The whole world is listening to music from Umeå. Stars such as Tove Styrke, The Perishers, Refused, Meshuggah and Fricky are from the destination and have millions of listeners on Spotify. Umeå also has a creative music scene, which includes everything from jazz, blues and folk music to punk, rock and opera.

Music festivals all year round!
Umeå is the city for all sorts of musical celebrations – a good handful of niched festivals and others of a broader appeal. The festivals are spread throughout the year. Oldest of all is Umeå Jazz festival (jazz, blues, etc.). It has been held since 1968 and always boasts a high quality programme. Another big festival is Rounders Cup – Brännbollsyran. An annual event in Umeå with over 3000 players and a big audience are participating in one of Swedens biggest music festivals.

The House of Metal festival draws black-clad and other metal lovers from all of Europe. Umefolk (folk and world music) offers concerts, dance and improvised meetings. Last but not least, the Holmön Song Festival (ballads, pop, etc.) attracts large audiences every summer to the small, beautiful island far out in the sea.