At the end of July, Stockholm comes alive with the celebration of Pride once again. The entire city will be buzzing with music, parties, and workshops as restaurants, museums, and clubs join in the festivities. Curious about the best spots in the city to experience the Stockholm Pride festival? Continue reading for our guide to the top Stockholm Pride locations.

Celebrate diversity

This year's Stockholm Pride is themed "Stronger together". With a focus on equality this theme aims to remind the rainbow community to stand together as they face setbacks and a tougher political climate. In some countries, including Sweden, hard-won fundamental rights—such as the right to be who you are and to love who you want—are being revoked or questioned.

Despite these challenges, Stockholm Pride will be a colourful celebration of love, resilience and solidarity, expressing the strength and spirit of the community. Everyone is invited to join the celebrations from 29^{th of} July to 3^rd of August.

Pride Park

The main Pride festival area in Stockholm is Pride Park, which arises in Östermalm’s IP. Pride Park is in many ways the heart of the festival, where festival-goers, exhibitors, performers and volunteers come together to create Stockholm's biggest festival! From Wednesday 31 July to Saturday 3 August, every night at Pride Park features fantastic artists, stands, restaurants and bars for music and parties.

The main stage is set up in the middle of Pride Park and sees both the opening and closing ceremonies of Stockholm Pride, as well as the opera sing-a-long, drag and burlesque shows and the ever popular Schlager party which will be full of surprises. Throughout Pride Park there will be restaurant tents with classic festival food, though focussed on quality and green options, and a range of food trucks with influences and flavours from around the world.

Kinky Quarter

Part of Pride Park is set aside for Pride Kinky, which is entirely dedicated to fetish, leather and BDSM. The area will be a safe place for play, exploration and curiosity, and is only open to those 18 and older. The most popular part of Pride Kinky is the try-on corner, where visitors can experience rope-work, spanking and whipping with the help of experienced BDSM practitioners.

Pride Parade

On Saturday 3 August at 1pm the Pride Parade will make its way through the city centre from City Hall to Pride Park, along a 4.5 km long route. The Pride Parade in Stockholm is Scandinavia’s largest Pride with tens of thousands of participants and spectators in the crowd. The parade is a joyful and colourful manifestation of love for human rights and a demonstration for everyone’s right to love and be who they are.

Pride House

This year, the Clarion Hotel Stockholm is home to Pride House. This is where democratic discourse and important meetings take place during Stockholm Pride. The doors of Pride House are open every day from Monday 29 July to Friday 4 August from 11am to 5pm.

It’s a place for organizations, associations, companies, political parties, and individuals to connect, share experiences, and address LGBTQ+ issues. Visitors can also participate in workshops, author talks, debates, and explore an art gallery at Pride House.

Lava - Pride Youth

On the fourth floor of the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, at Lava is the home of the Pride Youth programme. Here those between 14 – 25 years can visit to do crafts, arrange placards, paint, make pins and much, much more. The doors of Lava are open every day of the week, and there is always someone there to help you create your vision.

You can read about all the different Pride events at the different locations in Stockholm on the Stockholm Pride website. There is a plethora of activities during Stockholm Pride, so there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy in the Swedish capital.