Hello March, we’ve been waiting for you! Always hoping that this month will bring the blooming of an anticipated spring, lots of events and happenings lining up to take us into bright rides of joy and expectation. Here’s a round up of hand-picked events and experiences for you to glide into spring in style.
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS
With the hosts Sina Valiollah and Nazanin Nour, an entire sparkling evening with ice dance shows, traditional jumps of fires, children’s activities, fragrant food and fantastic artists from all over the world – including Jasmine Kara and Süperstar Orkestar!
When: 17 March
Where: Skansen
Cost: FREE
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Tempo Documentary Festival 2020
Tempo is Sweden’s largest festival for documentary expression. This year Tempo’s theme is Family and the program is filled with interesting touches in the innermost sphere.
When: 2-8 March
Where: Different cinemas across the city, visit their website for full events’ listing.
Cost: 260SEK
Sausage Festival Stockholm 2020
It is again time for the Korvfestivalen – Sausage Festival. The festival takes place at the prestigious Münchenbryggeriet in central Stockholm.
When: 6-8 March
Where: Münchenbryggeriet
Cost: 160SEK-180SEK
Photography fair 2020
For three days you will experience a photo party filled to the brim with inspiration, product news and seminars.
When: 27-29 March
Where: Stockholmsmässan
Cost: 40SEK-230SEK
Färgfabriken Market
The market at Färgfabriken is one of Stockholm’s largest markets for design and crafts.
When: 28-29 March
Where: Färgfabriken
Cost: FREE
TRANS CULTURE FESTIVAL
A four day festival of creating trans magic together.
When: 28-31 March
Where: Different venues across the city, check the event for full listing.
Cost: FREE
Stockholms filmfestival Junior 2020
For over 20 years, Stockholm’s Film Festival Junior has introduced, inspired and engaged children and young people in the fantastic world of film.
When: 30 March-4 April
Where: Skandiabiografen
Cost: Check website for updates pricing
MUSIC
Miriam Bryant @ Annexet
When: 4 March
Where: Annexet
Cost: 545SEK-590SEK
Miss Li @ Cirkus
When: 5 March
Where: Cirkus
Cost: 590SEK
Yotto @ Slakthuset
Finnish Yotto is one of Northern Europe’s bigger new names and is really making an international career right now.
When: 6 March
Where: Slakthuset
Cost: 200SEK
Stockholm Women’s International Jazz Festival 2nd Edition
The second edition presents some of the most creative composers in international jazz. The 2020’s program highlights musicians from different countries (Japan, Canada, Denmark, Sweden) who know and play with each other in different constellations
When: 7 March
Where: TeaterStudio Lederman
Cost: 180SEK -200SEK
Little Dragon @ Berns
From the start, Little Dragon has done everything in its own way with an always forward-looking electronic pop. with the two most distinctive elements being the unmistakable groove and Yukimi Nagano’s comforting voice which is an instrument in itself.
When: 9 March
Where: Berns
Cost: 380SEK
Princess Nokia @ Vasateatern
When: 10 March
Where: Vasateatern
Cost: 380SEK
The 1975 @ Annexet
The band is touring in support of A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships (Dirty Hit / Interscope Records), which Pitchfork declared “outrageous and eclectic” and Rolling Stone hailed as “spectacular”.
When: 13 March
Where: Annexet
Cost: 645SEK
Bryan Adams @ Globen
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has been topping the charts since he released his first album in 1980.
When: 14 March
Where: Globen
Cost: 545SEK-920SEK
Fletcher + L Devine
Fletcher is an American singer-songwriter who was one of iHeartRadio’s Artists to Watch 2019 and she has made waves especially with her single Undrunk. L Devine is an up’n’coming English pop singer.
When: 16 March
Where: Debaser Strand
Cost: 275SEK
Kleerup
Kleerup has become synonymous with Swedish electro pop.
When: 21 March
Where: Debaser
Cost: 220SEK
Sinatra & Friends – Göta Lejon
Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. will be transforming Göta Lejon in Stockholm into the glamorous Las Vegas hotel scenes in the early 1960s, when it was The Rat Pack who owned the town and the charts.
When: 24 March
Where: Göta Lejon
Cost: 595SEK-805SEK
From The Soul – live music
Scandic Malmen invites you to a club night with live music.
When: 26 March
Where: Scandic Malmen
Cost: 50SEK-250SEK
Jon Hopkins – Polarity Tour
Jon Hopkins announces Polarity – a new tour for 2020 – which follows on from the incredibly successful Singularity tour.
When: 26 March
Where: Göta Lejon
Cost: 530SEK
Lamb of God + Kreator
When: 27 March
Where: Fryshuset Arenan
Cost: 495SEK
Amelie Lens
No one can have avoided how Antwerp-born Amelie Lens has completely taken over the global techno scene in recent years! She plays with such explosive energy that it is difficult not to get caught up in total trans.
When: 27 March
Where: Berns
Cost: 325SEK
CLUBBING
Club Common People 3 år – Live: ASH
Forget about Tinder, go offline and celebrate with a spectacular party, good drinks, new acquaintances and the occasional flirt.
When: 7 March
Where: Debaser
Cost: 280SEK
Stockholm Gathering Ep. 11
Provoking the ordinary nightclub landscape and elaborating it with house music.
When: 28 February
Where: Café Opera
Cost: 350SEK
SHOWS
Slow Fashion Show: Performance shows & Panel discussion
This show aims to spread awareness about the SLOW and SUSTAINABLE fashion industry and promote ECO-FRIENDLY ways in production.
When: 3 March
Where: A house
Cost: FREE
The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit – The Concert
Film & live music, “The Lord Of The Rings & The Hobbit – The Concert” brings the original “Pippin” – actor Billy Boyd to Stockholm and Göta Lejon.
When: 19 March
Where: Göta Lejon
Cost: 350SEK
CULTURE
About photography and sculpture in war and peace
A guided tour of picture reports of war and peace in the Moderna Museet collection!
When: 31 March
Where: Moderna Museet
Cost: FREE
Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.
- 1616.November.Monday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1717.November.Tuesday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1818.November.Wednesday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1919.November.Thursday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 2020.November.Friday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 2121.November.Saturday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 2222.November.Sunday
Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
