
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| Music |Oäkta män
15.35–15.55 | Music | Obacka Space Farm
16.10–16.30 | Music |Trawesties
16.45–17.05 | Music |Emma Darling
17.20–17.40 | Music |Accidental Icons
17.55–18.15 | Music |Monodane
18.30–18.50 | Stand-up |John Sundqvist
INTERMISSION
19.50–20.10 | Music | Saxwerket
20.25–20.45 |Music |Noll Tolerans
21.35–21.55 | Music |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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16.15–22.00
Galleri Verkligheten Celebrates 25 Years
Verkligheten/Offside – Umeå/Vaasa
Courtyard party & performance festival. Food will be available for purchase. No age limit.Programme:
16.15–16.45 | Opening + presentation of the permanent exhibitions: Gustaf Broms, Inkeri Viljanen, Milla Toukkari and Iida Valkonen
17.00–17.30 | Performance | Amado Peña
17.30–18.00 | Music | Ellen och Klyv-Olle
18.30–19.00 | Performance | Maurice Blok
19.30–20.00 | Music | Malgomaj
20.30–21.00 | Performance | Antti Tolvi
21.30–22.00 | Music | Ellen och Klyvolle - 6. Inomhustorget Väven
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16.00–16.20 | Music |Eyewood
16.35–16.55 |Music| Granny Takes a Trip
17.10–17.30 |Music| Beckett
17.45–18.05 |Music| Bakvikens orkester
18.20–18.40 | Music|Jilder & Karlsson with Nick
18.55–19.15 | Music|Joakim Widell
INTERVAL
19.45–20.05 |Music| Eric Berglund
20.20–20.40 | Music|The Jimjims
20.55–21.15 |Music| Lakejer and Vandaler - 7. Jazzstudion
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Doors open at 19.00 | Live music from 20.00
Umeå Jazzstudio takes part in Spelrum – Umeå’s Cultural Festival. This time, they’re creating a Jazz Thursday – on a Friday. The Oscar Fridolfsson Band is a sextet whose members have played together for many years, performing music with melody at its heart. Contemporary jazz with influences from pop and folk music. Oscar has long wanted to explore his music in a larger format, and now he is making it happen with his expanded ensemble, XL. Compositions and arrangements by Oscar Fridolfsson.Musicians:
Oscar Fridolfsson – drums
Thomas Burström – piano
Tobias Pettersson – bass
Hannes Lundberg – guitar
Emma Burström – vocals
Jens Marklund, Emma Wiström, Anders Sturk Steinwall, Anton Sjöström, Per Hedström – saxophones
Gustav Ahlgren, Klara Neumüller Broth, Nils Andrén, Simon Fransman – trombones
Viktor Lindholm, Markus Asplund, Daniel Lind, Per Brännström – trumpets
Free admission. Hosted by Umeå Jazz Studio at Umeå Folkets Hus. - 8. Kajscenen
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17.30–8.10 |Music| Alla kan-kören (Kulturskolan)
20.35–20.55 | Music | Valerie Melina
21.10–21.30 | Music | Källarbandet
21.45–22.05 | Music | Bad Junctions - 9. Renmarkstorget
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14.20–14.40 |Music| Krasch
14.55–15.15 | Music |Six Pack
15.30–15.50 | Music| We Will
16.05–16.25 |Music| Fog
16.40–17.00 | Music |Dash of Pink
17.15–17.35 |Dance performance in front of the stage by Umeå Dance School
17.50–18.10 | Music | Hästjazzbandet
18.10–18.40 | Hans-Ola Stenlund reads from Rajden (Umeå Theatre Association)
18.45–19.05 | Music |Torch This Place
INTERVAL
20.00–20.20 | Music| Psst!!
20.35–20.55 | Music | Kartago
21.10–21.30 | Music| 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 | Music | Giljotune
17.35–17.55 | Music | Kvalster
18.10–18.30 | Music | Monitor
18.45–19.05 | Music | All Smiles
INTERMISSION
19.35–19.55 | Music | Samba do Norte
20.10–20.30 | Music | Umeå spelmanslag
20.45–21.05 | Music | Malin Verheij
21.20–21.40 | Music | 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 | Music | 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!