
Spelrum Cultural Celebration in Umeå
28 August 2026
Spelrum is a new cultural event in Umeå where associations, cultural organisations, passionate creators, event organisers, and businesses come together to create an evening filled with creativity and memorable experiences. Together, they showcase the strength and diversity of Umeå as a cultural city through a vibrant programme featuring art, music, and creative activities.
Date: 28 August 2026
Location: Multiple stages across central Umeå
The initiative is organised by Visit Umeå and Umeå Municipality.
Overview of stages at Spelrum

Program 28 August
- 1. Bildmuseet
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Open until 21.00
Additional guided tours of the current exhibitions at the museum will be offered throughout the evening.
Free admission and no age restrictions.
- 2. Broparken
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15.00–15.20| Oäkta män
15.35–15.55 | Obacka Space Farm
16.10–16.30 |Trawesties
16.45–17.05 |The most Wuthering Heights Day Ever (dansuppvisning)
17.20–17.40 | Accidental Icons
17.55–18.15 | Monodane
18.30–18.50 | John Sundqvist (stand-up)
INTERMISSION
19.50–20.10 | Saxwerket
20.25–20.45 | Noll Tolerans
21.00–21.20 | Stranded
21.35–21.55 | Blackworn - 3. Droskan
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18.00–23.00 | Rockoblues Night
An Evening of Rock, Blues, Soul and Country18.00–21.00 | Jam Session
A variety of bands and musicians come together to play, improvise, and enjoy making music together.21.00–23.00 | Roaring Forties
Dance until you drop to an energetic mix of rock, soul, blues, and country.Free admission and free fun!
Age limit: 18+
- 4. Döbelns Park
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21:00 |Film Screening – Notting Hill
Join in for a screening of the romantic comedy Notting Hill (1999), starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. See you in Döbelns Park. Free admission. - 5. Galleri Verkligheten
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16.00–22.00 | Verkligheten/Offside - Umeå/Vasa
Performance Festival & Outdoor Courtyard Celebration
Open to all ages. - 6. Inomhustorget Väven
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16.00–16.20 | Eyewood
16.35–16.55 | Granny Takes a Trip
17.10–17.30 | Beckett
17.45–18.05 | Bakvikens orkester
18.20–18.40 | Jilder & Karlsson med Nick
18.55–19.15 | Joakim Widell
PAUS
19.45–20.05 | Eric Berglund
20.20–20.40 | The Jimjims
20.55–21.15 | Lakejer och Vandaler - 7. Jazzstudion
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Doors open at 19.00 | Live music from 20.00
Enjoy live jazz at the legendary jazz club, traditionally held on Thursdays – and naturally also during Spelrum. Hosted by Umeå Jazz Studio at Umeå Folkets Hus. - 8. Kajscenen
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17.30–8.10 | Alla kan-kören (Kulturskolan)
18.45–19.25 | Kulturskolans elever uppträder
20.00–20.20 | Paint Me Green - 9. Renmarkstorget
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14.20–14.40 | Krasch
14.55–15.15 | Six Pack
15.30–15.50 | We Will
16.05–16.25 | Fog
16.40–17.00 | Dash of Pink
17.15–17.35 |Dansuppvisning framför scenen (Umeå dansskola)
17.50–18.10 | Hästjazzbandet
18.10–18.40 | Umeå teaterförening – framförande vid talarplatsen bredvid scenen
18.45–19.05 | Torch This Place
INTERMISSION
20.00–20.20 | Psst!!
20.35–20.55 | Kartago
21.10–21.30 | The Stucks15.00–21.00 | Sverok Spelkulturförbundet
Do you love games? So do we! Come and meet us at Sverok – the Swedish Gaming Federation. At our table, you can borrow a game or chat with fellow enthusiasts about everything from tabletop role-playing games and live-action role-play (LARP) to cosplay and video games. Looking for new people to play with? Meet our member associations on site and learn more about their activities. Already have a group of friends who play together? We can help you start your own gaming association!
- 10. Rådhustorget
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17.00–17.20 | Giljotune
17.35–17.55 | Kvalster
18.10–18.30 | Monitor
18.45–19.05 | All Smiles
INTERMISSION
19.35–19.55 | Samba do Norte
20.10–20.30 | Umeå spelmanslag
20.45–21.05 | Malin Verheij
21.20–21.40 | Valfångaren Kosmos - 11. Umeå stads kyrka
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16.30 |The Little Prince – A Musical Moment in Umeå City Church
Recommended for children aged approximately five and up.
21.00–21.45 | Evening Concert
Enjoy an evening of music performed by Lisa Oscarsson, Mattias Rodrick, and My Eklund, featuring works by J.S. Bach and other composers. - 12. Vävenscenen
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18.15–18.45 | Umeå Pop- & Rockkör
- 13. Ögonblicksteatern
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14.00–16.30 | Flea Market
The costume and props storage has been cleared out! Tools, technical equipment, and a variety of other items will also be available for sale. Come and grab a bargain!