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.
- 2727.January.Saturday
Hand To Toe Workout
Norrtullsgatan 11, 113 29 Stockholm, SwedenLet’s face it, up until January 3rd we have lots of good will and new years resolutions to be healthier, try new things and workout more and then reality kicks in and routine takes over and we find ourselves rushing again. And it’s ok!
That’s when Best Of You comes in bringing together two very fun and efficient workouts that will, in 1hour, give you the kick, the novelty and the adrenaline rush you need!
This time, in addition to the best spinning class in town, they’ve teamed up with Elin from BREAK IT and you will MAKE IT who will challenge you to see things from another angle, upside down!
Join in for a handstand 101 class standing on your hands and then working those legs on the bikes! Perfect combo or what?
Price: 300 SEK
Registration: Sign up through link above
Additional information: The event will be held in Swedish or English /depending on the guest sign up.For more information contact Best of You at contact@bestofyou.se
Winterrun Stockholm
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenWith thousands of runners running through a winter-lit Skansen, a fantastic atmosphere created by bonfires, torches and fire artists. There will be fire performers along the track creating a beautiful winter racing party with magical framing and sweet atmosphere that you will never forget.
A race you definitely do not want to miss!
There will be two spectacular 5 and 10-kilometer run-offs (10k turn) and a winter-decorated Solliden!
Husgud Björk ★ Cosmopolite
Långholmsgatan 28, 117 33 Stockholm, SwedenBjörk releases her new album Utopia and that’s got to be celebrated with an evening in the Icelandic icon’s honor. There will be music from her entire career and from her collaborations with other artists, with visual material projections, as well as something Icelandic to taste.
Happy hour till 19.00
Finissage concert: Jireel, Sammy & Johnny Bennett, Jelly
Stockholm, 111 51 Stockholm, SwedenThree of the most interesting hip hop artists of the Swedish scene will perform with separate concerts at Studion. Celebrating the show Folkmusik 2.0 – Swedish hiphop remixed with thunder and broke!
JIREEL
The young rapper from Rågsved south of Stockholm has soon exploded as one of the country’s most noticed hip hop promises. Jireel debuted in November 2015 with the song “Here & Now” and has since continued with his crisp, modern style. Songs like “Like Me”, “Long Guy” and Superheater “Cataleya” made 2016 to his perhaps strongest year to date. “Snap” from recently released EP ‘Jettad’ is already mentioned as a milestone in Swedish hiphop – and when Jireel received the great honor to finish the entire Grammis Gala 2017, we could see a taste of a brilliant live artist. Now he is on a great tour of the country! Jireel has just begun.Sammy & Johnny Bennett
The video and song 5DF with Sammy & Johnny Bennett struck down as a bomb on the Swedish rap scene in spring 2016. The word about the pair of parents and the TU5EN collective from Gothenburg spread like a runaway. More and more have stood in the tribute choir for their amazing flow, rhythm and attitude since the brothers’ debut EP: Hundreds80 released last year.
At the Grammis Gala in 2017, Sammy & Johnny Bennett was well deserved in the category Newcomer of the Year. They are also nominated in the category “Hip Hop of the Year / RnB” on the P3 Gold Galaxy 2018 for their second EP ST.RECK released this year. Duon has this year Toured in Scandinavia with Lorentz and is currently working on his debut album. In anticipation of more details about the release of this, the audience can start by listening to the brothers’ latest single Proof.Jelly
On the 8th Sept, JËLLY released his debut Allting / Nothing. A EP about disappointment and sadness, but also about finding back to strength again. JËLLY is the first artist on Adam Tensta’s newly launched label JÄRN.Age Range: All ages (13+)
Al Pitcher - Sverige Syndrome
Mariatorget 3, 118 48 Stockholm, SwedenAl Pitcher’s previous three solo tours have all been very popular successes, performing for sold out venues. The new standup show Sweden Syndrome is premiere October 27 in Norrköping and is described by Al as a love letter to his new homeland Sweden.
No one observes Swedes like Al Pitcher, with great warmth and astounding accuracy. His solo performances Fika, Påtår and Nääämen have given Al Pitcher a big and faithful audience. In the new show, Sweden Syndrome, Al turns the perspective and we get to know our new countryman and take part in his trip: from birth to England to childhood in New Zealand, then landing here, with a Swedish wife and two children.
Back to the 80's
Götgatan 55, 116 21 Stockholm, SwedenAfter a sold out concert in October, Sweden’s largest 80’s concert will be back on January 27, 2018!
Some of Sweden’s biggest and most popular pop artists from the 80’s will take the Göta Lejon’s stage in a concert with their very greatest 80s hits.
100% hits by artists like Ankie Bagger, Noice, and stars from Style, Golden Times and Sha-Boom.
The bar is open before and after the concert serving 80s drinks and playing 80s music.
Âme DJ Set - Innervisions, Berlin
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenÂME 3h DJ SET [Innervision, Berlin]
+ more tbaÂME who together with Dixon runs the label “Innervisions” in Berlin performed a completely unforgettable “live-set” in Stockholm last summer. Now they’re coming back to the Slakthuset’s season premier of 2018 for an exclusive 3 hour DJ set to really start the new year in the best possible way.
Absolutely 90’s! Live: Drömhus - The Hole: Technostugan
Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, SwedenAt Absolutely 90’s Patsy Stone picks up BSB-Kevin on the dance floor to the tones of “Barbie Girl” while the Army of Lovers throws Buffalos on Ricky Martin. At the bar, Pet Shop Boys runs the jello-shot race with Britney Spears. Leonardo DiCaprio asks the question “What Is Love” when Leila K gets ahead of the toilet queue. On the dance floor, all dance moves to “Macarena” and Robinson Robban is always “King of the Bar”.
Absolutely 90’s – An orgie of fabulous 90s nostalgia!
