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Last weekend we witnessed a unique all-night vernissage of the exhibition Insomnia at Bonniers Konsthall with a total duration of 12 hours filled with performances, workshops, live music, DJs, and rituals. The vernissage started at 6:39 pm and lasted until the gallery’s doors closed at 6:40 am. The rituals of the sunset and sunrise framed […]
As nature goes from lush green to golden yellow and finally crimson brown, we slowly settle into autumn’s days of sipping aromatic coffee in favourite cafes leisurely working our way through our list of e-books made during summer; inspiring us to pen down on our trusty iPads our musings on life, laughter, love and inspirations […]
No one can have missed the Pokémon GO craze over the past few weeks. The game gets the kids (and grown-ups) outdoors and moving, so what’s not to like? It also brings people together, like for the Pokefest event at Kungsträdgården on the 8th of August. Hundreds and hundreds of people flocked around the park […]
This Scandinavian summer go native by indulging in the smorgasbord – a Swedish gastronomical buffet tradition also enjoyed during Christmas and special occasions and celebrations like a birthday or silver wedding anniversary. Relish in the wide array of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres served in five rounds; with this sequential structure first introduced by the […]
Who else has their calendar full of events for August? Once again we can expect an amazing month when it comes to live music and festivals in Stockholm and nearby. We’ve put together our best picks of outdoor music events you should not miss this month. Gröna Lund concerts Gröna Lund has filled their whole […]
This year’s most colorful run took place at Gärdet, under the blazing sun on one of the hottest days of the year. After a fun pre-race workout to make sure everyone was warmed up, the runners went through a course which involved several obstacles, such as giant slides and inflatable beams. Some of these obstacles […]
More than tulips and daffodils are adding their usual riot of colours to the streets of Stockholm this summer – some of the city’s fences, trees and public spaces are being covered over with colourful yarns. One of the artists contributing to yarnbombing the city is Julia Riordan. Calling it “Yarnbombing Stockholm”, Julia’s knitted […]
As many art galleries in Stockholm close for the summer, and if you have viewed those exhibitions that have opened in June, you can cap your July with this season’s riot of expansive colours. The vibrant hues that characterize Carl Kylberg’s sweeping brush strokes are in full bloom at the Thiel Gallery – from his […]
The Swedes really love a good sing-along and there’s nothing more Swedish than Allsång på Skansen. The crowds gather in thousands to sing together at Skansen, and another million or two watch it on the telly. The sing-along tradition at Skansen actually dates back to 1935, and its run on the TV started in 1979. […]
Wondering what all the fuss is about? And where all the Stockholmers have gone? Or maybe you’re just looking for a place to celebrate Midsummer in the city? Swedish Midsummer is easily the most celebrated holiday in the country, rivalled only by Christmas. Nature is in full bloom, love is in the air and twilight […]
