In an announcement that has sent shockwaves across Sweden and the global music community, Agnetha Fältskog has officially confirmed that all four members of ABBA — Agnetha, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad — will attend the 2025 Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm this December.
Speaking to Swedish media just under an hour ago, Agnetha described the decision as a “moment of deep pride and reflection” for the group, saying,
“We’ve been honored many times before, but this one feels different. The Nobel ceremony isn’t just about science or literature — it’s about celebrating humanity’s creativity, and that’s what music is. It feels right to be there.”
This marks ABBA’s first public appearance together in years and their most formal gathering since their ABBA Voyage debut in London. The Nobel Committee, known for its rarely extended invitations to entertainment figures, reportedly invited the group in recognition of their “global cultural impact and artistic contribution to the modern world.”
The news comes amid renewed interest in ABBA’s legacy following the group’s 2026 world tour announcement and the continued success of the Voyage digital concert series. Fans across the world are calling this moment “the reunion that redefines history.”
Swedish broadcaster SVT has confirmed that ABBA will attend as honored guests of the Royal Family, seated alongside laureates and past Nobel recipients. Sources close to the organizers say the quartet may also take part in a special musical tribute during the evening’s televised gala — though details remain tightly guarded.
“We don’t want to spoil the magic,” a spokesperson for the event teased. “But let’s just say — when ABBA walks into the Nobel Hall, the world will be watching.”
Already, Stockholm’s Grand Hôtel, where the laureates traditionally stay, has been surrounded by fans and international media. Within minutes of Agnetha’s statement, social media erupted under the hashtag #ABBANobel2025, with millions expressing disbelief and joy.
For a group whose music once defined the sound of youthful optimism, this appearance at the Nobel Ceremony feels like a full-circle moment — a tribute to the artistry, intelligence, and humanity that made ABBA more than just a pop phenomenon.
As one Swedish journalist aptly wrote:
“The world gave ABBA applause. Now, Sweden gives them history.”
December 10, 2025 — Stockholm will not only host the Nobel Prize Ceremony. It will witness the reunion of four legends whose melodies once carried the world — and still do.