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Upcoming events

Between June 13-25, some of the best jazz artists from the Nordic region will come to Washington, DC! This annual festival is presented by the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

The artist duo Lundahl & Seitl shows two virtual reality art works. The immersive art installation incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) technology, sightless goggles, and three-dimensional audio headphones. As part of the installation, visitors are also guided by an unseen performer.

Past events

Join us for an outdoor screening on May 22 of the film A Serious Game, directed by Pernilla August. As the sun sets over DC, enjoy the story of the young couple Arvid Stjärnblom and Lydia Stille, who falls in love in early 20th-century Stockholm.

The Baltic Sea has long been one of the world’s busiest seas, traveled by Vikings and cruise ships alike. Join us to hear about this unique underwater cultural heritage that continues to fascinate researchers and diving maritime archaeologists.

Normally, you would have to cross an ocean to visit Europe, on May 13 you just have to cross the street as #EUOpenHouse is coming up! Stop by House of Sweden to experience Sweden's beloved culture, food, music, and more! No reservations required.

Join us for an outdoor screening on May 10 of the film The Emigrants, directed by Jan Troell. As the sun sets over DC, enjoy the engaging life story of Kristina and her family as they make their way towards America.

Get creative and join us for drop-in workshops in arts & crafts. Our weekend guides will lead children ages 2-10 in expressing themselves through art! Attendees are set up with everything they need to participate free of charge. No registration is required.

Join us for a discussion on Little Rock Nine, and how to transform American historical material into Swedish contemporary literature and performing art.

Join us for an evening of music as Swedish artist Oskar Stenmark brings the sounds of Sweden and New York City to Washington, D.C. for one night only.

A conversation on industrial innovation and decarbonization in the EU and US with a focus on technical and policy pathways.

Come and learn more about Sweden’s green transition, from renewable energy to sustainable industries. Together, we can pioneer the possible.

Opening of 'A View From the Side' by world-renowned Swedish photographer Lars Tunbjörk, featuring a presentation by Kathy Ryan from The New York Times Magazine.

Join us at House of Sweden for a guided tour of the exhibition Faraway So Close and an exclusive opportunity to meet the curators - Helene Larsson Pousette and Johan Pousette - before it is taken down.

Join us for family fun for the entire family for Kids Euro Fest. Enjoy a puppet show by Swedish puppet theatre group Dockteatern Tittut and more!

Join us for a day of creativity, imagination, and fun for the entire family for Kids Euro Fest.

This event will feature a panel discussion that explores the images and conceptions that American and Swedish peoples have of each other, and how these ideas travel between the two countries.

The two member band from Sweden is regarded one of the most prominent new bands from the Swedish Folk & World music scene. Johannes Geworkian Hellman, on hurdy-gurdy, and Lars Emil Öjeberget, on accordion and kickbox, creates a playful dialogue full of joyful energy, subtleties and virtuosity.

The artist duo Lundahl & Seitl shows two virtual reality art works. The immersive art installation incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) technology, sightless goggles, and three-dimensional audio headphones. As part of the installation, visitors are also guided by an unseen performer.

This four-member family band from Sweden has been one of the leading voices of the Swedish folk revival for over a decade. With a sound that blends acoustic roots music with anthemic, sing-along pop, Kolonien has a fresh, appealing sound that brings multiple musical worlds together.

Embassy of Sweden is proud to present the exclusive screening of Historjá: Stitches for Sápmi, where we get to follow the Sami female artist Britta Marakatt-Labba who is currently featured in the exhibition Arctic Highways in House of Sweden.

Welcome to an evening in House of Sweden filled with Swedish National-Romantic Music, performed by Armen Shaomian, pianist, and Janet Hopkins, mezzo-soprano.

In June, the first-ever Swedish Holocaust Museum will be inaugurated in Stockholm to preserve and perpetuate the memory of the Holocaust.

On World Press Freedom Day, please join the Embassy of Sweden, International Women’s Media Foundation and National Democratic Institute as we celebrate this year’s Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award.

Knowledge is power, and Wikipedia has the potential to influence our view of the world. But there is great imbalance between men and women on the website, like in society at large.

Welcome to an evening at House of Sweden for an exciting book talk with Swedish author and journalist Katrine Marçal, who will talk about her latest book 'Mother of Invention - How Good Ideas Get Ignored In An Economy Built For Men'.

Artist talk with Stockholm-based artist and filmmaker Santiago Mostyn in conjunction with the opening of Suedi (Slow Wave Edit) in House of Sweden. The conversation will be moderated by Swedish curator Johan Pousette.

The Kids Euro Fest Family Day will feature in-person European performances, interactive workshops, food vendors and music that everyone in your family will enjoy.

As part of Films Across Borders Festival in Washington D.C. join us for a film screening featuring the Swedish comedy-drama “My Father Marianne”, directed by Mårten Klingberg. This will be an in-person outdoor screening on House of Sweden's rooftop.

End your day with Sunset Pilates and Sangria on House of Sweden's rooftop!

Welcome back to Pilates on House of Sweden's beautiful rooftop! This sunset session is available in-person only. Pilates is a great way to strengthen your body while improving flexibility.

Artist talk with Swedish artist and photographer Helene Schmitz in conversation with Embassy of Sweden's Cultural Counselor Helene Larsson Pousette.

An Embassy of Sweden event in association with the Nobel Prize Summit and in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Embassy of Sweden presents the exhibition “Dreamland” by Swedish photographer Helene Schmitz.

Panel discussion with 8 prominent LGBTQI+ artists from across the globe.

A webinar focusing on the triple helix model and the Swedish Teachers’ Exemption.