A performer is flipping high above a teeterboard on an outdoor stage with colorful, wing-like decorations, while another person stands ready on the board below. Trees and stage lights frame the scene.A performer is flipping high above a teeterboard on an outdoor stage with colorful, wing-like decorations, while another person stands ready on the board below. Trees and stage lights frame the scene.

Malmöfestivalen

Category: Event

Welcome to The Malmö Festival – a warm, friendly and wide-ranging festival founded in 1985. Right in the heart of Sweden’s third biggest city you can experience everything from ground breaking art, music and culture to a variety of food that reflects the intercultural vibes and people of Malmö. With 1,4 million visits every year we’re the largest (and oldest!) city festival in Northern Europe. Everyone is welcome and almost everything is completely free!

The Malmö Festival is held by the Municipality of Malmö.

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Event Details

  • Date Created: 1985
  • Location: Malmö
  • Length: 8 days
  • Frequency: Annual
  • Months: August
  • Companies: More than 50
  • Audience: Over 100,000
  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Other

Our Videos

A crowd of people outdoors, with two women in the center smiling and laughing. One woman holds a phone. The group appears to be enjoying an event, and several people wear headscarves.
Malmöfestivalen 2018