The autumn school holidays are approaching, and next week there will be plenty of activities taking place across the city. 🍂
Visit Malmö has put together a helpful list:
www.visitmalmo.se/nyhet/hostlov-i-malmo-2026-fran-spokgolf-till-streetda/
Don’t miss Spooky Week in Folkets Park, 26–31 October, featuring circus acts, magic, music, arts and crafts, and exciting experiments – plus a spooky encounter or two, of course. The whole park will be decorated, with activities taking place both indoors and outdoors:
https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Evenemang/Evenemang-i-Malmo/Evenemangssida.html?id=5.e99dd2f1a08fc27cf97e91
We’ll be back with more tips next week.
On Friday, 23 October, Folkdivizjon will perform at Victoriateatern at 21:00. This Malmö band offers an explosive, irresistibly danceable mix of klezmer, Balkan brass and jazz.
Tickets required.
https://victoria.se/sv/program/folkdivizjon
The Swedish Powerlifting Championships take place at Baltiska hallen on 23–25 October, bringing together the country’s top lifters.
Please note that competition times vary by weight class. Admission: SEK 40 per day or SEK 100 for all three days. Free admission for visitors aged 20 and under.
www.styrkelyft.se/sm-kl-sl-malmo-23-25-10/
For those who can’t get enough of feats of strength, Sweden’s Strongest Man takes place at Slagthuset on 24 October.
Sweden’s leading strongman athletes will compete in the 2026 final. Following a nationwide qualifying series, ten finalists remain – nine qualifying challengers and reigning champion Cim Johansson.
https://slagthuset.se/events/sveriges-starkaste-man-2026
On Saturday, 24 October, Afterlife premieres at Skånes Dansteater.
A new dance experience beyond the limits of time and space, created by choreographer Heidi Vierthaler and performed by the Skånes Dansteater company.
There will be several performances, with the final one on 28 November.
Book tickets on the website.
www.skanesdansteater.se/afterlife
Two new exhibitions open at Moderna Museet Malmö:
Anu Põder – sculptures in which the body is a constant presence.
Anna Casparsson – 21 works of art, including embroidered folding screens and grand piano covers.
The exhibitions open on 24 October and run until 21 February.
Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays.
www.modernamuseet.se/sv/malmo/
Malmö Redhawks take on Timrå IK at Malmö Arena on 24 October at 15:15.
www.malmoarena.com/evenemang/redhawks-timrå_1_sve?hsLang=sv
