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 28th International Film Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenWELCOME TO STOCKHOLM’S 28th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 8-19 NOVEMBER 2017
Stockholm International Film Festival lights up our darkest season and November 8th – 19th offers you 150 screenings from 60 countries, the best parties and captivating meetings with movie industry related guests. During the years the festival has attracted the biggest stars, such as Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, Susan Surandon, Uma Thurman, David Lynch and Francis Ford Coppola.
PROGRAM – & TICKET RELEASE 17TH OF OCTOBER
More information:
www.stockholmfilmfestival.se Buy your membership card at:
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Day of the Dead - Día de Muertos
Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, 115 27 Stockholm, SwedenEtnografiska Museum and The Mexican Society in Sweden organize the celebration of the Day of the Dead with an exhibition, an altar with offers, craft market and traditional Mexican bread. Dancing, singing and music with the mariachi Fiesta Mexico and the daning group Mexico Lindo, Skeleton Workshop and more.
Shockholm Halloween Parade 2017
Jussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenDreams have no limits! That is something that Shockholm stand by whole heartedly, and is a message that they feel is important to spread around us right now! What is needed for a dream to become reality they feel is a lot of fun, creativity, dedication and positivity!
It is in that way the Shockholm Changemakers, have organized a Halloween parade in central Stockholm. They are volunteers, people that live in this community. They are people from all the corners of the world and gather around this message, THAT NO DREAM IS TOO BIG!
So join Shockholm at Kungsträdgården November 4th and parade through Gamla Stan and back on a journey where not only us, but the world around becomes real alive experiences! Shockholm wants to create a day you will never forget with loads of laughter, playing, dreaming, creating, brothers, sisters, friends, moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas, THE WHOLE FAMILY! The more people we are the more fun the atmosphere we can create!
The great contributing artists on stage:
Allaywan
https:open.spotify.com/artist/5Pcez7u1H2Po6e2LmMdF3f// The Magnettes
www.themagnettes.se/Anna Jois
http://annajois.se/Find more info at:
www.shockholm.se
The National @ Annexet
Annexet, Arenatorget, Johanneshov, SwedenIn order to qualify for a place in the indie rock scene, it doesn’t only take a good album, but a whole act that shouts quality. Since the mid-00s, The National has done just what it takes – released albums after albums that both tickled and relegated everyone who took the time to listen, while working on a reputation as a live act of rank. With Matt Berninger’s matte vocal style on top of a dynamic soundtrack based on sensitivity as the main signature, The National is actually a quality stamp in itself. The Nationals landmark’s long-awaited seventh full-length “Sleep Well Beast” was released. Now we have the great honor to receive The National in Sweden for two gigs in the two days.
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The National @ Annexet
Annexet, Arenatorget, Johanneshov, SwedenIn order to qualify for a place in the indie rock scene, it doesn’t only take a good album, but a whole act that shouts quality. Since the mid-00s, The National has done just what it takes – released albums after albums that both tickled and relegated everyone who took the time to listen, while working on a reputation as a live act of rank. With Matt Berninger’s matte vocal style on top of a dynamic soundtrack based on sensitivity as the main signature, The National is actually a quality stamp in itself. The Nationals landmark’s long-awaited seventh full-length “Sleep Well Beast” was released. Now we have the great honor to receive The National in Sweden for two gigs in the two days.
