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OPENING HOURS AVAILABILITY P POLICE STREET CLOSURES

Friday, saturday 11:00–01:00
Sunday–thursday 11:00–23:00
Barnlandet
Friday–sunday 11:00-18:00
Monday–friday 12:00-18:00
INFO DESK
Find out the latest news about the
program or ask the way to the nearest
stage. The staff at the info desk will help
with your questions about the festival.
Handicap adjusted toilets can be found
at Posthusplatsen, Stortorget, Gustav
Adolfs torg, S:t Petri kyrka, Barnlandet
and Raoul Wallenbergs park. There are
wheelchair ramps at the stages Stora
Scenen and Gustavscenen. Turn to the
info desk at Gustav Adolfs torg for more
information about interpretation for
visually and hearing impaired. Please
note that the following places have
limited access: Rundan, Hamngatan
and Fontänen.
If you have questions, want to report Gustav Adolfs torg
a crime or need help with finding lost Torggatan, Lilla Nygatan and Stora
items the Police are here to help. If the Nygatan are closed from 5/8 05:00 to
desk is closed the police are out on 19/8 05:00. Delivery traffic is allowed
patrol. On the door you will find a phone between 05:00–11:00.
number that you can call. Found items
will be stored here for one day, and then Stortorget & Hamngatan
sent to the lost and found department at Closed from 5/8 05:00 to 19/8 15:00.
Sturkögatan 10. Delivery traffic is allowed between
05:00–11:00.
Gustav Adolfs torg
Friday, saturday 12:00–01:00 Norra Vallgatan
Sunday–thursday 12:00–23:00 Closed from 6/8 23:00 to 19/8 05:00.

Gustav Adolfs torg TRANSPORT SERVICE Stortorget Posthusplatsen & Skeppsbron

Friday, saturday 11:00–01:00
Sunday–thursday 11:00–23:00
 FIRST AID
The medical tent will be located at
Stortorget and is staffed from 18:00.
Mobile medical teams will be available
in case of emergency. Alert the mobile
medical team by asking the nearest
security guard.
 WATER TAPS BY VA SYD
We care for the environment and do not
sell any still water. Bring your own bottle
and fill it up.
WC TOILETS
Toilets can be found at several locations:
Posthusplatsen, Stortorget, Gustav Adolfs
torg, Södertull, Raoul Wallenbergs park,
Altonaparken and Barnlandet.
Taxi service for the disabled will stop at:
P-huset Anna, Drottninggatan 28
Scandic S:t Jörgen, Stora Nygatan 35
Malmö Stadsteater (Hipp),
Kalendegatan 12
The Central Station, Glashallen,
Taxistationen
The Public Library, Regementsgatan 3
BIKE PARKING
Please use bike parkings for your ride to
the festival.
SOUND LEVELS
We follow recommendations on the
volume levels from the Swedish official,
Socialstyrelsen, at our music stages.
Call +46 (0)40-34 06 13 if you have a
complaint.
Friday, saturday 18:00–01:00 Closed from 5/8 05:00 to 19/8 08:00.
Sunday–thursday 18:00–23:00
Kung Oscars väg
Closed from 6/8 05:00 to 19/8 05:00.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Some of regular bus stops are closed
before and during the festival. Some MALMÖ BY BIKE
are replaced with temporary bus These stations are closed during the
stops and others with the nearest festival:
stop afterwards. The number of train
departures expand during the festival. Stortorget  5/8–20/8
At nights, your tickets will be checked Lilla Nygatan 5/8–19/8
before you enter the platform, on Anna
Lindhs plats and in the main hall of the
Central Station. For further information
visit www.skanetrafiken.se or call
0771-77 77 77.

WC FINTOAN = LUXURY TOILET

The public luxury toilet of Malmö is found
at Gustav Adolfs torg. A visit here costs
10 SEK.
 HIGHLIGHTS DAY BY DAY
Welcome to the largest city festival in Scandinavia!
Enjoy music, dance, art, food, lifestyle topics and activities – for all ages.
It’s on every day, eight days in a row and it’s all free! For the complete
program in Swedish, head to our web page at malmofestivalen.se.
FRIDAY 9/8
12:00–19:00 DODECALIS BY
ARCHITECTS OF AIR (GB)
ššStortorget. Experience the vivid and
spectacular art installation, a gigantic
inflated luminaria filled with bright
colours. Created by Alan Parkinson and
his team. Open for visitors all week!
15:00 WE ARE THE EDIBLES
ššGustav Adolfs Torg. A 30 min talk
about guilt-free and edible straws
that will make your sipping life more
sustainable!
16:00, 18:30 LA FAMIGLIA
MIRABELLA (IT)
ššSödertull. Watch acrobatics, juggle,
dance, theatre and music. A heart-
warming street performance by the
Italian circus family.
17:30 TINY RUINS (NZ)
ššGustavscenen. Allt the way from New
Zeeland, this charming indie-folk band
will surely set the right atmosphere.
Get acquainted with their latest album
Olympic Girls.
19:00 CRAYFISH PARTY
ššStora Scenen. Let’s celebrate the
first day of the festival with the local
and legendary band Grus i Dojjan!
Bring your own crayfish and drinks! This
massive crayfish party is a dear old
tradition at the festival, that you do not
want to miss!
19:00 2 X 2 = DANCE
ššFontänen. Two dance performances
“Land before time” (freestyle) and
“Bach in the Street” (classical & street
dance) are opening the new dance
scene at Fontänen!
22:00 JILL JOHNSON
ššStora Scenen. This is the closest you
will get to a live gig in Nashville! Jill
Johnson, the Swedish queen of country,
has dominated the scene for over
20 years.
SATURDAY 10/8
11:30 TIME FOR STORIES
ššBarnlandet. Make yourself comfort-
able and enjoy children’s stories read
by Rachel Hahn. Go to the tent next to
the library bus. In English!
12:00, 16:00 BLUE BIRDS (NL)
ššStortorget. Watch the 3.5-meter-
tall creatures, as they make their way
through the crowds. A performance by
the renown interactive street theatre
company, Close-Act Theatre.
16:30, 20:30 GREGARIOUS
ššGatuscenen. Gregarious is an
honest, sweaty and playful circus show
by the Swedish duo Company Soon.
17:00–20:00 THE TRIP (ES)
ššS:t Petri kyrka. Slide into a “sidereal”
trip created by Tombs Creatius. Where
this trip will take you is a well-kept
secret! One person at a time!
21:30 INTONAL: ELLEN ARKBRO
ššS:t Petri kyrka. A progressive
composer and sound artist that will
deliver a piece especially written for the
famous church organ.
23:15 VERONICA MAGGIO
ššStora Scenen. Don’t miss the
enchanting pop sensation Veronica
Maggio when she takes over the main
stage!
SUNDAY 11/8
16:00 SING-A-LONG WITH
MALMÖ OPERA
ššStora Scenen. Join the crowd and
sing-a-long to a selection of beloved
operas and musicals. Led by the opera
singer Rickard Söderberg!
16:00 AMERICAN FOOTBALL
ššBarnlandet. Discover the popular
sport with Limhamn Griffins. From 7
years old.
16:30 SABAR SABAR REKK
ššFontänen. A spectacular dance and
music performance with rhythms from
Senegal.
18:30 KOLLEKTIV KNASTER
ššS:t Petri kyrka. An outstanding
performance in which live music and
acrobatics transform into physical
poetry.
19:00 ”THE FUTURE IS”… CLUB
ššFontänen. The inclusive and commu-
nity based vogue club is back in town!
The dance, the attitude and the indi-
vidual expressions are everything. With
the iconic DJ Vjuan Allure (US). Until
22:45.
21:30 INTONAL: MOKIRA
ššS:t Petri kyrka. Andreas Tilliander, a
pioneer of electronica, will take over
the medieval church with his character-
istic ambient music.
MONDAY 12/8
16:30, 18:30 MANOAMANO (AR)
ššGatuscenen. Powerful acrobatics
with breath taking moments high up
in the air.
18:30 LOVE AND A .38 (US)
ššRock stage. A DIY-rock band with a
dedicated fanbase all over the world.
19:15 DANKO JONES (CA)
ššStora Scenen. After two decades of
bloodlusty, sweat dripping rock’n’roll
the legendary Canadian trio is back in
Malmö to blast the main stage!
19:30 TANIA SALEH MEETS
LINA NYBERG
ššGustavscenen. Overcoming
geographical borders and language
barriers this duo contains a Lebanese
artist and a Swedish jazz singer.
21:15 THE SOUNDS
ššStora Scenen. This Swedish music
export combines an iconic singer with
melodic punk and indie-rock sound.
22:00 FEMMUZE: TIM THE LION TAMER
ššMalmöscenen. A subtle indie sound
that makes you think of Iron & Wine and
The Tallest Man On Earth.
TUESDAY 13/8
12:00 MAIJA KAUHANEN (FI)
ššGatuscenen. This singer, composer
and multi-instrumentalist will treat you to
a unique Finnish folk music experience.
12:00 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
ššBarnlandet. Discover Aussie football
with Port Malmö Football Club.
Until 18.
16:30, 20:30 LUCKY STRIKE (AR)
ššGatuscenen. Acrobatics, contor-
tion and outstanding tricks on a rope.
With the talented group Intrepidos
from Argentina.
21:15 DANCE MUSIC SYMPHONY
WITH MSO
ššStora Scenen. Enjoy dance music
from artists like Swedish House Mafia
and Avicii in a unique symphonic
setting. Performed by Malmö Symphony
Orchestra led by conductor Hans Ek.
21:30 BEATRICE ELI
ššGustavscenen. Popstar Beatrice Eli
is bringing her extravagant showgirl-­
inspired concert to the festival!
WEDNESDAY 14/8
17:30 ED EPSTEIN QUARTET
& KIRA MARTINI
ššSwingtältet. The celebrated jazz
singer from Copenhagen comes
together with tunes from the saxophone.
18:00 TANGO NIGHT
ššFontänen. Tangokompaniet invites
you to a whole night with dance shows,
concerts, crash-course and open
dance floor! Until 22:45.
18:00 WALK ACROSS BORDERS
ššBagers Plats. Fashion, music and
theatre meet in a lively performance
about immigrants and stereotypes.
21:15 SEINABO SEY
ššStora Scenen. Since her debut
“Younger” Seinabo Sey has been inter-
nationally acknowledged for her stun-
ning voice and modern soul. When
she takes the scene, no one is left
untouched.
21:30 VOKALENSEMBLEN VOS
ššS:t Petri Kyrka. Listen to The Voices
of Scandinavia as they interpret music
from Glass, Stanford, Fougstedt and
Hidemark. Led by Robert Bennesh.
THURSDAY 15/8
12:00 ARTIVISM
ššBarnlandet. Create a collective
mural with colourful crayons and paint.
From 5 years old. Until 18.
15:30 & 18:00 STELI (IT)
ššStortorget & Bagers plats.
Interactive art performance by Stalker
Teatro where you get to form a gigantic
Mikado with wooden sticks.
18:00 LASSE STEFANZ
& THE FESTIVAL WEDDING
ššDansbanan. Come and dance
to the legendary Swedish band
Lasse Stefanz and witness a wedding
­ceremony taken place on stage.
Let’s ­celebrate love together!
20:00 MALMÖ JAZZ ORCHESTRA
ššSwingtältet. A fiery big band led
by the acclaimed trumpeter Anders
Bergcrantz. Until 23.
21:15 KHALED (DZ)
ššStora Scenen. One of the biggest
stars of Arabic music, the king of Raï,
Khaled! Famous for hits like “C’est la
vie” and “Aicha”.
21:30 DYLAN LEBLANC (US)
ššGustavscenen. An American sing-
er-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
that has played with Bruce Springsteen,
First Aid Kit and Alabama Shakes.
FRIDAY 16/8
15:00 SKATEBOARD COMPETITION
ššPosthusplatsen. International skate-
boarders are taking over the square
next to the Central station to host a
competition with skaters, music and
awards.
19:30 NADIA TEHRAN
ššGustavscenen. The rebellious artist
Nadia Tehran plays punky electronica
with Persian influences.
19:00 BOWDOWN DANCE
ššFontänen. Impressive moves are not
rare in these showcase competitions!
Dance shows and afterparty until 00:45.
21:30 CHRISTIAN KJELLVANDER
ššGustavscenen. He describes
his music as dooms country, lyrics
and melodies portraying alienation
and sorrow.
23:15 AFROJACK (NL)
ššStora Scenen. Give it up for one of
the biggest EDM-artists of our time. This
concert is the festivals grand finale,
prepare yourself for a powerful show.
23:45 ATA KAK (GH)
ššGustavscenen. The icon from Ghana
is blessing the world with his brilliant mix
of electronica, rap and high life.