Tributes
Bergling's family released an open letter stating:
Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be able to be happy and to do what he loved most – music. He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could now not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive. We love you, The Family.
Several hours after learning of Avicii's death, Kygo concluded his set at Coachella by playing "Without You" in memory of Avicii. Onstage, Kygo described Avicii as "a true musical genius".
Two days later, OneRepublic paid tribute to Avicii by performing his song "Wake Me Up" during their show in Mumbai, India.
At the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, The Chainsmokers and Halsey paid tribute to Avicii, including an emotional discussion about mental health, before presenting the winner of the Top Hot 100 Song.
In May 2018, Tiësto played a medley of Avicii's songs at EDC Las Vegas. Aloe Blacc joined Tiësto on stage to perform "Wake Me Up".
At BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in May 2018, Rita Ora, Avicii's most recent collaborator, described him as "a really good friend" who "changed [her] life". Ora paid similar tributes at King's Day and Capital's Summertime Ball.
At the 2018 edition of Tomorrowland, which Michael Thivaios (Like Mike) described as Avicii's home, DJs Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Don Diablo, Nicky Romero, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and Zedd played his music in their sets. Thivaios referred to Avicii as "one of [his] best friends" and "a great inspiration". Avicii's songs "Levels" and "Wake Me Up" came second and eighth, respectively, in Tomorrowland 2018's most-played songs.
In July 2018, Arty released a song called "Tim" as a tribute to Avicii.
At Creamfields in 2018, Kaleidoscope Orchestra performed a special tribute consisting of Avicii's greatest dance hits.
In October 2018, Vicetone released "South Beach" a tribute song influenced by Avicii's music.
Upon his death in May 2018, artists including Eric Prydz, Imagine Dragons, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Hardwell, Deadmau5, Marshmello, Zedd, and Robbie Williams paid tribute to Avicii on Twitter.
One year after his death, tributes on social media were paid by Nicky Romero, DJ Snake, Nile Rodgers, the organisers of Tomorrowland, and others.
In 2019, Madonna paid tribute to Avicii in her song "Funana" from her album Madame X.
In April 2020, Aloe Blacc hosted a 24-hour, livestreamed tribute to Avicii on his YouTube channel; the tribute included concert footage, videos, DJ interviews, and fan duets.
In November 2021, Basshunter recorded the song "Life Speaks to Me" as a tribute to Avicii.
In April 2018, Malgosia Fiebig played a collection of Avicii's songs on the carillon of bells within the Dom Tower of Utrecht.
In May 2018, during the first night of the finale of the 14th season of The Voice, coach Alicia Keys performed Avicii's "Wake Me Up" as part of her coach duet with the last remaining artist on her team, Britton Buchanan.
In November 2018, Bergling's family organised a public memorial service at Hedvig Eleonora Church in Stockholm, Sweden. Hundreds of fans filled the church to mourn and pay their respects. The service featured an orchestral choir that played music linked to events in Avicii's life and ended with a version of his 2013 song "Wake Me Up".
At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in February 2019, tributes were set aside for Avicii, Mac Miller, and Aretha Franklin, who all died in 2018.
In April 2019, a billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, included the words "TIM BERGLING: 1989 – FOREVER" underneath the Avicii logo.
In April 2019, the Mounted Royal Guards and the Life Guards' Dragoon Music Corps of the Swedish Army paid tribute to Avicii during a ceremony at Stockholm Palace, where brass renditions of his songs "Without You", "Hey Brother" and "Wake Me Up" were played.
The 2019 edition of Tomorrowland included a tribute in the decoration of the festival's main stage. The theme was books; one of the books had the words: "In loving memory of Tim Bergling".
In October 2019, Madame Tussauds in New York City revealed a wax figure of Avicii.
In December 2019, a sold-out tribute concert was held in Stockholm featuring David Guetta, Kygo, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero, and Laidback Luke headlining, along with vocalists with whom Avicii had worked, playing alongside a 30-piece orchestra, fulfilling one of Avicii's dreams for his music in a live setting. All profits went to the Tim Bergling Foundation.
In May 2021, the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm was renamed the Avicii Arena. To commemorate the new name, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra recorded a performance of the Avicii song "For a Better Day", with vocals provided by Ella Tiritiello.
In April 2023, five years after his death, Avicii's biggest hits and the album Stories were played all day on Tomorrowland's One World Radio.
In July 2025, a memorial space was set up at Tomorrowland called "Avicii Forever: The Tribute", where fans watched exclusive and archived footage of Avicii.
