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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CLEAN Festival during EuroPride 2018 Stockholm August 1-5th
Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenNavid Kabiri & Clean Group Sweden Presents
CLEAN FESTIVAL during EUROPRIDE 2018 🇸🇪
Stockholm August 1-5thStockholm is hosting EuroPride 2018 after an amazing Madrid World Pride 2017. 5 days of celebration. This year expecting more than 15,000 participants from all over the world to the amazing events.
The biggest parties, the best productions, lights, visuals, sexy GOGO dancers, the world’s biggest DJ’s and performances by global artists.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Wednesday . 01 August
▪ CLEAN Feat. NETTA BARZILAI (Toy) ”Opening Party”
Its time to get this party week started with a BIG bang!
EuroPride 2018 celebrations.
➨ Performing: Eurovision Song Contest 2018 winner NETTA BARZILAI “Toy” is performing live at the opening party.
➨ Line-Up:
-Clean Ball-Room: Gretchen
-Outdoor Tech Terrace: Marcus Ullmarker . Daniel Olsson
-Smoking Disco Room: Leo BThursday . 02 August
▪ WORLDS BIGGEST EUROVISION AFTER PARTY Feat. ELENI FOUREIRA “Fuego”
After the big celebration in Pride Park we take the night to the next level and celebrate all night long.
➨ Performing: Eurovision Song Contest 2018, ELENI FOUREIRA “Fuego” from Cyprus.
➨ Line-Up:
-Eurovision Ball-Room: QX-Ronny . Leo B
-Outdoor Tech Terrace: Zak Ben
-Smoking Salsa Room: Pamela . RominaFriday . 03 August
▪ GULDRUMMET Feat. DETOX “Drag Race Party”
A journey with a really good Gay dance party. Get ready to be entertained! Expect nothing else but EXTRAVAGANZA!
➨ Performing: DETOX (RuPuls Drag Race)
➨ Line-Up:
-Guldrummet Ball-Room: Enrico Arghentini (The Black Room Bcn) . Pamela . Daniel Olsoon
-Outdoor Disco Terrace: Leo B . Mathias Lundström
-Smoking Hits/RNB Room: Gretchen . David Rivera
-Eurovision Basement: QX-Ronny . ErixoSaturday . 04 August
▪ MATINÉE CIRCUIT FESTIVAL ”Massive Main Party”
World’s biggest Gay festival is back in town! This year with a bigger production, lights, LED screens and visuals. Massive main party is on the schedule for this evening.
➨ Performing: TBA
➨ Line-Up:
-Circuit Main Ball-Room: Lydia Sanz (Matinée Group) . Flavio Zarza (Matinée Group) . Pamela
-Outdoor Tech Terrace: Marcus Ullmarker . Zach Burns (Beyond London)
-Smoking Eurovision Room: Leo B . Erixo
-Disco Basement: Mathias Lundström . GretchenSunday . 05 August
▪ MATINÉE PERVERT ”Closing Party”
PERVERT is not a party, is not a place, is not a feeling.
PERVERT is a state of mind.
CLEAN Festival EuroPride 2018 closing party.
➨ Line-Up:
-Pervert Floor: Phil Romano (Matinée Group) . Zak Ben
-Outdoor Disco Terrace: Leo B
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★CLEAN FESTIVAL during EUROPRIDE 2018, Stockholm Aug 1-5th
Happy EuroPride 2018!
Clean Group Sweden★ Venue: Berns (Berzelii Park) in Central Stockholm www.berns.se
★ Tickets: https://shop.qx.se/clean (Also available to purchase at the door)
★ Age at the door: 18In Corp. With:
Matinée Group, Israel Government Tourist Office, Embassy of Israel Stockholm, Nordea, QX & Qruiser, ABSOLUT & ABSOLUT Mixt, Champagne Taittinger & Rainbow Rosé, CC Skor, Panos Emporio, Björn Axen, Stockholm Gay Life & Stockholm LGBT
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Goo Goo Dolls @ Grönan Live
Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenGoo Goo Dolls was founded in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, and they got their big breakthrough with the song “Iris” from the soundtrack to the movie “City of Angels”. Billboard placed the song in first place when ranking the 100 best songs from 1992-2012, where even their single “Slide” took a magnificent ninth place.
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Let's Make Love Great Again
Greve von Essens väg, 115 27 Stockholm, RuotsiLet’s Make Love Great Again is a manifestation for love, including not only great music but also lectures, panel discussions, art exhibits and other forms of culture. The main purpose is to get people to come together for love, warmth and community. It all takes place on the green grass of Gärdet – and it’s free!
LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS: Darin, Esther Vallee, Maxida Märak, Loreen, Johnossi, Kaliffa.
Maxida Märak 
Vinterviken Country & Bluegrass Festival 2018
Vinterviksvägen 30, 117 65 Stockholm, SwedenFor the seventh consecutive year, Vinterviken Country & Bluegrass Festival presents the summer’s highlight of the south.
As usual, some of the nation’s hottest acts in Bluegrass, Oldtime, Country & Honkytonk, in the midst of the scenic Winterviken!
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Let's Make Love Great Again
Greve von Essens väg, 115 27 Stockholm, RuotsiLet’s Make Love Great Again is a manifestation for love, including not only great music but also lectures, panel discussions, art exhibits and other forms of culture. The main purpose is to get people to come together for love, warmth and community. It all takes place on the green grass of Gärdet – and it’s free!
LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS: Darin, Esther Vallee, Maxida Märak, Loreen, Johnossi, Kaliffa.
Maxida Märak 
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.
