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.
- 1818.May.Friday
Boulebar Tanto season premiere
Tantogatan 85, 118 42 Stockholm, SwedenAfter a cold and dark winter, the boatyard at Tanto will become your favourite place again. The French outdoor park by the water on Södermalm is finally opening for the season!
Boulebar Tanto opens up and invites you to boule!
Expect happy community vibes, French food & beverage, mood-setting music and lots of fun.DJ CSQ
Bienvenue!
Mexican dance course
124 54 Bandhagen, SwedenFolkdansgruppen 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
Tasting: Wine for beginners
Djurgårdsvägen 38, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenEva Karlsson has learned everything about wine by being curious. She is also inviting you to be one. In other words, no questions are too stupid. The tasting answers most basic questions: What wine is suitable for what? What grapes should I know? What wine can I serve to the neighbour (but hardly my boss)? How do you try a wine? How do you interpret the color and the smell? How does the climate and the soil affect the taste? Why are some wines haphazardly expensive and others affordable? Why are some wine tastings worth every penny?
Eva Karlsson is educated psychodramatic and mental coach. During university studies in France and as a waiter and master of prestigious restaurants in New York for many years, she acquired unique winning skills. As she now gets an outlet for in her tests at the Spritmuseum.
The museum’s critically acclaimed restaurant offers an extra dish when you order to order an entire dinner menu. Limited number of seats. Please provide the tasting session’s booking number in the comment field in connection with the booking of your table. https://spritmuseum.se/restaurangen/
The bar serves simpler dishes before and after the tasting.
Jazz evening at Hotel Kung Carl Innergården
Birger Jarlsgatan 21, 111 45 Stockholm, SwedenAn evening full of swinging jazz, snacks and champagne!
During the evening there will be live music (band TBA), nice mingling and a whole night in the late 20s style.
Interest is big so be there on time!
Popsicle @ Grönan Live
Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenThey started the 90’s big indie pop in Sweden and their debut album “Lacquer” from 1992 brought home a Grammis in the category Rock of the Year. They split in 1999 and made a final resignation in 2005. But this year, May 18th, At 20.00, Popsicle makes an unexpected comeback to Stora Scenen.
Ticket info
You can not buy a ticket for a specific concert without buying an entrance to Gröna Lund, or the Gröna Card which gives free entrance throughout the season. Please note that pre-purchased tickets do not provide a guaranteed place so arrive in good time.Tickets online are only sold via Gröna Lund. In Stockholm, you can buy the Gröna Card at Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven.
The Gröna Card for 270 kr gives you free entry to all the season’s concerts. During concert nights, SEK 120 is valid in admission before 18:00. Thereafter 270 SEK and then included Gröna card.
