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 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
