The Local Sweden

US festival Lollapalooza bound for Sweden

Wed, 30 May 2018 15:56:59 +0200

Hold on to your hats, festival goers, because Lollapalooza is coming to Sweden.

What's on: 10 Swedish festivals you shouldn't miss this summer

Wed, 23 May 2018 08:59:59 +0200

Wondering what to do in Sweden this summer? Here's our selection of ten great festivals across the country.

Four don't-miss festivals in Sweden this week

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:59:59 +0200

Arab cinema, Gay Pride, out-of-the-box art, whisky and craft beer – what more could a person in Sweden possibly need?

The most stunning Swedish festival spots this week

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:59:59 +0200

How about a party on an island, in an old quarry or a former mining camp? That's all on offer in Sweden this week, alongside our regular interactive calendar.

Fury over rape reports at Swedish music festivals

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:13:37 +0200

Swedish activists and politicians have spoken out after a spate of reported rapes and groping at weekend festivals.

Five fun festivals to get you partying in Sweden

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:53:33 +0200

Sweden is gearing up for a number of great festivals this week. Check out our favourite five picks as well as a handy interactive guide to all of Sweden's best events.

A musical August in store for Stockholm

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:54:00 +0200

If you're looking for music festivals in Sweden this month, you need look no further than the capital, writes David Stavrou.

Swedish police arrest 130 at reggae festival

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:08:00 +0200

Swedish police arrested 130 people for drugs-related offences at a reggae festival in Uppsala over the weekend.

Full speed ahead as police take it easy

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 01:13:00 +0200

It's one of the busiest times of the year on Sweden's roads, but this summer there could be no traffic police on duty in many parts of Sweden, as too many police have taken holiday at the same time.