Sweden's Cultural Scene Buzzes with Opera Tours, Circus Festivals, and Live Music in February 2026

Swedish cultural life is vibrant this February with a variety of live performances across the country. GöteborgsOperan launches its regional tour "GöteborgsOperan på besök" on February 19 starting in Trollhättan, featuring soloists performing opera, operetta, and musicals. Sopranos Sofie Asplund and Mia Karlsson, bass Kristoffer Töyrä, and musical artists David Lundqvist and Anders Wängdahl bring this series to smaller venues in Västra Götaland towns until March 28, offering intimate cultural experiences.

In Stockholm, the CirkusMania festival runs from February 6 to 15, showcasing innovative circus performances at twelve venues citywide. Festival director Kiki Muukkonen highlights how this year explores circus art origins. Meanwhile, the Tekniska museet in Tensta invites families to weekend adventures blending math, music creation, and technology.

Stockholm’s music fans can catch indie rock band Wednesday at Debaser on February 6, following acclaim for their recent albums. Theatergoers can see the well-reviewed play "Män som väver" at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern until March 15, which delves into friendship and human connection. On February 8, Grammy winners Chanticleer join Swedish choir Zero8 for a varied choral concert at Konserthuset.