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.
Stockholm Furniture Fair will not take place in February 2026. Instead, efforts will be directed toward a relaunch in 2027.
Stockholmsmässan is setting its sights on the future with a new strategic direction for its operations. On 1 October, Mats Viker will assume the role of CEO with the mission to strengthen the company’s position and build a long-term sustainable economy.
During Formex, a total of 360 exhibitors from across the Nordic region and beyond participated, and nearly 8,000 visitors gathered over three days to discover trends, do business, and network with the industry.
Nova Felix – Winner of Formex Design Talents Best in Show. The idea was born during the renovation of an 1800s apartment and a search for a ceiling rosette with more personality, this became the starting point for Rebel Rosettes.
When Formex celebrates its 65th anniversary this August, the spotlight will be on patterns, colour, and Swedish design. The exhibition Tapetgallerie, featuring around ten wallpaper producers, along with Tapetlunden, offers visitors a unique experience of 150 metres of wallpaper inspiration – a vibrant tribute to Sweden’s unique tradition of printmaking on paper and textiles.
Formex reveals the names of this year’s Design Talents – a platform designed to support and elevate emerging creatives.
I.S.P.O. World Congress is returning to Europe for the first time in a decade – and from 16 to 19 June, the event will be held at Stockholmsmässan in Stockholm. As the world’s leading congress in the fields of prosthetics, orthotics, mobility aids and rehabilitation, the event is expected to gather more than 4,000 participants from over 100 countries.
Stockholm Furniture Fair is proud to present Snøhetta as its 2026 Guest of Honour – the internationally acclaimed architecture and design studio that, for over three decades, has operated where tradition meets renewal.
This year’s edition of Train & Rail confirmed the growing strength and innovative momentum of the railway sector. With a 15 percent increase in exhibitors and a 10 percent rise in visitors compared to 2023, the event further consolidated its position as the leading Nordic meeting place for the rail and transport industry.
When Formex opens its doors on August 26, visitors will be met by a knockout of color, shape, and pattern.
From 9 to 15 May 2025, Stockholmsmässan is the platform for the future of underground infrastructure. More than three thousand experts from around eighty countries will gather at this world-leading congress and exhibition on tunnelling and underground construction.
The future of rail takes shape on 6–8 May at Stockholmsmässan. With a strong focus on innovation, a packed seminar programme, and a fully booked exhibition hall, Train & Rail 2025 is growing into an even larger meeting place for the railway industry. Compared to its inaugural year in 2023, the fair now boasts 74 brand new exhibitors.
Stockholmsmässan has entered into a framework agreement with Adapt, a leading provider of audiovisual solutions, and strengthens its position in technical event design.
Order and security must function in peace, crisis and war. To meet the growing need for cooperation and preparedness, SKYDD 2026, is expanding with Totalförsvarsmässan – a brand new parallel fair focused on total defense and civil-military cooperation.
After last year's success which attracted over 52,000 visitors from 59 different countries, interest was high from Europe's major cities. But now it's confirmed that DreamHack will return to Stockholm in November. “We aim to be bigger than the music festivals,” says Kalle Pilfalk, Director DreamHack Festivals at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG).
The 88th edition of the boat show Allt för Sjön has recently concluded. Over the course of two long weekends, spanning a total of eight days, thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate the joy of life on the water. With a new inclusive concept and a broader audience, the exhibition strengthens its position as the leading meeting place in the Nordics for everyone who loves water and boating.
