Sweden, the Nordic country of stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers far more than meets the eye. Beyond its renowned Sweden Rock Festival lies a vibrant rock scene waiting to be explored. While the 4-day Sweden Rock Festival extravaganza is a standout event, showcasing a lineup as diverse as it is electrifying, Sweden boasts numerous smaller yet equally captivating rock festivals scattered across the country, each with its own unique charm and allure.
Now, let’s dive into this guide of the best European rock and metal festivals, Sweden edition. It’s time to uncover your next go-to festival and add another epic experience to your rock festival bucket list! ⚡
Huskvarna Metal Festival
When: April 12-14th
Where: Huskvarna
Genres: Metal
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Mönsterås Blues & Roots Festival
When: May 24-25th
Where: Mönsterås
Genres: Blues, rock, roots
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Sweden Rock Festival
When: June 5-8th
Where: Sölvesborg
Genres: A great variety of rock and metal
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Time to Rock Festival
When: July 5-8th
Where: Knislinge
Genres: A great variety of rock and metal
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Åmåls Bluesfest
When: July 11-14th
Where: Åmal
Genres: Blues
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South Ocean Festival
When: July 12-13th
Where: Malmö
Genres: Rock, pop
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Skogsröjet
When: August 1st-3rd
Where: Rejmyre
Genres: A great variety of rock and metal
Way Out West
When: August 8-10th
Where: Gothenburg
Genres: Indie, pop, rock
Rock Stage Malmö
When: August
Where: Malmö
Genres: Rock
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The Ultimate Rockfest
When: September 28th
Where: Karlskrona
Genres: Rock
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Östersund Blues Festival
When: TBA
Where: Östersund
Genres: Blues
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House of Metal
When: November 8-9th
Where: Umeå
Genres: Metal
Read more about House of Metal
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