We would like to start by reminding you that Rundan, the Sightseeing Boat, has started for the season and from 1 May, Rundan will have daily departures. Rundan departs from the quay at Norra Vallgatan, between Elite Hotel Savoy and Central Station.
For more information about departure times etc. see https://www.stromma.com/sv-se/malmo/batsightseeing/rundan/
You can also experience Malmö’s canals on your own. Rent an electric boat from Book a boat https://bookaboat.se/.
You can find Book a boat on Norra Vallgatan in the canal at Clarion Malmö Live.
Starting in May, Flotten will also start for the season. On Fridays, Quiz Flotten is offered and on Saturdays, Live Flotten with Live music. The tour starts at the pier next to Slottsparkens Kafé. More info about the tours and ticket booking: https://www.liveflotten.se/
Activities of the Week
29/4 the legend Rod Steward performs at Malmö Arena at 7:00 PM, More info and tickets: https://www.malmoarena.com/evenemang/rod-stewart?hsLang=sv
29-30/4 Comedian John Cleese performs at Slagthuset with “Last time to see me before I die” https://www.slagthuset.se/events NOTE the event is sold out!
29/4-5/5 The 15th edition of MAFF, Malmö Arab film festival. The festival and film screenings take place at several different locations but Panora and Biografen Royal are where most of them take place. Program and more Information: https://www.maffswe.com/
Valborg celebration:
30/4 at 8:00 PM Valborg at Limhamn – Where the sun kisses the sea, Strandvägen https://polimhamn.se/?p=tv
The Social Democrats in Malmö are arranging Valborg celebrations at several different locations in Malmö together with local S-associations and ABF on April 30. Celebrations at various locations including Västra hamnen (Field northeast of the Fullriggaren bus stop) at 7:00 PM and Kirseberg (Beijers Park) at 7:00 PM. More locations and more information can be found here: https://socialdemokratermalmo.se/valborg/
1/5 at 10:00 Cow release in Torup. The cow release takes place at Stenladan in Torup https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Natur-och-parker/Bokskogen-i-Torup/Aktiviteter-i-Bokskogen.html
3/5 Malmö Live Konserthus turns 10 and celebrates with an open house. Anniversary day filled with concerts, sing-alongs, mingling, crafts and much more. Free admission to all activities! Read more here and for the full program:
https://malmolive.se/program/oppet-hus
Exhibitions:
The 100th Anniversary, This year the Friends of Malmö Art Museum are turning 100 years old – and it is celebrated with an anniversary exhibition at Malmö Art Museum, Malmö Museum. During this anniversary year, we are showing a special selection of around 60 works of art, many of which have not been shown for many years. This is a small part of the 530 objects that are in total on the gift list from the Friends Association. In addition, around thirty works – both visual arts and crafts – are also on display in the permanent exhibition Samlingen. Opening on 3/5 Read more about the exhibition here: https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-Konstmuseum/Utstallningar/Kommande-utstallningar/100-aringen.html
Current:
From Monday 28 April, a nighttime ban on motor vehicle traffic will apply on the entire Bergsgatan. The measure is a test that aims to reduce noise and increase safety for residents in the area. Read more here: https://malmo.se/Aktuellt/Artiklar-Malmo-stad/2025-04-28-Nattligt-korforbud-pa-Bergsgatan-i-Malmo.html
You can find all the city’s traffic closures here: https://malmo.se/Bo-och-leva/Stadsmiljo-och-trafik/Trafikavstangningar.html
May Day in Malmö
Social Democrats organize the May Day train starting on Södergatan, between Stortorget and Gustav Adolfs torg. Gathering at 1:30 p.m. to walk towards Folkets Park. Several activities are taking place in Folkets Park and this year’s keynote speaker is: Magdalena Andersson https://socialdemokratermalmo.se/fira-forsta-maj-i-malmo/
The Left Party and Young Left will gather at Möllevångstorget to depart for Slottsparken at 2:00 PM https://malmo.vansterpartiet.se/event/1-maj-2025-malmo-%e2%97%be-nuet-ar-kamp-framtiden-ar-var/
Please note that both of these events may affect the traffic situation in central Malmö during the current times.
Football
29/4 at 19.00 MFF (men) – Öster at Eleda Stadium https://www.mff.se/kalender/
5/5 at 19.00 MFF (men) – Brommapojkarna, Eleda Stadium https://www.mff.se/kalender/
9/5 at 19.00 MFF (women) – Alingsås IF, Eleda Stadium https://www.mff.se/kalender/
10/5 at 15.00 FC Rosengård – IFK Norrköping, Malmö IP https://www.fcrosengard.se/