This week, more specifically on Wednesday, May 20, Cantin, Malmö’s new food court in Varvsstaden, opens its doors.
They will be open Monday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM. Cantin
For those who would like to visit flea markets and local markets, there is a wide selection available in Malmö this weekend:
- Bondens Marknad — locally produced and small-scale products at Drottningtorget, open Saturday from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Bondens Marknad Malmö - Rörsjöstadens Vårloppis — the courtyards of Rörsjöstaden open up for a day filled with flea markets, bargains, and good company. Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Rörsjöstadens Vårloppis Event Page - Vårmarknad på Botildenborg — this year’s theme is “Grow Your Own Food!” Sunday, May 24, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Botildenborg Spring Market Event Page
Other Events
Nördparad 2026 takes place on Saturday, May 23. Gathering at Malmö Stadsbibliotek at 12:30 PM, with the parade starting at 1:00 PM.
Inspired by International Geek Pride Day and Towel Day, the event celebrates fandoms and hobbies with a grand geek parade through central Malmö. Bring your best cosplay, LARP outfit, or costume inspired by books, movies, video games — or anything from your imagination — and join in!
The parade will be led by Spårvägens Musikkår and will march from the City Library to Science Fiction-Bokhandeln.
Nördparad 2026 Malmö
- Teaterdag för hela familjen — held at Malmö Stadsteater Rosengård with free admission from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. Enjoy lots of activities including face painting, circus workshops, and much more.
Family Theatre Day at Malmö Stadsteater
Sports
- Toughest Malmö — an obstacle course race taking place at Ribban on Saturday and Sunday, May 23–24.
Toughest Malmö - Glädjeruset Malmö — a fun run with distances of 2.5 km, 5 km, and a 400 m children’s race, held Sunday, May 24 at Bulltofta Friluftsområde.
Glädjeruset Malmö - Men’s Handball, Swedish Championship Playoffs: HK Malmö vs IFK Kristianstad, Saturday, May 23 at 4:00 PM at Malmö Arena.
HK Malmö - Men’s Football: Malmö FF vs Västerås SK, Sunday, May 24 at 4:30 PM at Eleda Stadion.
Malmö FF
We would also like to remind everyone that swimming is still prohibited for both people and animals at Scaniabadet, Sundspromenaden, and Ribersborgsstranden. Water samples are being taken regularly. For the latest updates, please visit:
Malmö City Beaches and Bathing Areas Information
