The Ukrainian artist, Kateryna Lysovenko, explores the trauma and vulnerability caused by conflict through her large, vibrant paintings. With exhibitions across Europe, her work has gained more and more attention, culminating in her largest solo exhibition to date at Helsingborgs konsthall on October 3.
The World Choir Games 2026, the world's largest international choir competition, is now officially open in Helsingborg. From August 6 to 16, the Swedish coastal city will become an international meeting place for choral music. Around 8,500 singers from more than 40 countries have come together to compete, perform in concerts, and experience the unifying power of singing together.
In conjunction with the NATO meeting the city of Helsingborg offers journalists an opportunity to meet parts of Helsingborg’s business community and see their operations up close.
Here you’ll find a selection of images that are free to use – please remember to credit the City of Helsingborg.
The NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will take place in Helsingborg on 21 and 22 May. The City of Helsingborg will provide regular updates throughout the spring on how the meeting will affect the city.
Star Wine List, the Michelin guide of the wine world, has announced its partnership with newly formed Swedish wine collective Terra Skåne, whose members will host the Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026, in June.
In the summer of 2026, the Swedish city of Helsingborg will be at the center of the world’s largest international choir festival. Thousands of singers will gather to compete, perform, and connect through music. For eleven days, the city will be buzzing with life as choirs of all ages and genres fill stages, streets and churches with their voices.
The 2027 Fehmarnbelt Days will be held in Helsingborg, Sweden. The conference is organised by the City of Helsingborg, Region Skåne and STRING. Among other things the program will feature lectures, panels and discussions on cross-border topics.
Helsingborg was the first municipality in Sweden to launch a framework for sustainability bonds in 2023, that includes both environmental and social categories. Now, the social sustainability aspect is also being added to the city's sustainability-linked bond program. The framework update has been carried out together with Danske Bank.
HYDROSYM-2030 is a unique initiative where the City of Helsingborg and the Municipality of Umeå, together with industry stakeholders and researchers, will explore the role cities can play in the transition to a climate-neutral industry.
On September 17-18, the Impact Innovation Summit (IMIN) will be held in Helsingborg, Sweden. This event is a co-creative meeting place for business, academia, civil society, and the public sector.
A new time applies for the press preview of the exhibition Poly. Welcome to the press preview of the exhibition Poly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 13:15 at Dunkers Kulturhus in Helsingborg. The press preview will be attended by photojournalist Olof Jarlbro and exhibition producer Martin Schibli.
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On May 29th, the Helsingborg Innovation District, a collaboration platform and catalyst for innovation, research, and development, will be inaugurated. The innovation district is initiated by the City of Helsingborg, Lund University, Region Skåne, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden in collaboration with the business community.
The artist Arvida Byström has chosen Dunkers kulturhus in Helsingborg for her first large-scale solo exhibition in Sweden, on view from 4 April – 4 August. Visitors are invited into a whimsical and slightly uncomfortable experience as Arvida Byström examines the role of the body from an online and commercial perspective.
Parken, Helsingborg's Centre for Innovation, is a meeting place for the city, businesses and academia to solve future challenges. The centre will promote innovation and development for the entire city.
Helsingborg was one of six cities in the final. The award is given to the city that demonstrates a deep commitment to shaping the future of sustainable and innovative tourism. The award also aims to promote networking and strengthen destinations while facilitating the sharing of successful examples in the field.
Helsingborg is one of six finalists for the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024 Award.
By 2027, the city of Helsingborg aims to become one of the world's best cities to live and work in. Recently, the city received a grant from Sweden's Innovation Agency, Vinnova, to test autonomous robots in garbage collection.
Traditionally, garbage collection has involved loud trucks blocking the streets and interrupting early mornings. In collaboration with Robot Minds AB and the regional was
As the first municipality in Sweden, Helsingborg is launching a framework for sustainable bonds that includes both environmental and social categories
Helsingborg Innovation District. That is the name of the city’s innovation district currently taking shape in Oceanhamnen. “Helsingborg is one of Europe’s most innovative cities. We are now joining forces with academia, business and industry to take the next steps on our journey,” says Christian Orsing, member of the Moderate Party and chair of the executive committee in Helsingborg.
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