Kalmar hosts many attractive events throughout the year. Here are some tips for 2026.

Fantastic sand art is created at Kalmar International Sand Sculpture Festival in July.
Exhibition and competitions in the harbour area.
Celebration at Larmtorget.
Foot race.
International sand sculpture festival at the Kalmarsundsbadet.
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Kalmar hosts Sweden’s only full-distance Ironman contest.
The whole town celebrates for three days!
The Ironman week opens with a short-distance triathlon.
A footrace for children, held during the Ironman week.
The most recommended Ironman event in the world.
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Kalmar Castle during Christmas time.
Christmas fair with a lovely atmosphere in the castle grounds.
We reserve the right to make changes in the program.