Consulate General of Sweden in New York

Tomorrow is Sweden’s National Day! 🎉🇸🇪

Last night, we kicked off celebrations with performances by , who sang the Swedish and American national anthems, plus an original piece devised with mathematical and musical intersections using rising global temperatures as the basis of the piece.

Consul General Erik Ullenhag emphasized the impact of the Sweden-USA relationship with an inspiring speech on Sweden’s diplomatic and innovative history. To close things off, he announced an innovation of our own: the Consulate has officially launched our new, exclusive beer, “SKÅL! At 600 Park,” brewed in collaboration with ! This Nordic lager is only available at our events at the Swedish Residence, or on tap in Evil Twin’s DUMBO taproom. Major congratulations to , who won the beer label design competition. 🍻

Sweden celebrates its National Day on June 6th to honor two monumental milestones in the country's history: Gustav Vasa was elected king on 6 June 1523, which laid the foundation for Sweden as an independent state, and Sweden adopted a new, important constitution on 6 June 1809.

Here’s to another year of meaningful collaborations and strong Swedish-American connections! 💙

📸(beer staging):

Last week, we held a lunch reception at the Swedish Residence in connection with the Innovate Nordics Acceleration Program 2026.

Innovate Nordics is a program hosted by in partnership with . This year, the program focused on Nordic life science companies and is designed to provide Nordic startups with the essential tools, networks, and insights to successfully launch and grow in the U.S. market.

The lunch opened with remarks from Consul General Erik Ullenhag, Barbara Wennerholm () and Elisabeth Granhage from EY () who introduced the program and welcomed this year’s cohort.

The afternoon continued with a keynote by Charles E. Binkley () MD, FACS, Director of AI Ethics and Quality at Hackensack Meridian Health and Lecturer in Bioethics at Columbia University, who shared his insights on the clinical and ethical considerations of AI in life science and health technology. We were then delighted to hear inspiring pitches from this year’s participating companies: Adalyon, ArcanaBio, Chronicare, Everi Labs, Matrix Muscle Support, MedVasc, SeeQ Diagnostics, Prenaital and Worldish.

Good luck to all the companies. Until next time! 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴

Taking a look back at the Swedish Midsummer tote bag designs through the years 🌸🇸🇪

Every design has told its own story, blending Swedish summer traditions with the energy of New York City. From vibrant florals and strawberries to iconic skylines and playful details, these designs have become part of the Midsummer tradition itself. ✨

This year’s design features lots of candy— there will be tons of it at our festival on Saturday, June 20th!

We’ll be giving away 1,000 tote bags for FREE at the Consulate General of Sweden in New York’s tent, available while supplies last! The first 100 bags will be stuffed with some sweet treats from your favorite Swedish candy vendors. 🤭🍬

If you miss out on the free tote bag, designer will be selling prints and other goods with her artwork available for purchase at the Swedish Midway Market!

Now that it’s officially June, we’re one step closer to this year’s Midsummer celebration 💙🌼💙🌼

Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks, and enjoy a Swedish movie night under the stars here in NYC! Join us for two outdoor Swedish film screenings as part of ’ Movies Under the Stars series. 🎥🍿🌌

Bert sabbar allt
🕣 Thursday, May 21 I 8:10 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
📍 St. Vartan Park

The Dance Club
🕣 Thursday, May 28 I 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
📍 Stuyvesant Square

For more information, visit ’ website.

LESS THAN ONE MONTH UNTIL THE 2026 ! 🏟️

Consul General and Deputy Consul General Johan Arvidsson visited ahead of the NY/NJ matches to get a preview of the excitement. 👀

Let’s go, Sweden! 🇸🇪⚽️

🌈 The Fight Is Global: LGBTQ Activists in Conversation

Join us on May 19 at the High Line in New York City for an important discussion on progress, resistance, and the future of the global LGBTQ human rights movement.

Hosted together with and , this conversation marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

Featuring:
✨ – U.S. drag activist
✨ – Iraqi activist and attorney
✨ – Executive Director of Outright International and former leader of RFSL Sweden

Together, they will discuss the realities of transnational activism, global solidarity, and the challenges facing LGBTQ communities around the world today.

📍 High Line, New York City
📅 May 19 | 6-7pm

RSVP through the link in our story highlights!

Russia, Ukraine, and the Future of Freedom: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov

The Nordic and Baltic Consulates of New York and the Renew Democracy Initiative gathered at the Swedish Residence for a fireside chat with Garry Kasparov on confronting Russian authoritarianism. Garry Kasparov joined Sweden’s Consul General to New York, , for a discussion moderated by ’s CEO Uriel Epshtein which analyzed the role of NATO and the UN in this crucial battle for democracy, Nordic and Baltic strategies for European security, and the prognosis for world peace.

We thank our partners for their dedication to strengthening transatlantic unity and defending freedom in Ukraine and worldwide.