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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Skansen's Christmas Market
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenSkansen’s Christmas Market is an unbroken tradition ever since 1903. In the town quarter, the Christmas market, is alive during the weekends leading to Christmas Eve. The craftsmen work there in their workshops and houses. On top of the market, the Christmas atmosphere features Christmas decorations, sweets, Christmas presents, straw loaves and other classic craftsmanship of the highest quality.
Are you hungry? There are lots of delicious food to eat on site, like traditional meatballs, wild burgers, donuts and much more. Join the Christmas party, dance around the tree and see how Christmas was celebrated sooner in Swedish houses and farms. Warm welcome!
For faster entry, pre-book the entrance ticket via the ticket link above.
Lucia at Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenSkansen celebrates Lucia during three days – 13, 15 and 16 December. Experience the Lucia celebration from before. Skansen’s own lucia appears with its follow-up procession at Solliden scene.
LUCIA PROGRAM THURSDAY 13/12:
• Lucia celebrations as in the 1940s ar 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 Bragehallen
• Lucia concert
At 11.30, 13:00 & 14.30, Seglora church
• Lucia – the myth and legend
Why do we celebrate Lucia in Sweden? Learn more about Lucia’s history!
At 11-16, Bollnässtugan
• Lucia procession
Throughout the day, students from Sollentuna music classes sing for the visitors and spread a wonderful Lucia atmosphere.
At 10-16, the whole Skansen🎵
LUCIAPROGRAM SATURDAY 15/12:
• Skansen’s Lucia
Skansen’s great Lucia celebration at Solliden scene. The evening offers amazing singing performances by Lucia and her terns, students from Stockholm Music Academy, Solna Brass and Sofia Vocals.
At 16:00 Solliden scene• Lucia celebrations as in the 1940s
11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 Bragehallen• Lucia concert
At 11:30, 13:00 & 14:30, Seglora church• Lucia celebration as in the 1920s
12:00, 13:30 & 15:00 Ordenshuset Brofästet🎵
LUCIAPROGRAM SUNDAY 16/12:
• Lucia celebrations as in the 1940s
11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 Bragehallen• Lucia concert
At 11:30, 13:00 & 14:30, Seglora church• Lucia celebration as in the 1920s
12, 13.30 & 15, Ordenshuset BrofästetTip! Avoid any queues in the entrance via pre-purchase of tickets online: www.skansenbiljett.se
Sergelgatan's Christmas market
Sveavägen 17, 111 57 Stockholm, SwedenAn indoor and outdoor Christmas market full of all your classic Christmas goodies!
Ho Ho Ho!
Stortorget's Christmas market in Gamla Stan
Stortorget, Stockholm, SwedenStockholm’s Gillet arranges Stockholm’s oldest Christmas market with a range of high Swedish quality. Every year many people traditionally visit the market with family, relatives and friends. Do it you too!
Open daily 11-18 until 23 December.
Free entrance.
Tove Styrke @ Berns
Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenAfter a lot of touring around the world, it is now time for international star Tove Strength to return home – with her acclaimed album Sway in the luggage – and perform several concerts around Sweden and the Nordic region this fall. This summer’s show at Popaganda was just a taste of what’s going to happen. The performance was rewarded with four plus by Aftonbladet’s reviewer who called it “modern floating” and said that “Tove Styrke created a rough, careful ecstasy in the early summer night”.
Stockholm Gathering Ep. 9
Sickla industriväg 6, 131 54 Nacka, SwedenTICKET PRICING:
NOVEMBER: 250:-
DECEMBER 350:-http://bit.ly/2oHjIDw
REQUESTS & RESERVATIONS: bookings@stockholmgathering.com
Join the gathering on December 15th for another exciting night at Nobelberget.
Stay tuned for artist announcement.
DRESS CODE: TBD
They have plenty of tricks up their sleeves for this night so prepare to be blown away by off the scale production, top of the line sound system and an out-of-the-ordinary musical experience when everybody gathers for the last time before Christmas celebrations!
A Vintage Reggae Night in Stockholm
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenSure Shots to go behind the turntables at Bar Brooklyn.
It will be a sweaty and foggy night full of vintage reggae, ska & rocksteady where you’ll be taken back to a time when the dances were small and intimate.
Then iron the shirt, comb to the hair and put on the shoes. You do not want to miss this unless you have the least interest in Jamaican music history.
Stricktly Vinyl – Stricktly Jamaican Sure Shots.
FREE ENTRY
Mosquito & Barracuda Christmas Party
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg, Stockholm, SwedenMosquito & Barracuda put together a Christmas party on Stockholm’s best dance floor. International jams and tropical hits in a nice mix with taste of fruity pastries and lace-like drinks. Everything directed by Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah with guests. Taking over of Södra Teatern’s all three bars and the two dance floors.
Mosquito & Barracuda
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg 1-3, (T) Slussen.Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years.
420 x Backdoor - DJ Hell (International Deejay Gigolos)
Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, SwedenFew acts within techno can be proud of the icon status and decadence DJ Hell possesses. The androgynous DJ, the record company boss and the manufacturer who with fingertips both for image and above all quality made International Deejay Gigolo Records a mythical record label with music from legends like Jeff Mills, Dave Clarke, Laurent Garnier and Hell of course.
Who fits better in Stockholm’s most decadent club?
▶ LINEUP
DJ Hell (International Deejay Gigolo Records) 3 hr set
Miia Magia (Street Life Rhythm)Dance Floor 2 – THE HOLE (Hits & Rajraj)
LEO.BDoorwhore: Frank-Adam Hagman
▶ ENTRÉ
At 23.00-00.00 Free entrance
from 00.00 to 03.00 180 SEK (wardrobe included!)
03.00-05.00 200 SEK (wardrobe included!)Web page: www.420group.se
Facebook: facebook.com/420group
Instagram: @ 420group1Age limit 18 years
Backdoor “The best and Gayest club north of Ibiza
Indie Fridays - Club Common people at Debaser
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenWith a musical focus on British pop, new wave and indie, the Club Common People invites you to the best dance floor.
Playing the music you usually hear at the after party and inviting you to dance to songs from The B-52’s, Pulp, The Strokes, Suede, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Smiths, Joy Divison, The Cure and Pet Shop Boys, etc.
