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Date to be announced · a Sunday in mid-July (2026: Sunday 12 July)

Svenskt Derby

Jägersro Galopp, Malmö, Sweden

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Sweden's Derby day and its 'klassiska hattparad': a free hat parade with classes for the most elegant hat, the most creative hat and the best children's hat.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
expected
Season
Summer

Women

No formal dress code. To enter the parade 'det enda du behöver är en hatt' (all you need is a hat).

Encouraged

  • A hat
  • Elegant summer outfit

Men

No formal dress code; men may enter the hat parade.

Encouraged

  • Summer suit
  • A hat

Styling notes

Elegant or witty both win here; the creative class rewards home-made hats.

Weather

About 13–23°C.

History

The Derby has been run at Jägersro since 1918; galopsport.dk reports racing at Jägersro is due to end during 2028.

Fashions on the Field

  • Mest Eleganta Hatt – 1st: Illums Bolighus gift card 2,500 SEK; 2nd–3rd: Prosecco Sweden goodie bag 1,000 SEK
  • Mest Kreativa Hatt – same prizes
  • Bästa Barnhatt – 1st: Emporia gift card 1,000 SEK; 2nd–3rd: Funplays gift cards
  • 2026 jury: Ann Wilson and Jacob Danielsson (Hatthyllan); entry free, register inside the entrance 15:30–16:45

Check the official details before you go: svenskgalopp.se ↗

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