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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Sound of Stockholm 2018
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenSound of Stockholm is a unique festival collaboration between some of the most prominent organizations of the Stockholm experimental music scene: Fylkingen, FRIM, Kulturföreningen SEKT, Studio 53, Konstmusiksystrar, Samtida Musik and STHLM Drone Society. Together they create an international platform, where the Stockholm audience can experience groundbreaking artists of diverse musical fields.
This year’s festival has a special emphasis on nordic collaborations, funded by Puls, a project grant initiated by The Nordic Culture Fund. In addition to this, the festival will also present a large number of artists from the rest of Europe and the United States.
FULL LINEUP:
Antenes
Babyrave with DJ SkyVibes
Cikada
Corp.
DJ HVAD
Gustav Sjökvists Kammarkör (with Florian Benfer)
Ida Engelhardt
Jeppe Just Instituttet
Konstmusiksystrar ❤️ Stoscha
Viktor Kalima
les trucs
Lo Kristenson
Maja S. K. Ratkje
MMMD – mohammad
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
We like WeWORKSHOP:
ToncirkelnARTIST TALK:
Antenes
Gram[m]ofon: Mats Almegård
Maja S. K. Ratkje
Sonic Pieces: Monique RecknagelThe festival takes place in the following venues: Eric Ericsonhallen, Fylkingen, Södra Latin, Kungliga Musikhögskolan.
Ben Howard @ Stockholm
Annexet, Arenatorget, Johanneshov, SwedenWith roots in the British folk music, Ben Howard has refined his music creation to a style that now feels consistently timeless. His innovative guitar playing, true voice and shimmering lyrics has manage to get the whole world to slowly but surely fall in love with his music. In June, Ben Howard returned to the scene with the all-new, amazing album Noonday Dream, as well as an out-of-the-box sold out show at Circus in Stockholm.
Trans Film Fest Stockholm 2018
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenTrans Film Fest Stockholm 2018 in collaboration with ABF Stockholm & with support from Kulturstöd Stockholms stad, RFSL Stockholm, Bitter Pills, Biocafé Tellus, FEMTOPIA, Midsommargården, Moderna Museet, & Majority Design och Kommunikation.
This is the 4th Edition of TFFS, which will take place in Stockholm on 22-25 November.
With thanks to their generous funders & community supporters, TFFS is very pleased to announce that all of their screenings & events will be free of charge.
* TICKETS FOR FILM SCREENINGS CAN BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE OR ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR *
** ALL FILMS IN ENGLISH OR WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES **
*** FULL PROGRAMME ***
https://transfeststockholm.org/tffs-programme-2018/Thursday 22 November
Bitter Pills, Hornstull
19:00-22:00 TFFS KICK OFFJoin the trans film fest collective & their host for the night, Yolanda Bohm, as they launch the festival weekend with their friends, Bitter Pills. They’ll be showing a short programme of trans films featuring great music and joined by RFSL Stockholm to launch the 2019 Trans Calendar.
* Standing Tall / 6 mins / Sweden / 2018 / Anakin Tora Botwid
* Home / 4 mins / Sweden / 2017 / Charlie Peck
* Stygn / 5 mins / Sweden / 2013 / Leo Correia De Verdier
* Baby / 8 mins / Germany & USA / 2018 / Evie SnaxFriday 23 November
Biocafé Tellus, Midsommarkransen
Doors open 19:00
Films 19:30-21:30With a programme of trans short films celebrating identity, marking history and sharing romantic encounters.
* Missed Connections / 16 mins / USA / 2107 / Michelle Sam
* Dani Boi / 6 mins / Australia / 2018 / Logan Mucha
* Something Said / 8 mins / UK / 2017 / Jay Bernard
* Happy Birthday, Marsha! / 14 mins / USA / 2017 / Reina Gossett & Sasha Wortzel
* Jordy in Transitland / 6 mins / The Netherlands / 2016 / Willem Timmers (Dutch with English subtitles)
* Pre-Drink / 23 mins / Canada / 2017 / Marc-Antoine Lemire (French with English subtitles)
* Southern for Pussy / 5 mins / USA / 2015 / Zachary Drucker
* Swarm of Selenium / 23 mins / Canada & Germany / 2017 / Maude Matton & SJ RahatokaTICKETS
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-shorts-at-tffs-tickets-52313117944Saturday 24 November
Midsommargården, Telefonplan
12:00-17:00 Community Film Day
Lunch – Films – Discussions
Kid-friendly hang out spaceSaturday is community film day at Midsommargården, right beside Telefonplan Metro station. Join in for a free vegan lunch (with gluten free alternatives) before an international programme of trans short films.
Their volunteers will be providing a daycare space for kids to hang out while the films are screening and there will be fika, drinks and snacks during the afternoon.
Film makers Anakin Tora Botwid & Sam Hultin, will be there for an inspirational talk on making films in the community.
Be there early for lunch & stay for the rest of the afternoon.
Doors open/lunch from 12:00 & films from 13:00* Dropping Penny / 8 mins / USA / 2018 / Jed Bell
* In My Mother’s Closet / 13 mins / Canada / 2017 / Carolyn Wu & Adri Almeida
* The Things That Make Us / 3 mins / UK / 2017 / Fox Fisher
* Flash Flood / 6 mins / Canada / 2017 / Alli MacKay
* TransBlack / 20 mins / Australia / 2017 / Charmaine Ingram
* Rebellious Essence / 5 mins / Slovenia / 2017 / Ana Čigon
* A Small Part of Me / 15 mins / Canada / 2016 / Sean Horlor & Steve Adams
* Mrs McCutcheon / 17 mins / Australia / 2017 / John Sheedy
* Love Letter to Isak, Liam, Wissam, Ilon, Suma, Elize, Maksim, Saga, Benjamin, Jija, Jan Elisabeth, Birk, Anja & To You / 13 mins / Sweden & Norway / 2018 / Sam Hultin (Arabic, Norwegian & Swedish with English subtitles)Following the films, you can stay and join in a collective discussion.
TICKETS
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-film-day-at-tffs-tickets-52317992524Sunday 25 November
FEMTOPIA, Hornstull
12:00-14:00 Brunch
The traditional brunch with community, conversation and FEMTOPIA’s waffles.Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen
15:00-17:00 Free Entrance and Performance at 16:00
To finish the weekend, join in at the Moderna Exhibition – free entry for TFFS participants on 25 November (pick up your ticket at Brunch).The 2018 edition of the Moderna Exhibition presents the work of nearly 40 artists connected to the Swedish art scene, offering reflections on Swedish society today, on a natural world that is no longer what it once was and a future that appears to have already begun. At 4pm, there is a performance by Dinis Machado, ‘Site Specific for Nowhere’.
