Your guide to Stockholm’s best LGBTQ+ events in May 2026—singles night, leather social, support meetups—plus early June picks and a Stockholm Pride 2026 preview.

Best LGBTQ+ Events in Stockholm May 2026

Best LGBTQ+ Events in Stockholm This May 2026

Stockholm

Stockholm’s queer culture is sleek, creative, and fully integrated into city life, centered around Södermalm. Stockholm Pride is Scandinavia’s largest, celebrating Swedish progressivism and a stylish, inclusive approach to identity.

Opening ceremony for Stockholm Pride at Pride House, featuring speaker Robin Elecktra Werner.

UKK, Uppsala Pride House

Stockholm Pride Opening Ceremony - Pride House

Stockholm Pride

A community event marking the start of Stockholm Pride with an opening ceremony at Pride House featuring a speaker.

Various venues in Stockholm

Stockholm Pride House

A community event where people can register to participate in Stockholm Pride House activities.

Workshop on drag king performance, covering body language, status, makeup, and beard application. Makeup, clothes, and wigs will be provided. Max 20 participants. Sign up by emailing house@stockholmpride.org.

Drag King Workshop

A workshop teaching people how to perform as drag kings, including makeup, costumes, and stage presence.

Ett panelsamtal med fokus på unga hbtqi-personers representation och trygghet i skolan. Vad krävs konkret för att skapa tryggare klassrum, bättre förutsättningar för svåra samtal och mer representation i undervisningen? Och vilket ansvar har politiken för den skola vi får efter valet?

Rum: B2

Panelsamtal: Vi finns överallt - men i skolan syns vi knappt

RFSL Stockholm

A panel discussion about LGBTQ+ young people's representation and safety in schools.

Prideveckan 2026 kickar RFSL Stockholm, Queerkväll och Newcomers igång med vår traditionsenliga Pride-picknick. Måndag den 27 juli 16:00 till 18:00 hittar du oss i Mandelparken. Här kommer du att hitta en härlig stämning och roliga aktiviteter. Och självklart kommer vi att bjuda på korv och andra roliga söta saker.

Mandelparken

Pridepicknick i Mandelparken

A community picnic with food, fun activities, and a festive atmosphere to kick off Pride Week.

Stockholm Pride Festival

I det här samtalet tittar vi närmare på hur antigenusrörelsens mobilisering påverkar akademin, varför just transrelaterad forskning hamnar i skottlinjen och vilket ansvar universitet och politiken har för att skydda akademisk frihet i praktiken. Ett samtal om forskning, demokrati och vad som krävs för att akademisk frihet ska gälla alla forskningsfält i praktiken.

Rum: C2

Transforskning, akademisk frihet och antigenusrörelsen

A discussion about how the trans rights movement affects academic research and the importance of protecting academic freedom for all fields.

I över 20 år har Sexperterna jobbat med sexualupplysning för transpersoner och män som har sex med män. Under föreläsningen svarar Sexperterna på våra vanligaste frågor om sex, säkerhet, könsjukdomar, kroppen, relationer, identitet, lust och njutning (helt anonymt) och få svar live!

Sexperternas frågelåda

SE XPERTERNA

A live Q&A session about sex, safety, gender identity, and relationships for trans people and men who have sex with men.

Community handlar om tillhörighet – men vem får faktiskt vara med? Många unga hbtqi-personer söker förebilder, sammanhang och kontakt med äldre generationer. Samtidigt upplever många äldre ensamhet eller ett avstånd till dagens community. När våra mötesplatser förändras – från fysiska rum till digitala nätverk – vad händer då med gemenskapen?

Rum: C4

Var möts vi? Hbtqi-community genom livet

A community event exploring belonging and connections between young and older LGBTQ+ people as meeting spaces change from physical to digital.

Vad är RFSL Stockholms Rosa Tistel och varför delas den ut? I det här seminariet pratar RFSL Stockholms ordförande Jennie Graflund och vice ordförande Roh Petas om årets Rosa Tistel, bakgrunden till utmärkelsen och vad den säger om samhällsklimatet för hbtqi-personer i dag.

Rosa Tisteln 2026: När rättigheter möter motstånd

A seminar discussing the significance of RFSL Stockholm's Rosa Tistel award and what it reveals about society's attitude toward LGBTQ+ people today.

DJ Pamela and DJ Bernhard will be performing at Spectrum - Pride District. DJ Pamela has been playing on Stockholm's gay scene since 1993, with sets characterized by iberican, latino, disco, and tech sounds. DJ Bernhard is a legend in Stockholm's club scene for almost 4 decades, known for mixing Disco, vocal, and electronic beats. They will also perform a DJ set together at Spectrum.

Pride District

DJ Pamela & DJ Bernhard at Spectrum - Pride District

A party featuring DJ Pamela and DJ Bernhard performing dance music at Spectrum - Pride District.

Stockholm Bears Venue

Pride District DJ-lineup

In this seminar, we’ll take a deep dive into overdose prevention: how to recognize different types of overdoses, what to do in an emergency, and how you can help create safer spaces for ravers, chem-friends and clubbers.

Hägerstensåsens Medborgarhus

Overdose prevention seminar

A seminar about how to recognize and respond to overdoses to help create safer spaces for partygoers.

Overdose prevention seminar
In this seminar, we'll take a deep dive into overdose prevention: how to recognize different types of overdoses, what to do in an emergency, and how you can help create safer spaces for ravers, chem-friends and clubbers.

RFSL Stockholm på Reclaim Pride

Ett panelsamtal om chemsex, hälsa och stöd på egna villkor. Vi samlar yrkespersoner och en communityrepresentant med egen erfarenhet för att prata om vilket stöd som finns i dag - och varför det ibland kan upplevas för snävt, fyrkantigt eller svårt att hitta rätt i.

Chemsex: vilket stöd finns - och vad saknas?

A panel discussion about chemsex, health, and support options for the community.

Välkommen till ett bingo utöver det vanliga! På Snuskbingo blandas sex, lust och skratt i en underhållande mix av snuskiga vitsar, kunskap om säkrare sex och oväntade överraskningar. Få på bingo, vinn snuskiga priser och njut av en kväll där vi tillsammans firar queera erfarenheter, lekfullhet och gemenskap.

Rum: B1

Snuskbingo

A fun bingo event with jokes, games, and prizes focused on queer experiences, sexuality, and humor.

Pride Youth is the meeting place for young people, and the main target group is people aged 13–20, but all ages and families are welcome. Here we create a safe, creative, and inclusive space where you as an LGBTQ+ youth can hang out, craft, create, talk, and participate in fun activities.

Slakthusområdet

Pride Youth

A safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13–20 to hang out, create, and participate in fun activities.

Pride Kinky is also located in Pride District and is dedicated to fetish, leather, and BDSM (bondage & discipline, dominance & submissiveness, sadism & masochism). Kinky should be a safe place for play, exploration, and curiosity. The area is open to those who are 18 years or older.

Pride Kinky

A nighttime event in the Pride District focused on fetish, leather, and BDSM exploration for adults.

Tickets will be released next week for this year's festival in Pride District. Three-day tickets and one-day tickets will be available at regular and reduced prices. Reduced price tickets are valid for students, seniors, and youth aged 15-26. Children up to and including 14 years old will enter free with a paying adult over 18. Service fee will be added. Tickets at the door will be available at a higher price, so buy your ticket in advance when we release them in a week!

Pride District - Thursday

A lively festival with multiple stages, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, and an area dedicated to fetish and BDSM activities.

A drag show featuring top artists from Sweden, Finland, and the UK, concluding with Kings Unleashed. The event is part of Stockholm Pride.

Dragkings Performance

A drag show featuring top kings from Sweden, Finland, and the UK as part of Stockholm Pride.

Stand Up-kväll på Pride-scenen RIOT! Skratt, energi och sylvass humor – öppningskvällen den 30 juli i District blir en riktig höjdpunkt när Pride-scenen RIOT fylls av några av Sveriges vassaste komiker! Sex fantastiska komiker, massor av skratt, maxad stämning, en kväll där humor, gemenskap och Pride möts på bästa sätt.

Pride Park

Stand Up på Riot

A stand-up comedy evening featuring some of Sweden's best comedians at Pride-scenen RIOT.

Tillsammans tittar vi på sju kortfilmer – totalt cirka 25 minuter – som berättar om vänskap, kärlek, identitet, normer och modet att vara sig själv. Efter filmvisningen håller vi i en interaktiv workshop där vi tillsammans bygger upp en queer tidslinje och upptäcker viktiga ögonblick ur hbtqi-historien. Vi pratar om allt från Sveriges första Pride, kampen för rättigheter och ockupationen av Socialstyrelsens trappa, till den nya könstillhörighetslagen.

Filmvisning och Workshop: Vi finns överallt - och vi har alltid funnits!

A screening of short films and an interactive workshop about LGBTQ+ history, friendship, love, and being true to oneself.

Queer karate är en introduktion till karate i en trygg och inkluderande miljö för hbtqi-personer och allierade. Under passet får deltagarna prova på tekniker, rörelser och partnerövningar. Fokus ligger på rörelseglädje, gemenskap och att testa kampsport. Vi kommer också att testa kumite, alltså matcher inom karate.

Pride Plaza

Queer karate

A beginner-friendly karate class in a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people and allies.

An evening of schlager music with performances by Siw Malmkvist, Andreas Lundstedt, Afro-Dite, Le Crash, and Lili & Susie. Featuring glitter, singalongs, and unforgettable schlager hits.

Schlagerkvällen

A karaoke and singing evening focused on popular Swedish and international schlager songs.

A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride featuring DJs Pamela & Bernhard, part of Stockholm Pride festivities.

Stockholm Pride 2026

A conference event featuring Elecktra, part of the Pride District in Spectrum, Stockholm.

Kvällens Konferencier Elecktra

Stockholm Pride 2026 is the largest pride festival in the Nordics, taking place from Monday, July 27 to Saturday, August 1, 2026. The festival features a variety of events including a parade on August 1, along with a vibrant program in Pride District, Pride House, and other venues across Stockholm. Attendees can enjoy concerts, cultural activities, and community gatherings celebrating LGBTQ+ pride and rights.

Stockholm City

Show with glamour, drama, kings, queens and a lot of surprises. Gathering some of Sweden's most colorful drag artists to give the Pride audience a show like no other. A declaration of love to our culture, our creativity and the joy that Pride is all about.

Glamspäck

Varför väljer många personer med erfarenhet av sexarbete att inte vara öppna med det i kontakt med vården, socialtjänsten eller andra yrkesverksamma? Och vad krävs för att skapa stöd som bygger på tillit, respekt och faktiska behov – snarare än på fördomar?

Rum: C3

Varför berättar inte sexarbetare? Om stigma, vårdmöten och vägen till bättre bemötande

SE XPERTERNA / SEXWORK

A discussion about why sex workers often don't share their experiences with healthcare and how to create more respectful and trusting support.

Freedom of movement is not a given for many LGBTQI Newcomers. Borders, discrimination, and uncertainty can limit safety, belonging, and participation in everyday life. In this program, members of RFSL Stockholm share personal stories and experiences of navigating identity, migration, and resilience.

Rum: C1 + 2

Newcomers - stories about limitation

A storytelling event where LGBTQI newcomers share their experiences of migration, identity, and resilience.

Hur ser partiernas visioner ut för hbtqi-personers rättigheter, hälsa och livsvillkor i Stockholmsregionen? Vad vill de göra för att stärka tryggheten, motverka hat och diskriminering och skapa bättre förutsättningar för vård, kultur, mötesplatser och psykisk hälsa? Debatten modereras av RFSL Stockholm och publiken kommer också att få möjlighet att ställa frågor.

Rum: B3

Regionpolitisk debatt med RFSL Stockholm

A political debate where Stockholm's city leaders discuss issues important to the LGBTQ+ community.

Kom och skapa plakat, smycken och annat kreativt tillsammans med vår medlemsgrupp på Reclaim Pride.

Skapa med Asexuell/Aromantisk Gemenskap!

A community craft session where participants can make posters, jewelry, and other creative projects with an LGBT membership group.

A safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ youth to hang out, create, and have fun.

A safe space for adults to explore fetish, leather, and BDSM activities during Pride Kinky.

Pride District - Friday

A multi-day inclusive festival featuring stages, social areas, youth space, and kink zone for celebrating LGBTQ+ communities.

En historisk och nutida insyn i Stockholms queera dejtingliv. Hur mår egentligen det queera dejtinglivet idag? Följ med Sexperterna på en resa genom Stockholms queera dejtinghistoria: från bögringen till appar, cruising till Qruiser. Och hur dejtingar man egentligen nuförtiden? Ta tempen på den queera dejtingkulturen tillsammans med Sexperterna med gäst från Stadsmuseet!

Queer dejting, nu och då

SE XPERTERNA / Stadsmuseet

A presentation exploring the history and current state of queer dating culture in Stockholm.

A party featuring a DJ lineup at Stockholm Pride 2026.

Sexologen Caro Wikbro Rannberg från RFSL Stockholm kommer tillsammans med socionomen och sexualupplysaren Morgan Klippel ta sig an frågan om fittans lustanatomi. Det blir kul, informativt, lustfokuserat och intressant! Under denna timme kommer du att lära dig dig fittans olika delar, få orgasm tips, hur man kan ha sex och hur säkrare sex funkar för kvinnor som har sex med kvinnor. Varmt välkomna till dig som vill lära dig allt om fittans underbara värld!

Hanky

Fittan i fokus

Sexperterna

A workshop about female anatomy, pleasure, and safer sex for women who have sex with women.

Join the Stockholm Leather Social event happening from July 31 at 8:00 PM to August 1 at 1:00 AM at Side Track Stockholm, located at Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 7, Stockholm. The event encourages attendees to be unabashedly gay in the streets, featuring a friendly leather meet with no dress code but with an encouragement to gear up. Open to all genders and queer identities, it promotes a welcoming environment for socializing, music, drinks, and good vibes. No RSVP is required, and attendees can come as they are or bring a friend.

Stockholm Leather Social

Join the Moxy Pride Party on July 31, 2026, at Nalen in Stockholm, Sweden, from 22:00 to 03:00. This vibrant event celebrates Pride with music, drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Tickets are available online, and the event is hosted by Moxy Stockholm. The venue offers a unique cultural experience in the heart of Stockholm, making it a perfect celebration for Pride enthusiasts.

Moxy Stockholm

Moxy Pride Party❤️

En kväll där vi hyllar och firar ballroomkulturen genom musik, dans, kreativitet och community. Ballroom kulturen föddes i New York ur svarta och latinamerikanska transkvinnors kamp för gemenskap, tillhörighet och ett eget uttrycksrum. Idag lever kulturen vidare världen över, även här i Sverige. Kom och fira vår historia, vår kultur och vår framtid tillsammans.

Pub Kloster

Vogue Nites

A party celebrating ballroom culture through music, dance, creativity, and community.

Andreas Wijk kommer till Spectrum den 1 augusti! Med miljontals lyssnare och internationell uppmärksamhet för den starka singeln If I Was Gay har Andreas Wijk berört människor världen över. Efter tre album och hela 227 föreställningar i huvudrollen som Christian i Moulin Rouge! The Musical är han nu redo att inta scenen hos oss. Missa inte chansen att uppleva en av Sveriges mest hyllade artister live! Säkra din plats och gör dig redo för en kväll fylld av fantastisk musik och starka känslor!

Spectrum

Andreas Wijk live at Spectrum

A live music performance by Swedish artist Andreas Wijk at Spectrum.

Become a Parade Volunteer! As a volunteer, you’ll be part of the behind-the-scenes magic and spend the day right in the heart of the action — where joy, love, and community fill the streets of Stockholm as the parade marches on! Join around 250 fantastic volunteers to help organize Scandinavia’s largest Pride Parade — an unforgettable experience! We’ve got you covered: lunch, t-shirt & entry to the epic closing party in Pride District after your shift! All you need: be 18+ and share our values of love, equality & inclusion.

Stockholm streets

Parade Volunteer

A volunteer opportunity to help organize the largest Pride Parade in Scandinavia and be part of the celebration of love and inclusion.

Join our queer karate group for training! Open to all LGBTQI+ people. No prior experience needed. Focus on technique, development, and respect in a community setting. Free of charge.

SLM Stockholm

Queer Karate Training

A free LGBTQI+ karate training session focused on technique and community.

The Canadian artist Peaches will perform at Stockholm Pride for an exclusive performance at Spektrum on August 1st in Pride District. In addition to her music, Peaches is known for her live shows and her commitment to equality, bodily freedom, and the rights of LGBTQI+ people – something that has made her an obvious part of the international queer cultural scene.

Peaches at Stockholm Pride

A large LGBTQ+ festival with stages, safe spaces for youth and adults, and areas dedicated to kink and celebration.

Välkommen till ett bingo utöver det vanliga! På Snuskbingo blandas sex, lust och skratt i en underhållande mix av snuskiga vitsar, kunskap om säkrare sex och oväntade överraskningar. Få vinn snuskiga priser och njut av en kväll där vi tillsammans firar queera erfarenheter, lekfullhet och gemenskap.

Holographic

A playful bingo night featuring humor, sex education, and queer community celebration.

RFSL Stockholm har genom åren delat ut priser till personer och organisationer som har varit betydande för att hbtqi-personers rättigheter i Sverige och i Stockholm har ökat. Under avslutningsceremonin i Pride District delar vi ut Regnbågspriset och utmärkelsen Communityhjälte.

Utdelning av RFSL Stockholms utmärkelser

A ceremony where RFSL Stockholm awards individuals and organizations for their contributions to LGBTQ+ rights.

The legendary The Weather Girls with Dynelle Rhodes at the helm. The group made music history with the immortal world hit "It's Raining Men", one of the greatest disco and pride classics of all time. With powerful voices, infectious energy and a legacy that continues to fill dance floors worldwide, The Weather Girls offer a show filled with joy, nostalgia and pure party atmosphere.

The Weather Girls

A live music performance by The Weather Girls featuring their famous disco hit "It's Raining Men" at a pride party.

Join the Lesbian & Queer Saturday Pride Afterparty 2026 at Biblioteket Live in Stockholm on August 1st from 22:00 to 05:00. Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with over 15 DJs across four dance floors, outdoor terrace, cocktail bars, wine room, lounges, and entertainment. Hosted by FLATMATES, featuring live saxophone by Lovisa, and performances by Gunn, Katie Kace, Aysha Jones, and more. Tickets are available in pre-sale for 250 SEK, with a door price of 320 SEK. The event is inclusive, accessible, and promises a vibrant night of music, love, and celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

Medborgarplatsen 2, 118 26, Stockholm

The Lesbian & Queer Saturday Pride Afterparty 2026

Join the Lesbian & Queer Saturday Pride Afterparty 2026 at Biblioteket Live in Stockholm on August 1st from 22:00 to August 2nd at 05:00. Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with over 15 DJs across four dance floors, outdoor terrace, cocktail bars, wine room, lounges, and more. Hosted by FLATMATES, featuring live saxophone by Lovisa and performances by Gunn, Katie Kace, Aysha Jones, and others. Tickets are available in pre-sale for 250 SEK and at the door for 320 SEK. The venue is accessible, and everyone is welcome.

Join the vibrant Pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity and rights in Stockholm.

Stockholm Pride Parade 2025

Vår medlemsgrupp Regnbågsfamiljer längs linje 17:s årliga Pridepicknick, i samarbete med Bergholmstorpet.Torpet bakar Pride-fika som du kan köpa. Du kan också ta med eget fika. Vi ordnar en egen liten parad.

Skarpnäck

Familjepicknick i Skarpnäck

A community picnic for rainbow families with a small parade, food, and fun activities.

The Weeknd will perform at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm from August 8 to August 10, 2026. The event on August 8 starts at 19:30 local time. Tickets are available starting at EUR 90. The concert is suitable for live music fans and those who enjoy memorable performances by their favorite artists in an energetic atmosphere.

The Weeknd Stockholm Tickets

Concert tour event for The Weeknd in Stockholm.

The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour

The event features The Weeknd performing live at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on August 8, 2026, starting at 19:30 local time. The concert is part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour and offers an electrifying experience for fans of contemporary R&B and pop music. Tickets can be booked online, and the event is organized by Nationalarenan i Solna AB.

The Weeknd will perform at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on August 10, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:30. The event is part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour, featuring a live concert by the Canadian artist known for hits like 'Blinding Lights' and 'Starboy'. Tickets can be booked online, and the event is organized by Nationalarenan i Solna AB.

Support group for trans people aged 18-30 who are currently in, or waiting to access, gender-affirming care. Sessions are led by professional therapists. No records are kept, and the conversations are not connected to your personal care process. Light meal and warm welcome offered.

Alsnögatan 7

Transit stödgrupp

A support group for trans people aged 18–30 to meet, share thoughts, and talk with professional therapists.

Sweden's largest queer film festival showcasing films that challenge norms and highlight diverse stories.

Stockholm Film House

Cinema Queer International Film Festival

The Sthlm Leather Social in Stockholm is scheduled for August 28, 2026. It is an event organized by Stockholm Leather Social, focusing on leather community socialization. The event details, including activities and venue specifics, are available on the GayTravelr website.

Sthlm Leather Social – August

The European Dog Show 2026 in Sweden is a major event held at Stockholmsmässan from September 4 to September 6, 2026. It features two large dog shows, the European Dog Show and the Swedish Winner Show, where participants can compete for titles. The event attracts tens of thousands of dog lovers and includes parallel shows over three days.

European Dog Show 2026 – Sweden

Stockholm Cinematheque

Cinema Queer

Sweden's largest queer film festival showcasing films that challenge norms and tell diverse stories.

An event focused on building your AI team, scheduled to start on September 19, 2026, at Best Western Plus Park City Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm. The event details include the date and venue, with ticket pricing listed as SEK 3,000. Further specifics about the event's agenda or host are not provided.

Build your AI Team

An in-person workshop starting on September 19, 2026, in Stockholm's Hammarby Sjöstad, focusing on building a real-world multi-agent AI system over four weeks. Participants will learn to deploy a 4-agent AI system that automates email responses, follow-ups, outreach, and performance monitoring, using tools like Claude Sonnet, n8n, Airtable, and Gmail. The workshop emphasizes hands-on experience, system design, and deployment without coding, suitable for operators and founders seeking to integrate AI into their business processes.

Cinema Queer on Tour and Nybro Library present a queer film screening of 'Keyboard Fantasies' at Nybro Library, Storgatan 34, 382 30 Nybro, on September 19th at 18:00. The documentary, directed by Posy Dixon, explores the life of musician and trans activist Glenn-Copeland, capturing five decades of musical creation and social change. The event is open to the public, with registration available via the Nybro Library website or by contacting the library directly.

Nybro Library

CINEMA QUEER ON TOUR – NYBRO

Queer film screening of Keyboard Fantasies at Nybro Library.

Queer Film Screening of Keyboard Fantasies

A support group for transgender people aged 18–30 to meet, share thoughts, and talk with professional therapists.

An event called Sthlm Leather Social – September is scheduled to take place in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 25, 2026. It is organized by Stockholm Leather Social. The event details, including start and end times, are not specified.

Sthlm Leather Social – September

A gathering space at UKK filled with experiences, activities, and entertainment for all attendees during Pride.

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