Crispy leaves rustle at our feet and the first fresher winds are announcing that winter is coming soon. Life starts retracting indoors, but not only homewards… This is also a time for indoor music and film festivals, dining out at cozy restaurants or attending fairs like the Baking and Chocolate Fair. Oh yes, this is also the time we like to dress up like ghosts and pumpkins and go trick-or-treating. Let us guide you to some of this months event highlights, things to see and do in Stockholm.
Every event is linked to a page with more detailed info, just click on the title!
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS
Halloween at Gröna Lund 2019
The entire amusement park with attractions is open, where the smaller kiddies area is adapted for younger visitors with pumpkins, witches, ghosts and children’s performances every day. In the greater area the more courageous visitors will be able, among other things, to take part in the haunted ship that returns and you will get to meet a mysterious sect.
When: 18-20 October, 25 October – 3 November
Where: Gröna Lund
Cost: 399SEK – 430SEk
MUSIC
Stockholm Jazz Festival
One of Sweden’s oldest festivals and one of Stockholm’s biggest events. Now in 2019 the festival is back on 11-20 October – and bigger than ever, spreading jazz on over 60 venues around Stockholm.
When: 11-20 October
Where: Different venues in Stockholm
Cost: Price of tickets varies per concert.
Ariana Grande @ Globen
When: 7 October
Where: Globen
Cost: 675SEK – 875SEK
Chromatics w/ Desire @ Berns
When: 5 October
Where: Berns
Cost: 370SEK
Cher @ Friends Arena
When: 17 October
Where: Friends Arena
Cost: 2375SEK – 3400SEK
Michael Bublé @ Globen
When: 23 October
Where: Globen
Cost: 650SEK – 1450SEK
UB40 @ Berns
When: 27 October
Where: Berns
Cost: 570SEK
Eros Ramazzotti @ Globen
When: 30 October
Where: Globen
Cost: 437SEK – 775SEK
ART
Affordable Art Fair
When: 10-13 October
Where: Nacka Strandsmässan
Cost: 95SEK – 350SEK
Opening Reception: Peter Blake
When: 3 October
Where: Wetterling Gallery
Cost: FREE
Opening: Anna Camner / Toni R. Toivonen / Ann-Sofie Claesson
When: 3 October
Where: Wetterling Gallery
Cost: FREE
Iranian Film Festival 2019
When: 12-13 October
Where: Biograf Skandia
Cost: 120SEK – 295SEK
FOOD AND DRINK
Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival 2019
When: 3-5 October
Where: Nacka Strandsmässan
Cost: 250SEK
Bak- & Chokladfestivalen – The Bake & Chocolate Festival
When: 10-13 October
Where: Stockholmsmässan
Cost: 93SEK – 390 SEK
Chelas – There’s a New Mexican in Town
Located at the trendy Hornstull neighbourhood of Södermalm, at Verkstadsgatan 4, you’ll find Chelas, Stockholm’s newest Mexican restaurant. Chelas opened its doors in July of 2019. The name comes from the Mexican slang word for beers and a phrase the Mexicans use when they want to socialise with friends and family: “Saca las chelas”. Literally translated it means “Bring out the beers”, but it can actually be better interpreted as “Let’s have some beers and hang out”.
The wine culture in Sweden is expanding, especially with the increase of vineyards in Skåne in the south of the country. In fact, 42% of all alcohol sales in Sweden consist of wine, and this is very different from brännvin, the traditional Swedish drink that translates as burn-wine. You can of course buy wine from the state owned Systembolaget. However, the only other place that you can buy wine and enjoy a glass is in licenced restaurants and bars that serve food. There are some great restaurants in Stockholm that unite their food and wine menu in perfect harmony, taking equal consideration to both.
Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.
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STOCKHOLM PRIDE 2019
StockholmGustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Pride is the largest pride festival in the Nordic region. Since 1998, it has been working to highlight LGBTQ issues and create a free zone for homosexuals, bisexuals, trans and queer persons and the gender expressions that exist in the LGBTQ movement.
There are different events taking place around the city such as the Pride Parade, music and talks at Pride Park seminaries, and workshops at Clarion Stockholm Hotel. Follow the link to check out their program to find out what’s going on, where and when.
Music at Pride Park will be brought to you by Icona Pop, Melanie C, Village People, Pussy Riot and more.
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STOCKHOLM PRIDE 2019
StockholmGustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Pride is the largest pride festival in the Nordic region. Since 1998, it has been working to highlight LGBTQ issues and create a free zone for homosexuals, bisexuals, trans and queer persons and the gender expressions that exist in the LGBTQ movement.
There are different events taking place around the city such as the Pride Parade, music and talks at Pride Park seminaries, and workshops at Clarion Stockholm Hotel. Follow the link to check out their program to find out what’s going on, where and when.
Music at Pride Park will be brought to you by Icona Pop, Melanie C, Village People, Pussy Riot and more.
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Stockholm Rainbow Weekend in Kungsträdgården
KungsträdgårdenJussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenOn the 2nd and 3rd of August 2019, Sweden will witness the birth of a brand new festival of love, Stockholm Rainbow Weekend. This exciting new event, supporting LGBTQ charity Regnbågsfonden will open it’s gates right in the middle of Kungsträdgården, in the very heart of the city. And what’s best, it’s completely free to attend.
Family friendly play areas will run alongside amazing restaurants, fast food stalls, cafés and bars in collaboration with Operakällaren AT. Everything in a huge celebration of love. Stockholm Rainbow Weekend is an inclusive festival for the whole city, where families, food lovers, party pros and music enthusiasts can hang out and mingle. It caters to all ages, sexual preferences and nationalities, all under the colours of the rainbow.
Join this celebration of Love!
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STOCKWIG — Stockholm’s Biggest Drag Festival
KrakenRökerigatan 1d, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenSTOCKWIG — Stockholm’s biggest drag festival filled with lots and lots of drag related fun such as art, lectures, competitions, live performances and DJ:s!
Still riding high from the amazing premiere last year, 2019’s event takes place again during Stockholm Pride at venue Kraken. The evening starts out with interesting lectures and talks with influential people from the world of drag and continues on with music, competitions and of course lots of fabulous performances!STOCKWIG hopes to be a platform for progressive performance art and the freedom of expressing one self through the art form of drag.
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Village People at Pride Park
Östermalms IPSödra Fiskatorpsvägen 10, 114 33 Stockholm, SwedenVillage People comes to Pride Park and offers their immortal hits!
