Swedish stadium set to host first concert

A multi-purpose stadium in the city of Uppsala, Sweden, is preparing to hold its first music concert.

The 15,000-cap Studenternas football arena reopened in 2020 following a three-year renovation and will finally follow through with plans to stage gigs by welcoming Uppsala-born singer-songwriter Veronica Maggio on 6 September 2025.

The show is being staged by All Things Live in collaboration with local promoter Kaliber Live.

“Opening with an artist like Veronica Maggio sets the standard for future events in the arena,” says Kaliber Live’s Jonas Curling.

Uppsala arenas and properties also launched the 40,000-cap Polacksbacken in the city this summer

Studenternas is the home ground of Swedish professional football club IK Sirius and was named Sweden’s Sports Arena of the Year by architectural firm FOJAB in 2023.

“We strongly believe in Studenternas as a venue for larger outdoor concerts, where the audience gets close to the artist and gets a unique experience,” adds Staffan Littmarck, commercial development, Uppsala arenas and properties. “Together with organisers and partners, we want to continue promoting Uppsala as an event city.”

The company also launched the 40,000-cap Polacksbacken in the city this summer as a new venue for events and concerts, hosting the two-day Homecoming Festival in August, which featured acts such as Maggio and Zara Larsson.

“Studenternas fills a gap just below that and is a perfect complement to Polacksbacken, UKK, Fyrishov, Parksnäckan, Katalin and other scenes in Uppsala,” adds Littmarck.

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