For 2026, we confirmed 9 Christmas events for kids in Stockholm, running from November 21 to December 30. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Sweden.
The short version
- Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Stockholm: 9
- First: Children's Christmas at Gröna Lund (Barnens Jul på Gröna Lund), Stockholm, November 21
- Free events: None confirmed yet
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).
At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Stockholm
- Kids’ Christmas events
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- Stockholm
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- November 21 to December 30
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Visit with Santa
Children's Christmas at Gröna Lund (Barnens Jul på Gröna Lund)
- When: 19 selected days, Nov 21 to Dec 30, 10 am to 4 pm
- Where: Gröna Lund, Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticket required, meeting Santa and the shows are included in admission
- Ages: Families with children
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Children's Christmas at Gröna Lund premieres on Nov 21, 2026 in the Lilla området area, among fir trees and lights. There you will find Santa (tomten) and the nisses (Christmas gnomes), a wish café with a wish box, the Gnuttarna Christmas show, a Christmas choir and an ice dance. Meeting Santa and all the performances are included in admission.
The Circus Carousel and the Tuff Tuff Train are open when the weather allows. You can roast marshmallows and look into the Pettson and Findus house. The park is open 19 selected days between Nov 21 and Dec 30, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Parent tip: Which attractions are open can vary with the winter weather. Tickets are bought on Gröna Lund's website. Expect the shows to be in Swedish.
- Host
- Gröna Lund (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Gröna Lund, Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Christmas market
Christmas Market at Skansen
- When: Friday to Sunday, Nov 27 to Dec 20, 10 am to 4 pm or 5 pm
- Where: Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Included in Skansen admission
- Ages: The whole family
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The Christmas market at Skansen is open Friday to Sunday on four weekends, from Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026. Days start at 10 am and close at 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 4 pm on Sundays. Among the market stalls you will find crafts, design, candy and homemade candles.
For kids there is dancing around the Christmas tree, a Santa's workshop (tomteverkstad) where you make Christmas decorations, and an audio walk in Swedish with clues about Santa (tomten). The activities are on different days, so check Skansen's calendar before you go. The market is reached through Skansen admission.
Parent tip: Buy your ticket in advance on Skansen's website and check the calendar for which days the different kids' activities run.
- Host
- Skansen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Dancing Around the Christmas Tree at Skansen
- When: Fri, Nov 27, 11 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm
- Where: Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Included in Skansen admission
- Ages: The whole family
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On Friday, Nov 27, 2026 there is dancing around the Christmas tree at Skansen. It runs five times during the day, at 11 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm, and each session takes about 40 minutes.
The activity is part of what Skansen organizes during the Christmas market and is reached through Skansen admission.
Parent tip: Arrive a few minutes early if you want to stand near the tree.
- Host
- Skansen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa
Santa's Workshop at Skansen (Tomtens verkstad på Skansen)
- When: Fri, Nov 27, 10 am to 5 pm
- Where: Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Included in Skansen admission
- Ages: Families with children
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On Friday, Nov 27, 2026 there is a Santa's workshop (tomteverkstad) at Skansen where you make Christmas decorations. The workshop is open all day, from 10 am to 5 pm.
The same day there is also dancing around the tree and an audio walk in Swedish with clues about Santa (tomten), so the day is a good fit for a longer outing with kids. The workshop is reached through Skansen admission.
Parent tip: Combine it with the dancing around the tree, which runs five times the same day.
- Host
- Skansen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Tree lighting
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Nordic Museum (Julgransinvigning på Nordiska museet)
- When: Sun, Nov 29
- Where: Nordiska museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, 115 93 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticket required, see the museum's website for the price
- Ages: The whole family
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On Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 the Christmas tree is inaugurated at the Nordic Museum. There are crafts for children in connection with the event. A ticket is required, so check the museum's website for the price.
This year's tree was created by Karin Ferner. Check the start time on the museum's website before your visit.
Parent tip: Book or buy a ticket in advance, since the event is ticketed.
- Host
- Nordiska museet (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nordiska museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, 115 93 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas event
Advent Calendar at Lill-Skansen (Adventskalender på Lill-Skansen)
- When: Tue, Dec 1, 10:30 am (about 15 minutes)
- Where: Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Included in Skansen admission
- Ages: Children
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On Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 10:30 am the Advent calendar for the animals opens at Lill-Skansen, Skansen's children's zoo. The program lasts about 15 minutes.
Lill-Skansen is reached through Skansen admission.
Parent tip: The program is short, so arrive in good time for 10:30 am.
- Host
- Skansen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Santa Claus parade
Meet Lucia in Storkyrkan (Möt Lucia i Storkyrkan)
- When: Sun, Dec 6, 3 pm and 5 pm, and Tue, Dec 8, 6 pm
- Where: Storkyrkan, Trångsund 1, 111 29 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: See the organizer's website for the price
- Ages: Children and families
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In Storkyrkan in the Old Town (Gamla stan), children's and youth choirs, including Storkyrkan's Chamber Choir (Kammarkör) and St. Jacob's Vocal Ensemble, perform traditional songs for Lucia and Staffan, with a Lucia procession. The performances are on Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 at 3 pm and 5 pm and on Tuesday, Dec 8 at 6 pm.
Check the price and dates with the organizer before your visit.
Parent tip: The church is at Trångsund 1 in the Old Town, closest to the Gamla stan metro station.
- Host
- Storkyrkan (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Storkyrkan, Trångsund 1, 111 29 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Lucia at Skansen
- When: Sat, Dec 12 and Sun, Dec 13
- Where: Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Lucia in Seglora Church requires its own ticket, otherwise see Skansen's website
- Ages: The whole family
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Lucia is celebrated at Skansen on Dec 12 and 13, 2026. At Solliden, students from Stockholm Music Gymnasium (Stockholms Musikgymnasium) lead a Lucia procession through Skansen and then give a concert. In the Good Templar House, Lucia is celebrated the way it was in the 1920s, with songs by children from the Spektrum Choir (Spektrumkören).
Lucia in Seglora Church requires a separate ticket. Start times vary, so look at Skansen's calendar before your visit.
Parent tip: Start times vary, so check Skansen's calendar and arrive early to get a spot. Expect it to be in Swedish.
- Host
- Skansen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts
Yarn Santa Workshop at the Nordic Museum (Nordiska museet)
- When: Sun, Dec 20
- Where: Nordiska museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, 115 93 Stockholm (opens in maps)
- Cost: Included in museum admission
- Ages: From age 5 with an adult
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On Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 the Nordic Museum holds a workshop where you make yarn Santas (garntomtar) together with Hemslöjden i Stockholm. The workshop is for children from age 5 accompanied by an adult and is included in museum admission.
In December the museum decorates a Christmas tree and has an exhibition about dollhouses, and it is open every day, including Christmas Eve. Check the museum's website for the start time.
Parent tip: Children must be at least 5 years old and have an adult with them. Expect the workshop to be in Swedish.
- Host
- Nordiska museet (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nordiska museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, 115 93 Stockholm (opens in maps)
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Stockholm?
For 2026, we confirmed 9 Christmas events for kids in Stockholm, each on its host’s own page: Christmas Market at Skansen, Children's Christmas at Gröna Lund (Barnens Jul på Gröna Lund), Lucia at Skansen and 6 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Where can kids see Santa this year in Stockholm?
Where to see Santa: Children's Christmas at Gröna Lund (Barnens Jul på Gröna Lund) and Santa's Workshop at Skansen (Tomtens verkstad på Skansen). Check the listings above for times and booking.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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The story of Christmas in Stockholm
Stockholm has some of the most charming Christmas traditions for kids. Families visit the Christmas market at Skansen, listen to Lucia choirs, make yarn Santas and see Santa at Gröna Lund. Here is how Swedes celebrate and how to plan your trip.
How Stockholm celebrates Christmas
Stockholm's Christmas season is about markets, candles and music. The best-known market is at Skansen, an open-air museum that opened in 1891 to show Swedish traditions. The market there began in 1903 as a small bazaar, and families have come with their crafts ever since. You can buy food for the Christmas table and handicrafts, and outdoor fires are lit around the area.
In the Old Town, the market at Stortorget has a special rule: only Swedish goods can be sold. It has been run by Stockholms-Gillet since 1915, and The Local says the market was founded as early as 1523.
Traditions your kids will meet
The big one is Lucia, celebrated on December 13. Children in white robes carry candles in a procession and sing. The first Lucia procession at Skansen was in 1893. Artur Hazelius wanted to show customs from western Sweden, and the white-clad Lucia came from there.
Lucia became a national celebration in 1927, when the newspaper Stockholms Dagblad held a contest to choose a Lucia. Today schools and workplaces celebrate with songs and saffron buns.
At the markets, look for Swedish treats such as knäck and candied almonds. On Christmas Eve, many Swedish families watch Kalle Anka, the Donald Duck Christmas show. In 2016 it was the most watched TV program of the year, with about 3.7 million viewers.
Planning a Christmas visit to Stockholm with kids
The Christmas market at Skansen is open on Fridays to Sundays from November 27 to December 20, and it is included in the Skansen entrance ticket. Kids can dance around the tree, make decorations in Santa's workshop and watch the advent calendar at the children's zoo. Lucia is celebrated at Skansen on December 12 and 13.
Gröna Lund has a Christmas program for children on selected days from November 21 to December 30, with a Santa visit and shows. The Nordic Museum lights its tree on November 29 and has a yarn Santa workshop on December 20. Several events need an extra ticket, and most are in Swedish, so check with the host if you need English.
Lucia weekend at Skansen in 2025
Here is what a Lucia weekend looks like. On Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, 2025, there were concerts at Skansen. Choirs, including the Stockholm Music Gymnasium and the Stockholm University choir, performed in Seglora, an old wooden building from the 1720s. On Saturday there was also an outdoor concert at Skogaholm Manor at 4 p.m.
Concerts were included in the entrance ticket, and seats were first come, first served. So it was smart to arrive early to sit close to the choirs.
Traditions today
- Christmas market at Skansen: The market has run since 1903. It sells crafts and food for the Christmas table, and fires are lit outdoors.
- Lucia on December 13: Children in white with candles walk in a Lucia procession. The tradition came to Skansen in 1893, and choirs sing across the city.
- Lucia concerts at Skansen: Choirs perform in the old wooden building from the 1720s on Skansen's grounds each December.
- Stortorget Christmas market in the Old Town: Only Swedish goods are sold at Stortorget, and sweets such as knäck and candied almonds are part of the market.
- Dancing around the tree and Santa's workshop: At the Skansen Christmas market, children dance around the tree, sing carols and visit Santa's workshop.
- Kalle Anka on Christmas Eve: Watching Kalle Anka is a Swedish Christmas habit. About 3.7 million people watched in 2016.
A fact for kids
The Christmas market at Skansen began in 1903 as a small bazaar. Today hundreds of thousands of guests come to eat waffles and roasted almonds.
Questions about Christmas in Stockholm
Is Stockholm worth visiting at Christmas with kids?
Yes. Skansen's Christmas market, Lucia choirs, Santa visits and workshops make it a great family trip. Many of the events are on weekends from late November to the end of December.
When does the Christmas market at Skansen open?
Skansen's Christmas market is open on Fridays to Sundays from November 27 to December 20, usually from 10 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. It is included in the Skansen entrance ticket.
Where can kids meet Santa in Stockholm?
At Gröna Lund, Barnens Jul has a Santa visit that is included in the entrance ticket. Kids can also visit Santa's workshop at the Skansen market on November 27, and the Skansen market has dancing around the tree.
What is Lucia?
Lucia is a Swedish celebration on December 13, with a procession of children in white robes carrying candles and singing. The first Lucia procession at Skansen was in 1893. Today schools and workplaces celebrate too, with songs and saffron buns.
Where can we see a Lucia procession in Stockholm?
Skansen celebrates Lucia on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, with a procession and concert at Solliden and a children's choir in the Temperance Hall. In the Old Town, children's and youth choirs sing in a Lucia procession in Storkyrkan on December 6 and 8.
Are there free Christmas events in Stockholm?
The events on this page are mostly included in an entrance ticket, such as the Skansen market and Gröna Lund's Christmas shows, or need their own ticket. Check each host for the price before you go.
Are Christmas events in Stockholm in English?
Most events are in Swedish. Much of the fun, such as dancing around the tree, crafts, markets and choir singing, does not depend on language, but check with the host if you need English.
What is special about the Christmas market at Stortorget?
Only Swedish goods can be sold there. Stockholms-Gillet has run the market since 1915, and The Local says it was founded as early as 1523. Sweets such as knäck and candied almonds are part of the market.
What can kids do at the Skansen Christmas market?
On opening day, November 27, children can dance and sing around the tree and make decorations in Santa's workshop. You can also buy crafts and food for the Christmas table, and fires are lit outdoors.
What is the advent calendar at Lill-Skansen?
It is the advent calendar for the little animals at Skansen's children's zoo. It opens on December 1 at 10:30 and lasts about 15 minutes.
When did Skansen open, and what is it?
Skansen opened in 1891 to show Swedish traditions. The first Lucia procession there was in 1893, and the Christmas market began in 1903 as a small bazaar.
What is Barnens Jul at Gröna Lund?
It is Gröna Lund's Christmas program for kids, held on selected days from November 21 to December 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a Santa visit, the Gnutta Christmas show, a choir and ice dance. You need an entrance ticket, and the Santa visit and shows are included.
Can kids make something at the Nordic Museum at Christmas?
Yes. On Sunday, December 20, children aged five and up make their own yarn Santas with an adult, together with Hemslöjden i Stockholm. It is included in the museum entrance.
When does the Nordic Museum light its Christmas tree?
The Nordic Museum lights its tree on November 29 and holds crafts for kids alongside the ceremony. A ticket is required, so check the museum's website for the price.
What is Kalle Anka?
Kalle Anka is the Swedish name for Donald Duck, and watching the Donald Duck Christmas show on Christmas Eve is a Swedish tradition. In 2016 about 3.7 million viewers watched it.
What do Swedes eat at Christmas?
The market stalls at Skansen sell food for the Christmas table and treats such as waffles and roasted almonds. At Stortorget, sweets such as knäck and candied almonds are part of the market.
Is there a Lucia concert for children in Stockholm?
Yes. Skansen has a children's choir in the Temperance Hall on December 12 and 13, and children's and youth choirs sing Lucia and Staffan songs in Storkyrkan in Gamla stan. The Lucia concert in Seglora has its own ticket.
What was Lucia weekend at Skansen like in 2025?
There were concerts on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, with choirs in the old wooden building from the 1720s. A Saturday concert took place outdoors at Skogaholm Manor at 4 p.m. Seating was limited and first come, first served.
Why did Lucia become a national celebration?
In 1927 the newspaper Stockholms Dagblad held a contest to find a Lucia. After that, most Swedish cities followed. Today schools and workplaces celebrate with songs and saffron buns.
Which Stockholm weekend has the most Christmas events?
The weekend of December 12 and 13 is a good pick. The Skansen market is open, Lucia is celebrated at Skansen, and Gröna Lund has Christmas days for children. The first weekend, November 27 to 29, has the opening dance around the tree and the Nordic Museum tree lighting.
Can we visit Christmas events in Stockholm after December 23?
Gröna Lund's Barnens Jul continues on selected days through December 30. The Skansen market ends on December 20 and the yarn Santa workshop at the Nordic Museum is on that day.
Sources
- Julmarknad på Skansen, Skansen
- Lucia, Nordiska museet
- Step into a Swedish Lucia tradition at Skansen, Skansen via TT
- Luciafirandet, unik tradition med urgamla anor, Linköpings universitet
- Stepping back in time with Swedish Christmas markets, The Local Sweden
- 3,7 miljoner såg Kalle Anka på julafton, SVT