We have reached the end of the season, and the 8th summer Tuesday, when people gather to belt out classics together under the open sky at Skansen in Stockholm. Allsången could basically be called Sweden’s unofficial national therapy session, giving us all the overwhelming sense that singing loudly in unison might just be the secret to happiness up here in the north.
The final sing-along evening of the summer season brought us stars like Seinabo Sey, Lisa Nilsson, Magnus Uggla, the cast of Joyride the Musical, and more.
As per usual, we bring you the pictures captured by none other than Jytte Lindberg.
Magnus Uggla kicked off the show by singing his classic Kung för en dag together with the audience.
Pernilla had to bring out the backing choir and all the whistles to express ger gratitude over what a summer it has been.
Soulful superstar Seinabo Sey sang her song Slott av luft with a children’s choir.
The ensemble of the Roxette musical Joyride took to the stage with their rendition of Listen to Your Heart, It Must Have Been Love and The Look.
The loveliest Lisa Nilsson presented the audience with her recent song Silverregn.
Lisa continued by leading the audience in a fine sing-along of her evergreen classic Himlen runt hörnet.
Seinabo returned to sing one of her biggest hits Still in her warmest tone.
Ladies and gentlemen, the best outdoor orchestra in the world…
Pernilla’s mother Christina Schollin came to surprise her with big news: I have met someone! Pernilla’s “new dad” turned out to be Björn Gustafsson, and it was of course most natural to tell her on live TV in a fun song-and-dance number.
It was Pernilla’s own turn to perform, and she sang her new song Han vill ha mig.
To celebrate the legacy of 90 years of Allsång på Skansen, Pernilla did an Allsång medley with a choir and guest artists.
She was joined by previous Allsången hosts Anders Lundin and Sanna Nielsen, as well as Ewa Roos.
Pernilla saved it for the last moment to announce that, oh by the way, she will still be hosting next season.
All photos © Jytte Lindberg
Text: Nina Uddin
