Strawberry Arena
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across September and November 2026, Strawberry Arena hosts 3 scheduled performances, spanning live music, touring theatre, and comedy. Featured headliners include Sweden vs Romania - Nations League 2026-27, Sweden vs Poland - Nations League 2026-27, and Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - Nations League 2026-27. Ticket prices currently range from £35.44 for entry-level access up to £35.44 for premium seating depending on the production.
📍 Area & Accommodation
Upcoming Events at Strawberry Arena
About Strawberry Arena: Layout, History & Architecture
Opened in 2012 as Friends Arena and rebranded as Strawberry Arena in July 2024, this expansive multi-purpose facility in Solna represents a significant example of modern stadium architecture. Designed by C. F. Møller Architects, its core structure is a vast concrete and steel envelope featuring a retractable roof, allowing for climate-controlled events regardless of external weather conditions. The hall's capacity is highly flexible, accommodating around 50,000 for football matches and up to 65,000 for concerts, utilizing both the main field and extensive tiered seating.
The internal layout comprises a large, adaptable main floor, which can be configured for standing audiences or supplementary seating, surrounded by three distinct tiers of spectator seating that ascend sharply from the pitch level. Sightlines from most seated areas are generally good, benefiting from the stadium's steep rake, although the sheer scale means that upper-tier seats offer a distant, panoramic view rather than intimate proximity. Acoustically, the cavernous volume of such a large, enclosed space, dominated by hard surfaces, necessitates robust and precisely engineered line array public address systems for musical performances. Without such reinforcement, the natural reverberation of the auditorium would be substantial, making effective sound distribution for live music a critical technical challenge overcome by the installed sound infrastructure.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Entering Strawberry Arena typically involves navigating one of several clearly marked gates around its perimeter, designed to manage large crowds efficiently. Security protocols are standard for a venue of this scale, including bag checks and metal detection. Once inside, wide concourses provide access to multiple foyer bars and food vendors, distributing attendees across various levels and mitigating congestion. For concerts, the distinction between the high-energy standing pit on the main floor and the elevated, seated tiers above is pronounced; the former offers direct engagement, while the latter provides clear, if more remote, visual access to the stage. The sheer size of the space means crowd atmosphere can be immense, yet also somewhat dispersed depending on attendance levels. With 3 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £35.44. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Sweden vs Romania - Nations League 2026-27 on 25th September 2026.
Travel & Arrival Logistics
Rail & Mainline Connections
The nearest mainline station is Solna Station, served by Stockholm's commuter rail (Pendeltåg) lines 40, 41, and 43. From Solna Station, the arena is an 8-minute walk northwest along Evenemangsgatan, past Mall of Scandinavia which sits directly to the rear of the arena. * **Bus & Public Transit:** Several bus routes serve Arenastaden directly. Key stops such as "Arenan" or "Mall of Scandinavia" are served by routes including 502, 505, 506, 507, 509, and 516. The blue line of the Stockholm Metro (T-bana) serves Näckrosen station, a 15-minute walk west via Råsta Strandväg and Kolonnvägen, or Solna Centrum station, a 20-minute walk south-west via Ankdammsgatan and Kolonnvägen. * **Parking:** Extensive underground parking is available at the adjacent Mall of Scandinavia, accessible via numerous entry points around the Arenastaden district. Additional parking garages exist within a 10-minute radius. Fees are standard for central Solna, and advance booking is highly recommended for major events to guarantee a space and avoid congestion upon arrival. * **Entry & Doors:** Entrances are distributed around the building's perimeter, with specific gate numbers typically printed on event tickets. Queue arrangements are managed by barriers and staff. Standard security checks, including bag searches and metal detection, are in place. Arriving at least 45 minutes to an hour before the advertised start time is advisable, especially for sold-out events, to allow for security screening and finding your designated section.
Bus & Local Transit
Several bus routes serve Arenastaden directly. Key stops such as "Arenan" or "Mall of Scandinavia" are served by routes including 502, 505, 506, 507, 509, and 516. The blue line of the Stockholm Metro (T-bana) serves Näckrosen station, a 15-minute walk west via Råsta Strandväg and Kolonnvägen, or Solna Centrum station, a 20-minute walk south-west via Ankdammsgatan and Kolonnvägen. * **Parking:** Extensive underground parking is available at the adjacent Mall of Scandinavia, accessible via numerous entry points around the Arenastaden district. Additional parking garages exist within a 10-minute radius. Fees are standard for central Solna, and advance booking is highly recommended for major events to guarantee a space and avoid congestion upon arrival. * **Entry & Doors:** Entrances are distributed around the building's perimeter, with specific gate numbers typically printed on event tickets. Queue arrangements are managed by barriers and staff. Standard security checks, including bag searches and metal detection, are in place. Arriving at least 45 minutes to an hour before the advertised start time is advisable, especially for sold-out events, to allow for security screening and finding your designated section.
Parking & Vehicle Access
Extensive underground parking is available at the adjacent Mall of Scandinavia, accessible via numerous entry points around the Arenastaden district. Additional parking garages exist within a 10-minute radius. Fees are standard for central Solna, and advance booking is highly recommended for major events to guarantee a space and avoid congestion upon arrival. * **Entry & Doors:** Entrances are distributed around the building's perimeter, with specific gate numbers typically printed on event tickets. Queue arrangements are managed by barriers and staff. Standard security checks, including bag searches and metal detection, are in place. Arriving at least 45 minutes to an hour before the advertised start time is advisable, especially for sold-out events, to allow for security screening and finding your designated section.
Entry, Queues & Security
Entrances are distributed around the building's perimeter, with specific gate numbers typically printed on event tickets. Queue arrangements are managed by barriers and staff. Standard security checks, including bag searches and metal detection, are in place. Arriving at least 45 minutes to an hour before the advertised start time is advisable, especially for sold-out events, to allow for security screening and finding your designated section.