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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Valborg at Slakthuset - Valborg XL I HOSH - Fryhide I Elfenberg - Stil vor Talent
SlakthusetSlakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenTime 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.
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Swedish House Mafia @ Tele2 Arena
Tele 2 ArenaTele2 Arena, Johanneshov, SwedenIn 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.
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Stockholm’s Writers Festival
Finlandsinstitutet StockholmSnickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, SwedenFind 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!
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Monday Bar @ Slaktkyrkan
SlaktkyrkanStyckmästargatan 10, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenPaul 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..
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Stockholm’s Writers Festival
Finlandsinstitutet StockholmSnickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, SwedenFind 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!
