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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TAK's New Years' Eve Oyster Party
Brunkebergstorg 4, 111 51 Stockholm, Sweden– “Oysters in the sky with diamonds.”
Celebrating the end of a decade with a spectacular feast featuring two of the most loved accessories of NYE-celebrations: Oysters and Champagne.
From 13.00 on December 31, you’ll be able to feast on a variety of oysters and drink Champagne by the glass up in the sky. Glamorous but in a non-formal and more fun way. A perfect pit-stop on your way to dinner, either here or somewhere else. A formidable destination after you’ve finished your dessert. To top it off, some of Stockholms most prominent DJs will play records from the afternoon to a few hours into the new decade.
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Free admissionNew Year Concert with Stockholm Strauss Orchestra
Berwaldhallen, Dag Hammarskjölds väg, Stockholm, SwedenAs per the tradition, the Stockholm Strauss Orchestra also offers New Year concerts this year in the Berwald Hall. This time under the direction of Mika Eichenholz and well-known works by Johann, Josef and Eduard Strauss. Some new tracks on the repertoire are also promised. The popular dancers from the National Opera in Prague also return. In matchless choreographies created for this year’s New Year concert, they repeal the law of gravity. The concert for the curious, as well as for those who wish to hear the well-known drums and polka dots from the New Year’s concert in Vienna is presented this year by Marianne Eklöf, the opera singer. A concert for everyone! The whole family, young and old.
New Years at Rooftop Bar!
Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, 111 20 Stockholm, SwedenClarion will offer an extraordinary view over beautiful Stockholm and all the fire works, great time with family and friends on a top location.. and of course – a glass of champagne!
The entrance ticket includes, besides amazing views a glass of sparkling.
Tickets for party: https://clarionsign.utv3.hemsidor.nu/produkt/new-years-at-the-rooftopbar/
Book New Year’s Dinner at: https://kitchenandtable.se/norrmalm/
New Year's Eve party at Södra Teatern & Mosebacke
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg, Stockholm, SwedenSeafood, fireworks & dancing with the best view in town
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Södra Teatern with an exclusive seafood bonanza, flowing champagne and a sensational countdown to midnight at one of their terraces – and the best view in Stockholm.
Start off the evening with a spectacular dinner, surrounded by friends and loved ones. The restaurant Mosebacke Etablissement serves a impressive buffet including half a lobster per person, shrimp, oysters, canapes and sweets.
Continue the celebration at their clubs, enjoy the fireworks at midnight from any of their terraces and party on. The festivities will not end until 4 o’clock.
Seafood bonanza & New Year’s Eve Party (age limit 18 yrs)
1,495 SEK (includes dinner, admission to their nightclubs and coat check).
Vegetarian menu: 1,195 SEK.Nightclub admission only (from 9 pm)
500 SEK (includes admission to their nightclubs and coat check), age limit 20 yrs.
Café Opera Nightclub - New Year's Eve
Karl XII:s torg 3, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenNew Year’s Eve should be unique from all other nights, a night to remember. Café Opera is offering an extra luxurious New Year’s dinner and afterparty under chrystal chandelier in their sumptuous hall.
3 course New Year’s Eve dinner available from 995 SEK, incl. a glass of champagne and canapés.
MENU
One glass of champagne with a canapée to start with.
Lobster bisque with a lobster medallion and brunoise of carrots and celeriac.
Tournedos Rossini – Fillet of beef, foie gras and truffle jus.
Glace au four with cloudberries and vanilla.
The menu price includes coffee, individual menus, cloakroom fee, service charge and VAT.
For dinner reservations and nightclub tables: nightclub@cafeopera.se
The after party starts at 10 pm. Price SEK 300 admission.
Nightclub after party tickets available here:
http://www.tickster.com/events/m6wuj55yb00t21rAge: 23 years.
Dresscode: Jacket / Heels.
Pre nightclub dinner: 19.00-22.00.
Nightclub: 22:00 – 03:00.
New Year Under the Stars - Midnight countdown party
Brunkebergstorg 2-4, 111 51 Stockholm, SwedenRing, bells, ring! On New Year’s Eve, gathering in to toast the old year out and the new year in at Stockholm Under Stjärnorna. Gather your friends and experience Stockholm’s most spectacular midnight countdown. High above the ground, enjoying a New Year’s party beyond the usual. Overlooking Kungsträdgården, Gamla Stan and Riddarfjärden, this is where you want to be when the clock turns twelve and the fireworks make the sky shine.
Tickets:
300:- + service fee*
Includes a glass of ChampagneAge limit: 21 or by company of an adult
22 – 01
Brunkebergstorg 2 – 4
Stockholm Under Stjärnorna
New Year's Eve party at Boqueria
Boqueria, Jakobsbergsgatan, Stockholm, SwedenLast year’s party became a success. This year they want to make it bigger.
Celebrate the new year at Boqueria with No.4 Stockholm!
For those of you who want to start the evening earlier, the restaurant will serve New Year’s dinner which can be booked at boqueria.se.________________
New Year party: 22.00-03.00
Pre-purchase: SEK 250
Age limit: 23 years
Dresscode: Well dressed
Music: Pop / Rnb / HipHop / Classics
Bambaataa Bambaataa Gold Edition New Year Party
Folkungagatan 47, 116 22 Stockholm, SwedenThe last party of the year at the Lilla Hotellbar. DJ Ulmox & Rosie Rainbowtastic offer a rhythmic evening with La Guinèe Drum Emsamble and Joey Fever.
An evening dressed in gold with cruel music, confetti and a count down to midnight.
To guarantee a place, the entrance at the reception at Scandi hotel Malmen is sold for SEK 300. A limited number of seats are released at the door on New Year’s Eve.
Afro Beats New Year's Eve Party Sthlm at Kvarteret/Slaktkyrkan
Styckmästargatan 10, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenNuh Linga invites you to the last evening of the year, ie this year’s New Year celebration at Slaktkyrkan.
A magical evening kickstarting at 22:00 and celebrating until 03:00.
During the night there will be 5 great DJs who will give you dancehall, reagge, afrobeats and the most beautiful rnb hits.Entrance SEK 150 before the twelve o’clock, price includes a glass of cava.
200 SEK after 00.00.
The party runs from 22-03.00
New Year's Eve at Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenThe one place in town that offers the most traditional and the most Swedish way to start off the New Year is Skansen, Sweden’s biggest and oldest open-air museum.
They offer music and entertainment on the Solliden stage where the classic Lord Tennyson poem “Ring out wild bells” is recited (in Swedish) every year at midnight to a large audience (not just on location, but broadcast live on TV) and the biggest display of fireworks happens here with an astounding view of Stockholm as the background.
Their bars offer the best seats and champagne to toast the New Year.
You can also book a table at The Solliden restaurant that has a special New Year’s menu. Their café Skansen Terrassen is also open between 20.00 – 01-00.New Years concert i Seglora Church, 22:00.
Live broadcast from the Solliden stage by Swedish Television, 23:10-00:15.The entrance fees to Skansen on New Year’s Eve are:
Adults 140 SEKSenior/student 120 SEK
Groups of 10 or more 120 SEK per person
Children 4-15 years 60 SEK
New Year at Rival
Mariatorget 3, 118 48 Stockholm, SwedenExperience the best way of ending 2019 and entering 2020 with at Hotel Rival and celebrate with style. As per New Year’s tradition – they will be serving their spectacular seafood buffet!
Eat your fill of lobster, oysters, crab, shrimp, salmon and other favourites. Raise your glass in a traditional “skål” at midnight out on the Bistro balcony, while enjoying the view of Mariatorget square and the local fireworks.
To book: https://www.rival.se/en/hotellet/nyarsafton-2019/The celebration starts at 11:00, dancing all the way until 02:00 in the morning with free admission! So even if you dine somewhere else on New Year’s Eve, you can still join in for a glass or two during the afternoon or stop by to welcome the New Year.
Book a New Year’s package where the buffet, an overnight stay and a lovely breakfast on New Year’s day all are included.
Pyromusical in Stockholm City
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenThe city of Stockholm itself will not be setting a display of fireworks as previous years, instead it will invite us to a great pyro-musical New Year celebration at Norrbro and Gustav Adolfs Torg. By focusing on music and by choosing fewer big fireworks the celebration will be more sustainable. This year’s New Year celebration has changed character since last year with fewer roads closed to traffic. Instead, a pyro-musical will be set at Slottskajen, and you can watch it from Norrbro and Gustav Adolf’s square. Music with Swedish artists, ranging from classical to house, pop and rock, synchronised with colourful pyrotechnics will create a breathtaking show. A map over the area and more information about availability and roads closed for traffic can be found here. It starts at 23:30 and entrance is free!
