Dance in a Civil Defense Shelter – An Art Experience by Elin Wikström
In the fall of 2026, artist Elin Wikström will carry out a public art project in Karlskrona. The project explores the significance of music in people’s lives—throughout history and in the present day. How can music create a sense of community, offer comfort, evoke memories, or express hope? What role does music play in times of preparedness, uncertainty, and security? Sunday, October 25, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
This event marks the conclusion of the interactive sound installations running from September 28 to October 11, during which stories and music inspired by light and darkness were collected. Come experience the stories and song collection that the project’s participants helped create. Through the art project *Blue Triangles on Orange Squares: Shared and Hidden Spaces in Times of Peace and War*, the artist aims to spark reflection on civil preparedness, cultural heritage, and societal resilience.
The program also includes sing-alongs and performances by local musicians and dancers.
Public events in a civil defense shelter setting
Sunday, October 25, 1:00–2:30 p.m., family event
Location: The civil defense shelter on the basement level of the Urmakaren parking garage, Norra Smedjegatan 19.
Participants: Elin Wikström, artist
Cajsa Ekstrand, dancer and performing artist
Hamboring Dance Association
Marie Lundahl, musician
Albin Appelqvist, Bitte Appelquist / Musik i Blekinge
The events are organized in conjunction with the World Heritage Festival, October 24–November 1. By opening up these otherwise hidden spaces, the project aims to create an opportunity for reflection on civil preparedness, cultural heritage, and societal resilience.
Free admission—no registration required.
Feel free to bring a friend and experience music, dance, and song in a setting that few others get to see.
Practical information:
Limited seating. Feel free to bring a folding chair and come on by!
The program lasts approximately 120 minutes.
Restrooms are available.
A warm welcome to all!
The event is a collaboration between the Municipality of Karlskrona, Samfast, and Konst i Blekinge, and is part of the World Heritage Festival, October 24 - November 1.
The program also includes sing-alongs and performances by local musicians and dancers.
Public events in a civil defense shelter setting
Sunday, October 25, 1:00–2:30 p.m., family event
Location: The civil defense shelter on the basement level of the Urmakaren parking garage, Norra Smedjegatan 19.
Participants: Elin Wikström, artist
Cajsa Ekstrand, dancer and performing artist
Hamboring Dance Association
Marie Lundahl, musician
Albin Appelqvist, Bitte Appelquist / Musik i Blekinge
The events are organized in conjunction with the World Heritage Festival, October 24–November 1. By opening up these otherwise hidden spaces, the project aims to create an opportunity for reflection on civil preparedness, cultural heritage, and societal resilience.
Free admission—no registration required.
Feel free to bring a friend and experience music, dance, and song in a setting that few others get to see.
Practical information:
Limited seating. Feel free to bring a folding chair and come on by!
The program lasts approximately 120 minutes.
Restrooms are available.
A warm welcome to all!
The event is a collaboration between the Municipality of Karlskrona, Samfast, and Konst i Blekinge, and is part of the World Heritage Festival, October 24 - November 1.
Information
- Web page https://konstiblekinge.se/konst-i-blekinge/hitta-konst-och-konstnarer/bla-trianglar-pa-orangea-kvadrater.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawU0O3JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMUFLTkxGUlJkZWVkOFBxNU5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeyKMe6z5TmZEVmScQGcSwPTyNpij6LHer
- Event link https://fb.me/e/4jas6Dv9N
- External links https://www.karlskrona.se/varldsarvet-orlogsstaden-karlskrona/v%C3%A4rldsarvsfestivalen/