Looking for the best music festivals in Sweden in 2024!? Well, you’re in the right place, because Swedish music festivals are the bomb. Period!
As a hardcore lover of electronic and techno tunes, I, of course, knew of Sweden’s reputation as a top destination for music festival fans. In particular, house, techno and electronic music festivals. But it wasn’t until I started researching this list of the best music festivals in Sweden that I realized just how good it really is…
Other than my favorites, beautiful Sweden has a long list of festivals that span a range of genres. And one of the best parts is, these festivals are all across this incredible Scandinavian country – so all the more reason to explore!
So without further ado, let’s discuss what I would say are the BEST festivals in Sweden!
Top 20 Sweden Music Festivals!
1) Summerburst Festival 2024
Credit: Summerburst Festival Sweden
When: TBC, 2024 (2023 edition was postponed)
Where: Göteborg, Sweden
Genre: EDM / Electronic / House
https://www.facebook.com/summerburst/
“Summerburst – Göteborg is a massive two day electronic dance music festival. Hitting the Göteborg Ullevi stadium, this is the city’s biggest outdoor dance party of the year.
Heading into its eight year, Summerburst annually puts together a lineup of the biggest names in dance music, spread across two days. With three stages and all out production including a whole host of pyrotechnics, this is the event of the summer in Sweden’s second biggest city.”
2) Lollapalooza Stockholm
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Genre: Rock / Indie / Hip-Hop / Dance
https://www.lollastockholm.com
“The legendary Lollapalooza comes to Sweden this June, taking over Stockholm’s beautiful park Gärdet for a weekend of rock, indie, hip-hop and dance. Stockholm will be the third European city to host the now iconic festival, which made its name in the States, but has since hosted events in Berlin and Paris.
Beyond the music, Lollapalooza has become famed for its innovative selection of food and drink, art and quirky shenanigans.”
3) Way Out West Festival 2024
Photo via Way out West Facebook
When: August 8-10, 2024
Where: Göteborg, Sweden
Genre: Various
https://www.facebook.com/wayoutwestfestival
“For thirteen years, the music and film festival Way Out West – that attracts visitors from all over Sweden and large parts of the rest of the world – has filled Gothenburg and Slottsskogen city park with three days of music, festivities and culture.
The programme includes the biggest stars in the world, the hottest newcomers, film premieres, challenging conversations, great vegetarian food and a robust club programme called ‘Stay Out West’ that takes place at night in central Gothenburg.”
4) Bayside Festival 2024
Credit: Bayside Festival Sweden
When: July 12-13, 2024
Where: Helsingborg, Sweden
Genre: EDM / Hip-Hop
https://www.baysidefestival.se
https://www.facebook.com/baysidefest
“Bayside Festival is a hip-hop, EDM and sing-along-pop music festival in Helsingborg. This edition’s lineup will feature sets from Macklemore and many more artists. In addition to the music, the Bayside Festival also has a programme of water sports at the stunning beach.
For those who want to experience the classic festival feeling, there is Bayside’s official campsite The Camp. The campsite is located right next to the Bayside festival area at Olympia Park. Through the campsite you have access to amenities such as showers, water toilets, mobile charging, power storage and food sales.”
5) Department Festival Stockholm 2024
When: June 7-8, 2024
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Genre: Electronic / House / Techno
https://www.departmentfestival.com
“Department Festival is an electronic music festival in Stockholm. Heading into its third year, the festival annually puts together a lineup of house and techno artists outside of the mainstream.
A classic warehouse party, Department Festival takes place in a converted industrial building that dates back to 1912 and features Art Nouveau architecture.”
6) Sweden Rock Festival 2024
Credit: Sweden Rock Festival
When: June 5-8, 2024
Where: Norje, Sweden
Genre: Rock / Metal
https://www.facebook.com/swedenrockglobal
“Sweden Rock Festival is one of Sweden’s biggest rock and metal festivals, having showcased roaring lineups each summer since 1992. Past artists include festival legends such as KISS, Def Leppard, Slayer and Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow across five stages and four days. Despite its heavy nature, families are very much welcome at Sweden Rock, making it a great choice of first festival for those little rockers.”
7) Summer On Festival 2024
When: June 14-15, 2024
Where: Båstad, Sweden
Genre: Electronic / Pop
https://www.facebook.com/summeronfestival/
“Summer On Festival is an eclectic, boutique festival in Båstad, Sweden. Presenting a lineup of electronic and pop acts, the festival is a celebration of Sweden’s great music scene.
Taking place in one of the country’s best summer getaway towns, Summer On Festival is a celebration of the good times warm, sunny weather brings. Spread over two days and set right on the beach, the intimate festival features an upbeat, party atmosphere that only summer can provide.”
8) Hallifornia Festival
Photo via Hallifornia Facebook
When: July, 2024 (TBC)
Where: Varberg, Sweden
Genre: Various
“Hallifornia Festival is the sport & game festival in Sweden this July. Our business is based on creativity and activity. We offer street, water and action sports as well as dance, yoga, music, food and much more.”
9) Brännbollsyran 2024
When: May 31 – June 1, 2024
Where: Umeå, Sweden
Genre: Electronic
https://www.brannbollsyran.com
“Brännbollsyran is a music festival in Umeå. A legendary music festival, Brännbollsyran consistently sells out annually, and has become known as one of Sweden’s top summer festivals.”
“In 2024, we will celebrate 50 years with an exhibition of memories from the past years and our biggest final fireworks display ever.”
10) Gefle Metal Festival
When: July, 2024
Where: Gävle, Sweden
Genre: Metal
http://www.geflemetalfestival.se
https://www.facebook.com/geflemetalfestival/
“Gefle Metal Festival is a music festival in Gävle, Sweden. The festival is for fans of thrash, black, death, and other hard metal sounds. Aimed at hardcore fans, Gefle puts together a lineup topped with some of the biggest acts in the genre and balanced out by cult bands and up-and-comers. Taking place in the cultural hub of Gasklockorna i Gävle, the festival is set outdoors on the banks of the Bothnain Sea.”
11) Emmabodafestivalen
Credit: Emmabodafestivalen
When: June 15, 2024
Where: Emmaboda, Sweden
Genre: Electronic
http://www.emmabodafestivalen.se/infoeng.asp
https://www.facebook.com/emmabodafestivalen/
“Emmabodafestivalen is a music festival in Emmaboda in Småland. From the start, the festival focused on music that can be categorized as indie, but has since 2008 focused more on electronic music (Emmabodafestivalen 2.0). Emmaboda Festival. The name alone can sometimes send a chill down the spines of fully-grown adults, or a tingle of excitement in the pants of teenagers on their journey to sexual discovery. It kinda depends on how old you are.”
12) Torsjö Live Festival 2024
Photo via Facebook
When: June 28-29, 2024
Where: Västra Torup, Sweden
Genre: Various
“Torsjö Live Festival is a live music festival in Sweden. In addition to the music, Torsjö Live Festival also has a programme of art, talks, food, and environment. The music meets the landscape. Forests are our walls. And the rolling slopes are our floor. The hills are alive to the sound of music.”
13) Åmåls Blues Fest
When: July 11-14, 2024
Where: Åmåls, Sweden
Genre: Blues
“Åmål’s Blues Fest is an international blues festival that has grown into the most visited Blues Festival in Sweden since the start in 1992. Everything is centrally located in Åmål at Lake Vänern’s beautiful shore. Åmål’s Blues Fest offers high quality music over several days. The city pulsates with music everywhere. On the streets, in the squares, cafes and restaurants. And of course in the big event terminal also called Åmål Blues Terminal. Over 100 artists from the USA, Europe & Scandinavia perform during those blue days in Åmål. There are more. Everything from blues golf to blues trotting. In the evenings we dance at Club Blues.”
14) HudikKalaset Festival
Credit: HudikKalaset Festival
When: July, 2024
Where: Hudiksvall, Sweden
Genre: Various
https://www.facebook.com/Hudikkalaset/
“Hudikkalaset Festival is a music festival in Sweden. This edition’s lineup will feature sets from Laleh, Timbuktu & Damn!, Mares and more. The 10th festival edition will bring the music close to you. Hudikkalaset is a yearly occuring music festival in Northern Sweden that’s been going strong for 8 years. They have been growing bigger and bigger, booking some of the largest artists in Sweden and competing with other well-known festivals.”
15) South Ocean Festival 2024
When: July 12-13, 2024
Where: Malmo, Sweden
https://www.southoceanfestival.com
“South Ocean is a world class festival in the south of Sweden. It features a beautiful view by the water and is across the sea from Copenhagen.”
16) Big Slap Festival
When: August 2-3, 2024
Where: Malmo, Sweden
“Annually, Sweden hosts the pop music event Big Slap. The event is renowned for its enthralling performances, excellent stage productions, and superb sound. For fans of pop music in Sweden, Big Slap has grown to be a must-attend event.
The festival draws a diverse crowd from all around the nation, and some of the biggest pop music stars are on the bill. The event is renowned for spotting and supporting up-and-coming talent in the field. Big Slap provides an amazing experience for both fans and performers alike with a bright and energizing atmosphere.”
17) Öland Roots
When: July, 2024
Where: Öland, Sweden
“Öland Roots is an annual reggae music festival on Öland, Sweden. It has been held since 2004 in June or July with about 2 000 visitors”
18) Herräng Dance Camp
When: July, 2024
Where: Herräng, Sweden
“Herräng Dance Camp is the largest annual dance camp that focuses on Lindy Hop, boogie woogie, Tap dance, jazz dance, and balboa. It is held for 5 weeks annually from late June through July in Herräng, Sweden and focuses both on instruction and dancing.”
19) Drakamöllan Opera Festival
When: June, 2024
Where: Drakamöllan, Sweden
“The Drakamöllan Opera Festival is a must-visit festival for opera and music lovers alike. This annual event typically takes place in July, drawing crowds of opera enthusiasts to the quaint Drakamöllan theater, surrounded by stunning natural beauty.”
20) No Mind Festival
When: July 5-12, 2024
Where: Ängsbacka, Sweden
www.angsbacka.com/event/no-mind/
The largest alternative festival in Northern Europe!
“A heart-opening experience for spiritual and personal transformation. A summer week that might change your life. A dedicated program for children & youth.”
Am I missing any epic music festivals in Sweden…?
There are so many incredible Sweden Festivals to choose from, that this list was hard to narrow down to just twenty different events! I want to keep this list up to date as much as possible, so please email me and let me know! I’m hoping to make it to a few of these Sweden music festivals at some stage!
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Thanks for reading about these Swedish music festivals!!
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Absolutely agree! I’ve been to a few music festivals in Sweden and they are truly unforgettable. The atmosphere, the lineup, the location – it’s all just perfect. I’m definitely making a note to check out some of these festivals in 2024. Thanks for the list!