2 hours, 4 artistic experiments, 25 meters under the ground.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to access Sweden's first nuclear reactor, and dive into a unique sensorial experience suspended in time. Immerse yourself in the vibrations of gongs, discover an hypnotic light and sound sculpture and witness the mesmerizing creation of an evolutive digital mural.

On November 25th 2023, the French Institute in Sweden invites you to an immersive experience focused on digital creation inside Reaktorhallen 1 “R1”, Sweden’s first nuclear reactor, built 25 meters underground in the heart of Stockholm, on the campus of Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH).

For two hours, leave the outer world behind and discover four artistic experiments by talented French, Swedish and Lithuanian artists:

• An immersive meditation experience with gong and singing crystal bowls by Swedish sound-artist Månica Pettersson

• un│fold, a multidimensional light and sound sculpture where science meets art, by French-Swedish collective re│thread

• A unique live performance where digital art, painting and music intertwine into an improvised and evolutive mural, by French artists JA Dupont and Jules Guissart in collaboration with Alexander Fehr from Platoon DJ

• A special introduction to the work of Lithuanian contemporary artist Emilija Škarnulyté (winner of the Futur Generation Art Prize in 2019), in collaboration with the Lithuanian Cultural Attaché in Sweden, Finland and Denmark and with the support of the Lithuanian Culture Institute

Tickets and time-slots

- Adults: 210 SEK
- Youth (under 26): 150 SEK
- Group: bring your friends and family! Buy 3 (or more!) tickets and get a special discount: Adults: 180 SEK / Youth: 100 SEK

You can choose between 5 time-slots of two hours:

- 12.00 - 14.00
- 13.30 - 15.30
- 15.00 - 17.00
- 17.30 - 19.30
- 19.00 - 21.00

Do you intend to come with children?

The reactor is not accessible to children under 11 years old.

Do you have children between 3 and 10 and want to enjoy the event while they also have fun?  Teaching and education company 123 Voilà will offer a childcare service in Swedish, French and English for the slots 12.00-14.00 and 13.30-15.30. Children will be offered creative and artistic activities linked with the performances presented during the event.

Please specify if you would like to enjoy this service before placing your order. 

Please note: limited amount of places.

For more information, feel free to contact us at culture@ifsuede.com 

This event is organized by the French Institute in Sweden, in collaboration with KTH and the Lithuanian Cultural Attaché in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, with the support of the Lithuanian Culture Institute and of Air France.