30 Jan 2026
Culture
Concerts Music

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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Molotov Bring Chaos and Connection to Stockholm’s Debaser

Molotov’s long-awaited return to Scandinavia landed in Stockholm this week, as the Mexican rock legends marked their 30th anniversary with a blistering sold-out show at Debaser Strand. All photos by Karen Lundquist. The band touched down on Tuesday afternoon and spent their first hours exploring the Swedish capital. For all four members, it was their […]

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Spellbinding Scarlet in Södertälje

Our favorites Scarlet played at Södertäljefestivalen and we got the chance to be there and capture the mayhem. Since doing Melodifestivalen twice, the dynamic duo have amassed plenty of very young fans, so the kids and their parents were out in force at Stora Torget in Södertälje, along with many other fans. Scarlet isn’t your […]

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Stockholm Jazz Festival set to enliven the city in October

Stockholm Jazz Festival is offering a vibrant, city-wide celebration of jazz in all its diverse expressions on 10-19 October. The 2025 edition of the festival promises to feature over 250 performances, showcasing an eclectic mix of genres that extend well beyond traditional jazz, and bringing artists from all over the world to the city. Now […]

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Inside Formex August 2025: A Celebration of Nordic Creativity

This August, Stockholm once again became the epicenter of Scandinavian design as Formex 2025 unfolded at Stockholmsmässan. From August 26–28, thousands of interior design professionals, buyers, stylists, and creatives gathered to explore what has become the Nordic region’s most influential trade fair for interiors and lifestyle. Bold Entrances and Eclectic Energy The moment guests stepped […]

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Festivals Music

Way Out West – Day Three: I hope she plays HOT TO GO!

If you’ve missed these, here’s Day One and Day Two! The Way Out West Saturday started out with another nice encounter on the bus ride. In anticipation of the day’s main attraction, I had worn my ‘I hope she plays HOT TO GO’ t-shirt, that I had ordered special. Getting on the bus, a nice young […]

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Way Out West 2025 – Day Two: It’s Charli, baby

If you’ve missed it, here’s Day One – check it out! On Thursday it still felt like there was more space at Slottskogen, but on Friday it was totally packed from pretty early in the evening. So it felt reasonable to take things a bit more easy compared with how much running from stage to […]

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