Linkoeping Pride 2026 / Regnbågsfest Linköpings 2026

Linköping Pride is a full Pride week held in May, not just a single march. It is organised by RFSL Linköping, the local branch of the Swedish LGBTQI federation RFSL, a volunteer-run association with no party affiliation. The municipality has worked with RFSL on the week for many years. It sees the event as a stand for the human rights of LGBTQI+ people and as a chance for people across the city to meet. Older announcements also call it Regnbågsveckan, the Rainbow Week.

For most of the week the focus is the Pride House at the city library, run together with the library and the municipality. It hosts exhibitions, talks and panel discussions, for example on research into how young queer people imagine their future, or on the working conditions of trans people. RFSL and other groups staff an information desk there. The programme also includes a Pride market, social meetups, a queer art walk and an open day at the city hall.

The week ends with the parade. Beforehand a Pride Park opens with a stage, speeches, music, information stalls and a workshop where you can make a sign for the march. The local queer choir Qören performs. The march has usually set off from Trädgårdsföreningen, the city park, but has also started from the lawn outside Linköping Konsert & Kongress. Anyone can simply turn up and join the section for individuals. Associations and companies register in advance to get a place in the procession.

In the evening the official after party takes place at Konsert & Kongress Backstage and is for over-eighteens. For younger guests, and anyone who wants a sober night, the group Liquid runs its own alcohol-free party at Arbis. Partners include RFSU Östergötland, the adult education association Sensus and the city library.