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Stockholm Events in August 2013

August is packed with events and music festivals in Stockholm: Starting off with Stockholm Pride, followed by Stockholm Music & Arts, Stockholm Culture festival, Popaganda and classical music festivals like Baltic Sea festival, and sporting events such as Samsung Diamond League and Triathlon World Championship. The prestigious music award Polar Music Prize is also awarded in August.

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