West of Eden-Celtic Christmas 12/12
Sold out 12/12 West of Eden - a Celtic Christmas celebration! Last year West of Eden did another sold out Christmas tour and they have received rave reviews both here in Sweden and abroad. During their Celtic Christmas celebration Celtic Christmas, Irish and English folk music takes center stage. Now they're coming back to twenty-three Swedish cities and audiences can enjoy [...]
Company Live 13/12
The beloved humor podcast - on tour, at Rival at 16.30 on December 13! Two friends meet once a week for a chat. It's a conversation that's familiar, warm and sometimes bloody funny. Sometimes they invite a friend to join them. What would happen if you put a couple of microphones in front of their mouths and [...]
A Standup Xmas 13/12
Sold out! The most entertaining Christmas gift of the year is back—and this year you get more than double. An entire evening starting at 7:30 p.m. with Sweden's sharpest comedians, wrapped up and ready to tear up the stage. Forget the Christmas stress, leave the presents and skip the mulled wine. A Standup Xmas is a laugh fest that warms you up more than all the Christmas fires put together. Tickets […]
Starry nights 14/12
With melancholy, swing and warmth, "Stjärnenätter" with Sofia Karlsson and Martin Hederos is back for Christmas 2025! Already in 2013, the multi-instrumentalists and artists Sofia Karlsson and Martin Hederos toured together at Christmas time and in 2015 the album "Stjärnenätter" (Songs about Christmas) was released to the public. From the album, the idea for a Christmas show was born shortly thereafter, where both humor and warmth and [...]
Burdock show 17-20/12
Per Andersson is back on stage with Kardborreshowen - newly written humor in disorder. Per Andersson forces himself out on the slackest line you can imagine! Now Per has set up "Kardborreshowen - Nyskriven humor i oordning" with a successful premiere in Gothenburg and soon at Rival in Stockholm 17-20 December. Edward af Sillen is responsible for [...]
Rock´n Roll Christmas show 21/12
The Boppers - A True Rock'n Roll Christmas Show! Tonight's performers are: The Boppers, Pegge from the band Fatboy & Rockabilly Fabulous Presentation: This is a close-knit group who together promise a sparkling and crackling Christmas show, with lots of genuine rock'n roll and nostalgia for all rock lovers. Rock-Doo-Woop-Kings The Boppers are legendary with their mix of [...]
The Great Dialect Show, January 16–17
In the spring of 2026, the highly acclaimed presenter and language expert Fredrik Lindström will once again embark on a tour of Sweden with "Stora Dialektshowen" (The Great Dialect Show) – sidekick Helena Lindegren. Everything is "by and with Fredrik Lindström." What makes the show unique is the specially written material for each location that Fredrik and his sidekick Helena visit. The show dissects questions such as why dialects exist, why they [...]
The party with the Heirs 22/1-7/2
Experience the Heirs' greatest hits, beloved hits and tributes to iconic artists - all packaged in a show where the energy never ends. In January and February, they bring their acclaimed show Festen to the capital. The heirs offer a colorful evening filled with joy, humor and music that makes the theatre whole the theatre sing along. With them [...]
Orsa Spelmän, Tina Ahlin & Bengan Janson 10/2
Orsa Spelmän, Tina Ahlin & Bengan Janson Few groups can boast such a track record - the KaRamelodikt Prize, the Monica Zetterlund Scholarship, the Tage Danielsson Friends Prize, the Taube Scholarship and the Zorn Gold Label. Together, Orsa spelmän with Tina Ahlin and Bengan Janson form a musical dream team that is now embarking on a long-awaited tour of Sweden in 2026! Tickets here. With the heart [...]
Tommy Körberg Unplugged 12-15/2
Experience a magical and intimate evening with Tommy Körberg and his musicians. Tommy Körberg is an artist everyone knows - not only for his powerful singing voice, but for his ability to convey emotions in a way that is felt right into the soul. With his charisma, humor and humanity, he has become part of [...]
Tommy Körberg Unplugged 19-22/2
Experience a magical and intimate evening with Tommy Körberg and his musicians. Tommy Körberg is an artist everyone knows - not only for his powerful singing voice, but for his ability to convey emotions in a way that is felt right into the soul. With his charisma, humor and humanity, he has become part of [...]
Pepperland - Play The Beatles 28/2
Pepperland - Play The Beatles! Yes! Yes! Yesterday! Sweden's own Beatles phenomenon. Pepperland is the band that proves time and time again that Beatles music doesn't just live on - it thrives. With over 30 performances at the legendary Beatles Festival in Liverpool, they've not only been inducted into the Beatlesweek Hall of Fame, but also honored by no [...]
Magnus Betnér March 5–7
Between us - there is more than one way to look back on Magnus Betnér's career. On the one hand, a truth-teller, a voice of reason and provocatively honest - according to many. On the other hand, raw, self-disclosing and according to some - frankly provocative. Few have stirred more emotions than Magnus Betnér [...]
Ato Karlsson 7/3
Ato Karlsson's short tour sold out in no time, so now he's hitting the road again, ready to talk, joke, and—yes—maybe scrutinize someone in the audience too. Whether you've seen Ato Karlsson explode on the stand-up scene at Comedy Central, troll with human crowd talk in London, Los Angeles, or New York, […]
The Swedish Songbook 8/3
Krångs Kapell together with artists Anna-Lotta Larsson and Andreas Johnson take to the road and celebrate The Swedish Songbook. They invite the audience on an unforgettable musical journey through the history of Swedish music. An evening you don't want to miss - a tribute to Swedish music, its heroes and the unforgettable songs that have shaped generations. Ticket [...]
Özz Nûjen 10/3
With his unique combination of infectious humor and sharp satire, Özz Nûjen takes on the political situation ahead of the upcoming Swedish elections. In his new stand-up show "Medborgare Nûjen" he examines whether election promises have been betrayed, investigates which politicians have promised around but kept thin and does not hesitate to point out the parties' betrayal of their own voters. [...]
Kikki Danielsson 11/3
Kikki Danielsson says goodbye after over 50 years in the spotlight. "NOW THERE'S SOMETHING BIG GOING ON" - A SHOW ABOUT LIFE, MUSIC AND MEMORY Kikki Danielsson has long been one of our most popular artists whose music has constantly reached new listeners and built bridges across generations. If you say "Kikki", you know [...]
Thank you for the music-part two 12/3
Finally it's done - the success Thank You For The Music returns to the Swedish stages in spring 2026! Kalle Moraeus, Thérése Löf, Johan Boding, Karin Funk and an orchestra of Sweden's elite musicians led by Johan Granström will offer a grand tribute to two of our greatest songwriters of all time. It will be [...]
Uno Svenningsson 13-14/3
Uno is "On the Road Again" with a spring tour in 2026. After celebrating 40 years as an artist in 2024 and completing a large, acclaimed anniversary tour, Uno Svenningsson is ready to meet the audience again. Next spring he will embark on the tour På Väg Igen - an intimate, soulful and festive journey through Sweden. The tour starts in [...]
Hazel Brugger March 17-18
The stand-up comedian and host of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is finally coming to the Rivalscenen stage! Although she is only in her early thirties, she is already a mother of two, runs an acclaimed podcast with her husband, and tours to sold-out venues across Europe. But above all, she is one thing: still awake—and funnier than ever. […]
A whole lot of hits 20-21/3
A whole lot of schlager - the hit tour is back! In the spring of 2026, Magnus Carlsson & Linda Bengtzing go on a joint tour - two of Sweden's biggest and most beloved pop stars on the same stage! After several sold-out tours, with over 30,000 tickets sold, it is now time again. The audience can count on an evening filled to [...]
Sven-Ingvar's 9/4
A 70th anniversary! The story from yesterday lives on today – and will be told tomorrow. In 2026, Sven Ingvars will embark on a major anniversary tour to celebrate 70 years as one of Sweden's most beloved musical treasures. Few bands have left such a deep impression on the Swedish soul – and even fewer have managed to stay as alive through […]
Dan Hylander - Py Bäckman 15/4
After last year's acclaimed gig, Dan Hylander returns to Stockholm and Rival - this time to perform the entire album "...om änglar och sjakaler" from start to finish. He will once again be joined on stage by Py Bäckman as a guest! The album, which is Hylander's biggest success, contains classic hits such as "Skuggor i skymningen" and "Svart [...]
Stone & Stanley 19/4
It will be an evening to remember with Sten & Stanley! Last year's success continues this spring and Sunday, April 19, they are once again on the Rival's stage. It will be a magical evening with the legends Sten & Stanley. If you say, "I want to be your Margareta", a majority of Sweden's population, a few million Norwegians and a few [...]
Özz Nûjen 22/4
With his unique combination of infectious humor and sharp satire, Özz Nûjen takes on the political situation ahead of the upcoming Swedish elections. In his new stand-up show "Medborgare Nûjen" he examines whether election promises have been betrayed, investigates which politicians have promised around but kept thin and does not hesitate to point out the parties' betrayal of their own voters. [...]
Tribute to Springsteen 26/4
During a previous tour, some of Sweden's most well-known and experienced musicians under the stable leadership of singer/guitarist Anders Eriksson and drummer Robin Waernquist began to sketch a genuine and really good Springsteen tribute. Now the dream is realized and after several successful tours, it is once again time for a tour in autumn 2025 and spring 2026. Ticket here. Here is [...]
Katrin Sundberg 29/4
Katrin Sundberg has toured Sweden to full houses with the hit show "I do what the hell I want", which was praised by both audiences and critics. Now it's time for an even sharper performance - "You hear what I think". With a razor-sharp eye on the world and a unique ability to put his finger on phenomena and contemporary phenomena [...]
Niklas Strömstedt 2/5
Songs, truths and gossip! Niklas Strömstedt's critically acclaimed performance "think about me". - I've always found it both fun and challenging to do something more than just a straight up and down ordinary concert when I get the chance to meet an audience. Over the years, I've wrestled with malfunctioning slide projectors, had heated dialogs with myself [...]
Brunoz 15/5
BRUNOZ - a concert with Bruno Mitsogiannis. He has been acclaimed in Jersey Boys, captivated audiences in West Side Story and sold out arenas around the country. Now one of Sweden's most popular musical artists, Bruno Mitsogiannis, steps forward in the solo concert BRUNOZ - and changes genre. Welcome to BRUNOZ - a modern, witty and humorous tribute to the dance band! The [...]
Stonemountain Orchestra & Ole Børud 29/5
Ole Børud and Stonemountain Orchestra meet in a joint tour through eleven Swedish cities. With a 14-piece band on stage and one of the Nordic region's most influential voices at the front, a concert experience awaits that moves from swing and energy to the close and stripped-down. When Ole Børud has previously performed with Stonemountain Orchestra, the response has been overwhelming - [...]
Diyari Mahmoud 30/5
Growing up in Sweden is easier said than done. Take your place, but don't stand out. Aim for the stars, but stay in the treetops. Be yourself, but adapt to your surroundings. Whether you're a boy, a girl or something in between, the feeling is that no one really knows how to get to adulthood.
Doctor Glas 10/29
Hjalmar Söderberg's DOKTOR GLAS – a monologue with Jens Hultén "Nothing diminishes and depresses a person as much as the awareness of not being loved." Hjalmar Söderberg's classic novel Doktor Glas still raises uncomfortable questions. What is right and wrong? When do good intentions become abuse? And how far can a person go in […]
Fran Lebowitz 1/11
The distinguished American author, humorist, and social critic Fran Lebowitz is returning to Sweden! After a sold-out evening in September 2025, Fran Lebowitz is back. It will be an unfiltered conversation with Fran Lebowitz – interview and Q&A. Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the company of the always uncompromising and quick-witted Fran Lebowitz. During […]
EMD 25/11-5/12 2026
E.M.D. announces Christmas tour 2026! Erik Segerstedt, Mattias Andréasson and Danny Saucedo found each other in the late 00s and formed the group E.M.D. - together they became three voices and three personalities. Together they competed in Melodifestivalen, won a Grammy, and went platinum with hits like "Jennie Let Me Love You", "All For Love" and "Baby Goodbye". [...]
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