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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National day at Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenCelebrate Sweden’s national day with a flagship workshop, facial painting, folk dance, python and other activities for children. The day ends with a festive concert at Sollidenscenen.
The tradition of celebrating a National Day in Sweden was born at Skansen. Artur Hazelius, the founder of Skansen, wanted to establish an annual day that would be a patriotic focus for the nation and he chose the sixth of June. This was the day on which, in 1523, Gustav Vasa had been proclaimed king and it was also the day on which the current constitution had been agreed in 1809. Sweden’s National Day has been celebrated at Skansen every year since 1893. For many years the celebration was known as National Flag Day but the day has now been marked by a public holiday. This will be celebrated in traditional fashion: members of the royal family join a procession to Skansen where there are speeches, flag ceremony, singing, brass bands, folk music, etc., broadcast live by Swedish Television. The programme on Solliden stage is broadcasted live in the Swedish public service channel SVT.
Celebrate the Swedish national day with Sabor Latino!
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenCelebrate National Day together with Sabor Latino in Rålis!
Sabor latino will be on site in the park throughout the day and invite you to rueda, to learn you the basics of salsa and have special offers to everyone!
In the afternoon you can also see them at the grand stage at the amphitheater, and you will be offeed a whirlwind show with Sabor Latino Ladies, Susie’s Pearls, Sabor Latino Competition Team and Nando & Susie!
Bring your friends and family, pack your blanket and a picknick bag and celebrate Sweden’s National Day with a twist!
National Day at Djurgårdsbrunn
Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 57, 115 25 Stockholm, SwedenA party with a full line up of cool DJs where ion can bring your friend, your picnic with you, sit under the sun or stay up and dance until after sunset.
Mosquito Beach Party - National day June 6
Smedsuddsvägen 32, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenCelebrate National Day on a large scale with picnic, artists and about 7000 friends! Thomas Gylling and Mosquito will load the afternoon with music and mood on this day that belongs to everyone!
Starting at 13:00 and round off at 19:00 …..
National day celebration hosted by Thomas Gylling, Mosquito and friends. Everybody’s welcome to enjoy the music, hospitality and partymood of Stockholm, The Capital.Wednesday June 6, Smedsuddsbadet at Råblamshovsparken at Kungsholmen. 13:00 Free entrance & good behavior.
Marilyn Manson på Grönan Live
Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenOne of the world’s biggest and most controversial artists. Last time he filled Gröna Lund, and now we get the chance to be see Marilyn Manson again.
We finally see Marilyn Manson returning on Sweden’s national day for his only Swedish show in the summer of 2018. And with new material under his arm: his tenth album “Heaven Upside Down”.
