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.
- 1010.April.Wednesday
Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama
Ericsson GlobeEricsson Globe, Stockholm, SwedenVisitors to Mrs. Obama’s performance in Ericsson Globe will hear her honest reflections on the experiences and events, both public and private, that have shaped her – from her childhood in the southern parts of Chicago to the years when she balanced between the demands placed on her as a mother and as a business woman, to the years she spent at the most famous address in the world. Michelle Obama has become one of the most iconic and most convincing women of our time. As the US First Lady – the first African American to serve in that role – she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while establishing herself as a strong advocate for women and girls in the United States and around world.
“I couldn’t be more excited to visit even more cities across the country and around the world. I’ve been so humbled by the response to the tour thus far and the overwhelming interest we’ve received from so many communities we weren’t able to visit this year. That’s why I’m thrilled that we’re able to expand our conversations to these new settings and wider audiences. I can’t wait to continue the discussions that have been so meaningful for me and, I hope, for so many others.”, says Michelle Obama.
- 1212.April.Friday
The Martinez Brothers - KONTAKT @ Berns
BernsBerzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenKONTAKT EP. 5 – LINE UP
– SALON –
The Martinez Brothers (Cuttin´ Headz)
Baba Stiltz (XL Recordings)
Bella Boo
Mackan Lindström & Rastanils– KÄLLAREN (NEU Stockholm) –
dPop
Brooks Black– TERRACE –
2019 just gets better and better! Finally, THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS come to Stockholm for the very first time! KONTAKT continues to create intimate intimate connections and connections between people and music inside Berns with the best artists in house and techno.
- 1313.April.Saturday
The Martinez Brothers - KONTAKT @ Berns
BernsBerzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenKONTAKT EP. 5 – LINE UP
– SALON –
The Martinez Brothers (Cuttin´ Headz)
Baba Stiltz (XL Recordings)
Bella Boo
Mackan Lindström & Rastanils– KÄLLAREN (NEU Stockholm) –
dPop
Brooks Black– TERRACE –
2019 just gets better and better! Finally, THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS come to Stockholm for the very first time! KONTAKT continues to create intimate intimate connections and connections between people and music inside Berns with the best artists in house and techno.
- 2121.April.Sunday
Barnens Kulturfestival 2019 - Kid's Culture Festival
KungsträdgårdenJussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenNow it’s finally time to get ready for a full day filled with performances, activities, exhibitions, playland for the little ones, Turkish dishes and much much more!
The Turkish Youth Federation welcomes everyone from 0-100 years to Kungsträdgården Sunday April 21 for the annual celebration of the Children’s Culture Festival!
- 2626.April.Friday
Seasonal opening new Moseback terrace
Södra TeaternSödra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg, Stockholm, SwedenFinally it’s time! On the last weekend of April, Moseback terrace – one of Stockholm’s largest and best summer destinations, opens again for the season. The old one has been demolished and an entirely new Moseback terrace has been built in place, with better seating, a new scene and faster serving of drinks and food.
