August 2008
July 28 - Aug 3
Europride 2008 Stockholm
The Stockholm Pride week is the highlight of the year for many gay, lesbian and transsexual persons in Sweden. There are also lots of international guests. The week ends with the Pride Parade through Stockholm, with thousands of spectator.
August 3-10
Medieval Week on the island of Gotland
Markets, pilgrim walks, music and games.
Mid August
Dalhalla Opera Festival
Concerts at an outdoor auditorium in a
former limestone quarry in Dalarna.
August 8-10
Fjällräven Classic
A new and unique form of trekking that combines the challenge of walking long distances in the mountains with an unparalleled experience of nature and a comradeship with like-minded people to last you the rest of your life.
August 12-17
Stockholm Cultural Festival
Cultural Festival with 400 different acts
August 12-17
The Gothenburg Party (Göteborgs kulturkalas)
An annual festival with events throughout the city.
August 17-24
The Malmö Festival
Malmö, Skåne
Experience a gigantic party with music, theater, specially designed fireworks, sport events, amusement
parks and handicrafts.
August 8-10
Gothenburg Jazz Festival
The annual international Festival show cases some of the biggest international and Swedish jazz artists.
August 31
TjejmilenStockholm, Gärdet
The Tjejmilen is Sweden´s biggest sporting event for women with 24 000 female runners and joggers of all ages.
For further information:www.tjejmilen.se
June 28-September 28
Gardens of Gothenburg 2008For three glorious months from June 28 until September 28, one of Northern Europe’s largest flower and garden exhibitions will surprise and inspire young and old alike.
www.gardensofgothenburg.com