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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Namaste Stockholm-Indian Culture Festival
Jussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenAre you curious about India, or simply miss it? Welcome to Namaste Stockholm on Saturday the 26th of May 2018, a culture festival for everybody who wants to travel to India by walking into the heart of Stockholm.
Begin your day with Yoga, ancient practices and their modern interpretations. Watch how talented dancers perform in strong colors with graceful movements to music ranging from classical to Bollywood. Hungry for some spice? Our several pop-up restaurants will have you travelling to and from the different corners of India using your taste buds. If you are a foodie, this is a “must try” to put on your bucket list! Planning a trip and need advice? There will also be intimate seminars where knowledgeable speakers will treat topics such as culture and travel.
Save the Date 26th of May @ Kungsträdgården.
Namaste Stockholm is arranged by India Unlimited with support from Embassy of India in Sweden and Incredible India.
Department 2018
Slakthusgatan 8, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenThe festival takes place at Stora Skorstensgatan and the Connection Hall in the Slakthus area.
LINEUP: Jon Hopkins – dj set, Magdalena, Johannes Brecht – live, Parallax Deep aka Maya Lourenco + more…Everything will be ready to maximize this 12 hour long and packed block party. There will be a bunch of food trucks and, above all, amazing sound from Danley Sound Labs, Inc. for the artists and DJs take quality music on two different scenes.
Spring Beast Festival 2018
Snösätragränd 1, 124 60 Bandhagen, SwedenSPRING BEAST FESTIVAL 2018
For the fourth consecutive year “Spring Beast” is one of the world’s biggest graffiti festivals located at Snösätra Gränd (Europe’s largest legal graffiti exhibition, 4500 m2)
Spring Beast is a grassroots initiative to encourage urban culture and free expression in its purest form.
During this weekend over 150 artists from all over the world will help and repaint Snösätra Gränd.
You will get a chance to meet the artists behind the artwork and also get a chance to try it out yourself.
There will be live concerts with a huge variety of musicians, dancers and all kinds of different performances.
Alongside graffiti, music and art you also get the chance to try out Yoga, Qi Gong, and a large diversity of activities.Food trucks will be on the spot serving locally produced vegan food as well as some of the best burgers Stockholm has to offer and much more.
This is a festival for everyone, no matter what age, gender, ethnicity or shoe size you got.
Come as you are, leave as you be,
Do what you want, Set your mind free.Their main goal is to bring everyone together and give everyone the best experience possible, and therefore our event is and always will be free.
Back to the 80's Festival
Ringvägen 16, 117 26 Stockholm, SwedenSome of the 80’s most important artists will gather for a one-day festival at Zinkensdamm’s IP.
Some of the decades superstars such as Nik Kershaw and Slade share scenes with Lili & Susie, Suzzie Tapper and Ankie Bagger, Micke South from Golden Times, Tommy Ekman from Style / Freestyle, Noice, Anne-Lie Rydé, Tone Norum, Kee Marcello (Europe) and Mats Ronander. Lustan Lakejer performs an exclusive Stockholm show.Inside the festival area there are bars and foodtrucks.
Between the performances, Love Boat stands for the music.
Entry from 15.00.The concert will take place between 16:00 and 24:00.
Age limit 18 years.
