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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New Year's Eve party at Södra Teatern & Mosebacke
Södra TeaternSödra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg, Stockholm, SwedenSeafood, fireworks & dancing with the best view in town
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Södra Teatern with an exclusive seafood bonanza, flowing champagne and a sensational countdown to midnight at one of their terraces – and the best view in Stockholm.
Start off the evening with a spectacular dinner, surrounded by friends and loved ones. The restaurant Mosebacke Etablissement serves a impressive buffet including half a lobster per person, shrimp, oysters, canapes and sweets.
Continue the celebration at their clubs, enjoy the fireworks at midnight from any of their terraces and party on. The festivities will not end until 4 o’clock.
Seafood bonanza & New Year’s Eve Party (age limit 18 yrs)
From 5 pm
1,495 SEK (includes dinner, admission to their nightclubs and coat check).
Vegetarian menu: 1,195 SEK.From 08.30 pm
1,695 SEK (includes dinner, admission to their nightclubs and coat check).
Vegetarian menu: 1,395 SEK.Nightclub admission only (from 9 pm)
500 SEK (includes admission to their nightclubs and coat check), age limit 20 yrs.
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New Year's Eve at Skansen
SkansenDjurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm’s best New Year celebration, with origins from 1895.
There´s entertainment on the Solliden stage where the classic lord Tennyson poem “Ring out wild bells” is recited every year at midnight for a large audience. Toast the New Year with champagne from the bars, with an astounding view over Stockholm and all the fireworks.
Arrive in good time before midnight, when the city of Stockholm gives a magnificent fireworks display, fired from Saltsjön. The view from the Solliden scene is one of Stockholm’s best.
Direct broadcast on SVT from 23:15
Admission Prices:
Daytime at 10-16 adults 125: – for senior citizens, students and groups 105: – and for children 4-15 years 60: -.
Evening at 20-24 adults 160: -, senior citizen, student and groups 140: – children 4-5 years in adult company 0: -.With the combo ticket you can visit Skansen during the day, see the houses and farms and the zoo and then come back for the new year’s celebration at Solliden scene. Buy your pre-sale ticket at https://www.skansenbiljett.se/
You can also buy your evening ticket (valid only after 20:00) via Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.se/event/532425
Your annual card is valid all day.
Restaurants:
Restaurang Solliden is open with 3-course menu, a glass of sparkling to the midnight toast, dance and more. Only table bookingRestauration Gubbhyllan is open with 5-course menu. Only table booking.
Skansen Terrace has drop in at 11-16 and 20-01.
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New Year's Eve party at Boqueria
Boqueria, Jakobsbergsgatan, Stockholm, SwedenBoqueria, Jakobsbergsgatan, Stockholm, SwedenTickets are available at https://billetto.se/en/e/nyarsafton-boqueria-2018-tickets-321516
For dinner reservations call: 08 30 74 00
NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2018 Lineup:
Amethyst
Evyn Redar
Kaleb Seifu
Shewit
Gorgeous
Rikki Ross – Yes! Supreme SoundsystemBouqeria NEW YEAR FESTIVAL is just as common and at the same time total bananas. Celebrate the old and CELEBRATE a whole new year with new experiences, hopes, surprises and joy. Bring your friends and enjoy the New Year’s buffet, and above all: dance, jump and jump.
Presenting only the best DJs to ensure a great party!
Boqueria
Mood Gallerian
Jakobsbergsgatan 17
21:00 till 03:00
Early bird tickets 150 SEK plus fees
Age 23 - 0101.January.Tuesday
New Year Under the Stars - Midnight countdown party
Stockholm Under StjärnornaBrunkebergstorg 2-4, 111 51 Stockholm, SwedenRing, bells, ring! On New Year’s Eve, gathering in to toast the old year out and the new year in at Stockholm Under Stjärnorna. Gather your friends and experience Stockholm’s most spectacular midnight countdown. High above the ground, enjoying a New Year’s party beyond the usual. Overlooking Kungsträdgården, Gamla Stan and Riddarfjärden, this is where you want to be when the clock turns twelve and the fireworks make the sky shine.
GOOD TO KNOW
Time: 22.00 – 02.00
Price: 300 SEK excl. Service charge - 0101.January.Tuesday
NEW YEAR PARTY AT BERNS
BernsBerzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenCelebrate New Year’s Eve at Berns Great Hall! The Great Hall is a popular place among loyal music fans in Stockholm who like to listen to live music and international DJs in an intimate setting with an unparalleled acoustics. There you dance on Stockholm’s most beautiful dance floor. It will be an unforgettable experience and a spectacular night that you will not forget.
Opening hours: 22-04
Age limit: 23 years
