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.
- 1515.January.MondayNo events
- 1616.January.TuesdayNo events
- 1717.January.Wednesday
Formex
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenFormex – A world of shapes!
The largest arena for Nordic interior design with 900 exhibitors, 23,000 visitors and 800 media representatives.It’s time for the 109th edition of Formex with the theme – A world of shapes. Stay updated on latest in furnishings, connect new contacts and check out the latest trends in the season.
Hours
wednesday 09.30-19.00
Thursday 09.30-19.00
Friday 9:30 to 18:00
Saturday 09.30-17.00Got questions? Contact Formex at formex@stockholmsmassan.se
- 1818.January.Thursday
Formex
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenFormex – A world of shapes!
The largest arena for Nordic interior design with 900 exhibitors, 23,000 visitors and 800 media representatives.It’s time for the 109th edition of Formex with the theme – A world of shapes. Stay updated on latest in furnishings, connect new contacts and check out the latest trends in the season.
Hours
wednesday 09.30-19.00
Thursday 09.30-19.00
Friday 9:30 to 18:00
Saturday 09.30-17.00Got questions? Contact Formex at formex@stockholmsmassan.se
Alternative 80's & Psychedelic Pop
Långholmsgatan 28, 117 33 Stockholm, SwedenThe best and most of familiar and forgotten songs from the 80’s and the psychedelic pop!
Think: Magazine, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Loft, OMD and Talking Heads etc.
Happy hour till 19.00
A W
Riddargatan 1, Stockholm, SwedenA (rt) W (ork)
is an AW for those interested in art! The gallery will open for those who have street art at home that they want to give the chance to end up in someone else’s hands. Do you have street art that you would like to sell? Then get in touch with the Wallery crew!
jimmie.hall@wallery.seThere is an increased demand for street art and there are also many who have street art they want to sell further, as the leading street art gallery in Sweden Wallery has de desire to do something about it. Therefore, they now create an A (rt) W (ork) evening for this particular.
This evening the gallery will also be open for creative collaborations of all kinds, it can be rap, dance, dj’s, sketching, education etc, etc. Do you have any ideas please do not hesitate to contact Wallery.
Djurgården vs Brynäs
Hovet, Johanneshov, SwedenDjurgården receives Brynäs at home. Join them at Hovet and support them in the match for three points!
Free Flow <3 Melodic Melancholic Electronic
Sickla industriväg 6, 131 54 Nacka, Sweden— With Frederic (Lrt/Jenkins)
From deep introspective tunes to hysteric beats, but always very melodic, definitely electronic, and a bit melancholic. Sometimes taking the shape of an emotional roller-coaster with some of my favorite tracks I’ve been listening to again and again in the last years.
We will start by contemplative and soothing down-tempo tunes, move on towards more dance floor deep techno tracks, before closing the loop with introspective beats and melodies.
— Key points of Free Flow:
– Sober. Get high on life instead.
– Dance. Challenge your movements.
– Safe. Respect each others space and integrity this is our family ♥(No Photos or videos on the dancefloor, to let people flow without worries)
What’s Free Flow?
A weekly dance practice where all are students and all are teachers. Rather than learning steps, we develop our own rhythms and techniques to connect with and express ourselves.Enter a safe and judgement free environment where, moving from a place of kindness and compassion, the only other boundaries are the ones you choose for yourself.
Come to connect, come to let out pent-up stress or emotions, or come to just be and let the music flow through.
Each session will follow a musical theme, and we welcome you to interpret that in any way, be it through movement, dress or attitude.
Free Flow is not for profit and donation-based. All proceeds go to the Node, and we encourage you to contribute to the community’s self-sustainability by donating monthly at http://syntheistnode.se/
or by SWISH 123 023 10 68.We look forward to flowing with you!
.: The Free Flow Crew :. - 1919.January.Friday
Formex
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenFormex – A world of shapes!
The largest arena for Nordic interior design with 900 exhibitors, 23,000 visitors and 800 media representatives.It’s time for the 109th edition of Formex with the theme – A world of shapes. Stay updated on latest in furnishings, connect new contacts and check out the latest trends in the season.
Hours
wednesday 09.30-19.00
Thursday 09.30-19.00
Friday 9:30 to 18:00
Saturday 09.30-17.00Got questions? Contact Formex at formex@stockholmsmassan.se
Wine tasting in the dark
Tullvaktsvägen 2, 115 56 Stockholm, SwedenCan you feel the difference between red and white wine without seeing its color? Or can you make up what kind of grape it is?
Whatever your previous experience with wine, you can try and enjoy a wine tasting in a whole new way – in total darkness.
What is included?
– Guided tour of the exhibition with a blind / visually impaired guide
– Four different wineries with snacksNote: Pre-booking is required, at least 2 days in advance via email: info@osynligutstallnin.se
Price: 425 kr
- 2020.January.Saturday
Formex
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenFormex – A world of shapes!
The largest arena for Nordic interior design with 900 exhibitors, 23,000 visitors and 800 media representatives.It’s time for the 109th edition of Formex with the theme – A world of shapes. Stay updated on latest in furnishings, connect new contacts and check out the latest trends in the season.
Hours
wednesday 09.30-19.00
Thursday 09.30-19.00
Friday 9:30 to 18:00
Saturday 09.30-17.00Got questions? Contact Formex at formex@stockholmsmassan.se
Wedding Fair Sthlm
Grev Turegatan 30, 114 38 Stockholm, SwedenTake your future wife/husband and go to the fourth edition of Stockholm’s most personal and affordable party & wedding fair. There will be exhibitors presenting everything for your life’s most important day.
At Wedding Fair Sthlm, visitors will meet companies engaged in weddings and parties such as musicians, clothing makers, catering companies, hairdressers, photographers, jewellers, florists, pastries, and more. N opportunity for couples to get everything in the same place!
Wolf Alice @ Debaser
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenWOLF ALICE [UK]
Support: Albert af EkenstamIn recent years, few bands have been felt as self-evident as Wolf Alice. With its mix of guitar-grunge and indie pop, the band has been a much needed energy player from an early sleepy music market. Wolf Alice has just released their second studio album – Visions of a Life – whose so far released singles testify to a band that has something really going on. Now Wolf Alice returns to Stockholm for a debut at Debaser Strand January 20th.
- 2121.January.Sunday
International Hug Day: Hug celebration!
Klarabergsgatan, 111 57 Stockholm, SwedenINFORMATION:
Welcome to the big hug party in Stockholm to celebrate the international hugs day on January 21 in the very best flashmob style. Perhaps we can beat the world record in Group Hugging that is on 10554 hugs? But most importantly, it is clear that we meet and give each other plenty of warm, loving, hopeful and respectful hugs!* This is a so-called “flashmob”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashmob
* For a little inspiration look here:
https://youtu.be/44tmIiInBwgWHEN?
January 21 at 14:00 (please feel free before)
WHERE?
Sergelstorg
HOW?
Because it is a “spontaneous flashmob” with no arrangement, it will also be spontaneous and a bit messy. At 14:00 a small group of people will be in the middle of the square and start hugging. Immediately after that, everyone is welcome to “stream to” and continue the call. More info closer to the event!
Try on Roller Derby
Farstaängsvägen 3, 123 46 Farsta, SwedenTry on / open skate session on roller skates in Farstahallen! They will be able to lend out some gear. Event is open for everyone, including those that don’t identify themselves with women’s flat track roller derby.
