This autumn, the Swedish Institute reveals its shared sense of order, one of the pillars of Swedish culture. Mark your calendars from September 2 to October 4, 2026 to discover this collective, free-spirited exhibition that blends art and fashion, presented for Paris Design Week.
For the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites you to guided tours of the building it calls home: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Meet on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 September 2026 to discover this architectural gem in Paris!
For a trip to Scandinavia without even leaving the capital, head for the Swedish Institute! Housed in the sublime Hôtel de Marle since 1971, the Nordic cultural center offers a rich and varied program of events all year round, showcasing art, music, design and cinema straight from Sweden.
Every summer, the Swedish Institute in Paris hosts outdoor cinema screenings in its Marais garden. Free or bookable depending on the edition, these screenings showcase Swedish classics and contemporary titles in an intimate setting in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement.
For this year’s Music Day, not to be missed on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Swedish Institute in Paris will have you dancing in its garden with two free concerts on the program. As always, don’t miss the famous traditional Midsommar dances just beforehand. So, are you ready to experience a Swedish celebration that’s both festive and family-friendly for this 2026 Music Day?
The Swedish Institute presents "Summer Time"—a program of musical and cinematic events—like a summer breeze that shapes the space of the exhibitions while offering a new way to inhabit the venue. Outdoor concerts and cinema are free on the garden side, from June 21 to September 5.
This Saturday, June 6, 2026, Paris is hosting Nuit Blanche. For this unmissable event that turns the capital into an open-air art gallery, the Swedish Institute in the Marais invites us to experience a sound installation in its courtyard. More details to follow!
Nestled in the Marais, the Swedish Institute regularly hosts compelling cultural events. Make the most of Night of Museums 2026 this Saturday, May 23, to discover these exciting programs that put Sweden in the spotlight!
Geometric abstract art takes center stage at the Swedish Institute from February 20 to July 19, 2026. Over five months, visitors are invited to explore free of charge "Formes ouvertes", an installation that bridges the works of Olle Bærtling—an essential figure in abstract art—with those of seven talented international artists.
This fall, Bokbar is setting up shop at the Swedish Institute and opening a pop-up bookstore dedicated to Nordic literature. Jón Kalman Stefánsson, Tove Jansson, Sara Stridsberg, Sofi Oksanen, Karl Ove Knausgård, Karolina Ramqvist... come and discover the novels of these talented Nordic authors until December 21, 2025.
This autumn and winter, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2023. On view free of charge from October 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, this exhibition, entitled "The Relief", unveils a small selection of works by the multi-disciplinary visual artist, "presented for the first time in France".