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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Valborg
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenAt Skansen you can celebrate Valborg with a view of Stockholm. In addition to the traditionally fire celebration, there will be celebrations at Sollidenscenen with songs and music. Skansen’s valborg celebration dates back to 1894.
Valborg program during the day: Singing the student’s happy day!
15.00-16.10 Student choir Valborg celebration in cooperation with the Stockholm Student Union’s Central Organization.
Fanborg with banners and standings from Stockholm University’s institutions. The award “Sstudent’s friend of the year” is handed out and talks are held. Spring singing with Stockholm Student Singers. The show’s orchestra Kårsdrag and Baletten Kårsetten.Valborg program during the evening: Great May welcome!
Kl. 20.15-20.45 Folk music group Väsen
Approx. 20.45-20.55 The speech to spring – Mia Cuts
Kl. 21 Valborgsmässobålet is lit.
Kl. 21-21.20 Stockholm Student Singers Sing In Spring.
Conductor: Pelle Olofson
Kl: 21.20-22 World Music Group TarabbandStudents have a free entrance to a valid student ID.
For information: http://www.skansen.se/en/valborg-skansen
Skansen opens at 10.00 and welcomes as usual to cultural history environments, animals and much more: www.skansen.se/en/kalendarium
Club fest: Valborg18
Hammarby Fabriksväg 109, 120 33 Stockholm, SwedenFor the 14th time, tSjöstadsföreningen organizes Valborg on the hil in the heart of Hammarby Sjöstad. Welcome!
Activities:
17:00 pony riding, serving and other activities start.
On site there is also the Super rabit Knaskalle.
Night walkes and Fryshuset.
18:30 Spring speach followed by choir singing.
19:00 The bonfire is lit.
20:00 The evening activities are rounded off.Valborg at Grindtorps Gård HB
Kvisslingbyvägen 65, 184 91 Åkersberga, SwedenCelebrate Valborg at Grindtorps Gård.
The celebration takes place at Grindtorps Farm! The fire will light at 19:00. A barbecue will be available for those who want to bring something good to eat.
Everyone is warmly welcome to celebrate, no notification required!
Valborg for everyone
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenWelcome to a Valborg for everyone!
Welcome spring together with thousands of new and established Swedes. In addition to all traditional features like the fire, spring and choir singing games, new friends, kiosks with food and goodies and wonderful surprises are promised.
Smedsuddsvägen 6
-Event is free for everyone.
-Nolltollerans against alcohol.Valborg at Riddarholmen 2018
Evert Taubes Terrass, 111 28 Stockholm, SwedenWelcoming the spring with a traditional bonfire on Riddarholmen in central Stockholm on Walpurgis.
Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"
Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, SwedenMosquito & Barracuda welcome you to the Södra Teater’s big Valborg festival. Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah offers rhythms from the beach and the street.
Wonderful warmth without smoke on the two big dancefloors. The club that offers music styles you did not know you love.Mosquito & Barracuda …
Always at least two dance floors, always at least two bars and always open till 3:00!INFO
Mosquito & Barracuda
Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg 1-3Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years
www.uncleeric.se
www.mosquito.com
