Congress venue: Folkets hus

📍 Barnhusgatan 12-14 | SE-111 23 Stockholm

Home of the Congress 2027

The venue for the 2027 Congress — an event about connecting people, sharing ideas, and writing what happens next — is literally called House of People. We’d like to say that was strategic; really, it’s just a fitting coincidence.

Located in the heart of Stockholm, House of People — Folkets hus in the original Swedish — has been part of the city’s story for more than a century. This is a place where people have gathered, challenged the status quo, organised and performed; where movements have found a home, legendary musicians have taken the stage, and generations of Stockholmers and visitors have met under one roof.

In other words, bringing people and ideas together is the custom here.

On 7–9 June 2027, we’ll continue that tradition. The global news media community will be invited to do what this building has always been here for: meet, exchange, inspire and, together, help write what comes next for the news media industry.

“Within our walls, many memorable moments have taken place, now we look forward to creating new history. Together.”
— Folkets hus

A house with stories to tell

The original Folkets hus at Norra Bantorget was inaugurated in 1901.

Sven Markelius, a renowned Swedish architect who created the Swedish Pavilion at the 1939 New York World’s Fair and worked on interiors for the UN Headquarters in New York, was hired to create the new meeting place for Stockholmers and the labor movement.

The new building opened in 1960 — a functionalist landmark and, at the time, one of Europe’s largest and most modern conference facilities.

Norra Bantorget, the square outside, is a historical and cultural place with important memorials and a central role in the history of the labour movement.

(Photo: Lennart Johansson)

Miles Davis and Frank Zappa both played the congress hall in the 1970s. It was also a popular stop on the international touring circuit.

In 2025, the green-listed building completed its first major renovation in over 40 years, preserving as much of Markelius’s original work as possible while quietly modernising everything behind the scenes.

On 7-9 June 2027, Folkets hus will do what its name promises: bring people together. We look forward to adding the Congress’ ideas, conversations and connections to its story.

How to get there

From Stockholm Central Station

Folkets hus is a six-minute walk from Stockholm Central Station — easy to reach from across the city.

From Arlanda Airport (40 km from central Stockholm)

About 40 minutes by car or taxi, or 18 minutes by Arlanda Express to Stockholm Central.

From Skavsta Airport (100 km from central Stockholm)

Skavsta Airport is approximately 90 minutes from the venue by car. There is a direct coach from Skavsta Airport to Stockholm Cityterminalen, taking roughly 80–90 minutes. From Cityterminalen, Folkets hus at Barnhusgatan 12–14 is a short walk.

By car & parking

The nearest highway, the E4, is approximately 9.5 km from the venue. Street parking and garages at Norra Bantorget and Norra Latin are available; garage height limit: 2.10 m.

By public transport

The nearest bus stop is Norra Bantorget, just two minutes’ walk from the venue. T-Centralen, Stockholm’s main metro hub, and Stockholm Central Station are also within easy walking distance. Use the SL app for the latest routes and timetables.

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