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WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: October 2019
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WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: October 2019

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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

Chromatics Berns Stockholm

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

iranska filmfestivalen Iranian film festival Stockholm 2019




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”.

Chelas restaurant Enchiladas tacos Stockholm

 

Unique Stockholm Restaurants With A Great Wine List

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.

wine restaurants in stockholm red wine white wine food
Photo by Kamil Kalbarczyk

 

Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.

< 2019 >
January 21 - January 27
  • 21
    21.January.Monday
    No events
  • 22
    22.January.Tuesday
    No events
  • 23
    23.January.Wednesday
    No events
  • 24
    24.January.Thursday
    paul kalkbrenner

    Paul Kalkbrenner @ Münchenbryggeriet

    19:00 -23:59
    24/01/2019
    Münchenbryggeriet Event & Konferens, Torkel Knutssonsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden

    Monstera presents:
    ▪ PAUL KALKBRENNER European Live Tour 2019 ▪

    For all Those who missed Paul Kalkbrenner’s intimate pre-album performance this spring, which sold out in less than a day, now you can enjoy an exclusive full-production concert to begin 2019 with.

    Paul’s eighth album “Parts Of Life” came just a decade after his dubble platinum-selling LP “Berlin Calling” and reminds us that he spent his last 10 years toppling DJ charts and playing his own big techno for an ever-growing audience. Through his albums, Paul Kalkbrenner has built millions of club fans all over the world who love his reclaimed and melodic techno.

    Resident Advisor is formulated as follows: “- Paul Kalkbrenner is a rock star!”

    Enjoy the new album here -> paulkalkbrenner.lnk.to/Parts_Of_Life

  • 25
    25.January.Friday
    No events
  • 26
    26.January.Saturday

    Behemoth and At The Gates @ Annexet

    19:30 -22:00
    26/01/2019
    Annexet, Arenatorget, Johanneshov, Sweden

    Behemoth – The Polish death metal titans who have laid the foundation for an entire music genre since 1991 – come to Sweden with their Ecclesia Diabolica Evropa 2019 e.v. Tour. They’ll be joined by their friends of At the Gates and Wolves in the Throne Room.

    Behemoth does not really require a detailed presentation. The band has long conquered the dark death metal throne and has become one of the most influential bands in the genre. With the lead singer Nergal at the forefront, Behemoth has made itself known for its explosive live performances and gained a well-deserved reputation for being a cruel live act, both when it comes to sound and special effects. Their heavy theatrical style with pyro, body color and stage costumes has captivated fans all over the world.

     

    The specially invited tour guests At the Gates have acquired an at least as great a reputation during their career as Behemoth, not least for having put the phrase “The Gothenburg Sound” on the world map. At the Gates, Sweden’s foremost hard rock band, released last spring the acclaimed album “To Drink from the Night Itself”.

    Johanna Söderberg, First Aid Kit

    First Aid Kid @ Globen

    19:30 -22:00
    26/01/2019
    Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

    The sisters Söderberg in First Aid Kit, with an extraterrestrial consensus, have sung from Svedmyra to the world.

     

    It is alleged that the Crosby, Stills and Nash clergy first understood how extraterrestrial their voices were at a party at Joni Mitchell’s home. More or less by chance. At what time the sisters in the First Aid Kit discovered their vocal super-synergy is certainly not as rock-biographically yummy, but the result is just as magical. But possibly it was when their father Bengt encouraged the sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg to sing so loudly that it could be heard through the walls. A task that might prove overpowering for one voice, but feasible for two. So they took in, strengthened each other and developed the vocal symbiosis that not only took them through the house walls of Svedmyra but out into the world

    After that, First Aid Kit has released five records, one better than the other. Seemingly relieved of anxiety, they have continued to walk in the most American of landscapes without for a moment forgetting that they are Johanna and Klara Söderberg. Right now they are touring the world with their latest album Ruins (2018) and a last summer they offered a least extraordinary gig at Popaganda in Stockholm. Now is the time to screw up the slider another snap with two huge gigs, one at the Globen and the other at Malmö Arena.

  • 27
    27.January.Sunday

    Winter Cinema at Stockholm Understjärnorna

    16:00 -21:00
    27/01/2019
    Brunkebergstorg 2-4, 111 51 Stockholm, Sweden

    Finish the week in a cinematic way and experience magic with Stockholm as a background. On Sundays in December and January, Stockholm Under Stjärnorna will show movies every Sunday. As always, it’s completely free.

    Plenty of blankets, fireplaces and heat lamps to keep the cold away, but wearing warm clothes is extremely recommend. There are places both in their glass box and out under the stars.

    Screening times:

    December 2: Winters Bone
    December 9: The Thing (18:00)
    December 16: Nightmare Before Christmas
    December 30: Bad Santa

    Januari 6: Frozen River
    Januari 13: Where The Wild Things Are
    Januari 20: Into The Wild
    Januari 27: The Shining

    Ennio Morricone - Last Ever Tour @ Ericsson Globe

    17:30 -22:00
    27/01/2019
    Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

    Ticket price: 745-2050 kr + fee
    Recommended age: From 6 years
    Entry: 17:30 | Concert start: 19:30

    Contributing singer & musician: Dulce Pontes, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Helene Stureborg’s Chamber Choir and the Stockholm Music Academy’s Chamber Choir

    VIP packages: Dinner and seating tickets in the Arena’s Restaurant with views into Ericsson Globe directly from the dinner table. The package includes a 3-course dinner and show ticket. Drinks are purchased on the place.

    Legend Ennio Morricone takes good care of his Swedish fans with a grand concert. January 27, 2019 reaches the Last Ever Tour Stockholm and Ericsson Globe. It will be the last time Maestro Morricone will direct his immortal works in Sweden.

    At the concert, the Portuguese singer Dulce Pontes, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, and Helene Stureborg’s Chamber Marker and the Stockholm Music Hall’s chamber marker will also participate. It will be a powerful appearance, with 200 musicians and singers in front of some of the most monumental film scenes of the world.

    Ennio Morricone has composed more than 500 scores for movies and TV and over 100 complete music pieces. Among the highlights are  “Once Upon a Time in the West”, “Once Upon a Time in America”, “A Fistful of Dollars”, “The Untouchables” and “The Mission”. Morricone’s music for “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” is ranked the second best movie soundtrack ever written.


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