Lucia 2026 falls on Sunday 13 December. In Stockholm you can see Lucia at Storkyrkan in Gamla stan, which holds four concerts on the day itself, at 15:00, 17:00, 19:30 and 21:30, and a family concert without an age limit on Saturday 12 December at 13:00. This guide explains the tradition, lists the confirmed concert times, and shows how to fit a family activity on Södermalm, such as the kids games at Questrooms, around them.
What is Lucia in Sweden?
Lucia is the Swedish celebration of Saint Lucia on 13 December. A procession led by Lucia, with candles in her hair, walks in dressed in white and sings the traditional Lucia songs. Schools, offices, churches and concert halls across Stockholm hold their own processions, and people eat lussekatter (saffron buns) and pepparkakor (gingerbread biscuits).
Lucia comes in the middle of the darkest weeks of the year, which is part of its appeal: a slow line of candles walking into a dark church. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, during the same week as Nobel Week Lights.
Where can you see a Lucia concert in Stockholm in 2026?
You can see a Lucia concert in Stockholm in 2026 at Storkyrkan, the cathedral in Gamla stan at Trångsund 1. "Möt Lucia i Storkyrkan" runs from 6 to 13 December, with four concerts on Lucia day itself sung by Storkyrkans Kammarkör, conducted by Helene Stureborg. Tickets cost 110 to 305 kr.
| Date 2026 | Start times | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 6 December | 15:00, 17:00 | |
| Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 December | 18:00, 20:00 | Every evening |
| Saturday 12 December | 13:00 | Family concert, no age limit |
| Saturday 12 December | 15:00, 17:00, 19:30 | |
| Sunday 13 December, Lucia | 15:00, 17:00, 19:30, 21:30 | Storkyrkans Kammarkör |
The concerts have an age limit of 6 years, except the family concert. Discounts exist for pensioners, students, children and young people. Tickets are sold through Nortic, linked from the Storkyrkan music website. Skansen, which held its first Lucia celebration in 1893, lists a Lucia concert in Seglora church and a 1920s-style Lucia celebration for 2026; check Skansen's website for dates and times.
Lucia with children: what to know
For a family with young children, the Saturday family concert at 13:00 on 12 December is the one to book, because it is the only concert without the 6-year age limit. The other concerts suit children from 6.
The concert gives the afternoon a fixed point, and the rest of the weekend stays free. Gamla stan is a short walk from Södermalm, so a concert and a game fit in one afternoon. More on December traditions, from Advent to julafton, is in the guide to Christmas in Stockholm.
A family plan for Lucia weekend
| When | Plan | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 12 December, 13:00 | Family Lucia concert, no age limit | Storkyrkan, Gamla stan |
| Saturday afternoon | A 60-minute game for the family | Questrooms, Kocksgatan 21A, Södermalm |
| Sunday 13 December, morning | A game before the concerts; the first start is 11:30 | Questrooms |
| Sunday 13 December, 15:00 or 17:00 | Lucia concert on the day itself | Storkyrkan |
Games that suit children at Questrooms:
- Time Travellers: a classic escape room made for children aged 8 to 12, with one adult in the room. Not scary.
- Jungle Quest KIDS VR: a friendly VR adventure with flying islands and animals, from 10 years.
- Smash Point KIDS VR: a cartoon arena game, from 8 years.
- Magic Portal: an outdoor AR game on Södermalm, from 8 years with adults.
Players aged 8 to 17 get 15% off. Younger children, from about 4, can join a game together with parents and older siblings, on the parents' responsibility. Birthday packages for children aged 8 to 12 are also available on Sundays at 10:15.
FAQ
When is Lucia 2026 in Sweden?
Lucia 2026 is on Sunday 13 December. Lucia is always celebrated on 13 December in Sweden, whatever the weekday. In Stockholm the concerts start earlier: at Storkyrkan in Gamla stan, Lucia concerts run from Sunday 6 December, with four concerts on Lucia day itself, from 15:00 to 21:30.
Is there a Lucia concert for young children in Stockholm?
Yes. Storkyrkan in Gamla stan holds a family Lucia concert on Saturday 12 December 2026 at 13:00, and it has no age limit. The other Lucia concerts at Storkyrkan have an age limit of 6 years. Tickets are sold through Nortic, with discounts for children and young people.
What can families do in Stockholm on Lucia weekend?
On Lucia weekend families can combine a concert at Storkyrkan in Gamla stan with a game on Södermalm. At Questrooms, Time Travellers suits children aged 8 to 12 with an adult, and Jungle Quest KIDS VR suits children from 10. On Sunday 13 December the first game starts at 11:30.
Do I need tickets for a Lucia concert in Stockholm?
Yes, for the Lucia concerts at Storkyrkan. Tickets cost 110 to 305 kr, with discounts for pensioners, students, children and young people, and they are sold through Nortic. For concerts at other venues, check each venue's own website, because programmes and ticket sales differ.
Plan your Lucia weekend
Book the concert first, then pick a game before or after it in the booking calendar. The calendar shows the total price before you confirm, and a confirmation SMS follows with a link to change the time if the plan moves.