What's On August 6th - August 12th

What’s on in Sweden: Horses for courses in Stockholm, a culture party in Gothenburg while Malmö brings on the clowns.

• A musical August in store for Stockholm (4 Aug 10)

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Equestrian Games

Fine fillies, stunning stallions and marvellous mares. It's horses for courses at the Equestrian Games

Price: See website
Location: Ryttarstadion, Östermalm
Date: 5th - 8th August
More information: Stockholm Equestrian Games


The Cult (UK)

Almost 30 years of uncompromising hard rock and The Cult finally get to play at Stockholm's most famous fairground.

Price: 150 kronor
Location: Stora Scen, Gröna Lund
Date: 6th August
Time: 8pm
More information: Gröna Lund


Leonard Cohen

After a fifteen year break, Cohen started touring again in 2008. On Sunday he returns to Stockholm.

Price: 475 - 895 kronor
Location: Globen
Date: 8th August
Time: 7.30pm
More information: Globe Arenas


Wild Nothing (US)

Virginia band hyped as one of the best psychedelica groups in the world.

Price: Free
Location: Debaser
Date: 12th August
Time: 10pm
More information: Debaser


GOTHENBURG

Dragon Gold Cup

International sailing competition takes place just outside Gothenburg. Sailing on the water, with plenty of 'after sail' activities on land.

Location: Marstrand
Date: 5th - 13th August
More information: Dragon Gold Cup


Klubb Riddim Rockerz

Hip Hop and Dancehall on Henriksberg's panoramic terrace.

Price: 60 kronor (Free before 10pm)
Location: Henriksberg
Date: 6th August
More information: Riddim Rockerz


Gothenburg Culture Party

For 6 days, Gothenburg's streets and squares will be turned into a party zone for the Göteborg Kulturkalas. Hundreds of events daily.

Location: The streets of Gothenburg
Date: 10th - 15th August
More information: Göteborg Kulturkalas


MALMÖ

Michael Jackson Tribute

In life, as in death, Jackson continues to touch people of all ages. Pildammsteatern sees interpretations of the King of Pop's work from bossanova to harp and poetry

Price: Free
Time: 7pm
Location: Pildammsteatern
Date: 7th August
More information: Michael Jackson Tribute


Clown Festival for Kids

Clowns are taking over Folkets Park with everything from juggling to camel rides

Price: Free
Location: Folkets Park
Date: 7th August
Time: 12 - 5pm
More information: Clown Festival


Precious

Oscar winning film shown at Folket Park's outdoor cinema

Price: Free
Location: Folkets Park
Time: 10pm
Date: 8th August
More information: Sommar Scen Malmö


Grasping the floor with the back of my head

Critically acclaimed Danish dance company which combines performance, acrobatics dance and theatre.

Price: Free
Location: Pildammsteatern
Date: 12th August
Time: 9pm
More information: Sommar Scen


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