Events 2026

Historic herringsprat evening

Saturday 19 September

Come along on a journey back to the heyday of the glassworks and experience one of the Kingdom of Crystal's most beloved traditions. In the warm hot shop, surrounded by glowing furnaces, stories and characters from the past, you can enjoy an atmospheric evening where history, theatre and good food meet.

19:00 at Kosta Glascenter

Craft Arena Health Day

The Health Day is returning to Craft Arena – a day filled with inspiring lectures and energetic workout sessions. Book your place today!

The Health Day runs from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm

Tickets
All-inclusive day ticket – £69.50
Lunch & lecture only – £495

Kosta Wine and Food Festival

The Kosta Wine & Food Festival is returning to the Craft Arena.

Age limit for ticket purchase – 20 years
The festival runs from 11:00 to 18:00

Ticket price – £235 per person

THE ORCHESTRA – ELO music lives on!

Thursday 8 October

Experience the powerful music of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) when THE ORCHESTRA comes to Kosta! Featuring former members of ELO and ELO Part II, the band carries on the iconic legacy of one of rock history's most beloved bands.

7.30 pm at Craft Arena

Kingdom of Crystal Glows

16 – 18 October

Under The Kingdom of Crystal is glowing a packed day in Kosta awaits the whole family. Stroll among local crafts and flavours at The autumn market, let your creativity flow in the creative workshop or try glassblowing yourself.

Discover Kosta Glassworks and see the glass being made, visit Kosta Boda Art Gallery and experience the autumn's new exhibition with the unveiling of Bertil Vallien's magnificent glass boat Grand Voyage. For those who want to meet the animals, there awaits Kosta Safaripark, and at Kosta Outlet it's going to be lovely Family day.

Stock up on something tasty at Kosta Delicatessen and end the day with an atmospheric Herring feast evening at Kosta Glass Centre.

A day of glass, art, crafts, food, shopping and experiences
– welcome to the Kingdom of Crystal glows in Kosta!

Autumn dance and party night

On 24th October, Craft Arena transforms into a glittering dance palace when Lasse Stefanz oh Northlake Shivers takes the stage with their immortal hits! Swing along to world-class danceband classics and country tunes – this is the night for anyone who loves music, joy and community.

Schedule:
Doors open at 18:00
The evening finishes at 00:00

Prices
Ticket only – £725, regardless of whether you want to dance or enjoy the music sitting down
Ticket with food – 920 SEK

All-you-can-eat shrimp feast

Welcome to a flavourful prawn party where you can feast on fresh prawns and delicious accompaniments in a relaxed and pleasant setting. Gather family and friends for a summer evening filled with good food and wonderful company.

Saturday 31st October, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Price: £525 per person
Venue: Kosta Delikatess

Kosta Christmas Market

21 November – 31 December

When darkness falls over Kosta, millions of Christmas lights illuminate the winter gloom in trees and buildings. Welcome through the grand market gates and experience a magical Christmas market filled with light, snow, Christmas trees and well-stocked market stalls. From the stalls, the scent of mulled wine, gingerbread and roasted almonds wafts through the air. Here you will find the finest quality crafts, made by local artisans in iron, wood and textiles. Everything from hand-dipped candles to forged candleholders, freshly baked saffron buns to pickled herring, warming sheepskins and delicious Christmas cheeses. In short, everything you want and need for Christmas!

Inside Kosta Outlet you will find a Christmas experience out of the ordinary, a magical Christmas world with a starry sky of twinkling Christmas lights and plenty of Christmas decorations. The shops are filled with tempting offers and you will easily find Christmas gifts for family and friends.

More than a traditional Christmas market!

Beer & gin tasting

Step into the fantastic world of beer and gin. At a beer tasting at Kosta Brewery, you will experience a tasting focused on flavours. We sample various beers and gins from our range and go through them together while discussing the manufacturing process.

Important to know – Age limit 18 years.

Time: 16.30 – 17.30
Price: £395 per person
Venue: Kosta Delikatess