concert
Dennis Bovell + Adrian Sherwood
Carnival, from 8 p.m
Two of the true pioneers of reggae and dub are performing in Carnival this evening. First up is Adrian Sherwood, taking the stage alone for the first time, building hypnotic soundscapes live – delay after delay, bass after bass – with material from his entire catalog, from new tracks to classic collaborations with Lee “Scratch” Perry, Horace Andy, Panda Bear x Sonic Boom and others.
At 11pm, Dennis Bovell will play a DJ set, a legend and central to the development of British reggae, both as a musician in Matumbi and as a producer for artists such as The Slits, Linton Kwesi Johnson and The Pop Group.
Combination tickets for both are available here.
Art
Spring Salon 2026
Liljevalchs is open today from February 13th to May 3rd.
The 2026 Spring Salon at Liljevalchs brings together 255 artists, half of whom are under 40, and there is an AI ban in place. The exhibition reflects an uncertain contemporary with works that are absurd, surreal and politically charged. Among others, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin together at the Ibiza party. Topics such as escape, climate crisis and social criticism dominate; nature often appears threatening.
Read more in DN’s article about the Spring Salon.
Children
Shark Kingdom
Premiere! Tomorrow, February 14, at the National Museum of Natural History.
The nature film “Shark Kingdom” takes Cosmonova audiences on an IMAX journey through the world of feared sharks, from colorful reefs to the deep sea. With spectacular underwater images and meetings with scientists, the important role of predatory fish in the ecosystem is shown – and how their fate is linked to ours. Some of the world’s most impressive species are featured. Here is a link to purchase tickets.
Stage premieres
1. “Frankenstein”, Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
Soon the monster awakens in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”, this time at the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern directed by Fredrik Benke Rydman. Here the being goes from an innocent birth to human characteristics such as revenge, love and violence. The play deals with themes such as love, alienation and man’s right to control nature. The creature is played by Marcus Vogeli.
Click here for tickets.
2. “Slutspelat”, Scalateatern
“Slutspelat,” premiering at the Scala Theater this weekend, features a comic mourning work in which Marie Göranzon and Krister Henriksson play versions of themselves. The performance is about friendship, age and the conditions of the theater.
– I’m trying to get more used to playing myself. “It’s still very personal,” says Marie Göranzon in the DN interview before the premiere.
Click here for tickets.
3. “Sweet Spot”, Moderna Dansteatern
“Sweet Spot” is a dance performance in which six figures are thrown into a whirlpool of rhythms and energy in a hypnotic dance of death. A review in Hufvudstadsbladet describes Harald Behari’s work as “an incredibly intense and diverse experience” in which the dancers, often naked and with a strong physical presence, push the boundaries of both body and ideas. References to fashion, ballroom dancing and Norwegian folk dancing are mixed, the newspaper writes. Click here to buy a ticket.
4. “The Distant Sound”, Royal Opera
“A direct hit,” wrote DN in the review of Franz Schreker’s opera “Klangen i fjäran”. Agneta Eichenholz now returns as Grete in an emotional story about love, creation and longing directed by Christof Loy. Late romantic opera with drama, passion and musical diversity. Click here for tickets.
Mixed
Digital genealogist day
The genealogical association, Löfströms allé 7, Sundbyberg, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
With digital archives and DNA, genealogy has taken off. On Saturday there will be a whole day in which six nationwide genealogical associations will meet and exchange knowledge. A huge program, open to everyone, with exciting program items such as “Genealogy with DNA: Be Prepared for Surprises” and “Finding Unknown Parents”.
Register here via genealogy.net.
Art
Enchanted everyday life. Elsa Beskow
Thielska Galleriet, the exhibition opens tomorrow, February 14th.
In the spring, Thielska will host an exhibition of original works by Elsa Beskow, one of Sweden’s most popular children’s book authors and illustrators. Here we come across classic fairy tales such as Tomtebobarnen, the fairy tale about the little old lady and the stories of Aunt Grön, Aunt Brown and Aunt Gredelin.
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