12 Nov 2026
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INK Fades, Ambition Remains | Stockholm International Film Festival –Masters

Ambition, passion, and the moral conflicts we keep hidden in the deepest corners of our minds. At the end of the day, when all the noise dies down and we go to bed, there are moments we cannot hide even from ourselves. Perhaps we feel guilty; perhaps a quiet voice inside us gently reminds us […]

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Icona Pop’s homecoming party at Berns

There was something special about Icona Pop returning to Berns for a Stockholm show on their Ritual tour. Playing to a home crowd packed with friends, loved ones and longtime fans, the Swedish duo turned the venue into one big club night. For Icona Pop, Berns is more than just another Stockholm venue. As they […]

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DINOS Experience: A conversation with Janne and Angelica Broman

Interview by Alex Colard, Photography by Vladimir Vallejos | 4 November 2026 Edited for clarity. The questions and answers follow the order of the recorded conversation. What does it take to bring a prehistoric world to life beneath Stockholm? I sat down with the founders of Dinos Experience to hear how their vision took shape […]

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Unmissable films at Stockholm Film Festival 2026

The Stockholm International Film Festival will take place between 11–22 November. The year’s most colourful film marathon is finally here and will be screening 130 fantastic film premieres from 60 countries that continue to explore and promote the great directors of tomorrow. With so many exciting films, embracing a variety of topics and styles, it […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: Fatoumata Diawara and the rhythms of Mali

Fatoumata Diawara delivered hypnotic West African rhythms and funk-infused grooves when she played at Kulturhuset Studion during Stockholm Jazz Festival. Blending tradition with modern sounds, the Malian singer and guitarist turned an October evening into a celebration of music and cultural connections. A voice that bridges cultures When Fatoumata Diawara takes the stage, music becomes […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: Céline Dessberg’s mystical jazz spell

Last weekend, Fasching welcomed Céline Dessberg, a French-Mongolian singer and yatga player who blends the cultural influences of both countries into nostalgic soft jazz. Growing up between France and Mongolia, she draws on the Buddhist and pastoral traditions of her Mongolian heritage alongside influences such as jazz musician Chet Baker and the eclectic pop of […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: corto.alto’s jazz rave

Liam Shortall, known as corto.alto, is a Glasgow-based composer and multi-instrumentalist who is quickly but steadily rising to fame with his take on blending jazz with electronics, hip-hop, soul and funk. This year, he took the Stockholm stage with support of Terra Kin, an intimate folk guitar soloist. Jazz rave? Yes, sir, it’s possible. In […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: Danny Grissett Trio’s lagom jazz

Danny Grissett is an American jazz pianist and composer known for his lyrical touch and smooth delivery. This year, he came to Stockholm with his trio, featuring British bassist Orlando le Fleming and Italian drummer Francesco Ciniglio. They performed Danny Grissett’s own tunes with a focus on his 2025 Travelogue album, alongside his arrangements of […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: Bohren & der Club of Gore’s still dark jazz

Bohren & der Club of Gore is a German band featuring Morten Gass on guitar, keyboards and drums, Robin Rodenberg on bass and drums, and Christoph Clöser on saxophone, piano, keyboards and drums. Best known for their distinctive dark jazz, ambient textures and doom-laden soundscapes, the band builds its music around minimalism, stillness and space.  […]

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Stockholm International Film Festival 2026: 130 Premieres, Star Guests and a Spotlight on Fatherhood

The Stockholm International Film Festival returns 11–22 November 2026 with 130 premieres from 60 countries, an opening film from director Martin McDonagh, and appearances by some of cinema’s biggest names. This year’s programme also explores complicated fatherhood, Japanese independent cinema and stories of resistance from around the world. Stockholm is preparing for twelve days of […]

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