Bag ban during Eurovision

There will be a bag ban in Folkets park from May 4 to May 11 when the city of Malmö has a program and Folkets park is transformed into Eurovision Village. This is due to the fact that most of the content is considered a public event, and the bag ban applies in accordance with the police's assessment.

The bag ban applies to all types of bags regardless of size – including small bags, such as handbags, tote bags and plastic bags.

Yes, there will be a bag ban at Malmö Live from May 4 through May 12. Several major events will take place at Malmö Live and since most of the content is considered a public event, a bag ban will apply in accordance with the police's assessment.

The bag ban applies to all types of bags regardless of size – including small bags, such as handbags, tote bags and plastic bags.

Yes. You can find more information about the bag ban on the Malmö Arena website.

Yes – people who need to bring a bag for medical reasons and people in the company of children who need a diaper bag. Bags that are allowed must be checked by security staff at the entrances before entry. Strollers will also be allowed. Journalists who are on duty and have an official ID are also allowed to bring a bag.

The bag ban applies to all types of bags regardless of size – including small bags, such as handbags, tote bags and plastic bags. However, you can bring in wallets, small toiletry bags or other items that fit in your pocket. You are not allowed to bring in items that are larger than you can fit in your pocket.

Yes, there will be lockers available near the Eurovision Village. These lockers will be available in a limited quantity and can therefore become full quickly. You will find the lockers on Helsingborgsgatan near Friisgatan. In total there are 1000 lockers, and they are available around the clock.

The lockers are available in two sizes and cost the following:

• medium-sized lockers (20.9cm x 22.3cm x 37.9cm). Costs 59 SEK/h – 250 SEK/24-hour

• small lockers (11.5cm x 22.3cm x 37.9cm). Costs 40 SEK/h – 199 SEK/24-hour

You can book or reserve a locker in advance. Follow the links below.

Yes, there will be lockers outside Malmö Live. These lockers will be available in a limited quantity and can therefore become full quickly.

The lockers are located at Stinshuset, the address is Neptunigatan 20. There are 112 lockers for small bags, backpacks and similar and 183 small lockers for smaller items, such as small handbags or phones. Instructions for use are provided on site and they are open 24 hours a day. You pay for using the lockers with a debit card.

It is the Swedish police who decide on bag bans. Major events in Sweden that require a permit or must be reported to the police may be subject to terms and conditions for a bag ban.

Anyone who does not comply with the bag ban is committing an offense against the Public Order Act – there will be security staff on site to ensure that this safety rule is followed.