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Vivid “Viva Frida Kahlo”- an Immersive Experience
Could this be the most TikTok-friendly experience of the spring? At “Viva Frida Kahlo Immersive Experience” at Amiralen in Malmö, we are invited to discover the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in an entirely new way, through a unique multimedia exhibition/performance that transports us straight into Kahlo’s vibrant and gripping universe.
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Christmas, the Holidays & New Year in Malmö
Whether you prefer your Christmas bold and extravagant or laid-back and cozy, Malmö is the place to be. As darkness falls and festivities begin, the city transforms into a sparkling Instaspot packed with seasonal highlights.
A Taste of Malmö – Sissela Benn takes us on a tour with 8 Malmö restaurants.
Follow our culinary journey to 8 great Malmö restaurants. Watch as our very own gastronaut Sissela Benn explores cosmopolitan Malmö, sampling flavors from its global smorgasbord.
OCCO – A Taste of Malmö
Meze master Meysam at OCCO, Sweden’s best Lebanese restaurant, explains to Sissela what sets a dinner club apart. But do they serve falafel?! Of course, habibi.
SMAK – A Taste of Malmö
They say simplicity is an art in itself… a phrase that fits perfectly with restaurant SMAK at artsy Malmö Konsthall. Seemingly simple but fabulously flavorful.
Drumbar – A Taste of Malmö
At Drumbar, in one of Malmö’s oldest buildings, Joe McDonald serves up authentic haggis using a recipe from the butcher in his Scottish hometown. You’ll also find more than a few bottles of whisky here.
Folk Mat & Möten – A Taste of Malmö
Meet chefs Rasmus and Kalle at the somewhat hidden Malmö gem Folk Mat & Möten and hear them reveal the boldest lunch dish they’ve served so far.
Matverkstaden – A Taste of Malmö
At the cool Matverkstaden—housed in what used to be the old train depots—chef Tomas Gustafsson serves everything from classic burgers to culinary creations with a twist.
Marie Antoinette – A Taste of Malmö
Check out the latest episode of A TASTE OF MALMÖ, where gastronaut Sissela Benn meets Alex Pidiakis at Marie Antoinette, a restaurant that blends French passion with the raw, industrial spirit of Malmö’s past, claiming that sharing definitely is caring.
Grand Italian – A Taste of Malmö
A new episode. A new restaurant. A new adventure. Join our hostess Sissela Benn as she takes a trip to seventh heaven — or at least to the 25th floor of Malmö Live — and to the ristorante fantastico Grand Italian.
La Fonderie – A Taste of Malmö
Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition in Malmö
C’mon join the joyride
Malmö boasts a vibrant cultural scene year-round, and this autumn is no exception – if anything, it’s set to be particularly dynamic! Here are some of the season’s standout performances on the city’s stages:
BEST SUMMER EVER… IN MALMÖ!
For active families with children, there’s plenty of fun and games to be found in Sweden’s third city. It even has its own Copacabana-style beach, known as Ribersborgsstranden. So ‘varsågod’: here’s your guide to Summer Life With Kids 2024 in friendly Malmö by the sea. Enjoy!
Garden show, gaming & design
As soon as the Eurovision glitz has swirled away from Malmö’s streets, new events move into the town where the Swedish summer first begins. The month of May in Malmö delivers gardening, gaming and design on a large scale. Join us!
Next to Normal in Malmö
Quite a few people raised their eyebrows when Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s musical Next to Normal hit Broadway for the first time in 2009. A musical comedy about mental illness, could that really fly? Well, “The best new musical of the season – by a mile” Rolling Stone called it at its premiere and the New York Times described it as a “feel-everything musical”.
Welcome back to Malmö for Eurovision 2024!
Welcome to another chapter of the Eurovision story, where music knows no boundaries, and where Malmö, once again, promises to be a place of magic, celebration, and unforgettable moments. The city of Malmö warmly invites you to join the celebration at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024!
Celebrate Love & Music in Malmö
Sweets and roses are nice. But what better way to show love than with sweet music? On Valentine’s Day – or any other day.
To do in Malmö between Christmas & Epiphany
Festive, fun and family-oriented! As 2023 turns into the ‘Eurovision year’ of 2024, the city of Malmö becomes a glowing Insta spot. Outdoors, the bright Winter in the City, the sparkling Winter Dream in Folkets Park and the majestically illuminated Öresund Bridge will fight the forces of darkness. And there are plenty of highlights indoors too…
Get into the Holiday Mood in Malmö
“Snow in November, Christmas in December.” Regardless of whether it snows or not and regardless of how you prefer your holidays – all jingle bells or rather chill – it is always fun to gear up for Christmas in Copenhagen’s Swedish sister town Malmö. Here is a guide to your cup of mulled Swedish wine in 2023!
7 must-do fall activities for families
During the national Fall Break (Oct 28 – Nov 5) Malmö is bursting with family fun. Visit Sweden’s most recent children’s cultural center, experience Van Gogh Alive, attend a live hockey game and get slightly smarter at the hi-tech Wisdome arena. Enjoy!
The stage is yours!
For Malmö’s stages, autumn is a a time of blossoming.
Malmö to host Eurovision Song Contest 2024!
It’s now settled: Swedish Television (SVT) has chosen Malmö as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The competition will take place on May 7, 9 and 11 (2 semi-finals + the final). And just like in 2013, Malmö Arena and Malmömässan (The Malmö Fair) are the two venues hosting the contest and the press.
Top Summer 2023 Malmö Events
School’s out for summer! And in this summertime city, the beach is no further away from the central square than the time it takes for you to finish that giant ice cream. Below, dear visitor, we have gathered a fraction of what’s cooking in Malmö this summer. But there’s more to it of course, bothhere and there.
Eurovision Euphoria!
Banksy & the World Men’s Handball Championship
World-class handball or world-class street art? Or, really – why choose? When the street art superstar Banksy is celebrated in Malmö and the World Men’s Handball Championship is played at Malmö Arena, you can (almost) feel spring in the air!
Christmas holidays & New Year’s in Malmö
Will you spend Christmas and/or New Years’s Eve in Malmö this year? Good choice! In Sweden’s third city, with everything close at hand, it is just as easy to find activities for everyone in late December as a memorable party when it comes to embracing 2023.
An artful autumn
Are you an art lover? Congratulations! Malmö has a solid reputation for being a vigorous and thriving art scene and the city’s museums hold treasures for all tastes. Step inside and explore.
Malmö on a rainy day
Autumn sun and crisp air. Or raindrops that keep falling on your head? Do not despair! Malmö’s range of activities is waterproof enough to resist a few showers. In other words, the forecast is brilliant for you to find something fun to do indoors.
Climate-smart Hyllie
One of Europe’s best shopping centres, a ground-breaking travelling exhibition and an arena that has hosted both Pope Francis and the Eurovision Song Contest. These are just a few of the things to discover in Hyllie, a futuristic and climate-smart district only 3 minutes by train from Malmö city and 10 minutes from Copenhagen Airport.
City or beach?
Want the kids to get off their phones this summer? Then head to Malmö! Get yourself and your family ready for a fast-paced and adventurous summer in the city featuring Sweden’s very own Copacabana.
Family fun in Malmö
Visit an outdoor shooting of a Swedish TV show right after breakfast. Say hi to Moomin & co around lunchtime. And finally steer your own electrical boat on the canals in the evening, dressed up like pirates. An ordinary summer day in Malmö, in other words!