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Dance at Galejan
  • Dance at Galejan

Dance at Galejan

Experience true dance joy! Some of Sweden’s best dance bands perform, and everyone is welcome to dance bugg, foxtrot, or however they like

  • When and where

    Dates: Fridays 5 June-28 August, plus Saturday 20 June

    Time: 18.00-22.00. Please note that Skansen closes at 18:00. Visitors coming for the dance should enter through the main entrance as usual.

    Where: Galejan’s dance floor

  • Social dancing to live bands is a cherished Swedish summer tradition. At Galejan, some of Sweden’s best dance bands perform and the dance floor is open to all. Dance bugg, foxtrot, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere.

  • Dates and live bands 2026

    • 5 June:  Mats Bladhs
    • 12 June:  Micke Ahlgrens
    • 19 June (Midsummer Eve): Sandins
    • 20 June (Midsummer Day):Sandins
    • 26 June: Rignells
    • 3 July:  Lars Kristerz
    • 10 July: PHs
    • 17 July: Blender
    • 24 July: Streaplers
    • 31 July: Sounders
    • 7 Aug: Casanovas
    • 14 Aug: Titanix
    • 21 Aug: Highlights
    • 28 Aug: Holidays

It is currently closed to visitors. Welcome back!

  • The Children´s zoo (Lill-Skansen) included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railwayruns daily during Easter, weekends in April and thereafter daily.

  • The Skansen-Aquarium
    Opens daily 10.00 see calendar for closing hours