Food and beverage at Stockholmsmässan should not simply be served — it should be experienced, shared and unforgettable. To realize this ambition, Stockholmsmässan conducted a concession procurement process during spring 2026 to find a long-term partner capable of developing a modern, scalable and competitive food and beverage offering.
Formex August 25-27, 2026 introduces its autumn/winter edition, "Celebrate Traditions," featuring a Winter Wonderland installation. Emphasizing Swedish traditions and creativity, it showcases three themed environments, each creatively reinterpreting familiar celebrations. The fair balances nostalgia with contemporary design, promoting sustainability and innovation.
The area Design Talents at Formex will showcase emerging designers from August 25-27, 2026, at Stockholmsmässan. A jury of industry experts selects participants, with awards and recognition for innovative talent, promoting professional development in interior design.
Saab will exhibit at National Defence Expo Sweden 2026, showcasing CBRN protection solutions that strengthen preparedness and resilience in Swedish society during crises and conflict. The exhibition launches alongside SKYDD — the Nordic region’s leading trade fair for security and safety — and aims to unite Sweden’s total defence sector.
Formex presents seasonal trends in collaboration with Elin Frendberg, bringing fresh perspectives on design, innovation, and fashion. The upcoming edition features “Winter Wonderland,” an immersive experience celebrating traditions through inspiring installations, events, and curated spaces. Formex takes place August 25–27.
Data-driven customer journeys, smarter services and personalised experiences will create greater value for organisers, exhibitors, partners and visitors.
The internationally renowned Spanish designer and architect Patricia Urquiola joins Stockholm Furniture Fair as Guest Creative, designing the visual identity for the 2027 edition.
The Swedish Armed Forces will be the largest exhibitor at National Defence Expo 2026, reflecting strong demand and continued expansion of the event. Their participation highlights the importance of civilian–military cooperation in strengthening Sweden’s total defence. The expo will be a meeting place for collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the defence sector.
Twenty-one Nordic stakeholders have joined forces to test circular solutions for technical building equipment in real projects across seven cities.
A joint initiative by Business Sweden, the Embassy of Sweden in Rome, The Swedish Institute & TMF curated by Navet. In partnership with Stockholm Furniture Fair. Official inauguration cocktail April 22 at 11:00, Hall 14 E38
Stockholm Furniture Fair will return in 2027 with a strengthened focus on business, innovation, and Scandinavian design. The platform will become a biennial event, be shortened to four days, and feature a new innovation area. It will also introduce an open, accessible, and welcoming approach to exhibiting – something that will enable more brands to participate.
Stockholm Design Week 2027 returns with a renewed vision: design in all forms, for everyone. With expanded collaborations, new city-wide clusters, and a broader mix of participants, the week becomes an accessible, international platform where design is explored, experienced, and celebrated across Stockholm.
Formex welcomed more exhibiting companies than the previous January, along with over 7,000 visitors over three days to discover the season’s trends, products, and inspiring environments.
Formex presents the first Design Talents of 2026. With a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability, Design Talents continues to support designers in their professional development.
Stockholm has been selected as the host city for BIO-Europe 2027, Europe's most important partnering conference in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The confirmed return, following the successful 2024 event, means that Swedens leading life science ecosystem will once again become the global meeting place for research, investment, innovation, and the deals that drive future medical breakthroughs.
On 1 October, Stockholmsmässan announced a new strategic direction to strengthen its position as the Nordic region’s leading meeting venue and Stockholm as an international meeting city. As a result, public fairs will no longer be organised in-house, and Numera Mässor will acquire the portfolio as the new organiser.
Formex continues to highlight companies and designers who take a responsible, long-term approach to materials and production. Ahead of the fair on January 20–22, 2026, the jury has nominated eight entries that each, in their own creative way, point toward a more circular and resource-efficient future.
DreamHack Stockholm 2025 kicks off this Friday. From 28–30 November, the world’s largest festival for gaming and internet culture takes over the entire Stockholmsmässan venue – a major expansion from last year. With more activities, major esports finals, live shows and the Nordic region’s largest gaming expo, the organisers aim to surpass the 52,000 visitors from 59 countries recorded last year.
With a new CEO and strategic direction, Stockholmsmässan is setting its sights on reinforcing its position as the Nordic region’s foremost venue for congresses and exhibitions – and in doing so, strengthening Stockholm’s role as an important international meeting hub for business and the wider region.
Formex’s spring theme “Celebrate Traditions” transforms the entrance square into an inspiring cake party, where Saša Antić and Niklas Hansen invite visitors to a multisensory experience. Vibrant installations meet playful design and childhood memories.
