Tonight's program

Archipelago Boat Day

Market and Festival

At 5:00 p.m., the market opens on the waterfront in Vaxholm, followed by a festive evening featuring a performance by Nassim Al Fakir, country music, folk dancing, and much more.

We’ll also be welcoming a special guest, the M/Y Lilian—you won’t want to miss it!

  • 17:10 M/Y Lilian

    The M/Y Lilian is considered the largest and most ambitious yacht designed by the renowned boat designer C.G. Pettersson. She was built in 1916 at Södra Varvet in Stockholm. After 110 years under foreign ownership, she is now returning to Sweden and Skärgårdsbåtens Dag. She will arrive at 5:00 p.m. accompanied by the escort boats Alba and Arona, as well as several classic wooden boats. 

    The photo shows Lilian in 1924.

  • 6:15 p.m. Nasim Al Fakir

    Nassim plays, sings, and entertains the whole family with music from his albums. It’s fast-paced, pop-infused, and danceable—guaranteed energy and musical brilliance.

    Photo: Leo Josefsson




  • 8:15 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. Country music performance

    Enjoy some country music with the artists from Wildwood Fest! We welcome Victor Crone, Linda Rapp, Stig Rästa, and Alexzandra Wickman to the stage!



The full program

5:00 PM
The market opens, and the moderator welcomes everyone and introduces Anders Vaerneus, who will guide MY/Lilian through the event.

10:10 a.m.
The motor yacht Lilian arrives in a procession, and students from the Culture School perform a wind ensemble concert.

5:20 p.m.
Tina Runhem, KSO, opens the evening.

5:30 PM
The Culture School’s children’s choir will perform.

5:40 PM
String concert by students from the Culture School.

6:00 PM
Dance performance by students from the Culture School.

6:15 PM
Nassim Al Fakir takes the stage.

7:00 p.m. (approx.)
The ships will arrive in a procession at the pier in Vaxholm.

7:15 PM
Speakers take the stage. Lars Nyberg, Chair of the Skärgården Commuters’ Association, and Märta Martin-Granlund, Regional Councilor for Climate, Infrastructure, and the Archipelago for Region Stockholm.

7:30Waxholms Folkdansgille
Waxholms Folkdansgille .

7:45 PM
Interview with Gunnar Haglund, president of the Motor Yacht Society, and Scott and Hillary Pereira, former owners of M/Y Lilian.

8:00 PM
Prize drawing for the Destination Vaxholm lottery.

8:15 PM
: Country music performance featuring artists from Wildwood Fest.

9:00 PM
Flag-raising ceremony from the balcony of Waxholms Hotell.

October 21,
: Country music performance featuring artists from Wildwood Fest.

9:30 p.m.
The ships sound their horns to signal departure and leave the dock in a procession. The market closes.

Subject to change without notice.