12 Sep 2026
Culture
Concerts Festivals Music

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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Stockholm International Film Festival 2025: A Cinematic Feast for the City

From 5 to 16 November 2025, Stockholm once again transforms into a global stage for cinema as the Stockholm International Film Festival celebrates its 36th edition. With 135 premieres, gala events, international guests and a packed programme of screenings, talks, industry events and parties, this year’s festival promises something for every film-lover in the city. […]

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The Real Art of Stockholm: Why Charity Art Expo 5 is Redefining Sweden’s Creative Landscape

If you think Sweden’s art fairs show you what’s really happening in the local art scene, think again. Most of the country’s so-called “top” fairs reject up to 90 percent of artists who apply, creating polished but filtered events that represent a fraction of the creative reality. Behind the glossy booths and champagne receptions lies […]

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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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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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