What’s so Swedish about meatballs?
Meatballs with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and green peas – it is a truly Swedish dish. First mentioned in a cookbook by Kajsa Warg in 1754 and served at IKEA since 1985, meatballs are part of both everyday meals and special occasion menus – and this year marks 40 years of IKEA meatballs. On 23 August, people in Sweden celebrate Meatball Day. Let's join them and celebrate together!
Have a ball!
Sweden's #1 meal is meatballs, but how do they rank on your scoreboard? Come try them in our Swedish restaurant, where our cooks have prepared a special meatball selection just for you.Meatballs and more
Bunch of fun for the whole family
Swedish Meatball Day is full of surprises for both big and small ones. Come down to the store and snap a photo with our friendly IKEA Meatball Mascot. And don’t forget to apply fun meatball-themed tattoos!When? 23 August 12:00-15:00
Bring the iconic flavours home with you
Come swing by the Swedish food market and take our famous meatballs home to prepare in your own kitchen. With mashed potatoes, cream sauce, and lingonberry jam, they’re as Swedish as it gets.Meatballs and more
Solve a playful puzzle and win prizes
Do you like anagrams? Then visit our Swedish restaurant and put your brain to the test – you could win a set of kitchen utensils to help you prepare the best meatball dishes at home.We’ll be giving away three prize sets and will contact the winners by email no later than 25 August.
When? 23 August 12:00-15:00