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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Fotomässan (The photography fair)
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenPhoto exhibition – Meeting place for those who are interested in photo!
The photo fair is a meeting place for anyone interested in photography. For three days, visitors will experience a photo feast filled with inspiration, product information, image shows and free seminars.
Korvfestivalen (The sausage festival) 2018 - Stockholm
Augustendalstorget 6, 131 52 Nacka Strand, SwedenThe sausage festival is the obvious meeting place for all the sausage lovers, you are invited to get acquainted in a unique selection of Swedish and international sausages, together with suitable accessories and drinks.
Salif Keita + opening act Eme Alfonso
Hötorget 8, 111 57 Stockholm, SwedenSelam presents a whole evening at the Concert Hall Stockholm on March 11 with the legend Salif Keita Official Fan Page and Cuban’s star shot Eme Alfonso!
Salif Keita:
Salif Keita, known as “Africa’s Golden Voice”, is one of the afro pop’s great pioneers. He was born as a prince, related in straight descending joints with Mali’s king and founder, thus prohibited by singing to sing. But he challenged the conventions and became a musician. In the 60’s and 70’s he was singer in the legendary bands Super Rail Band de Bamako and Les Ambassadeurs.Salif Keita is constantly up to date and tours all over the world. He has won several awards and recently received prestigious AFRIMA Legendary Award in place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
lineup:
Lineup Salif Keita:
Salif Keita – acoustic guitar & vocals
Djessou-Mory Kant – Electric Guitar
Mamadou Diabate – kora
Molobaly Kone – drums & percussion
Abou Cisse – DJ
Aminata Dante – vocals
Bah Kouyate – vocals
Salimata Traore – vocals / danceEme Alfonso:
Eme Alfonso mixes in his music rhythms from Cuba with jazz and soul. Nacional Public Radio of America (NPR) called Eme Alfonso for “Cuba’s new sound”. She has shared a scene with artists such as Chucho Valdés, Omara Portuondo, Fito Páez, and Ray Lema. She is also a member of legendary Sinintese nominated for a Latin Grammy.
Peggy Gou @ Slakthuset
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenLast summer we could see Berlin-based Peggy Gou from Korea before Dixon. Now she comes back for an intimate club game at Slakthuset!
2017 was Peggy Gou’s year with a bizarre tour schedule with over 150 plays, including at Panorama Bar, Sub Cult and Dekmental. Mixmag ranked her Top 5 of Top 20 of the 2017 DJs alongside Carl Cox, Aphex Twin and Nina Kraviz. You can say quietly that Peggy Gou is a growing star where her house-disco fusion has won our hearts, minds and, above all, our shoes on the dance floor.
