EVENTS
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.
MAY
MAY 8th–10th: KALMAR WATER EXPO
Exhibition and competitions in the harbour area.
June
June 6th: NATIONAL DAY OF SWEDEN
Celebration at Larmtorget.
JUNE 27th: KALMAR MALKARS
Foot race.
JULY
JULY 6th–10th: SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
International sand sculpture festival at the Kalmarsundsbadet.
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Kalmar hosts Sweden’s only full-distance Ironman contest.
AUGUST
AUGUST 6th–8th: KALMAR CITY FESTIVAL
The whole town celebrates for three days!
AUGUST 12th: 4:18:4 KALMAR
The Ironman week opens with a short-distance triathlon.
AUGUST 14th: IRONKIDS
A footrace for children, held during the Ironman week.
August 15th: IRONMAN KALMAR
The most recommended Ironman event in the world.
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Kalmar Castle during Christmas time.
November
November 26th–29th: CHRISTMAS FAIR AT KALMAR CASTLE
Christmas fair with a lovely atmosphere in the castle grounds.
We reserve the right to make changes in the program.