6 live music worth the night across Sweden, editor-ranked. All Sweden guides.
Nefertiti ★ 4.5 · Gothenburg
Centrum · Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6, 411 20 Goteborg
Nefertiti is Gothenburg's premier jazz club since 1988, hosting Scandinavian and international jazz, soul and funk acts almost every night in a basement venue that feels like it was transplanted from 1960s New York.
Fasching ★ 4.5 · Stockholm
norrmalm · Kungsgatan 63, 111 22 Stockholm
Fasching on Kungsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm is the city's reference jazz club since 1977; international jazz bookings, late jam sessions and the smallest bar in town.
Tip: Two sets a night, 21:00 and 23:00. Tickets online; book the back-bar standing room for cheap entry.
Sticky Fingers ★ 4.2 · Gothenburg
Centrum · Kaserntorget 7, 411 18 Goteborg
Sticky Fingers is Gothenburg's legendary rock and indie venue on Kaserntorget, hosting Swedish and international bands since 1990 with a bar that stays open late and a loyal crowd of music lifers.
Stampen ★ 4.2 · Stockholm
gamla-stan · Stora Nygatan 5, 111 27 Stockholm
Stampen on Stora Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan has run a jazz and blues club in a 17th-century vault since 1968; live music Wednesday through Saturday, walking-distance from the Royal Palace.
Tip: No cover Wednesday through Friday before 21:00. Saturdays charge a small entry.
Debaser Strand ★ 4.2 · Stockholm
hornstull · Hornstulls Strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm
Debaser Strand on Hornstulls Strand in Stockholm runs the city's live indie-rock and electronic venue; large concert room, ticketed events and the marketplace ferry-side terrace in summer.
Tip: Concerts ticketed by event. The summer outdoor stage runs free Sunday sets at Hornstulls Marknad.
Gröna Lund Concert Stage ★ 4.0 · Stockholm
djurgarden · Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm
Gröna Lund on Djurgården in Stockholm runs Sweden's largest summer concert programme; touring rock and pop acts on the park stage from May through September, included with park ticket.
Tip: Park ticket includes concerts. Use the season pass if you plan to come back; rides separate.