Autumn Weekend of Culture in Uppsala

Enlightened, Eclectic, Groundbreaking

Music, dance, football. Theatres, stadiums, and galleries. In Sweden’s fourth largest city, culture is found at every turn. Beyond the conventional for the connoisseur, energetic for the show lover, and sweet tunes for the concert enthusiast. Here’s your guide to cultural experiences for an autumn weekend in Uppsala!

Autumn Highlights

This Season's Art Exhibitions

Occult themes, street art, and audio-based artwork where you can participate yourself. An exciting season awaits at the city’s museums and galleries!

On Stage This Autumn

Shows for laughter or reflection. Modern dance or musicals. Uppsala’s stages caters to everyone from the culture connoisseur to the fun-loving family.

Uppsala’s Must-Visits

Here you’ll find the cultural experiences you can’t miss during your weekend in Uppsala, including must-see locations, museums, and major events.

Event Calendar

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Oct -

Oct

Otherworldly

Exhibition , Festival , Music & Concerts
Uppsala Art Museum

Nov -

Nov

Uppsala Light Festival

Festival
Uppsala

Sep -

Sep

Uppsala International Guitar Festival 2024

Festival , Music & Concerts
UKK, Katalin and all that jazz, Helga Trefaldighets Church

Sep -

Sep

Uppsala körfest (Uppsala Choir Festival)

Festival , Music & Concerts
Uppsala Konsert & Kongress

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Enlightened

In the academic city of Uppsala, you’ll find several fascinating museums. Whether you want to learn something new or are curious about a particular subject, a suitable and enlightening experience is never far away.

Uppsala Art Museum

A museum in the castle, featuring artist Bruno Liljefors, known for his dramatic animal and nature motifs as well as contemporary art.

Unique Gustavianum

Visit the anatomical theatre and experience the magnificent collections of archaeological artifacts, art, and the history of science.

Vikings in Uppsala

Discover the majestic Royal Mounds, and the museum, housing artifacts from the Vendel and Viking eras.

A Bookworm's Paradise

Take a cultural shopping tour of Uppsala’s specialized bookstores, that are an experience in themselves to visit.

Eclectic

Culture is, of course, more than museums and stages—in Uppsala, you’ll find culinary delights from all around the world, as well as a vibrant fan culture at the city’s sports arenas.

Sport in Uppsala

From top-tier Swedish football to world-class pole vaulting.

World Cuisine

Get flavor experiences from all over the world – in just a few blocks.

Family Fun with Peter No-Tail

Follow the paw prints of the beloved children’s book “catacther”.

The Hispter's Guide

A perfect blend of culture beyond the obvious and traditional.

Groundbreaking

Three cultural experiences that challenge the norm and offer you new perspectives.

1. Queer Regina

At Reginateatern in Uppsala, there’s a focus on queer performing arts, featuring a variety of thought-provoking and joyful productions centered around LGBTQ+ themes.

2. Otherworldly

More than just a festival, Otherworldly is a speculative vision of the future expressed through art and music. The event is led by artist and initiator Peder Bjurman, along with musician and composer Christian Hutchinson Berg.

3. Create Yourself

Culture is for everyone! Both Bror Hjort’s House and Uppsala Art Museum invite visitors to get involved and create, using various techniques. At Bror Hjort’s House, workshops are held in the basement with guest artists, while at the art museum, DJ booths and easels are set up, letting creativity flow during their Art Nights.

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Autumn Weekend of Culture in Uppsala

Enlightened, Eclectic, Groundbreaking

Autumn Highlights

Concerts, Performances, and Other Events

Event Calendar

Enlightened

In the academic city of Uppsala, you’ll find several fascinating museums. Whether you want to learn something new or are curious about a particular subject, a suitable and enlightening experience is never far away.

Eclectic

Culture is, of course, more than museums and stages—in Uppsala, you’ll find culinary delights from all around the world, as well as a vibrant fan culture at the city’s sports arenas.

Groundbreaking

Three cultural experiences that challenge the norm and offer you new perspectives.

1. Queer Regina

2. Otherworldly

3. Create Yourself