Hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the beautiful late summer weather.
Another week full of activities in Malmö.
You probably haven’t missed that Amanda Romare’s book “Half of Malmö consists of guys who have dumped me” has been turned into a Netflix series. The series, filmed in Malmö, premieres on Netflix on September 11. The release party takes place at Plan B on Friday, September 12. The event is open to everyone, free entry, but with limited capacity.
https://www.planbmalmo.com/event-details/en-hemlig-artist-x-netflix-officiell-releasefest-for-halva-malmo-bestar-av-killar-som-dumpat-mig-en-hemlig-artist
For those who want to follow in Amanda’s footsteps, a “break-up map” has been created, guiding you to the filming locations as well as places featured in the book. Perfect for your own discovery tour of Amanda’s vibrant hipster neighborhoods and beyond. And who knows – maybe you’ll meet someone to fall just the right amount of unrequitedly in love with along the way?
https://www.visitmalmo.se/nyhet/ultimata-guiden-till-netflix-serienhalva-malmo-bestar-av-killar-som-dumpat-mig/
Markets
Design & Art at Lilla Torg, September 13–14
https://malmocity.se/event/design-konst-pa-lilla-torg-2025/
Lilla Torg will be filled with creativity, color, and form! For two days, talented artisans will showcase their unique works – from jewelry, silver, and glass to ceramics, textiles, and much more.
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Saturday, September 13: 10:00–17:00
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Sunday, September 14: 11:00–16:00
Farmers’ Market at Drottningtorget, September 13, 9:00–13:00
https://bondensegen.com/malmo-drottningtorget/
Music
Malmö Opera kicks off the fall season with the musical Chicago.
The musical runs until January 2026 and premieres Friday, September 12.
https://www.malmoopera.se/forestallningar/chicago
Southern Country Festival at Matverkstan – Kirseberg, Saturday, September 13.
A full day of music, line dancing, and food trucks. Note: Ticket required, 18+ age limit.
https://www.southerncountry.se/
Culture / Exhibitions
Boost – Youth Festival at Folkets Park, September 13
The brand-new festival Boost arrives at Folkets Park, giving you the chance to try Olympic sports such as skateboarding, breakdancing, and basketball. There will also be live music and a great hangout vibe with friends. For young people aged 13–19. On Saturday, September 13, Folkets Park transforms into an exciting activity area with lots of fun things to do – completely free of charge.
https://malmo.se/Folkets-Park/Evenemang-och-aktiviteter/Hander-i-Folkets-Park.html?id=5.50574bcf196ed960a5575ae
Malmö Comics Festival
This year, Malmö Comics Festival will take place at Ridhuset in Folkets Park, September 13–14. Free admission for all, open 12:00–18:00.
https://seriefest.se/
New Exhibition: Speaking Volumes at Malmö Konsthall
Highlighting six unique artistic practices from the USA, the UK, and Sweden. Participating artists are Nicole Storm, Monica Valentine, Alan Faulds, Mawuena Kattah, Mattias Johansson, and David Cheung. Vernissage on Friday, September 12. The exhibition runs until January 18, 2026.
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11:00–17:00, Wednesdays 11:00–19:00
https://malmokonsthall.se/utstallningar/speaking-volumes/
Malmö in the Making
An initiative by the city to spark curiosity, engagement, and participation in Malmö’s urban development. The program runs from September 4 until the end of September, taking place every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in various locations across Malmö, giving more people the chance to explore the city’s development.
Want to try being an architect for a day, learn weaving with pine needles from Kungsparken, or join a guided bike tour?
Program with times and locations: https://malmo.se/Malmo-in-the-making.html
Other
Construction around Central Station and relocated bus stops
This affects all city buses passing Central Station, which will stop at alternative stops during the construction.
Read more about bus routes on Skånetrafiken’s website: https://www.skanetrafiken.se/aktuellt/malmo/vad-hander-i-malmo/
More info about the construction and its phases: https://malmo.se/Stadsutveckling/Det-har-ar-pa-gang-i-Malmo/Malmo-C.html
The entire project is expected to be completed by 2027.
