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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The Ostfestival (Cheese festival) 2018 - Swedish cheeses of all kinds!
Münchenbryggeriet Event & Konferens, Torkel Knutssonsgatan, Stockholm, SwedenOn 16-18 February 2018 it is time for the “Ostfestival” (Cheese Festival) success event. Just like last year, the festival will take place in the enchanting Münchenbryggeriet in central Stockholm.
Here, industry professionals, producers, press and consumers are given the opportunity to meet and grow in the flavors, smells, forms and consistency of the cheeses. This year, you will be invited to tasting, exhibitions, seminars, wine tasting and, of course, selling cheeses to just bring home your favorite home !!
The Radio Dept. @ Kägelbanan
Kägelbanan, Mosebacke Torg, Stockholm, SwedenTHE RADIO DEPT
17 Feb – Kägelbanan
Support: Kim Ki O
Of all bands that emerged flirting with shoegaze and dreamy pop in the 21st century, the Radio Dept. has been the most interesting. Since its inception, the band, now a duo, has created a shave and shoegaze influenced pop – always with finesse, and always on its own premises. Last fall after a period of silence, The Radio Dept. released the album “Running Out of Love” – a slight but still well-meaning depiction of our contemporary. The Radio Dept. is a modern institution, and among the finest this country has to offer in the pop-up. Now we can proudly announce that the band will make three Sweden performances – January 27th in Malmö, February 16th in Gothenburg and February 17th in Stockholm.Disco 2000 Live: Miio & Mange Schmidt
Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, SwedenAt Disco 2000, Håkan Hellström hits the happy street while Shakira is wondering “whenever, wherever”. The boat Anna controls the bar, and Outkast hangs in Da Club together with Paris Hilton, which has “a world of her own”.
t.A.T.u can not remove Kylie Minogue from their heads even though Benny Benassi for King and Foster Ireland shows how the latest angle grinder works. And everyone knows that “It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane” for you, me and death, and no ketchup in the world wants to know where you bought your shirt.
So do not stop moving, if this is not love it’s Disco 2000 – for nostalgic millenniumkids!
