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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Popaganda 2017
EriksdalsbadetJohanneshovsbron, 118 60 Stockholm, SverigeAs usual, the Popaganda festival marks the end of the summer festivals with peace and love, a laid-back athmosphere, dancing and the very best pop music. The line-up is always very up-to-date with the up’n’coming artists as well as some of the biggest Swedish stars, with a few interesting international names thrown in for good measure.
LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS: Tove Lo, alt-J, Two Door Cinema Club, Säkert!, Oskar Linnros, The Radio Dept., Sabina Ddumba, Léon, Skott, Ana Diaz, Astrid S.
There’s also a big after party, or the Popaganda Efterfestival, at Nobelberget from 11pm to 4am on both evenings, with DJs and artists yet to be announced.
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Popaganda 2017
EriksdalsbadetJohanneshovsbron, 118 60 Stockholm, SverigeAs usual, the Popaganda festival marks the end of the summer festivals with peace and love, a laid-back athmosphere, dancing and the very best pop music. The line-up is always very up-to-date with the up’n’coming artists as well as some of the biggest Swedish stars, with a few interesting international names thrown in for good measure.
LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS: Tove Lo, alt-J, Two Door Cinema Club, Säkert!, Oskar Linnros, The Radio Dept., Sabina Ddumba, Léon, Skott, Ana Diaz, Astrid S.
There’s also a big after party, or the Popaganda Efterfestival, at Nobelberget from 11pm to 4am on both evenings, with DJs and artists yet to be announced.
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D-A-D @ Grönan
Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenWith over 25 years in the luggage and hits like “Laugh ‘n’ A 1/2” and “Sleeping My Day Away”, this Danish band is still a bright bright star on the rock sky. The 7th of September at. 20:00, D-A-D plays its classic but also newer material at Stora Scenen!
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The Hives at Grönan Live!
Gröna LundLilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenThe guys from Fagersta, considered to be one of the world’s best live bands, have taken the world by storm with songs like “Hate To Say I Told You So” and “Walk Idiot Walk”.
The Hives was founded in Fagersta in 1993 and has by its attitude and music conquered the rock world. They have performed in the biggest American TV shows, won Grammis, P3 Gold, the Government Music Export Award and have been linked to both The Rolling Stones and AC / DC. This fall, the band’s singer Pelle Almqvist helped to beat collection records, as one of the year’s program leader for Music Assistance.
They have not played at Grönan since 2014, but on September 8th at. At 20.00 one of the world’s best rock bands, The Hives, will be on the big stage for the fifth time!Tickets online are only sold via Gröna Lund. In Stockholm, you can buy the Green Card at Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven. You can not buy a ticket for a specific concert without buying an entrance to the park, or the Green Card giving free entrance throughout the season. Please note that pre-purchased tickets do not provide a guaranteed location so we recommend that you arrive at the park in good time.
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Comic Con
Kistamässan AB, Arne Beurlings Torg, Kista, SwedenComic Con Stockholm is Scandinavia’s biggest and most exciting popular culture event brings together the wide range of categories; Film, Television and Video Games, Comic Books, TV series, Cosplay, Esport, Youtube and toys.
Each year, it collects more than 30,000 visitors to experience and take part of Comic Con in Sweden. With the ever-increasing interest in these genres, we see this year forward to yet another stunning show.
New this year is the exclusive partnership with GameStop, which means that this year they will also be able to offer a dedicated gaming area with the largest gaming companies and the latest from the world of gaming!
