Major Pippi Longstocking celebration at Skansen in May
2.3.2026 11:40:00 CET | Skansen open-air museum | Pressmeddelande
On 23–24 May, Pippi Longstocking and friends will take over Skansen in Stockholm. Over two days, the open air museum will present play, festivities and the musical performance “Pippi Has a Party” for the whole family. All children up to the age of 15 will be admitted free of charge.
Throughout the park, activities inspired by Astrid Lindgren’s beloved characters will be offered. Guests may test their strength like Strong Adolf, balance like Madicken, carve wood like Emil, try Pippi’s “don’t-touch-the-ground” obstacle course, and jump hurdles with a hobby horse inspired by Alfonso (Pippi’s horse).
Traditional outdoor games will also be featured, including jumping in haystacks and activities from past generations such as rolling hoops, walking on stilts and sack racing. Face painting with freckles and crafts will be available throughout the weekend, and Skansen’s street musicians will perform songs from Astrid Lindgren’s repertoire.
A large open-air market will be held during the event, offering a variety of goods ranging from toys to sweets. In the spirit of Pippi, pancakes and sparkling lemonade will be served.
Skansen’s main stage will host the lively and humorous musical “Pippi Has a Party”, performed in Swedish and produced by Teater Pegasus. The performance also features children from the Ballet Academy (Balettakademien). In the story, Pippi hosts a farewell party in her garden together with her father Efraim and the sailors from the Hoppetossa ahead of their journey to the South Seas. The production is based on the well-known songs from Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking stories and invites the audience to join in sing-alongs.
– When Pippi arrives at Skansen, it becomes a true celebration. Songs, laughter and playful mischief fill the park from morning to evening. During this weekend, imagination takes centre stage, and guests of all ages are invited to celebrate in Pippi’s joyful spirit, says Marie Olofsson, programme manager at Skansen.
Practical information
Pippi at Skansen gathers young and adult guests each year around play, music and storytelling. The event is included in Skansen’s regular admission ticket and annual pass. Free admission applies to all children up to 15 years of age.
The weekend is organised in collaboration with the Astrid Lindgren Company. The musical “Pippi Has a Party” is produced by Teater Pegasus Produktion and features students from the Ballet Academy.
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The Skansen Foundation is an open-air museum, a zoo, and a vibrant meeting place for celebrations, events and shared experiences – all set in a truly unique environment in the heart of Stockholm. Here, Swedish culture, nature and wildlife come together in settings designed to be explored time and time again. Each year, Skansen welcomes around 1.4 million visitors of all ages from Sweden and around the world.
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