Sweden’s culinary scene is thriving, with an increasing focus on sustainability. Discover the country’s rich food culture by visiting one of the food and drink festivals that will take place in 2026 and 2027.
The Swedish food and drink festivals allow you to explore Sweden and its culture via your taste buds. Often held in open-air settings, you’ll discover a smorgasbord of food and drink. The event themes range from traditional Swedish recipes and freshly harvested local produce to craft beer and fine dining options prepared by top chefs. Many are focused on sustainability and innovation.
No matter when or where you visit or what kind of festival you prefer, you’ll have plenty of options – it’s never far to the next food or drink event in Sweden. Choose from classic and popular food festivals like Kivik Apple Market, attend one of the many beer festivals in Gothenburg or discover a range of food festivals in Stockholm – including one dedicated to cheese. Here are some food and drink festivals you’ll come across in Sweden, from north to south.
People ordering food from a street food truck in Stockholm, reflecting the city’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene.
Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se
Sweden’s largest street food festival will take place in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Jönköping this summer. Visitors can expect a vibrant event complete with 200 food trucks serving a range of street and sweet foods, beverages, DJs and graffiti artists.
Locations: Jönköping 29-30 maj 2026, Halmstad 26-27 juni 2026, Stockholm 23-25 juli, Göteborg 27-30 August 2026.
A local food festival with an international flair and a friendly atmosphere. From May to September, the International Food Festival brings authentic food, delicacies, and culinary culture from 15 countries to around 20 Swedish cities.
Locations: Luleå, Skellefteå, Sundsvall, Örebro, Västerås, Eskilstuna, Vällingby, Norrköping, Lidköping, Uddevalla, Jönköping, Växjö, Kalmar, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Malmö and Ystad.
The "Farmers' Own Market" (Bondens egen marknad) takes place in various towns during early summer and autumn. Find all sorts of seasonal vegetables, as well as cheese, meat and sausages, jams, juices, rapeseed oil, and honey. Everything is freshly harvested and locally produced on a small scale.
Locations: Luleå, Umeå, Sundsvall, Gävle, Falun, Uppsala, Västerås, Stockholm, Linköping, Göteborg und Malmö.
Food trucks are increasingly popular, especially near universities and large offices. There are also a number of food trucks festivals held in Sweden throughout the year.
Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se
3-6 September 2026
Umeå Taste Festival is an annual event combining street food, merchants and regional producers, restaurants and breweries with a special focus on sustainability and local produce.
Location: Rådhustorget in Umeå, Västerbotten.
26-27 June 2026
High Coast Whisky Festival is arranged by and at the premises of Sweden’s well-known distillery, High Coast Whisky. Expect two days of whisky-tasting sessions, seminars and music performances. You can also watch whisky in the making. All by the scenic Ångermanälven River.
Location: High Coast Whisky in Bjärtrå, the High Coast of Sweden.
About seven per cent of Sweden’s area is used for agriculture. Many food festivals focus on local produce.
Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se
Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se
Photo: Helena Wahlman/imagebank.sweden.se
4-6 September 2026
Taste, smell and enjoy the delicacies of three villages in Dalarna county when some 40 farm shops, restaurants, cafés, food producers and drink makers invite visitors to their estates.
Location: Avesta, Hedemora, Säter in Dalarna.
27 July 2026
Uppsala Craft Beer Festival is an outdoor festival serving a range of exciting beers and street food. The event is arranged by Uppsala’s largest brewery, Uppsala Brygghus, and more than 30 breweries are invited.
Location: Uppsala Brygghus in Uppsala, Uppland.
21-23 August 2026
In the historic village of Wadköping, enjoy cheeses, meat, bread and pralines from Örebro county’s food producers and vendors.
Location: Wadköping in Örebro, Närke.
23-24 October 2026
Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival has been one of the world’s largest beverage fairs since its start in 1992. Visitors can expect tasting sessions with Swedish and international beer and whisky producers and competitions and surprises.
Location: Nacka Strandsmässan outside Stockholm.
6-7 November 2026
Taste, smell, talk, listen and learn at one of the Nordic’s largest combined food and beverage fairs. As a bonus, Sthlm Food & Wine it's held on the same date and location as the pastry and chocolate festival ‘Bak- och Chokladfestivalen’.
Location: Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö, outside Stockholm.
17-19 July 2026
The first food truck festival and championship in the Nordics return to Mariefred this summer.
Location: Mariefred in Sörmland.
The Oyster Day in Grebbestad is an annual folk fest that has become a Swedish classic for oyster lovers.
Photo: Kristina Gillerstedt
Photo: Kristina Gillerstedt
Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se
5-6 June 2026
Herring is a genuine Swedish food classic, and Marstrand on the west coast of Sweden serves up some of the best. During the annual competition of the tastiest pickled herring (sill) recipe, you’ll get to try all the different varieties and vote for your favourite.
Location: Marstrand in West Sweden.
28-29 August 2026
‘Matfestivalen Skövde’ is one of Sweden's oldest city festivals, focusing on food, music and fun. One street and a square in Skövde town will turn into a large outdoor food area with local food producers and restaurant tents.
Location: Central Skövde, West Sweden.
5-6 September 2026
Experience the scents, tastes and traditions of Gotland. The island is well known for its large pantry of food products and the harvest festival highlights every part of the process – from farm to table. Meet food producers, animals and machines, participate in workshops and taste your way through the food market.
Location: Gotland Grönt Centrum in Roma, Gotland.
25-26 September 2026
Each autumn, Gotland Taste Festival brings together local producers, chefs and food lovers. Discover just-harvested produce at farm shops and enjoy tastings at restaurants across the island, or visit the food market in central Visby. Listen to conversations between food artisans, chefs and producers, and sip local drinks in the ‘drink ruin’ at St Karin church ruin.
Location: Various places throughout Visby and Gotland.
13-15 November 2026
This festival is dedicated to the Gotlandic truffle and is the finale of the Gotland Truffle Month, which takes place in October/November. There will be seminars on truffles, a truffle market, truffle hunts, a truffle ceremony and special truffle menus at many restaurants in Visby.
Location: Various places throughout Visby and Gotland.
16-17 April 2027
This fair is the grand finale of the GBG Beer Week and usually attracts 20-25,000 visitors. ‘En Öl & Whiskymässa’ gathers more than 150 breweries, whisky distilleries, importers and a range of delicatessens, and there’s room for cider, rum and avec.
Location: Svenska Mässan convention centre in central Gothenburg.
11-20 September 2026
Food Fest Gothenburg is a ten-day culinary celebration that takes place across the city and in unexpected settings. The festival offers a curated programme of tastings, pop-up dinners, talks and interactive experiences, blending local flavours with international influences.
Location: All over Gothenburg.
16-17 October 2026
Swedish Cheese Festival is a homage to fromage – it gathers thousands of cheese lovers every year. You’ll be able to taste samples, watch celebrity chefs compete in making the best cheese dishes and buy your favourite cheeses with you. If you’re looking for something extra, book a cheese safari where you’ll learn more about the history of some exhibitors while tasting the expert’s favourite cheeses.
Location: Auktionsverket Kulturarena in central Gothenburg.
5-12 September 2026
‘Mat’ is one of the largest food markets in Sweden, with some 100 exhibitors and up to 50,000 visitors. It focuses on sustainable and locally produced food and is a part of the event Food in Småland (‘Mat i Småland’) in September.
Location: Växjö in Småland.
23-27 September 2026
Öland Harvest Festival is based on the ancient farmers’ tradition of celebrating Michaelmas, marking the end of the growing season. Pumpkins symbolise the festival and highlight the island’s fine cuisine, innovative culinary products, art, and an array of activities.
Location: All over the island of Öland.
12-13 September 2026
Get a taste of Blekinge as farm shops and food producers all over the county open up for visitors. You’ll taste everything from local cheese and fresh potato to delicacies.
Location: Various places in Blekinge county.
14-17 May 2026
Sample food from over 40 artisans in southeast Skåne and learn more about local trends and traditions. Visitors can expect great experiences from small-scale producers.
Location: Various places around Österlen, Skåne.
24-25 July 2026
Outdoor festival with 12 participating Swedish wineries, held in the lush garden of Skeppar’s winery. You’ll try white, red, rosé, orange, and sparkling wines and sample food. Take a wine-tasting course or stay until the evening, when there will be a barbecue buffet and live music.
Location: Skeppars vingård in Kivik, Österlen, Skåne.
16 September-4 October 2026
A traditional festival dedicated to apples in all forms – food, beverage, and even art. Learn more about the apple, taste and buy products made from Swedish apples and watch the traditional uncovering of the apple painting of the year, a vast painting made of Scanian apples.
Location: Svabesholms Kungsgård in Kivik, Skåne.
