INFORMATION & FESTIVAL MAPOPENING HOURSFriday, saturday 11:00–01:00Sunday–thursday 11:00–23:00

Barnlandet Friday–sunday 11:00-18:00Monday–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.

Gustav Adolfs torgFriday, saturday 11:00–01:00Sunday–thursday 11:00–23:00

FIRST AIDThe 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.

WC FINTOAN = LUXURY TOILETThe public luxury toilet of Malmö is found at Gustav Adolfs torg. A visit here costs 10 SEK.

AVAILABILITYHandicap 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.

TRANSPORT SERVICETaxi 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.

P POLICEIf you have questions, want to report a crime or need help with finding lost items the Police are here to help. If the desk is closed the police are out on patrol. On the door you will find a phone number that you can call. Found items will be stored here for one day, and then sent to the lost and found department at Sturkögatan 10.

Gustav Adolfs torgFriday, saturday 12:00–01:00Sunday–thursday 12:00–23:00

StortorgetFriday, saturday 18:00–01:00Sunday–thursday 18:00–23:00

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Some of regular bus stops are closed before and during the festival. Some are replaced with temporary bus stops and others with the nearest stop afterwards. The number of train departures expand during the festival. At nights, your tickets will be checked 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.

STREET CLOSURES Gustav Adolfs torg Torggatan, Lilla Nygatan and Stora Nygatan are closed from 5/8 05:00 to 19/8 05:00. Delivery traffic is allowed between 05:00–11:00.

Stortorget & Hamngatan Closed from 5/8 05:00 to 19/8 15:00. Delivery traffic is allowed between 05:00–11:00.

Norra Vallgatan Closed from 6/8 23:00 to 19/8 05:00.

Posthusplatsen & Skeppsbron Closed from 5/8 05:00 to 19/8 08:00.

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STAGES & PLACES01. Dansbanan

02. Bagers plats

03. Malmö Centralstation, Glashallen

04. Norra Vallgatan

05. Mälarbron

06. Rundan

07. Rock Stage

08. Scandic Kramer

09. Hamngatan

10. Lilla Torg

11. Stortorget

12. Stora Scenen

13. Biograf Spegeln

14. S:t Petri kyrka

15. Hipp, Malmö Stadsteater

16. Palladium

17. Gatuscenen

18. Gustavscenen

19. Södertull

20. Swingtältet

21. Lilla Nygatan

22. Fontänen

23. Bluestältet

24. Malmöscenen

25. Barnlandet

FRIDAY 9/812:00–19:00 DODECALIS BY ARCHITECTS OF AIR (GB)

šStortorget. 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 šGustav 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)

šSödertull. Watch acrobatics, juggle, dance, theatre and music. A heart-warming street performance by the Italian circus family.

17:30 TINY RUINS (NZ) šGustavscenen. 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 šStora 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 šFontänen. 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 šStora 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 10/811:30 TIME FOR STORIES

šBarnlandet. 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) šStortorget. 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 šGatuscenen. Gregarious is an

honest, sweaty and playful circus show by the Swedish duo Company Soon.

17:00–20:00 THE TRIP (ES) šS: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 šS: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 šStora 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

šStora 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 šBarnlandet. Discover the popular

sport with Limhamn Griffins. From 7 years old.

16:30 SABAR SABAR REKK šFontänen. A spectacular dance and

music performance with rhythms from Senegal.

18:30 KOLLEKTIV KNASTER šS:t Petri kyrka. An outstanding

performance in which live music and acrobatics transform into physical poetry.

19:00 ”THE FUTURE IS”… CLUB šFontänen. 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 šS:t Petri kyrka. Andreas Tilliander, a

pioneer of electronica, will take over the medieval church with his character-istic ambient music.

MONDAY 12/816:30, 18:30 MANOAMANO (AR)

šGatuscenen. Powerful acrobatics with breath taking moments high up in the air.

18:30 LOVE AND A .38 (US) šRock stage. A DIY-rock band with a

dedicated fanbase all over the world.

19:15 DANKO JONES (CA) šStora 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

šGustavscenen. Overcoming geographical borders and language barriers this duo contains a Lebanese artist and a Swedish jazz singer.

21:15 THE SOUNDS šStora Scenen. This Swedish music

export combines an iconic singer with melodic punk and indie-rock sound.

22:00 FEMMUZE: TIM THE LION TAMER šMalmöscenen. 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)

šGatuscenen. This singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist will treat you to a unique Finnish folk music experience.

12:00 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL šBarnlandet. Discover Aussie football

with Port Malmö Football Club. Until 18.

16:30, 20:30 LUCKY STRIKE (AR) šGatuscenen. Acrobatics, contor-

tion and outstanding tricks on a rope. With the talented group Intrepidos from Argentina.

21:15 DANCE MUSIC SYMPHONY WITH MSO

šStora 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 šGustavscenen. Popstar Beatrice Eli

is bringing her extravagant showgirl- inspired concert to the festival!

WEDNESDAY 14/817:30 ED EPSTEIN QUARTET & KIRA MARTINI

šSwingtältet. The celebrated jazz singer from Copenhagen comes together with tunes from the saxophone.

18:00 TANGO NIGHT šFontänen. 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 šBagers Plats. Fashion, music and

theatre meet in a lively performance about immigrants and stereotypes.

21:15 SEINABO SEY šStora 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 šS:t Petri Kyrka. Listen to The Voices

of Scandinavia as they interpret music from Glass, Stanford, Fougstedt and Hidemark. Led by Robert Bennesh.

THURSDAY 15/812:00 ARTIVISM

šBarnlandet. Create a collective mural with colourful crayons and paint. From 5 years old. Until 18.

15:30 & 18:00 STELI (IT) šStortorget & 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

šDansbanan. 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 šSwingtältet. A fiery big band led

by the acclaimed trumpeter Anders Bergcrantz. Until 23.

21:15 KHALED (DZ) šStora 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) šGustavscenen. An American sing-

er-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist that has played with Bruce Springsteen, First Aid Kit and Alabama Shakes.

FRIDAY 16/815:00 SKATEBOARD COMPETITION

šPosthusplatsen. 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 šGustavscenen. The rebellious artist

Nadia Tehran plays punky electronica with Persian influences.

19:00 BOWDOWN DANCE šFontänen. Impressive moves are not

rare in these showcase competitions! Dance shows and afterparty until 00:45.

21:30 CHRISTIAN KJELLVANDER šGustavscenen. He describes

his music as dooms country, lyrics and melodies portraying alienation and sorrow.

23:15 AFROJACK (NL) šStora 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) šGustavscenen. The icon from Ghana

is blessing the world with his brilliant mix of electronica, rap and high life.

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.

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