A four-day contemporary art festival activating Stockholm through exhibitions, performances, concerts, screenings and moving-image works at venues including Accelerator, Antics, Bonniers Konsthall, Fylkingen, IASPIS, Index, Konsthall C, Liljevalchs, MDT and Tensta konsthall. The 2026 programme, curated by Joel Valabrega, explores teenage gloom, late-night moods, horror, humour, pleasure and melancholia.
Quick facts
- When
- Varies by venue; many events start at 12:00, 17:00, or 21:00
- Age limit
- Generally all ages; 18+ for the performance TEMPO at MDT
- Language
- Mainly English/visual; "The Defeated: Testimony" is in Swedish
- Tickets
- Free to approx. 150-300 SEK; pay-what-you-can at MDT
Getting there
Venue
Various Stockholm art venues
Stockholm
Common questions
When does September Sessions 2026 start and how long is it?
The festival runs from September 10 to September 13, 2026. Events typically begin in the late morning or afternoon, with evening performances and concerts lasting until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Is there an age limit for the festival?
While most exhibitions and performances are open to all ages, the performance 'TEMPO' at MDT has a specific age limit of 18+ due to its bar setting.
What are the ticket prices?
Many events, including the concerts at the Italian Cultural Institute and Kungsholms Kyrka, offer free admission. Ticketed venues like MDT use pay-what-you-can pricing, and discounts are available for visitors attending both Fylkingen and MDT events.
Who are the featured performers for the dream baby dream program?
The curated program includes works by Josefin Arnell, Chiara Bartl-Salvi, Ange Halliwell, Antonina Nowacka, and the collective Industria Indipendente with Annamaria Ajmone.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Advance booking or RSVP is required for several events, including the Josefin Arnell screening at Cues and the Filmform Open House, due to limited capacity. Ticketed performances at Konträr and MDT also recommend booking through their respective websites.
