Hökarängens Dag

On 30th May, Hökarängen Centre is filled with music, art, activities, and togetherness as it’s once again time for Hökarängen Day, a popular public festival for the whole family. Various participants such as musicians, artists, associations and local businesses join together to celebrate an established tradition, highlight local businesses and create an experience for the whole family. Throughout the day, there will be a range of activities and experiences on David Helldén’s Square, on the Pedestrian Street (Gågatan), Hökarängsplan, and in the premises of different organisations. 

Hökarängen Day is a meeting place where people of all ages can gather, discover local cultural life and celebrate the area’s strong sense of community.

Everyone is welcome!

PROGRAMME; INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES, TIME AND PLACE:

Main stage, Hökarängsplan/Pedestrian Street:
Live music
11:00 Dogge Doggelito
12:00 Helena Eriksson with Hjalmar Leissner and Björn Lundquist 
13:00 Maria Lindström
14:00 North Clan with Dan Lindblad & Co. 
Org: Hökis Visrum

Pepparvägen 4
Sale and DJ set among books and records
11:00–15:00
The shop is offering 10% off everything and a DJ set with Gavin Maycroft. 
Org: Hökarängens Antikvariat & Skivbörs

Bokskogen, Pepparvägen 9A:
Come and Meet Ylva Hällen
11:00–12:00
Author Ylva Hällen invites children to an inspiring and fun session. She’ll talk about her books, from Ylvania to Förskolan Skräckis. We’ll also take a look at the new craft book Pyssla med Ylva - magiskt och mumsigt. There will also be a meet & greet, book signing, and giveaways.
Org: Hökarängen Business Association, Bokskogen.

Hökarängsplan/Pedestrian Street:
Hat Parade
13:45
Choose your most glamorous, colourful or unique hat and join the historic hat parade, led by hat general Rebecca Hybbinette. 

Small stage, David Helldén’s Square:
Performance by Gatuduvan
11:30
Listen to Gatuduvan doing spoken word and rap about Hökarängen in poetic texts. 

David Helldén’s Square:
Help the Clown AvaTara! What is Hökarängen?
11:45–12:45
Between 11:45 and 12:45, you can help The Clown AvaTara explore: What actually is Hökarängen? AvaTara seeks answer.

Small stage
A poem dedicated to Hökarängen & Singalong
13:15–13:25
AvaTara performs a celebratory poem and would like to sing with everyone.

Samita arrives at the square
14:45
Samita waves goodbye and closes Hökarängen Day at David Helldén’s Square.
Org: Felix Pó

Studio Tabac, Tobaksvägen 2:
Photo Exhibition Salong #3
14:00–15:00
Tabac opens up for the exhibition Salong No. 3, an exhibition based on an open call to photographers with an experimental/analogue practice. 
Org: Studio Tabac

Konsthall C, Cigarrvägen:
Studio Walk with Catti Brandelius (Miss Universum) & Rebecca Rubin
11:00–12:00
Join a studio walk and listen to conversations about historical connections between artists, studios, and culture as a natural part of urban development and society. Gathering at Konsthall C, departure at 11:25 AM. The walk ends at Hemvist, which has open studios at Lingvägen 172.
Org: Catti Brandelius & Rebecca Rubin.”

Guided tour of Metaphysical Thresholds
14:00
Join a guided tour of Konsthall C’s ongoing exhibition Metaphysical Thresholds in collaboration with the artists Hichem Merouche and Yoeri Guépin. The tour will be in English. 
Org: Konsthall C

Appearance by Samita
14:15–14:30
Meet the giant puppet Samita who comes to visit all the children. Gathering at Fagerlidsparken (behind Konsthall C) at 14:15, then she walks at 14:30 to David Helldén’s Square. 

ACTIVITIES RUNNING ALL DAY, 11:00–15:00

David Helldén’s Square and Hökarängsplan/Pedestrian Street
Crafts Market
Artisan crafters selling their own products, from wood and textiles to ceramics. 
Crafters: Agneta Berner: jewellery, textiles, Ulla Neogard: birch bark, Sara Perry: leather belts, bags. Mariam Stambro: ceramics. Cornelis van Dongen: wooden toys, etc. Doris Levin: ceramics, woodwork, Linda Green: art.
Org: Rocking Wood 

Book release party for Vi kom från Ria Ra! Landade i Hökarängen
Helena Palén Olofsson will be selling her book about the history of Hökarängen, including how the area got its name and how it became an attractive part of the city in which to live.

Book sale with three local Hökarängen authors
Book sale with authors Niklas Argunn, Jonas Serneholt and Rebecca Hybbinette. 

Comic book sales
Comic artist Per Hedman is selling his humorous books.

Live music with famous and lesser-known singer-songwriters
Hökis Visrum contributes with various singers and live music on the small stage opposite their premises. 
Org: Hökis Visrum

Hökarängen Day at Kollektivet (Note: starts at 11:30)
Kollektivet grills choripan (chorizo in bread with mayo, lettuce, tomato & chimichurri) out in the street. There will also be hot dogs for children and Festis drinks.
Org: Kollektivet

Nibble on popcorn with the Tenants’ Association/Hyresgästföreningen
Eat popcorn and have a chat with members of the Tenants’ Association.
Org: Local Tenants’ Association Vävstolen 

The Future of Hökarängen and Gubbängen – results of the 2025 public dialogue
The City of Stockholm presents results from last year’s public dialogue—feedback from residents, business owners, and visitors to Hökarängen and Gubbängen. Staff will be present to answer questions. 
Org: City of Stockholm (Urban Development)

Wonder, Confusion & Change – with Provtanken
Live podcast conversation with various guests with ties to Hökarängen, discussing what inspires wonder, confusion, and change around faith and spirituality. 
Org: Farsta Parish 

Meet the new team at Hökarängstandläkarna
The dental clinic is offering fun dental tattoos for the little ones, while everyone over 19 years can enter a competition to win a free check-up (value 1,150 SEK). The first 100 visitors will receive generous goodie bags!
Org: Hökarängstandläkarna

Konstdax Vernissage (Note: starts at 12:00)
Vernissage for the outdoor billboards outside Matdax. Artists: André Batista, Vanja Qvarfordt, Madeleine Matsson och Jonna Bo Lammers en Lotte Masker (VAAF).
Org: Konsthall C

Ceramics & art sales at Studio Mairy
Drop-in and sale of ceramics, as well as posters, paintings and cards by illustrator Evelina.
Org: Studio Mairy

Tattoos, jewellery & art prints
Harvest Tattoo is offering drop-in tattoos and displaying handmade jewellery and art prints for sale. Location.
Org: Harvest Tattoo

Market stall & balloons for all children!
Visit Mini Outlet’s market stall with jewellery from HandmadebyPias, while balloons are handed out to all children.
Org: Mini Outlet Barnkläder

Craft stand with Martinskolan
Martinskolan sells crafts made by their support association, and also provides information about the school.
Org: Martinskolan

Meeting space and activity center for seniors in Farsta
Meet representatives from senior activities in Farsta
Arr: Farsta Senior Activities, Farsta District Administration

Safety guards in orange jackets and Social Services
Keep an eye out and greet the security guards who are roaming around the centre.
Arr: Farsta District Administration

EVENING ACTIVITIES

Hökarängsplan, Pedestrian Street:
Hökarängen Day at Kollektivet
16:00–23:00
From 16:00, terrace hangout at Kollektivet and afterparty with DJ Sugar-Free and Radical Rhythm Revue.
Org: Kollektivet

Studio Tabac, Tobaksvägen 2:
Photo Exhibition Salong #3
15:00–22:00
Studio Tabac opens up for the exhibition Salong No. 3, an exhibition based on an open call to photographers with an experimental/analogue practice. 
Org: Studio Tabac

Hökarängen Day is organised annually by Konsthall C, with support from Farsta District Administration. This year’s sponsors are Matdax, Stockholms Hem, Familjebostäder, Målarmästarns Färgbutik, Hökarängstandläkarna, Hökarängen Business Association, Söderledskyrkan and Bushi Sushi.