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.
- 1313.August.Monday
Titiyo @ Mosebacketerrassen
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg, Stockholm, SwedenIn 2016, Titiyo made he first Swedish tour in seven years, then with her acclaimed and Grammis nominated album13 Gården. This summer comes a whole new single and on August 13, Titiyo makes an exclusive live show where both old, new and unreleased material is promised on Stockholm’s most beautiful outdoor scene; Mosebacke terrace.
Titiyo’s brought the soul pop sound to Sweden and this year it’s 30 years since she soloisted on new, super-hip magazine label Telegram. Since then, she has released six full lengths and worked with everyone from Jocke Berg and Peter Svensson to Theodor Jensen, Kleerup and Goran Kajfeš.
The latest, brilliant and first Swedish-language album, 13 Gården took Titiyo back on the roads.
“I look so much forward to playing on the Moseback Terrace, under hopefully blue sky. It will be a magical evening with full-length bands and, among other things, I have not played for quite some time, but of course songs from the latest album plus the new singlewill be performed” says Titiyo.
INFORMATION ON TICKETS
Entrance fee: 395 SEK (including service charge).
The terrace opens at 18.00, on stage 19.30. Note Only stand.
Age limit 18 years (13 years in company of adult).
For information about the Södra Theater accessibility, contact biljettkassan@sodrateatern.com.
Shooting Stars above Stockholm 2018
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenOne of the most stunning events in the stargazer’s calendar is the annual Perseids meteor shower!
The 2018 Perseids will peak on the night of August 12 and early morning hours of August 13. A New Moon creates dark skies and excellent conditions to see the shooting stars.
While the skies are lit up several times a year by other meteor showers, the Perseids are widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers. This is because, at its peak, one can see 60 to 100 meteors in an hour from a dark place.
The best time to view the Perseids, and most other meteor showers, is when the sky is the darkest. Most astronomers suggest that depending on the Moon’s phase, the best time to view meteor showers is right before dawn.
While you can easily see a shooting star with the naked eye just looking straight up, the table below shows the exact direction of the Perseids from your location.
Look for a great place in the park and enjoy the heavenly spectacle.
- 1414.August.Tuesday
Stockholms Kulturfestival - Stockholm Culture Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Culture Festival is an annual cultural festival in Stockholm, conducted by the Cultural Department on behalf of the City. The festival has offered more than 600 program items annually and had 750,000 visits in 2017 along with the youth section of it We Are Stockholm.
The festival takes place in downtown Stockholm, the venues are Gustav Adolf Square, Charles XII’s Square (dance floor), Skeppsbron, Jacob’s Church and the family area on Norrbro. The program has a broad impact and includes everything from world music, jazz, opera, classical, pop, rock, activities for children / family, talks, street art, theater, city tours, art, dance, photography and international performances.
All of the Culture Festival events are free with the exception of the “walks” – guided city tours with a variety of themes.
Discover the festivals program here! https://kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se/skf/program-2018/
- 1515.August.Wednesday
Stockholms Kulturfestival - Stockholm Culture Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Culture Festival is an annual cultural festival in Stockholm, conducted by the Cultural Department on behalf of the City. The festival has offered more than 600 program items annually and had 750,000 visits in 2017 along with the youth section of it We Are Stockholm.
The festival takes place in downtown Stockholm, the venues are Gustav Adolf Square, Charles XII’s Square (dance floor), Skeppsbron, Jacob’s Church and the family area on Norrbro. The program has a broad impact and includes everything from world music, jazz, opera, classical, pop, rock, activities for children / family, talks, street art, theater, city tours, art, dance, photography and international performances.
All of the Culture Festival events are free with the exception of the “walks” – guided city tours with a variety of themes.
Discover the festivals program here! https://kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se/skf/program-2018/
Wild at Heart - Summer outdoor cinema
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Film Festival, together with the year’s most prestigious E.ON, invites you to Summer outdoor cinema in Rålis! Starting from 18:00 with various activities and the film is shown approx. 21:00.
Premiering this year’s Summer outdoor cinema with David Lynch’s amazing road-movie Wild at Heart. Join the passionate in love with the couple Sailor, (Nicolas Cage) and Lula, (Laura Dern) as they get out on the roads. The opposites they encounter on the road constantly put their intense love on trial.
Director: David Lynch
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe
USA, 1990, 124 min.The event is completely free!
- 1616.August.Thursday
Stockholms Kulturfestival - Stockholm Culture Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Culture Festival is an annual cultural festival in Stockholm, conducted by the Cultural Department on behalf of the City. The festival has offered more than 600 program items annually and had 750,000 visits in 2017 along with the youth section of it We Are Stockholm.
The festival takes place in downtown Stockholm, the venues are Gustav Adolf Square, Charles XII’s Square (dance floor), Skeppsbron, Jacob’s Church and the family area on Norrbro. The program has a broad impact and includes everything from world music, jazz, opera, classical, pop, rock, activities for children / family, talks, street art, theater, city tours, art, dance, photography and international performances.
All of the Culture Festival events are free with the exception of the “walks” – guided city tours with a variety of themes.
Discover the festivals program here! https://kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se/skf/program-2018/
The piano - Summer outdoor cinema
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Film Festival, together with the year’s most prestigious E.ON, invite you to Outdoor summer cinema in Rålis! Starting from 18:00 with various activities and the film is shown approx. 21:00.
This year’s second film is Jane Campion’s striking love story The Piano. A woman, Ava, travels with her daughter and her piano to New Zealand to be abandoned with a landlord she never met before. Her new man sells the unconscious piano to neighbour Baines. To get back his beloved instrument, Ava agrees to teach Baines how to play it. Strong feelings are growing soon between the two, which must be hidden at all costs.
Director: Jane Campion
Actors: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Niel
New Zealand, 1993, 115 min. - 1717.August.Friday
Stockholms Kulturfestival - Stockholm Culture Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Culture Festival is an annual cultural festival in Stockholm, conducted by the Cultural Department on behalf of the City. The festival has offered more than 600 program items annually and had 750,000 visits in 2017 along with the youth section of it We Are Stockholm.
The festival takes place in downtown Stockholm, the venues are Gustav Adolf Square, Charles XII’s Square (dance floor), Skeppsbron, Jacob’s Church and the family area on Norrbro. The program has a broad impact and includes everything from world music, jazz, opera, classical, pop, rock, activities for children / family, talks, street art, theater, city tours, art, dance, photography and international performances.
All of the Culture Festival events are free with the exception of the “walks” – guided city tours with a variety of themes.
Discover the festivals program here! https://kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se/skf/program-2018/
Nytorget Festival
Nytorget 6, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden17 -19 August is the time for Södermalm’s biggest folk party:
-Nytorgsfesten-A three day festival filled with spectacles and noise in the heart of Söder.
There will be carnival trains, live music, DJs, market streets, fun fair, food trucks, flea market, art shows, midnight race and more.Nytorgfesten is a festival for the whole family and with free entrance in all areas and all days. Activity and game schedule is announced on a regular basis.
In mid-August, in connection with the midnight race, the Södermalm Music Association organizes Nytorgsfesten 2018.
The Nytorg festival was organized for the first time 1995 – 1997 at Nytorget with over 25,000 visitors , it then moved to Riddarholmen 2001 – 2004 and then Skeppsholmen 2011.
And now it’s back at Nytorget and this year the festival has expanded its area to Parkteatern in Vitabergsparken and Blecktornsparken. Everywhere you will be delighted to music, food experiences, flea market, art, yoga, fun fair and more.
New for this year is also the collaboration with the immeasurably popular photography exhibition, Planket STHLM
- 1818.August.Saturday
Stockholms Kulturfestival - Stockholm Culture Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Culture Festival is an annual cultural festival in Stockholm, conducted by the Cultural Department on behalf of the City. The festival has offered more than 600 program items annually and had 750,000 visits in 2017 along with the youth section of it We Are Stockholm.
The festival takes place in downtown Stockholm, the venues are Gustav Adolf Square, Charles XII’s Square (dance floor), Skeppsbron, Jacob’s Church and the family area on Norrbro. The program has a broad impact and includes everything from world music, jazz, opera, classical, pop, rock, activities for children / family, talks, street art, theater, city tours, art, dance, photography and international performances.
All of the Culture Festival events are free with the exception of the “walks” – guided city tours with a variety of themes.
Discover the festivals program here! https://kulturfestivalen.stockholm.se/skf/program-2018/
Fools Gold 2018 - Music Festival
Tanto Gatan, 117 41 Stockholm, SwedenFools Gold is Stockholm’s new festival and market for independent labels.
The first festival will take place in Tantolunden on August 18th. Acts from some of the most groovy Swedish indie labels around will perform live and even more groovy labels will sell their vinyls throughout the day.
2018 offers music and records from PNKSLM Recordings, Lazy Octopus, Rama Lama Records, Birds Records, Adrian Recordings, Hybris, Strangers Candy, Welfare Sounds, Novoton, Rundgång Rekords, Startracks, Maternal Voice, Kollektivet Records and Youth Recordings.
The event is free and suitable for all ages, Fools Gold 2018 is made possible through support from Stockholm city, Kulturrådet and Svensk Live.
Fools Gold is a long-term project with ambitions and dreams to grow bigger and better, in order to do so we need all the support we can get. If you like what we do and want to contribute with a super duper small or even a very big donation you can Swish to 123 073 26 77 and we’ll be forever thankful.
See you in Tanto on the 18th!
Line-up
Kluster [Rama Lama]
Mira Aasma [Birds]
Riga Tiger [Youth]
Runtom Knuten [Lazy Octopus]
More acts TBANytorget Festival
Nytorget 6, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden17 -19 August is the time for Södermalm’s biggest folk party:
-Nytorgsfesten-A three day festival filled with spectacles and noise in the heart of Söder.
There will be carnival trains, live music, DJs, market streets, fun fair, food trucks, flea market, art shows, midnight race and more.Nytorgfesten is a festival for the whole family and with free entrance in all areas and all days. Activity and game schedule is announced on a regular basis.
In mid-August, in connection with the midnight race, the Södermalm Music Association organizes Nytorgsfesten 2018.
The Nytorg festival was organized for the first time 1995 – 1997 at Nytorget with over 25,000 visitors , it then moved to Riddarholmen 2001 – 2004 and then Skeppsholmen 2011.
And now it’s back at Nytorget and this year the festival has expanded its area to Parkteatern in Vitabergsparken and Blecktornsparken. Everywhere you will be delighted to music, food experiences, flea market, art, yoga, fun fair and more.
New for this year is also the collaboration with the immeasurably popular photography exhibition, Planket STHLM
The Prinsess Mononoke - Summer outdoor cinema
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Film Festival, together with the year’s most prestigious E.ON, invites you to Sommarbio in Rålis! Starting from 18:00 with various activities and the film is shown at approx. 21:00.
Enjoy Miyazaki’s epic adventure of Princess Mononoke. The film unfolds in a fantasy version of feudal Japan and is a dark, violent yet beautiful story about the growing conflict between man and nature. When the movie was released, it was hailed as an animated masterpiece and the story is still as captivating and current.
Director: Hayao Miyasaki
Actors: Yuriko Ishida, Yōji Matsuda, Yūko Tanaka
Japan, 1997, 134 min.The event is completely free!
Roger Waters @ Friends Arena
Friends Arena, Råsta Strandväg, Solna, SwedenNo additional detail for this event.
- 1919.August.Sunday
Nytorget Festival
Nytorget 6, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden17 -19 August is the time for Södermalm’s biggest folk party:
-Nytorgsfesten-A three day festival filled with spectacles and noise in the heart of Söder.
There will be carnival trains, live music, DJs, market streets, fun fair, food trucks, flea market, art shows, midnight race and more.Nytorgfesten is a festival for the whole family and with free entrance in all areas and all days. Activity and game schedule is announced on a regular basis.
In mid-August, in connection with the midnight race, the Södermalm Music Association organizes Nytorgsfesten 2018.
The Nytorg festival was organized for the first time 1995 – 1997 at Nytorget with over 25,000 visitors , it then moved to Riddarholmen 2001 – 2004 and then Skeppsholmen 2011.
And now it’s back at Nytorget and this year the festival has expanded its area to Parkteatern in Vitabergsparken and Blecktornsparken. Everywhere you will be delighted to music, food experiences, flea market, art, yoga, fun fair and more.
New for this year is also the collaboration with the immeasurably popular photography exhibition, Planket STHLM
Terminator 2: Judgement Day - Summer outdoor cinema
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Film Festival, together with the year’s most prestigious E.ON, invites you to Summer outdoor cinema in Rålis! Starting from 18:00 with various activities and the film is shown at approx. 21:00.
The 2018 edition of Summer outdoor cinema will end with a screening of James Cameron’s magnificent action Terminator 2: Day of Judgment. With over 25 years since its release, it’s amazing how well the movie is still so actual today. But this machine of a movie still feels as perfectly framed as it did in 1991. That’s also you never get tired to see again and again.
Director: James Cameron
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong
USA, 1991, 137 min.The event is completely free!
