1 May 2026
Music
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Stockholm Jazz Festival: The emotional escapism of Bremer/McCoy

Bremer/McCoy, a duo formed by former schoolmates bassist Jonathan Bremer and pianist Morten McCoy, is known for their meditative mix of jazz and ambient soundscapes. They create minimalist and deeply emotional music that balances warmth and melancholy. Kosmos, their sixth studio album, continues their original signature exploration of calmness and further deepens their previous work. […]

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She came, she sang, she conquered – Erika Vikman in Stockholm

Finland’s Eurovision diva Erika Vikman made a stop in Stockholm as part of her first European dates. She brought her campy pop and unbridled live energy to Debaser Strand and we were there. Erika Vikman had her first breakthrough in Finland when she was crowned Tango Queen in a popular singing competition back in 2016. […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: The inner outer space of Chip Wickham

Chip Wickham is a British saxophonist, flautist and composer known for blending spiritual jazz, funk and modern groove. A key figure on the UK jazz scene and longtime Gondwana Records collaborator, he combines classic 1960s influences with contemporary sounds. His latest album, The Eternal Now, showcases his most adventurous and progressive work to date. A […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: The velvet voice of Lauren Henderson

From left to right: Sammy Lukas, Jason Clotter, Lauren Henderson, Elio Coppola and Nick Tannura

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Stockholm Jazz Festival: A bass-led opening night by Marcus Miller

Marcus Miller is an American bassist, composer and producer known for his virtuosic slap bass technique and genre-blending style that combines jazz, funk, soul and R&B. A two-time Grammy winner, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric bassists of all time. The first night of Stockholm Jazz Festival 2025 began with […]

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Borrowed, but not imitated – Maxida Märak brings classics on stage

As a true multitalent, Maxida Märak always bridges music, activism and performance. The latest chapter of her musical journey brings us her covers and reimaginings of some classic Swedish ballads, or visor. And we got to experience many of those live at the legendary movie theatre Bio Skandia. Maxida Märak often includes jojk, the free-flowing […]

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Mare Nostrum: Jazz for the romantic lovers of life

Paolo Fresu on trumpet, Richard Galliano on accordion and Jan Lundgren on piano gathered once again to present a compilation of their work spanning 20 years and 4 albums. Bringing in different backgrounds and musical styles, they created a shared mare nostrum or “our sea” of jazz.  This Friday evening was a flawless backdrop for […]

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Sonora Santanera Bring the Spirit of Mexico to Stockholm

On the night of 12 September, the legendary Sonora Santanera performed for the very first time in the Nordics, lighting up Kägelbanan with a concert filled with tropical rhythms that will long be remembered by Stockholm’s Latin community. The evening had been highly anticipated, especially among the city’s Mexican residents, some of whom had travelled […]

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Autumn Alive: Unmissable Events in Stockholm (Sep–Nov 2025)

As Stockholm shifts into its iconic autumn palette, the city springs to life with music, theatre, art, dance, and more. Here’s your curated guide to the season’s most compelling happenings across the capital — perfect for locals and visitors alike. Music & Concerts Sonora Santanera –12 September – Södra TeaternMexico’s legendary orchestra brings a night […]

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Amanda Jenssen ends her tour at Mosebacke

Amanda Jenssen was back in Stockholm to wrap up her latest tour and we simply needed to be there, at one of the last outdoor shows of the summer at Mosebacketerrassen. Amanda Jenssen returned to the live stages in November 2024 after an extended hiatus. Seeing her at Södra Teatern at one of those sold-out […]

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