May 31 from 12.00 to 17.00
On May 31, it’s finally time for Söderdagen, an event where businesses, associations and the city invite the whole of Helsingborg to experience the district with flavors from all over the world, activities, music, dance, bouncy castles and more.
Programs for Söderdagen
Stadsparken
Bouncy castles
There are two bouncy castles in the form of obstacle courses. One for older children and one for smaller ones. Keep in mind that there is usually high pressure on the obstacle courses and note that the queue can start to close already at 16.30 so come in good time.
12.00-17.00
Meet Elsa the Ice Princess
13.00-16.00
Face painting
12.00-17.00
Glitter tattoo
12.00-17.00
Meet the mascots Pyss and Ling
Meet the mascots Pyss and Ling, plant flowers and compete for great prizes!
12.00-17.00
Experiments for kids
Try chemistry experiments and puzzles with Science Center, Campus Helsingborg, Lund University. Blow giant soap bubbles, test your building skills and explore the sea.
12.00-17.00
Try Taekwondo
12.00-17.00
Silent Disco
Outside Bollbrolyckan you can put on your headphones and dance away!
14.00-16.00
Craft
Sit down and bead a piece of jewelry together with Södra Folkhögskolan.
12.00-17.00
Sale of ice cream
Helsingborgs Glassfabrik sells ice cream to anyone who needs a refreshing break from playing.
12.00-17.00
Sale of sweets
Need to fill up with energy? SweetHouse will be there selling pancakes, Dubai strawberries and soft drinks.
12.00-17.00
Sale of helium balloons
12.00-17.00
Chill corner
Stop for a while and hang out with Södra Folkhögskolan. Here, calm music is played and you can chill out in deckchairs.
12.00-17.00
Dance performance with Södra Folkhögskolan
Södra Folkhögskolan dances for human rights and the right to one’s own body.
13.00-13.15
Live music with GINAxC
GINAxC is a Helsingborg-based artist who performs songs she has written herself. It will be melodic electropop with personal lyrics and strong melodies.
13.30-14.00
Live music with Gabriel Thamhaksa
Gabriel is a 7-year-old artist who many may recognize from TV after a report on his big artist dream, or from social media where he has over 6,000 followers. On TikTok, he has also caught the attention of some of Sweden’s most established artists.
14.15-14.30
Try dancing tango
The quiet, mindful, shared presence is not what you expect when you hear the name tango, so we are out showing and inviting to try Argentine tango, where people of all ages and health conditions are welcome and find their own harmony.
15.00-17.00
Pimp and flavor your popcorn
12.00-17.00
SYV-tent
Södra Folkhögskolan offers several courses and programs. Are you keen to start studying? Ask their study and career counselors about what they offer and how they can help you.
12.00-17.00
Helsingborg City Library
Want to take a break indoors for a while? Sit down with a good book at the library. There are also toilets for the public.
11.00-16.00
Mäster Palms plats
Meet Helsingborg’s superheroes
12.00-17.00
Helsingborg Drumcorps
Helsingborg Drumcorps will march around Söder starting at Gustav Adolfs torg and ending at Mäster Palms plats. They end with a concert together with the marimba band at Mäster Palms plats.
Start: 12.00 at Gustav Adolfs torg, concert at Mäster Palms plats ca 12.20-13.30
The Tree of Change
Södra Folkhögskolan presents the Tree of Change
13.45-14.15
Acrobatics
Acrobats from the Circus School offer a spectacular show!
14.30-14.45
Dance medley
Medborgarskolan offers a colorful and vibrant dance medley that blends tradition with innovation. From the graceful storytelling of Bharatanatyam to the high-energy rhythms of Bollywood and folk dances celebrating India’s cultural heritage.
15.00-15.50
Try bachata and salsa
Together with ABF and Impulse Dance you can try bachata and salsa.
16.00-17.00
Söderkampen
Visit five competition stations around Mäster Palms plats and SöDER Gallerian. Try out fun challenges and collect points from Nordic Wellness, Radisson Blu, Waynes, Pinchos and Filmstaden. The one who scores the most points wins a nice prize filled with gifts from the whole gang.
12.00-17.00
Henna tattoo
Make a nice henna tattoo. This activity costs.
12.00-17.00
Show cooking
Swing by the Spanish restaurant Enje and watch their popular paella being cooked live – piping hot and full of flavor! As soon as the paella is ready, you can taste it at a discounted price.
12.30-14.00
Wheel of Fortune
Spin Pincho’s wheel of fortune and win popcorn or the grand prize.
12.00-17.00
Candy competition
Hemmakväll has a competition where you can guess how many sweets are in the jar! The closest wins a good prize. They will also offer a lot of goodies during the day.
13.00-17.00
Take a picture in the photo frame
12.00-17.00
Craft table at Lindex
Shop and craft with the family at Lindex. They also have buy 2 – get 25% for their members.
12.00-16.00
Try the circus
Do you dream of running away with a circus? Now you don’t have to – the circus comes to you! Inside SöDER Gallerian you can try acrobatics together with the Adult School Circus School.
12.00-14.00
Create Soder’s new mascot
Do you have an idea for the future mascot of SöDER Gallery? Inside the mall you can Give it a name, personality or superpower. Draw or write your idea and put it in the mascot box! Maybe your idea will become a reality in the future.
12.00-17.00
Grandopening Restaurant Yammi
On South Day, the long-awaited restaurant Yammi opens its doors at SöDER Gallerian! The first guests to arrive will receive a welcome drink. During the day there will be great offers and some tastings. At 14.45-15.00 there will also be a lion dance! If you take a photo of your visit and tag #yammisöder, you are in the competition for a dinner for 2!
12.00 until late
Mystery bag at Normal
Shop for 348 kr at Normal and get a mystery bag for free.
12.00-17.00
Floristmakeriet sells flowers at Mäster palms plats
12.00-17.00
Jobbtjänster
Come to Jobbtjänster on Södergatan 15 between 12.00-15.00 and compete for a place at an inspiring meeting at their premises – completely free of charge. Of course, their experienced recruiters will be there – ready to answer your questions and give you personal guidance.
Gustav Adolfs torg
Helsingborg Drumcorps
Helsingborg Drumcorps will march around Söder starting at Gustav Adolfs torg and ending at Mäster Palms plats. They end with a concert together with the marimba band at Mäster Palms plats.
Start: 12.00 at Gustav Adolfs torg, concert at Mäster Palms plats ca 12.20-13.30
Company AC Street Akt
12.00-17.00
Face painting and bead bracelets
Open preschool activities have face painting and you can bead your own value bracelet. They will also provide information about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and children’s language development.
12.00-17.00
Face painting and competitions
Get a face painting and participate in competitions together with Rikshem.
12.00-17.00
Soap bubbles
Together with the Red Cross Youth Association you can make big soap bubbles. You can also learn CPR.
12.00-17.00
The church in the middle of Söder
Gustav Adolf’s church will have several different activities.
Choir marathon outside the church.
12.30, 13.30, 14.30 and 15.30.
Guided tour of the church – take a closer look at the mighty organ, hear it roar and discover the exciting history of the church.
13.00 and 15.00
Story time for children in the church’s story tent.
14.00 and 16.00
The church is open. A place of tranquillity – come in, catch your breath, light a candle. There is a treasure hunt for children – embark on an exciting treasure hunt in all corners of the church. Exhibition: A life in color and form – an exhibition about Barbro and Robert Nilsson’s artistry. Outside the church there is a prayer tree with the opportunity to write your own prayers. There is also a café with outdoor seating.
12.00-17.00
Market
Vibha’s Crochet World, Sweets Craft Shop, Fyra färger and Kunskapsskolan will have sales of crafts, clothing, accessories, cakes and pastries.
12.00-17.00
Quizzes and crafts
Together with the Green Party, you can recycle and have fun with paper and create your own pennant garlands, blow soap bubbles and do quizzes.
12.00-17.00
Throw it away
Compete and win prizes!
12.00-17.00
VR games
Try VR games together with My Special Child.
12.00-17.00
Sort correctly
Learn to sort correctly together with Öresundskraft.
12.00-17.00
Meet the police
The police will be there to talk about their work.
12.00-17.00
Meet Victim Support
Victim Support will be there to talk about their work.
12.00-17.00
Youth of the Future
Youth of the Future is on site and informs about their activities.
12.00-17.00
Furutorpsplatsen
Performance on stage
There will be singing, dancing and cheerleading organized by Ung Fritid.
12.00-17.00
Graffiti
Try graffiti with Ung Fritid.
13.00-15.00
Inflatable football pitch
Play football on Ung Fritids’s inflatable football pitch.
13.00-17.00
Fishing pond
12.00-14.00 (while stocks last, may close earlier)
Face painting
12.00-16.00
Craft table
12.00-17.00
Everybody can play – Everybody can play!
The Culture Room has three playful stations of street games – for all ages and abilities. No winners, no pressure – just the joy of playing together.
12.00-15.00
Everybody can play – Everybody can play!
Kotte has a fast-paced litter game. We move, meet and have fun together.
15.00-17.00
Sale of food and sweets
There are some food stalls selling food and sweets from different parts of the world.
12.00-17.00
Sale of crafts
A number of associations have sales of various crafts.
12.00-17.00
Aktivitetsbanken
Through Aktivitetsbanken you can borrow sports and outdoor equipment and various types of games – completely free for 14 days. The equipment is donated by individuals, associations and companies and is often in very good condition. The activity is organized by Ung Fritid.
12.00-17.00
Ung HBTQ, Ung Fritid
Ung HBTQ and Ung Fritid will be there and inform about their activities.
12.00-17.00
More places
Coffee and tea tasting
Simple tasting of coffee and tea at Söderport Kaffe & Te.
Söderport Kaffe & Te, Södergatan 24
12.00-15.00
Southchill Sound
Live music and open mic. Everyone is welcome!
Fryshuset, Kvarnstensgatan 8
17.00-19.00. Doors open at 16.30.
Barbecue and music
There will be a barbecue and great music at Good Morning+ Helsingborg’s parking lot.
Good Morning+ Helsingborg, Gustav Adolfs gata 45
12.00-17.00
Vagnhall 16
At Vagnhall 16 you can enjoy good street food from their food court. Sit down on their outdoor terrace and relax for a while.
Vagnhall 16, Gåsebäcksvägen 2
12.00-01.00
PMU Secondhand
Shop second hand and have a good coffee. Hand in clothes or things you no longer use.
PMU Secondhand, Gåsebäcksvägen 10
10.00-15.00
Viewing apartment
Are you thinking of moving? Welcome to take a look at one of Newsec’s viewing apartments.
Carl Krooks gata 50
12.00-17.00
Offer at Mehak e India
At Mehak e India restaurant they have special prices on small dishes (between 39-49 kr), buy and take away Stadsparken.
Mehak e India restaurant, Trädgårdsgatan 17
12.00-17.00
Info Point
If you have any questions during the day, there will be an Info Point in the Söderrummet at Gustav Adolfs torg which is staffed by the Red Cross from 12.00-17.00. Here you can get help, answers to questions and Söderrummet will also be a pick-up point if you have lost your child.
Map of the area
The area of Söderdagen extends over Stadsparken, Mäster Palms plats, Gustav Adolfs torg and Furutorpsplatsen. You can find the programs for each area above.
There are toilets at Helsingborg City Library in Stadsparken, in SöDER Gallerian at Mäster Palms plats (costs 10 SEK), at Gustav Adolfs torg and two Bajamajor at Furutorpsplatsen.
At the toilet on Gustav Adolf torg there is a water station where you can fill your water bottle.
About Söderdagen
Söderdagen is a recurring event organized by HBG City in collaboration with Helsingborgs stad, associations, traders and property owners at Söder. Together, we want to create a common day for everyone who lives and works at Söder and invite the whole of Helsingborg to take part in everything there is to experience in the district.
The project is based on a collaboration between several different organizations and volunteers.
The following organizations and their member associations are co-organizers of Söderdagen 2025:
- HBG City
- Helsingborgs stad
- Leisure Helsingborg
- Jefast
- South scene
- Southern Folk High School
- Inva-Sam, the Association of Immigrant Associations
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