don Giovanni�. Peter Brook�s new rendition will be presented at the Royal Opera.
The Royal Opera tel +46 8 791 43 00, fax +46 8 411 63 05
7-15 Aug
*Stockholm Water Festival - events and activities in and around Stockholm waters.
Including spectacular fireworks. (Prel.)
Org. tel +46 8 459 55 00, fax +46 8 459 55 95
middle of Aug
* Open-air concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in G�rdet Field.
Concert Hall tel +46 8 786 02 00, fax +46 8 20 05 48
28 Aug-6 Sept
�98: Stockholm chamber Music Festival 1998. Concerts at the Concert Hall, the
Berwald Concert Hall, Musikmuseet and Nybrokajen 11.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
29 Aug-6 Sept
�98: International competition for young violinists in Berwaldhallen and
Nybrokajen 11.
Tel +46 8 784 50 00, fax +46 8 663 15 14
30 Aug
*�Tjejmilen� - 10 km running race in G�rdet Field, with some 30,000 female participants.
Org. tel +46 8 667 19 30, fax +46 8 664 38 22
Autumn 98
�98: �Staden� (The City) premi�res at the Royal Opera.
Tel +46 8 791 43 00, fax +46 8 411 63 05
5 Sept
*Stockholm Race - a half marathon race (21 km) around Stockholm. Start and finish at the
Olympic Stadium.
Org. tel +46 8 627 40 87, fax +46 8 98 78 58
5-6 Sept
*Sailboat Day - boat racing on Riddarfj�rden and Str�mmen.
Org. Stockholm's Sailing Association tel +46 8 663 90 30, fax +46 8 661 82 75.
5 Sept-6 Oct
�98: Xpo September - Stockholm Photography Festival.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
12 Sept
*�Bellmanstafetten� - Sweden's largest relay race. Start and finish at Frescati.
Org tel +46 8 667 19 30, fax +46 8 664 38 22
21-27 Sept
�98: Contemporary music by Scandinavian composers, at the Concert Hall.
The Concert Hall tel +46 8 786 02 00, fax +46 8 791 73 30
21 Sept-4 Oct
�98: Under Exposed. The world�s largest photographic exhibit on display at Stockholms
Underground Stations.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
24-27 Sept
*Stockholm Beer Festival - exhibition with lots of beer, entertainment, food and beer
school, etc., at the Sollentuna Exhibition Centre.
Org. tel +46 8 662 94 94, fax +46 8 662 94 55, Sollentuna Exhibition Centre tel +46 8 92 59 00,
fax +46 8 92 97 74
24 Sept-19 Jan �99
�98: Catherine the Great and Gustav III - new exhibition at the Nationalmuseum
about the two royal cousins, who ruled Russia and Sweden, respectively.
Nationalmuseum tel +46 8 666 42 50, fax +46 8 666 44 36
29 Sept-3 Oct
�98: Stockholm International Percussion Event 1998. Kroumata and the world�s
foremost percussionists, ensembles and soloists visit Stockholm.
Fax +46 8 698 19 92
Oct-Dec
�98: Exhibition of the works of the Swedish artist Carl Larsson at the Nordic Museum.
The Nordic Museum tel +46 8 666 46 00, fax +46 8 665 38 53
4 Oct
*The Liding� Race - the world's largest cross-country race, on the island Liding�,
outside Stockholm.
Org. tel +46 8 765 26 15, fax +46 8 765 88 37
8 Oct-Dec
Exhibition about Peter the Great and Karl XII at the Royal Armoury - in co-operation
with the St. Petersburg Hermitage.
The Royal Armoury tel +46 8 666 44 75, fax +46 9 666 44 89
6 Nov-
�98: Robert Wilson at Stockholms Stadsteater. Strindberg�s drama �A Dream Play�.
Stadsteatern tel +46 8 7000 100, fax +46 8 7000 401
6-15 Nov
*Stockholm Film Festival.
Org. tel +46 8 67 75 00, fax +46 8 20 05 90
