Celebrate New Year's Eve At Skansen
Make New Year's Eve an unforgettable evening with the best view point in Stockholm. Enjoy Skansen during the day or kick off the evening with a New Year’s Eve dinner or a concert at Seglora Church, followed by the celebrations by the Solliden stage. An enchanting evening to share with friends and family.
This Year's Programme
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New Year's Eve 2026
The Solliden Stage
Join our New Year’s celebration by the Solliden stage and welcome the new year with a stunning view over Stockholm! The celebration is also live broadcast on Swedish television.
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Seglora Church, at 21:00 and 22:00
The colourful quartet Frispel will be performing everything from fiery Baroque music and folk hymns to Nordic melancholy and medieval ballads during two concerts on New Year’s Eve.
A fresh start, a new beginning and the tradition of predicting the events of the coming year – throughout the ages, across different cultures and calendar systems, the turn of the year has marked a transition worth celebrating. But how and why do we celebrate New Year’s Eve? The photograph shows actor Anders de Wahl reading the poem the New Year’s Bell at Skansen in 1930.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is Skansen open on New Year’s Eve?
Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 for daytime visits, for anyone who would like to explore the park and enjoy what’s on offer.
We open again at 20.00 for anyone who would like to take part in the evening programme and count down to midnight with us.
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How do I take part in the countdown celebration at Solliden Stage?
The New Year countdown at Skansen is broadcast live from Solliden stage by SVT.
As this is a popular event, we recommend arriving well in advance, as there may be queues to enter the Solliden Stage area.
There is no bag ban.
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Do I need a special ticket for the countdown celebration?
No separate ticket is required, a regular admission or a Skansen annual pass is valid.
We recommend buying your ticket in advance to enter the park more quickly, and you’ll also get the best price online:
- For those who want to visit Skansen both during the day and in the evening – choose the New Year’s Eve combo ticket
- If you only want to visit Skansen during the day or in the evening, choose a regular One-Day ticket
Note that children aged 0–15 have free admission, but they need their own digital ticket.
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Accessibility at Solliden stage
Designated spaces for wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available on the stands to the right of Solliden stage.
Please follow the signage on site.
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Can I bring my own drinks?
It is not permitted to bring your own drinks into the area around the Solliden Stage. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase on site.
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What are the rules for bringing a bag?
The countdown celebration is not subject to any bag ban.
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About fireworks
It’s not allowed to bring fireworks or lanterns to the Skansen area.