The Nobel Prize Story of 2025

The 2025 Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo blend tradition, culture, and global celebration. From grand banquets to the inspiring Peace Prize, both cities offer rich experiences, historic venues, and festive winter charm, making Nobel Week a truly unforgettable journey into human achievement.

On December 10, 2025, the two Nordic capitals, Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway, will once again be the focus of the world’s premier celebration of intellect, courage, and creativity—the Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony. Each winter, for generations, these cities transform into grand stages, thereby honouring many of the most outstanding achievements in history with a level of appreciation usually reserved for the finest artistic and cultural productions and by maintaining some of the oldest customs of honouring achievement.

No matter the reason—culture, science or travel—it is apparent that the 2025 ceremony will blend ceremony, storytelling and winter wonder into memorable events. In December, a “buzz” of excitement engulfs Stockholm with the arrival of the Nobel Laureates, representatives of the governments, scientists from across Europe and beyond, and what seems like an endless number of tourists and sightseers.

The Nobel Prize ceremonies are hosted at the famed Concert Hall in Stockholm, a mesmerising building of blue, with its long history featuring Nobel’s achievements and the world’s intellectual and creative genius.

Stockholm: Where Innovation Meets Grandeur

No doubt, to everyone connected to the Awards, they can feel an atmospheric sphere within the Concert Hall that is always lit by the golden lights, with a grand orchestra performing under the direction of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic and with the quiet hush that occurs every time one of the laureates or award winners enters the stage. The medals and diplomas are given to each laureate by the King of Sweden and create historic yet personal and intimate moments.

Yet the enchantment of these events does not end with speeches and applause; the highlight of the week is the highly anticipated Nobel Banquet, held at Stockholm City Hall. Entering the Blue Hall is like stepping into a fantastical royal palace. From the marble staircases to the high-ceilinged Great Hall to the thousands of twinkling candles and the delightful aroma of the extensive multi-course dining experience made exclusively for this occasion, it is all there! The dazzling evening progresses with over 1,300 distinguished guests, including royalty, world leaders, and cultural icons, who enjoy great food, drink, dance, and laughter, as this spectacular evening unfolds in pure elegance.

Stockholm turns into an excellent place for a living museum of Nobel History during this week for visitors. There are opportunities to deepen appreciation for Alfred Nobel’s unique legacy and the work of Nobel Prize laureates through exhibits, tours, lectures, and artistic and cultural events. Visitors can enjoy wandering through the winter-lit alleyways of Gamla Stan, indulge in the Swedish ritual of fika, or explore the Nobel Prize Museum, where the stories of past winners come alive through interactive displays.

Travelling to Stockholm is made easy via Arlanda Airport, which is accessible by express trains, buses, and taxis, with downtown Stockholm within 1 hour. Visitors can find many of the top hotels within walking distance of the Concert Hall and City Hall, making it an easy-to-navigate, conveniently located city.

Oslo: The Solemn Heart of Peace

Oslo is the world capital for peace and home to the Nobel Peace Prize. The headquarters of the Nobel Peace Prize is at the modern City Hall in Oslo, where every year at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, the King of Norway, the Prime Minister of Norway, and the Nobel Committee celebrate some of the world’s most significant efforts to promote peace and dignity for all people by presenting them with a Nobel Prize and a Nobel Lecture.

The Nobel Lecture is one of the most inspiring lectures of the year. At the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo, you can experience history and the stories of hope through photography, multimedia exhibits and interactive experiences.

You can also experience the Nobel Peace Prize by flying to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, just a 20-minute train ride from the city centre. The city’s compact size makes it easy to navigate and visit many attractions, such as Viking museums, waterfront locations, and Christmas markets.

A Tale of Two Cities, One Shared Tradition

What binds Stockholm and Oslo during Nobel Week is a shared reverence for progress, knowledge, and the human capacity for change. December 10 isn’t simply a date—it’s a commemoration of Alfred Nobel’s legacy and a global reminder of what humanity can achieve.

Across both cities, visitors can enjoy a constellation of events:
Nobel Week exhibitions, offering rare insights into laureates’ work
Concerts and cultural programmes open to the public
City-wide light installations celebrating scientific discovery
Live broadcasts stream the ceremonies to millions worldwide.

These events ensure that even those without an invitation to the main ceremonies can still feel part of the celebration.

Planning Your Nobel Experience
The Nobel Prize ceremony attracts worldwide attention; therefore, if you plan to attend in person, it’s advisable to make future reservations well in advance. In Stockholm, accommodation centres near Norrmalm are most convenient for accessing the Concert Hall. In Oslo, the best area to stay for the festivities celebrating the Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies would be the city’s central district, directly in front of the City Hall.

Both cities have adequate transportation systems, offer English-speaking assistance, and host winter festivities that enhance the splendour of the experience.
For those who cannot travel, the Official Nobel Prize website will provide live coverage of all events, including red carpets and all laureate speeches, enabling people from all over the world to witness this momentous occasion wherever they may be. (The official live streaming for the 2025 Nobel Prize ceremonies is available on the Nobel Prize YouTube channel and official websites.

Stockholm Ceremony (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics): Streamed live on nobelprize.org and their YouTube channel (youtube.com/@nobelprize) starting at 16:00 CET. Check

https://www.nobelprize.org/ceremonies/nobel-week-2025/ for the direct link and updates.​​

Oslo Peace Prize Ceremony: Streamed live on nobelpeaceprize.org and their YouTube channel (youtube.com/@nobelpeaceprize) at 13:00 CET. Details at

https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/nobel-peace-prize-celebrations/award-ceremony.

Both sites provide real-time updates, replays, and global access- no VPN needed)

A Winter of Wonder and Wisdom

The Nobel Prize Awards in 2025 are more than just an awards evening; they are a celebration of creativity and intelligence. The glamour of Stockholm, with its International Nobel Prize Events, is complemented by the inspiring, reflective nature of Oslo’s Peace Prize—tied to the enduring values of Nordic culture, hope and achievement.

Whether you participate directly or from afar or take inspiration from the work and commitment of the laureates, the Nobel Week in 2025 will allow everyone to celebrate excellence in its most profound sense.