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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Stockholms Kulturfestival 2019
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenNow it is finally time for this year’s edition of the Stockholm Culture Festival. This year, the theme for the Culture Festival is Space. A theme presented together with the Swedish Space Agency. Experience planets, stars, infinity and astronauts in the form of dance, music, conversation and film.
As usual, the festival will invite a wide range of Swedish and international music, circus, family program, walks and specially produced art in summer stockholm.
The festival takes place in the inner city of Stockholm; Everything at the Cultural Festival is free with the exception of “walks” – guided city walks with a variety of themes that cost SEK 30 each.
Stockholm Oktoberfest
Greve von Essens väg, 115 27 Stockholm, RuotsiEnjoy the fantastic atmosphere at Stockholm Oktoberfest in August 2019 with strong beer directly from Bavaria, German food and live bands – now even better with special offer to students on Wednesday 14th the fantastic “Heidi” models on Thursdays on August 15th.
Welcome to the famous Oktoberfest Stockholm – a festival of Lederhosen, beer and pop music! Celebrate with the happy mood in a tent of 2,100 people.
Entrance is free on Wednesday and Thursday.On Friday and Saturday the entrance is 60 krona. There will be beer, cider and food for sale. Alternatively, you can book a package with reservation including food and drink for 415-485 SEK. Fantastic Tyrolermusik and Bavarian beer, which is served by women in Dirndl and men in Lederhosen. The festival takes place 14th to 17th of August.
Stockholm Film Festival Summer Cinema: Pulp Fiction
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenTime for some Summer Cinema! During five magical August nights, the Stockholm Film Festival shows selected festival favourites in Rålambshovsparken.
Take your friends with and enjoy some of the world’s best movies under the open sky.
The movie starts when it gets dark approx at 21:00. But there are different activities starting from 6pm so arrive early.
Free admission!
Wednesday August 14, Pulp Fiction by Quentin Tarantino is screened.
