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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 >
September 09 - September 15
  • 09
    09.September.Monday

    STHLM TECH FEST 2019

    17:00 -21:00
    09/09/2019-11/09/2019
    Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden

    In 2019, Stockholm’s tech ecosystem continues to grow with more VC funds, more incubators and accelerators, more and much bigger co-working spaces, more startups fundraising, many more new angel investors, and more excitement about the future.

    So it’s only natural that STHLM TECH FEST 2019 have more of everything that makes this ecosystem awesome…

    Last year the festival had a much loved Job Fair, so this year they’re making it bigger and better with many more categories… Design, Security, Product, A.I., Backend, etc.

    Two years ago they also had the Safari, with sold out information-filled networking events all over the city. This year they double the Safari events and host them in better and more central locations like ALMA, WeWork, Hobo Hotel and many more.

    This year new addition is a hackathon, but not just any hackathon – The World’s Largest Hackathon for Women at City Hall.

    And perhaps best of all, this year SLUSH is bringing their much loved networking and matchmaking system (for the first time anywhere) to STHLM TECH FEST.

  • 10
    10.September.Tuesday

    STHLM TECH FEST 2019

    17:00 -21:00
    10/09/2019-11/09/2019
    Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden

    In 2019, Stockholm’s tech ecosystem continues to grow with more VC funds, more incubators and accelerators, more and much bigger co-working spaces, more startups fundraising, many more new angel investors, and more excitement about the future.

    So it’s only natural that STHLM TECH FEST 2019 have more of everything that makes this ecosystem awesome…

    Last year the festival had a much loved Job Fair, so this year they’re making it bigger and better with many more categories… Design, Security, Product, A.I., Backend, etc.

    Two years ago they also had the Safari, with sold out information-filled networking events all over the city. This year they double the Safari events and host them in better and more central locations like ALMA, WeWork, Hobo Hotel and many more.

    This year new addition is a hackathon, but not just any hackathon – The World’s Largest Hackathon for Women at City Hall.

    And perhaps best of all, this year SLUSH is bringing their much loved networking and matchmaking system (for the first time anywhere) to STHLM TECH FEST.

  • 11
    11.September.Wednesday

    STHLM TECH FEST 2019

    17:00 -21:00
    11/09/2019-11/09/2019
    Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden

    In 2019, Stockholm’s tech ecosystem continues to grow with more VC funds, more incubators and accelerators, more and much bigger co-working spaces, more startups fundraising, many more new angel investors, and more excitement about the future.

    So it’s only natural that STHLM TECH FEST 2019 have more of everything that makes this ecosystem awesome…

    Last year the festival had a much loved Job Fair, so this year they’re making it bigger and better with many more categories… Design, Security, Product, A.I., Backend, etc.

    Two years ago they also had the Safari, with sold out information-filled networking events all over the city. This year they double the Safari events and host them in better and more central locations like ALMA, WeWork, Hobo Hotel and many more.

    This year new addition is a hackathon, but not just any hackathon – The World’s Largest Hackathon for Women at City Hall.

    And perhaps best of all, this year SLUSH is bringing their much loved networking and matchmaking system (for the first time anywhere) to STHLM TECH FEST.

    Khalid - Free Spirit Tour @ Hovet

    19:00 -23:59
    11/09/2019
    Hovet, Johanneshov, Sweden
    The multiple platinum Khalid just recently released its much-anticipated new album “Free Spirit”. And now out in a comprehensive Europe tour, with stops in Sweden taking over Hovet in Stockholm – which will be his biggest Swedish gig so far.

    With quadruple platinum-selling “Locations” (2016) as their first-ever, and subsequent “American Teen” (2017) as debut album, Khalid has in just a few years gone from a promising star to a full-fledged artist. With his classic soul voice and his soft contemporary R&B, he is now one of the world’s most streamed artists – and even though the music pulsates with euphoric dance beats, soft 80s synthesizers and razor-sharp pop melodies, melancholy is never far away when Khalid gives a hit from within perspective on how it is to be young today.
  • 12
    12.September.Thursday
    No events
  • 13
    13.September.Friday

    Comic Con Stockholm 2019

    16:00 -18:00
    13/09/2019-15/09/2019
    Kistamässan - Huvudentré, Arne Beurlings Torg, Kista, Sweden

    Scandinavia’s largest event for popular culture. At Comic Con you can experience activities inspired by TV & film, meet current actors, comic artists and digital creators. Also take part in world-class Cosplay activities or play new games before everyone else. Comic Con is a magical experience for young and old alike!

     

    Hours:
    Friday 13 Sep: 4pm – 10pm
    Saturday 14 Sep: 10am – 7pm
    Sunday, September 15: 10am – 6pm

    Kontakt | Richie Hawtin

    22:00 -05:00
    13/09/2019-14/09/2019
    Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden

    Richie Hawtin is a genuine original that has made its mark on the electronic music by being both inventive and innovative. With over twenty years of experience as a DJ, Richie Hawtin has headline: the world’s largest and most prestigious festivals and clubs. Last time you saw him in Swedish soil was 2015 but last time you saw him in Stockholm at a club was 11 years ago, at just Berns.

     

    Linny Hex is one of Stockholm’s best-known names in Sweden’s underground and her passion for technon is not questionable. She has opened for some of the world’s top names in the genre, such as Recondite, Amelie Lens etc. The list is long. The start-up of the record company Kvalia Records has kicked off things seriously for her and the first release has received international recognition. Recently, Linny Hex became a resident at Kontakt.

     

    Line up
    – Richie Hawtin (M-NUS, Plus 8)
    – Linny Hex (Kvalia Rec, Contact)
    – Drakenberg
    – Réa Réa (Tek No Tajm)

    Absolutely 90’s Live: S CLUB

    23:00 -05:00
    13/09/2019-14/09/2019
    Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, Sweden

    Absolutely 90’s invites you to another decadent 90’s XXL party with space for over 1200 party kids, where no less than one of England’s biggest bands of all times – S CLUB takes on to Backdoor’s stage !!!

     

    At Absolutely 90’s Patsy Stone makes out with BSB-Kevin on the dance floor to the tones of “Barbie Girl” while the Army of Lovers flirts with Ricky Martin. At the bar, Pet Shop Boys runs the jello-shot race with Britney Spears. Leonardo DiCaprio asks the question “What Is Love” when Leila K gets ahead of the toilet queue. On the dance floor, everyone dances to “Macarena” and Robinson Robban is always “King of the Bar”.
    Absolutely 90’s – An orgy of fabulous 90s nostalgia!

     

    LIVE: S CLUB
    S CLUB was the 90’s group that sold millions of records and singles and is one of England’s most successful bands ever! During the night on Backdoor, they will perform the super hits “Don’t Stop Movin ‘”, “Bring It All Back” and “Reach”.

    DJ: Anders Olsson

    Dance Floor 2 – THE HOLE: LEO.B
    Resident Leo.B will, as usual, run hits and rajraj / crank his hands in the air for 180!

    Admission:
    23.00-00.00 SEK 100 (wardrobe included)
    00.00-02.00 SEK 190 (wardrobe included!)
    at 02.00-05.00 SEK 220 (wardrobe included!)
    Age limit 18 years

  • 14
    14.September.Saturday

    Comic Con Stockholm 2019

    16:00 -18:00
    14/09/2019-15/09/2019
    Kistamässan - Huvudentré, Arne Beurlings Torg, Kista, Sweden

    Scandinavia’s largest event for popular culture. At Comic Con you can experience activities inspired by TV & film, meet current actors, comic artists and digital creators. Also take part in world-class Cosplay activities or play new games before everyone else. Comic Con is a magical experience for young and old alike!

     

    Hours:
    Friday 13 Sep: 4pm – 10pm
    Saturday 14 Sep: 10am – 7pm
    Sunday, September 15: 10am – 6pm

    Stereoplan @ Bar Brooklyn

    18:00 -20:00
    14/09/2019
    Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, Sweden

    Stereoplan is a Latin American band based in Stockholm, they’re celebrating their second year with a concert and show at Bar Brooklyn (Debaser).

     

    They will play covers of classics from Café Tacvba, El Tri, Los Enanitos Verdes, Los Prisioneros, Maná, Virus, Soda Stereo, Miguel Mateos, etc.

    Kontakt | Richie Hawtin

    22:00 -05:00
    14/09/2019-14/09/2019
    Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden

    Richie Hawtin is a genuine original that has made its mark on the electronic music by being both inventive and innovative. With over twenty years of experience as a DJ, Richie Hawtin has headline: the world’s largest and most prestigious festivals and clubs. Last time you saw him in Swedish soil was 2015 but last time you saw him in Stockholm at a club was 11 years ago, at just Berns.

     

    Linny Hex is one of Stockholm’s best-known names in Sweden’s underground and her passion for technon is not questionable. She has opened for some of the world’s top names in the genre, such as Recondite, Amelie Lens etc. The list is long. The start-up of the record company Kvalia Records has kicked off things seriously for her and the first release has received international recognition. Recently, Linny Hex became a resident at Kontakt.

     

    Line up
    – Richie Hawtin (M-NUS, Plus 8)
    – Linny Hex (Kvalia Rec, Contact)
    – Drakenberg
    – Réa Réa (Tek No Tajm)

    Absolutely 90’s Live: S CLUB

    23:00 -05:00
    14/09/2019-14/09/2019
    Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, Sweden

    Absolutely 90’s invites you to another decadent 90’s XXL party with space for over 1200 party kids, where no less than one of England’s biggest bands of all times – S CLUB takes on to Backdoor’s stage !!!

     

    At Absolutely 90’s Patsy Stone makes out with BSB-Kevin on the dance floor to the tones of “Barbie Girl” while the Army of Lovers flirts with Ricky Martin. At the bar, Pet Shop Boys runs the jello-shot race with Britney Spears. Leonardo DiCaprio asks the question “What Is Love” when Leila K gets ahead of the toilet queue. On the dance floor, everyone dances to “Macarena” and Robinson Robban is always “King of the Bar”.
    Absolutely 90’s – An orgy of fabulous 90s nostalgia!

     

    LIVE: S CLUB
    S CLUB was the 90’s group that sold millions of records and singles and is one of England’s most successful bands ever! During the night on Backdoor, they will perform the super hits “Don’t Stop Movin ‘”, “Bring It All Back” and “Reach”.

    DJ: Anders Olsson

    Dance Floor 2 – THE HOLE: LEO.B
    Resident Leo.B will, as usual, run hits and rajraj / crank his hands in the air for 180!

    Admission:
    23.00-00.00 SEK 100 (wardrobe included)
    00.00-02.00 SEK 190 (wardrobe included!)
    at 02.00-05.00 SEK 220 (wardrobe included!)
    Age limit 18 years

  • 15
    15.September.Sunday

    Comic Con Stockholm 2019

    16:00 -18:00
    15/09/2019-15/09/2019
    Kistamässan - Huvudentré, Arne Beurlings Torg, Kista, Sweden

    Scandinavia’s largest event for popular culture. At Comic Con you can experience activities inspired by TV & film, meet current actors, comic artists and digital creators. Also take part in world-class Cosplay activities or play new games before everyone else. Comic Con is a magical experience for young and old alike!

     

    Hours:
    Friday 13 Sep: 4pm – 10pm
    Saturday 14 Sep: 10am – 7pm
    Sunday, September 15: 10am – 6pm


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