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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.

MoTuWeThFrSaSu
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  • 22:00 -04:00
    01/05/2019-01/05/2019
    Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden

    Time to party at Slakthuset on Valborg, who has invited the largest profiles from Solomun’s record company Diynamic. HOSH is a master of melodies that with his uncompromising deep techno has become the favorite of many! He is also the founder of the record company Fryhide which has been incredibly hacked the past year with fantastic music from artists such as ARTBAT, Tone Depth, Tim Engelhardt and HOSH himself.

    In the Rökeriet, Technostate invites one of the biggest artists in progressive trance, Captain Hook from Iboga Records.

2
  • 19:30 -22:00
    02/05/2019
    Tele2 Arena, Johanneshov, Sweden

    In 2012 one of the world’s largest electronic acts throughout the ages announced that they were going to say goodbye, even though they were on top of a breakthrough record career.

     

    Swedish House Mafia Toured worldwide with their farewell tour and quickly became the best selling electronic act throughout the ages. On their last tour together, the three sold out shows at Friends Arena in Stockholm resulted in 133,000 fans attending – their first and last gigs at home.

     

    Six years have passed and fans around the world have hoped and wondered if they would ever see the trio again. The dream of a reunited Swedish House Mafia is now coming true, and Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello have chosen to put things behind and reunite – not only as the Swedish House Mafia and as artists, but perhaps most importantly – as three best friends with a message.

3
  • All day
    03/05/2019-05/05/2019
    Snickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, Sweden

    Find your path to published

    Join the Stockholm Writers Festival (#SWF19), an English-language gathering of writers, authors, and industry professionals. Their aim: Give writers the opportunity to hone their craft, learn the business, and join a community of established and emerging authors. Regardless of where you are in your process—just starting out or finishing your twentieth manuscript— #SWF19 helps you find your path to published.

     

    Schedule

    Industry powerhouse Jane Friedman is their keynote speaker at #SWF19. This is her first time in Stockholm. She delivers unforgettable classroom and keynote experiences.

    This year’s festival will have four parts:

    • the Main Festival Pass

    • a special workshop with Jane Friedman

    • agent critique sessions

    • writing craft intensive workshops

      Please note: To purchase additional sessions, you need to first purchase the Main Festival Pass.

    #SWF19 Faculty

    They’re bringing back some of the favorites from 2018. And featuring new authors and agents from the US, the UK, and Sweden. Below are just a few. Check out the full lineup!

  • 21:00 -03:00
    03/05/2019-04/05/2019
    Styckmästargatan 10, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden

    Paul is on tour for his new album “Music Rescue Me” (his ninth album) which has just been released and immediately has gone up to # 1 on dance lists in the US, Germany, Holland, Mexico etc..

4
  • All day
    04/05/2019-05/05/2019
    Snickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, Sweden

    Find your path to published

    Join the Stockholm Writers Festival (#SWF19), an English-language gathering of writers, authors, and industry professionals. Their aim: Give writers the opportunity to hone their craft, learn the business, and join a community of established and emerging authors. Regardless of where you are in your process—just starting out or finishing your twentieth manuscript— #SWF19 helps you find your path to published.

     

    Schedule

    Industry powerhouse Jane Friedman is their keynote speaker at #SWF19. This is her first time in Stockholm. She delivers unforgettable classroom and keynote experiences.

    This year’s festival will have four parts:

    • the Main Festival Pass

    • a special workshop with Jane Friedman

    • agent critique sessions

    • writing craft intensive workshops

      Please note: To purchase additional sessions, you need to first purchase the Main Festival Pass.

    #SWF19 Faculty

    They’re bringing back some of the favorites from 2018. And featuring new authors and agents from the US, the UK, and Sweden. Below are just a few. Check out the full lineup!

  • 21:00 -03:00
    04/05/2019-04/05/2019
    Styckmästargatan 10, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden

    Paul is on tour for his new album “Music Rescue Me” (his ninth album) which has just been released and immediately has gone up to # 1 on dance lists in the US, Germany, Holland, Mexico etc..

5
  • All day
    05/05/2019-05/05/2019
    Snickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, Sweden

    Find your path to published

    Join the Stockholm Writers Festival (#SWF19), an English-language gathering of writers, authors, and industry professionals. Their aim: Give writers the opportunity to hone their craft, learn the business, and join a community of established and emerging authors. Regardless of where you are in your process—just starting out or finishing your twentieth manuscript— #SWF19 helps you find your path to published.

     

    Schedule

    Industry powerhouse Jane Friedman is their keynote speaker at #SWF19. This is her first time in Stockholm. She delivers unforgettable classroom and keynote experiences.

    This year’s festival will have four parts:

    • the Main Festival Pass

    • a special workshop with Jane Friedman

    • agent critique sessions

    • writing craft intensive workshops

      Please note: To purchase additional sessions, you need to first purchase the Main Festival Pass.

    #SWF19 Faculty

    They’re bringing back some of the favorites from 2018. And featuring new authors and agents from the US, the UK, and Sweden. Below are just a few. Check out the full lineup!

67891011
  • 10:00 -17:00
    11/05/2019-12/05/2019
    Ankdammsgatan 46, 171 67 Solna, Sweden

    Expect:
    –A flea market (Spelloppis) inspired by previous, but made bigger and better!
    –A trade show, with producers and stores showing you the newest and best games in market!
    –A gaming area, with tables and tabletop games galore!

     

    Flea market (Spellopis): you can buy and sell second-hand games. Most sold games have been in great shape. So you recycle, while spreading the joy of gaming.

     

    Trade Show
    Game producers and stores will demonstrate and sell the latest, greatest tabletop games on market.

     

    Gaming area,
    in the gaming area, their crew will:
    –Help group visitors, so that you can find people to play with.
    –Staff a game library and help groups find good, suitable games – depending on visitors’ interests and experiences.
    –Coach visitors – to get them going
    –Facilitate tournaments, meet-ups, and miniature painting, among other activities

     

    In addition, there will be a stage for lectures, panels, and discussions.

    The stage program is booked, check it out at:
    https://www.tabletopgameexpo.com/stage-program

     

    Interested in participating in Spelloppis? Creators Alley? Or in the fair? Write to sales@spelevent.com

12
  • 10:00 -17:00
    12/05/2019-12/05/2019
    Ankdammsgatan 46, 171 67 Solna, Sweden

    Expect:
    –A flea market (Spelloppis) inspired by previous, but made bigger and better!
    –A trade show, with producers and stores showing you the newest and best games in market!
    –A gaming area, with tables and tabletop games galore!

     

    Flea market (Spellopis): you can buy and sell second-hand games. Most sold games have been in great shape. So you recycle, while spreading the joy of gaming.

     

    Trade Show
    Game producers and stores will demonstrate and sell the latest, greatest tabletop games on market.

     

    Gaming area,
    in the gaming area, their crew will:
    –Help group visitors, so that you can find people to play with.
    –Staff a game library and help groups find good, suitable games – depending on visitors’ interests and experiences.
    –Coach visitors – to get them going
    –Facilitate tournaments, meet-ups, and miniature painting, among other activities

     

    In addition, there will be a stage for lectures, panels, and discussions.

    The stage program is booked, check it out at:
    https://www.tabletopgameexpo.com/stage-program

     

    Interested in participating in Spelloppis? Creators Alley? Or in the fair? Write to sales@spelevent.com

13141516
  • 19:30 -23:00
    16/05/2019

    With a fresh album “Blood Red Roses” already out, living legend Rod Stewart returns to Sweden for a long-awaited concert visit!

     

    On May 16, “Rod Stewart Live In Concert” arrives to Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. The concert contains many of the artist’s most loved and timeless classics as well as new songs from the recently released album.

17
  • 20:00 -22:00
    17/05/2019
    Hovet, Johanneshov, Sweden

    The successful performance The Illusionists finally comes to Sweden and Hovet for 3 awesome performances. The show has sold-out all over the world, ranging from Sydney and Melbourne in Australia to Mexico City, London and New York.

    Curiosity about The Illusionists
    In this amazing show, the world’s most talented illusionists will show their outstanding talents – Luis De Matos (The Master Magician – Master Magician), James More (The Deceptionist Deceiver), Enzo (The Unforgettable – The Unforgettable), Andrew Basso (The Escapologist – The breakaway king), Yu Ho-Jin (The Manipulator Manipulator), Kevin James (The Inventor – Inventor) and Sos & Victoria (The Transformationists – The Transformers).

18
  • 16:00 -18:00
    18/05/2019
    Hovet, Johanneshov, Sweden

    The successful performance The Illusionists finally comes to Sweden and Hovet for 3 awesome performances. The show has sold-out all over the world, ranging from Sydney and Melbourne in Australia to Mexico City, London and New York.

    Curiosity about The Illusionists
    In this amazing show, the world’s most talented illusionists will show their outstanding talents – Luis De Matos (The Master Magician – Master Magician), James More (The Deceptionist Deceiver), Enzo (The Unforgettable – The Unforgettable), Andrew Basso (The Escapologist – The breakaway king), Yu Ho-Jin (The Manipulator Manipulator), Kevin James (The Inventor – Inventor) and Sos & Victoria (The Transformationists – The Transformers).

  • 20:00 -22:00
    18/05/2019
    Hovet, Johanneshov, Sweden

    The successful performance The Illusionists finally comes to Sweden and Hovet for 3 awesome performances. The show has sold-out all over the world, ranging from Sydney and Melbourne in Australia to Mexico City, London and New York.

    Curiosity about The Illusionists
    In this amazing show, the world’s most talented illusionists will show their outstanding talents – Luis De Matos (The Master Magician – Master Magician), James More (The Deceptionist Deceiver), Enzo (The Unforgettable – The Unforgettable), Andrew Basso (The Escapologist – The breakaway king), Yu Ho-Jin (The Manipulator Manipulator), Kevin James (The Inventor – Inventor) and Sos & Victoria (The Transformationists – The Transformers).

19
202122232425
  • 14:00 -03:00
    25/05/2019-26/05/2019
    Slakthusgatan 8, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden

    This festival has quickly become one of the most awaited techno events of the year in Stockholm. An intimate warehouse block party in the area known as Slakthusområdet, or the meatpacking district of Stockholm. On May 25 you’ll be able to see some of the finest artists and DJ’s the electronic scene has to offer. Department will be an intimate party in an industrial area built in 1912, in Art Noveau style, and the main stage will be in a beautiful warehouse creating a great atmosphere for concerts and clubbing, but nonetheless with a limited capacity. Curious fact, even though the festival is taking place at the meatpacking district, Department’s food options will be 100% vegan.

    LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS: Andam Beyer, Bicep, Maceo Plex, Salma, Axel Boman,

  • 15:00 -23:59
    25/05/2019
    Ringvägen 16, 117 26 Stockholm, Sweden

    After the first success in the summer of 2018, the one-day festival Back to the 80’s is back in May 2019. With even stronger artists, more food trucks and catering, larger bars, more toilets and even more of Sweden’s largest 80s party, the nostalgia trip is complete.

    LINE UP: KIM WILDE, MIKAEL RICKFORS, ANKIE BAGGER, LASSE HOLM, SUZZIE TAPPER, ANNE-LIE RYDÉ, MATS RONANDS, LASSE LINDBOM, BURBY, TOVE NAESS, FACTORY, MAGNUM BONUM, SNOW NAESS, FACTORY, MAGNUM BONUM, SNOWSTORM, FACTORY

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  • 14:00 -03:00
    26/05/2019-26/05/2019
    Slakthusgatan 8, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden

    This festival has quickly become one of the most awaited techno events of the year in Stockholm. An intimate warehouse block party in the area known as Slakthusområdet, or the meatpacking district of Stockholm. On May 25 you’ll be able to see some of the finest artists and DJ’s the electronic scene has to offer. Department will be an intimate party in an industrial area built in 1912, in Art Noveau style, and the main stage will be in a beautiful warehouse creating a great atmosphere for concerts and clubbing, but nonetheless with a limited capacity. Curious fact, even though the festival is taking place at the meatpacking district, Department’s food options will be 100% vegan.

    LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS: Andam Beyer, Bicep, Maceo Plex, Salma, Axel Boman,

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