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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Music Tech Fest
Brinellvägen 8, 114 28 Stockholm, SwedenMusic Tech Fest is the global, hands-on festival of music ideas, featuring cutting-edge performance, music hacking, innovation labs and industry showcases that connect artists, technologists and business in a vibrant environment. Unique collaborations, new works created on site, premieres of future technology, workshops and activities for children, in-depth personal interviews with innovation thought leaders, and a visionary interdisciplinary community make each event an exciting landmark gathering for the whole family.
Music Tech Fest is a giant interactive laboratory where brilliant minds collaborate to create groundbreaking innovation sparked by music and creativity. After festivals and events in London, Berlin, Paris, Boston, Ljubljana, Wellington, Umeå and more, MTF comes to Stockholm for its first annual event in its new permanent home.
Music Tech Fest is cross-genre, international, enriching, and inclusive. It brings together academia and industry, artists, makers and scientists from around the world to create, celebrate and invent the future of music.
Music Tech Fest
The Festival of Music Ideas
7-9 September 2018
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sthlm Street Food with Food Truck-tournament
Jussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenOn September 8, 2018 the success of the Sthlm Street Food food festival awaits to be repeated. Again, taking over Kungsträdgården, which will be filled with food trucks, flavours and smells from all corners of the world, entertainment, street art and beautiful festival atmosphere.
In parallel with the festival, a Food Truck-tournament will be arranged. Here, several food trucks compete to prove who makes the best dishes in different categories. NOVELTY! The winner of the Food Truck-tournament will represent Sweden at the European Street Food Awards in Berlin on September 28! Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/304260533682917
Read about last year’s Sthlm Street Food and Food Truck-SM: http://www.sthlmstreetfood.se/
Karlaplan's flea market
Karlavägen 43, 114 31 Stockholm, SwedenThis is a real flea market you don’t want to miss, right on Karlaplan’s heart, where anyone can sell the things they no longer need, or maybe those handmade by them.
A wonderfully crowded market where anything can appear for sale – gadgets you did not even know, or things you’ve been looking.
Sofia in Vitan - The festival you do not want to miss!
Malmgårdsvägen 59D, 116 38 Stockholm, SwedenFESTIVAL! SOFIA IN VITAN 7-8 SEPT.
Sing with Mikael Wiehe, enjoy Loney Dear, laugh with Clown Manne & co! Take a blanket or picnic with you! With or without children, dogs or grandparents. Here is something for everyone, why not climb the church tower? Read the whole program further down …
The festival outside the church in Vitabergsparken is free (except for the limited places for popular Loney Dear for 165 kr on tickster.se. The festival is running for the fourth consecutive year; bigger and more beautiful than ever!
It will be top class artistry and fun activities for different audiences, food, coffee and much more!
ON SCENE:
Mikael Wiehe,
Loney Dear,
Karakou,
Windy Isle,
Sofia Gospel,
Anna Sahléne,
Dance group,
String quartet,
DJ,
Clowns Manne & Co.,
Music collective from FryshusetOTHERS:
Tower Ascension,
Soundtrack in the park,
Film,
Balloon figures,
Face painting,
Fishpond,
Food Truck,
CoffeeThe concert with Loney Dear, Saturday at 22.00 inside the Sofia church requires a ticket (165kr) and can be bought at Tickster.se. If seats are left, they are also sold at the door before the concert. https://www.tickster.com/sv/events/6plp70gnv5t1a3p/2018-09-08/loney-dear
PROGRAM; TIMES AND ARTISTS:
Friday, September 7th, at 18:00-23:00
FOR YOUNG AND ADULTS:
Activities: Concerts, food trolley, cafeteria, outclocking, tower climbing, dance, movie …
18.00 Windy Isle
(all pop / americana bands)
19.00 Music collection Fryshuset
(soul, rap, singer / songwriter, dance)
20.00 Dj & Dance
21:00 Film show in the churchSaturday September 8TH, 13:00-24:00
FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILY:
13.00-15.30 Facial painting, balloon figures, tower climbing, fish pond, outdoor lanterns,
soundtrack, food & coffee.
14.00 Clowns MenFOR YOUNG AND ADULTS:
16.00-23.00 Foodtruck, snack bar, tower climb, soundtrack, sofia info, poetry.
16.00 Instrumental concert with dance; Olafur Arnold’s music.
17.00 Sofia Gospel + Guest soloist Anna Sahlene & Tommie Sewón
19.00 Karakou (pop band)
20.00 Mikael Wiehe (singer / songwriter icon)
21.30 Loney Dear – in Sofia church (indiepop / magi) Enter at 21!
Aretha Franklin - A tribute evening
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenHYMN (Music magazine) celebrates the soul’s greatest vocalist, the newly-lost Aretha Franklin. With the roots in the gospels she sang like no other, with a voice whose power could not find a match. Songs like “Respect”, “Think”, “Say Say Little Prayer” and “Chain Of Fools” marked the course of music and came to define the soul genres. On September 8th, we will celebrate Aretha Franklin with a club night at Bar Brooklyn – step to the dance floor and show those moves of yours when the DJs play her soul hits, along with all the other soul’s queens songs!
Open: 18-03
DJs: 22-03
Free admission before 24:00, then 120 SEK
