Scandinavian Culture Calendar: January 2026
By Karl Batterbee
Ahead of her first ever headline concert in London, Agnes brings Beautiful Madness to Berns in Stockholm in late January. Photo: Fredrik Hvass
Music, art, theatre, film, ice skating and even contemporary circus… There are plenty of reasons to get off your sofa this January across the Nordics!
Agnes: Beautiful Madness Live(24 January)
Swedish pop icon Agnes sheds her skin and dives headfirst into chaos with Beautiful Madness – her highly anticipated album, which comes out on 23 January. And one day later, she’s showcasing it to fans during her first headline concert in years. Agnes has promised fans that when she steps onto that stage, she’ll be bringing with her a rich musical journey: from teenage pop phenomenon (Agnes won the second series of Idol in Sweden, 20 years ago) to award-winning songwriter and style icon. She’ll follow up the Stockholm gig with her first-ever headline show in London, at Camden’s Koko on 28 January.
Berns, Stockholm
Now in its 31st edition, Finnish audiences have clearly been enjoying what they’ve seen of Winter Circus Film so far! Photo: Dance House Helsinki
Winter Circus Film (until 25 January)
This winter, the much-loved live drama experience for the whole family leaps into the fast-paced world behind the scenes of filmmaking. Winter Circus Film is a joyful, mischievous and high-energy contemporary circus performance. Emotions and other quirky inhabitants of the mind enter a stage that resembles a film studio, set to entertain the audience in all their colourful glory. The story is geared to remind us that happiness can be found in the most unexpected of places, and that everybody can be both the star and director of their own lives. The show features a variety of circus disciplines, including German wheel, contortion acrobatics, Chinese pole and trapeze. Now in its 31st edition, Finnish audiences have clearly been enjoying what they’ve seen so far.
Erkko Hall, Helsinki
Disney On Ice’s latest show Find Your Hero. Photo: Press Image
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero (until 8 February)
Families across Scandinavia are invited to discover the hero inside us all at Disney On Ice, as its latest show, Find Your Hero, skates into the Nordic nations this winter. Here, you can step inside the beloved stories of so many classic Disney films brought to life on arena floors. From Encanto, where Mirabel and her family learn that everyone has a special gift, to Moana and Maui, who sail across the ocean. Kids can be inspired as they imagine swimming under the sea with Ariel, exploring with Belle, and singing along with Rapunzel. There is some world-class ice skating on offer too, alongside the iconic music and stunning costumes that will make Disney On Ice an experience the whole family can treasure forever.
Stockholm, Sweden (9-11 January)
Gothenburg, Sweden (16-18 January)
Stavanger, Norway (22-25 January)
Fornebu, Norway (29-31 January)
Helsinki, Finland (5-8 February)
The Invisible Race exhibition is open until March in Helsinki. Photo: Ana Zibelnik & Jakob Ganslmeier: Bereitschaft, 2024
Invisible Race (until 8 March)
Showing for three months in the Finnish capital, Invisible Race is a group exhibition that looks at the role of photogra phy and visual culture in the creation of a racialised understanding of humanity, and the effects that photography has had on upholding the existence of racism in societies. Exhibiting at the same time as far-right political parties and movements are on the rise in the Nordics is no coincidence. And its arrival comes as racism has once again become a topic of main stream social and political discourses. Visitors have until March to head along to the exhibition and take a look at what history can teach us.
Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki
A shiny new production of the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon has arrived in Oslo, specially catered towards Norwegian audiences. Photos: Fredrik Arf
The Book of Mormon (until 14 March)
The Broadway phenomenon, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has arrived in Oslo with a shiny new production tailored to the Norwegian audiences. There are plenty of laughs to be had for those who enter Folketeateret with an open mind. Since opening via its original production in 2011, The Book of Mormon has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway histo ry, breaking the Eugene O’Neill Theatre house record more than 50 times. In addi tion to nine Tony Awards and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, the musical also won four Olivier Awards for its West End production, which opened in 2013. Needless to say, Norwegian the atre goers are in for something quite special during its Oslo run, which runs until the middle of March.
Folketeateret, Oslo
Danish Coffee Festival (30 January to 1 February)
After an unforgettable 2025 edition with more than 60 exhibitors, Danish Coffee Festival 2026 promises to be even bigger, bolder and more flavourful; bringing together coffee lovers, professionals and curious newcomers for three days of pure coffee inspiration. The festival has proven to be a veritable playground for coffee enthusiasts, featuring: some of the world’s best baristas competing in the Danish Coffee Championships; unlimited tastings from Denmark’s leading roast ers and top international coffee brands; interactive workshops and cupping sessions, perfect for anyone eager to deepen their coffee knowledge; plus talks and live demos from experts across the industry, from sustainability and sourcing to the art of brewing and serving. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just up for discovering your next favourite blend, the Danish Coffee Festival is all about sharing, learning and celebrating everything that makes coffee culture so popular across the globe.
TAF 1, Copenhagen
Norwegian artist Anna of the North will be previewing her new album at shows in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. Photo: Press Image
Anna of the North (until 1 February)
Responsible for international hits such as Lovers and Dream Girl, Anna of the North is taking her music across Scandinavia with shows in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. Dreamy electronica will no doubt be on the menu for attendees, with the Norwegian artist always putting her own brand of melodic melancholy into compositions, for guaranteed crowd-pleasing! If you’re heading along to any of the shows, you’ll likely get a taste of her forthcoming album. Its first single Waiting For Love was a hit with both Norwegian radio and international streaming platforms, with music fans hungry in anticipation for more.
Copenhagen (29 January), Stockholm (30 January), Oslo (1 February)
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