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WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: October 2019
Culture What's on: Stockholm

WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: October 2019

what's on stockholm autumn october

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

Chromatics Berns Stockholm

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

iranska filmfestivalen Iranian film festival Stockholm 2019




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”.

Chelas restaurant Enchiladas tacos Stockholm

 

Unique Stockholm Restaurants With A Great Wine List

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.

wine restaurants in stockholm red wine white wine food
Photo by Kamil Kalbarczyk

 

Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.

< 2018 >
April 30 - May 06
  • 30
    30.April.Monday

    Valborg

    15:00 -22:00
    30/04/2018
    Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden

    At 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 Tarabband

    Students 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

    17:00 -20:00
    30/04/2018
    Hammarby Fabriksväg 109, 120 33 Stockholm, Sweden

    For 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

    19:00 -22:00
    30/04/2018
    Kvisslingbyvägen 65, 184 91 Åkersberga, Sweden

    Celebrate 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

    19:00 -21:30
    30/04/2018
    Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, Sweden

    Welcome 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

    20:00 -22:00
    30/04/2018
    Evert Taubes Terrass, 111 28 Stockholm, Sweden

    Welcoming the spring with a traditional bonfire on Riddarholmen in central Stockholm on Walpurgis.

    6 june Sweden's national day swedish national dagen

    Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"

    21:00 -03:00
    30/04/2018-01/05/2018
    Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, Sweden

    Mosquito & 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 1-3

    Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years

    www.uncleeric.se
    www.mosquito.com

  • 01
    01.May.Tuesday
    6 june Sweden's national day swedish national dagen

    Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"

    21:00 -03:00
    01/05/2018-01/05/2018
    Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, Sweden

    Mosquito & 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 1-3

    Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years

    www.uncleeric.se
    www.mosquito.com

  • 02
    02.May.Wednesday

    Shame + VERO @ Bar Brooklyn, Debaser Strand

    18:00 -21:30
    02/05/2018
    Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, Sweden

    Young and with an explosive live energy – Shame is in the front for the new puncture scene that has grown in London.

    In a short period of time, Shame has built a fast-growing reputation as one of England’s most hottest new bands. Musically they move in the border between punk and post-punk. Seamlessly the band is aggressive outbursts with the melodically thoughtful. And live, Shame breaks most.

  • 03
    03.May.Thursday
    No events
  • 04
    04.May.Friday

    Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years

    15:00
    04/05/2018-06/05/2018
    Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden

    15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
    4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.

    MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
    On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
    Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
    Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
    Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
    The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.

    BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
    What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
    You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.

    FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
    All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings  two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
    In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.

    ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
    From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
    Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
    Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.

    Trädgården ⚘ Premiere

    17:00 -03:00
    04/05/2018-05/05/2018
    Trädgården, Hammarby Slussväg, Stockholm, Sverige

    Trädgården is back!

    ▪ GÅRDEN ▪
    Off The Meds
    Video Selector
    Dos Óke
    Evelina Åslin
    Binnie Smalls
    Anna Korsgren
    Johanna Beckman & Jakob Grandin
    Cinnamon Boys

    ▪ KYRKAN ▪
    Zorse & Tigons

    ▪ RÖDA RUMMET ▪
    Josef & Jelassi
    Aïssa Diene
    ShadedbyNature
    Rasuul

    ▪ KLUBBEN ▪
    Flord King & Kajsa Lindström
    Johanna Schneider & Edvin Wikner

    ▪ LÄGENHETEN ▪
    Cinnamon Boys w/ Friends

    Åldersgräns: 21 år
    17:00 – 19:00 | Gratis
    19:00 – 03:00 | 185kr

    Mexican dance course

    18:00 -19:30
    04/05/2018
    124 54 Bandhagen, Sweden
    Folkdansgruppen México Lindo  invites you to an intensive dance course with a Mexican teacher

    Intensive courses of Mexican dance for all the levels will take place in May. The Mexican teacher Josué Obispo will come from Mexico exclusively to teach the courses. It is an excellent opportunity for you to try on this traditional, colourful and joyful dance.
    DO NOT MISS THIS MAGNIFICENT OPPORTUNITY.

    Four meetings of an hour and a half, during the month of May, and a final presentation for 700kr to be paid to the money order 1290535-2 (Folkdansgruppen Mexico Lindo) do not forget to write your name. Children pay 500 crowns.

    Do I need special shoes and special clothes?
    – You can use any shoes.

    Is the site too far away?

    – Only 10 minutes from city center with the subway, station is Högdalen. At “Högkultur” in Högdalsplan 12, 12454 Högdalen.

    What does it take to be part of the group?
    – An interest in the Mexican culture and lots enthusiasm!

    Schedule
    “Högkultur” in Högdalsplan 12, 12454 Högdalen.
    Contact 0729725610 Moises Lopez
    Children and teenagers – Wednesday, from 18:00 to 19:30 p.m. On May 2, 9, 16 and 23
    Beginners – Friday from 18:00 to 19:30 hours On May 4, 11, 18 and 25
    Intermediates – Saturday 09.00-12.00 On May 5, 12, 19 and 26

  • 05
    05.May.Saturday

    Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years

    15:00
    05/05/2018-06/05/2018
    Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden

    15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
    4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.

    MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
    On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
    Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
    Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
    Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
    The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.

    BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
    What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
    You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.

    FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
    All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings  two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
    In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.

    ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
    From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
    Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
    Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.

    Trädgården ⚘ Premiere

    17:00 -03:00
    05/05/2018-05/05/2018
    Trädgården, Hammarby Slussväg, Stockholm, Sverige

    Trädgården is back!

    ▪ GÅRDEN ▪
    Off The Meds
    Video Selector
    Dos Óke
    Evelina Åslin
    Binnie Smalls
    Anna Korsgren
    Johanna Beckman & Jakob Grandin
    Cinnamon Boys

    ▪ KYRKAN ▪
    Zorse & Tigons

    ▪ RÖDA RUMMET ▪
    Josef & Jelassi
    Aïssa Diene
    ShadedbyNature
    Rasuul

    ▪ KLUBBEN ▪
    Flord King & Kajsa Lindström
    Johanna Schneider & Edvin Wikner

    ▪ LÄGENHETEN ▪
    Cinnamon Boys w/ Friends

    Åldersgräns: 21 år
    17:00 – 19:00 | Gratis
    19:00 – 03:00 | 185kr

    Metallica

    Metallica (+Kvelertak) @ Globen

    18:00 -23:00
    05/05/2018
    Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

    The tour follows the release of the success album “Hardwired … Two Self-Destruct” from autumn and landing in Stockholm for two concerts at Ericsson Globe on May 5 and 7, 2018. As a Special Guest on the whole European Tour, will be no less than Norwegian Kvelertak.

  • 06
    06.May.Sunday

    Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years

    15:00
    06/05/2018-06/05/2018
    Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden

    15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
    4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.

    MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
    On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
    Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
    Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
    Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
    The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.

    BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
    What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
    You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.

    FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
    All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings  two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
    In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.

    ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
    From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
    Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
    Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.


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