Don't miss this unique chance to meet the top Swedish universities and gain insights into the opportunities of a degree from Sweden! Sweden is celebrated for its pioneering research, innovative spirit, entrepreneurial culture, and its unwavering commitment to sustainability. Pursuing an education in Sweden will unlock a universe of possibilities for you.

Join us for a creative family workshop in arts & crafts! The workshop is perfect for children aged 2-10 years old. We will provide all the art materials. Free of charge.

Swedish fika is so much more than enjoying a coffee, cookie or cake: it is a social phenomenon, a ritual, a tradition – some will say it's the very fabric of Swedishness. Take the opportunity to experience this Swedish tradition in the nation's capital! Next date: April 27.

Multi flutist, improviser, and composer Anders Hagberg is connecting worlds between genres, art forms, and cultures in his solo performance ‘Trust’. Join us on April 10.

Join us for a concert with the virtuosic and playful Lena Jonsson Trio. Their unique music style is inspired by traditional Swedish music as well as rock, pop and American old-time and bluegrass traditions.

The photo exhibition Icons explores the right to exist and to be seen, regardless of who you are. It features portraits of iconic figures – real and fictional – modeled by 21 individuals with Down Syndrome. On display from March 2.

Join us for our opening weekend of this exhibition for guided tours, interactive stations, fika, and more! Ida Johansson, featured ballerina in the exhibition, and Pär Johansson, founder and artistic director of Glada Hudik Theater, a Swedish theater group for people with intellectual disabilities, will be present.

Emma wants to become a fashion model and asks Pär Johansson and the Glada Hudik Theater in Sweden for help. An unattainable dream for most, especially if you have a disability. Together with a group of unusual models, they begin a bewildering journey.

Join us for a creative family workshop in arts & crafts. This weekend's theme is Hilma af Klint, the Swedish artist who is recognized as one of the most important and inventive artists of the 20th century.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC are delighted to host an event in celebration of International IDEA’s recently published Global State of Democracy Report.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at House of Sweden! Join us for the world premiere of Tickling Triggers, a mind-blowing immersive music and dance performance.

Join us for a conversation with the Swedish Author and Economist Maria Bouroncle, moderated by Manil Suri, bestselling author and former contributing opinion writer at The New York Times. It Came to Me on a Whim tells the story of her great-aunt who killed her three children at the age of twenty-seven in 1929.

Join us for a book talk with Swedish authors Henrik Berggren and Lars Trägårdh about their book 'The Swedish Theory of Love: Individualism and Social Trust in Modern Sweden.' The talk will be moderated by Swedish author & journalist Karin Henriksson.

Join us for a theatre performance and a panel discussion about the impact of parental incarceration on children.

Join us for a moderated conversation with the Award-Winning Swedish author and journalist Marit Kapla about Marit's literary process, her books 'Osebol' and 'Kärlek på svenska,' as well as her ongoing manuscript project.

Join us for a concert with lead vocalist and bass player from Swedish pop outfit Eggstone and the American indie rock band The Mommyheads. In case of inclement weather the concert will be moved indoors.

End your day with Sunset Pilates on House of Sweden's beautiful rooftop! Pilates is a great way to strengthen your body while improving flexibility. This event has limited capacity. In case of inclement weather the session will be moved indoors.

The Swedish Artist Julia Peirone’s visual world is dominated by girls and young women. Through her work, Peirone explores young girls’ search for identity in a world influenced by social media. Peirone’s photographs capture the frustration that many young women feel with today’s beauty standards and demands that society imposes on them.

Start your day this summer with Sunrise Pilates on House of Sweden's beautiful rooftop! Pilates is a great way to strengthen your body while improving flexibility. Please note: the session on August 22 is cancelled.

Between June 13-25, some of the best jazz artists from the Nordic region will come to Washington, DC! This annual festival is presented by the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Join us for an outdoor screening on May 22 of the film A Serious Game, directed by Pernilla August. As the sun sets over DC, enjoy the story of the young couple Arvid Stjärnblom and Lydia Stille, who falls in love in early 20th-century Stockholm.

The Baltic Sea has long been one of the world’s busiest seas, traveled by Vikings and cruise ships alike. Join us to hear about this unique underwater cultural heritage that continues to fascinate researchers and diving maritime archaeologists.

Normally, you would have to cross an ocean to visit Europe, on May 13 you just have to cross the street as #EUOpenHouse is coming up! Stop by House of Sweden to experience Sweden's beloved culture, food, music, and more! No reservations required.

Join us for an outdoor screening on May 10 of the film The Emigrants, directed by Jan Troell. As the sun sets over DC, enjoy the engaging life story of Kristina and her family as they make their way towards America.

Get creative and join us for drop-in workshops in arts & crafts. Our weekend guides will lead children ages 2-10 in expressing themselves through art! Attendees are set up with everything they need to participate free of charge. No registration is required.

Join us for a discussion on Little Rock Nine, and how to transform American historical material into Swedish contemporary literature and performing art.

Join us for an evening of music as Swedish artist Oskar Stenmark brings the sounds of Sweden and New York City to Washington, D.C. for one night only.

A conversation on industrial innovation and decarbonization in the EU and US with a focus on technical and policy pathways.

Come and learn more about Sweden’s green transition, from renewable energy to sustainable industries. Together, we can pioneer the possible.

Opening of 'A View From the Side' by world-renowned Swedish photographer Lars Tunbjörk, featuring a presentation by Kathy Ryan from The New York Times Magazine.

Join us at House of Sweden for a guided tour of the exhibition Faraway So Close and an exclusive opportunity to meet the curators - Helene Larsson Pousette and Johan Pousette - before it is taken down.

Join us for family fun for the entire family for Kids Euro Fest. Enjoy a puppet show by Swedish puppet theatre group Dockteatern Tittut and more!

This event will feature a panel discussion that explores the images and conceptions that American and Swedish peoples have of each other, and how these ideas travel between the two countries.

The artist duo Lundahl & Seitl shows two virtual reality art works. The immersive art installation incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) technology, sightless goggles, and three-dimensional audio headphones. As part of the installation, visitors are also guided by an unseen performer.

End your day with Sunset Pilates and Sangria on House of Sweden's rooftop!