1 Feb 2026
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Experience the 25th Anniversary of the Affordable Art Fair Stockholm!

This October, the Affordable Art Fair proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exciting lineup of events at Nacka Strandsmässan from October 2nd to 6th. Recognized globally as a premier art fair, this event offers both seasoned collectors and new buyers the chance to discover unique artworks from a diverse group of exhibitors—all at prices […]

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Concerts Music News

Smith & Thell bid farewell to their fans, embarking on a hiatus

Our long-time favorite duo Smith & Thell have announced they are pausing their cooperation and taking an indefinite hiatus in order to pursue other dreams. Before going their separate ways, they played a few live shows for the fans, and one of these dates brought them to Annexet in Stockholm. Maria Jane Smith and Victor […]

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Movies

Nova & Alice at the cinema: fictional pop stars in a music-driven drama

Nova & Alice, premiering on the 13th of September, is a music-filled drama set both on and off stage, centering on two mismatched pop artists forced to go on a joint summer tour. Alice, played by Hedda Stiernstedt, is an established Mello star with a large audience, but she has never written her own songs […]

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Concerts Music

Darin shines like the superstar he is

One of Swedish pop’s biggest names, Darin, played at Gröna Lund on a warm September evening and gave the crowd exactly what they wanted. The Swedish-Kurdish pop phenomenon Darin Zanyar had his breakthrough on the first season of Swedish Idol all the way back in 2004, finishing second (but pretty much nobody remembers the winner). […]

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Art Festivals Music Uncategorized

UNDERVERKET Festival: A Sonic Wonderland in Bredäng

On the 30th and 31st of August, Värmeverket in Bredäng, Stockholm, was transformed into a pulsating epicentre of electronic music, art, and culture as the UNDERVERKET festival took center stage. The festival, which has quickly gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of music and creativity, delivered an unforgettable experience that captivated the senses of […]

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Concerts Music

Sam Smith puts on a dazzling display of emotions

British soul and pop singer Sam Smith was back in Stockholm for a summer show at Gröna Lund, and the audience was mesmerized by his vocals and powerful ballads, not caring much for the British-type weather of drizzling rain. Sam Smith broke out on the international stage in 2014 with their debut album, which included […]

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Concerts Music

Carola’s star power on full display at Grönan

Legendary Swedish singer Carola played to a large audience at Gröna Lund and showed once more why she has been a superstar of the Swedish music scene for decades. Carola of course had her breakthrough at the tender age of 16 back in 1983 winning Melodifestivalen, which means she has now entertained the Swedes for […]

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Concerts Festivals Music

Dotter and other favorites at RIX FM Festival 2024

Rix FM Festival 2024 once again made its Stockholm stop during the Culture Festival, which meant they could pack a huge crowd at Gustav Adolfs Torg in front of the Opera House, with views towards the Royal Castle and the Parliament House. The line-up was once again pretty impressive, including our long-time favorite Dotter as […]

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Concerts Music

A dose of nostalgia with Alphaville

German synth-pop legends Alphaville played at Gröna Lund and pulled a crowd consisting of both nostalgia buffs, who know their music from their youth in the 1980s, and the younger generation, who may have found them through the viral TikTok success of Forever Young. Alphaville has of course been a significant force in the new […]

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Concerts Music

Timbuktu brings his message home with his beats and rhymes

One of Sweden’s most influential hip hop artists, Timbuktu, played a well-attended show at Gröna Lund, and we were there to capture the moments. Timbuktu, or Jason Diakité has released 10 solo albums and been awarded with multiple Grammis and P3 Guld awards. He is known for exploring themes of identity, social justice and multiculturalism […]

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