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Enlightened, Eclectic, Groundbreaking

A Weekend of Culture in Uppsala

Music, dance, football. Theatres, stadiums, and galleries. In Sweden’s fourth largest city, culture is everywhere. Beyond the conventional for the connoisseur, full-on entertainment for the show lover, and sweet melodies for the concert enthusiast. Here’s your inspiration for a cultural autumn weekend in Uppsala!

This Autumn’s Highlights

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Art Exhibitions of the Season

Local artist salons, digital art with AI features, and classic portraiture – an exciting season of art awaits at Uppsala’s museums!

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Cultural Must-Sees in Uppsala

The cultural experiences you simply can’t miss during your weekend in Uppsala – from venues and museums to major events.

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Event Calendar

Concerts, Performances and Shows

Laughter, drama, music, dance, art… Check out everything that’s happening in Uppsala in our events calendar!

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Uppsala International Guitar Festival 2025

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Allt ljus på Uppsala (Uppsala Light Festival) 2025

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Sleeping Beauty with Classical Ukrainian Etoile Ballet

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Uppsala Short Film Festival

Enlightened

As a university town, Uppsala is naturally full of fascinating museums – whether you’re looking to discover something new or dive into a specific topic.

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Uppsala Art Museum

Housed in the castle, featuring works by Bruno Liljefors and ceramics from the classic Upsala-Ekeby.

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Unique Gustavianum

Anatomical theatre and magnificent collections of archaeological finds, art, and the history of science.

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Vikings in Gamla Uppsala

Discover the mighty Royal Mounds and the museum filled with artefacts from the Vendel and Viking periods.

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A Booklover’s Paradise

Specialist bookshops that are a cultural experience in their own right.

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Eclectic

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Sports in Uppsala

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

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Tacos och mexikansk läsk
World Cuisine

Small city, big flavours!

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The Fairy Tale Cat’s Uppsala

Family-friendly activities in the hometown of Peter No-Tail.

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The Hipster’s Guide to Uppsala

A laid-back mix of culture, food, and shopping.

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Groundbreaking

Cultural experiences that challenge perspectives and open up new ways of thinking.

Queer Regina

At Reginateatern i Uppsala, queer performing arts are a key part of the programme. Productions by and with queer artists – exploring thought-provoking and joyful LGBTQIA+ themes – are showcased through comedy, dance, music and theatre.

Create It Yourself

Culture is for everyone! At both Bror Hjorts Hus och Uppsala Konstmuseum  visitors are invited to get hands-on with a variety of creative techniques. Join a basement workshop with guest artists at Bror Hjorth’s House, or paint, dance and DJ the night away during Art Nights at the museum.

 

Good to Know for Your Weekend

Hotels and Other Accommodations
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Getting to Uppsala
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