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.
- 1616.March.Monday
Fletcher + L Devine
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenFletcher is an American singer-songwriter who was one of iHeartRadio’s Artists to Watch 2019 and she has made waves especially with her single Undrunk. She is all about authencity and honesty in her music, and is something of an anti-popstar. Her songs take on heartbreak and strong emotions.
She is joined on her European tour by English up-n-coming singer-songwriter L Devine, who brings attitude-filled and melody-heavy pop.
Catch them at Debaser Strand on 16th March.
- 1717.March.Tuesday
The fire festival at Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenWith the hosts Sina Valiollah and Nazanin Nour, an entire sparkling evening with ice dance shows, traditional jumps of fires, children’s activities, fragrant food and fantastic artists from all over the world!
The artists that gild the evening include Andy Madadian, Sasy, Mozhdah Jamalzadah, Jasmin Kara and Kiosk!
Information on all artists and other programs will be available shortly.
The party is being streamed live both internationally and to several cities in Sweden.The fire festival is a non-religious celebration that has been celebrated among many different peoples for thousands of years to welcome spring and is part of the Persian New Year Nouroz. In Persian, the festival is called Chaharshanbeh Suri and is always celebrated on the Tuesday before the Persian New Year, which in turn falls on the spring equinox. Just as in the Swedish traditional Valborg celebration, nature’s change is greeted with flaming fires, that winter is spring and that the light comes back.
The fire party is celebrated at the same time in Gothenburg and Malmö and in all cities there is free admission to the festivities!
Tribute: Ramones
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenHey ho, let’s go!
On April 17, Club Bittersweet invites you to an evening to pay tribute to the Ramones. With classics such as “Blitzkrieg Bop”, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” and “I Wanna Be Sedated”, the Ramones laid the foundation for the seventies punk wave and influenced countless bands to pick up the guitars and start playing. Ramones minimalist rock ‘n’ roll proved that a perfect song requires no more than three chords and a chorus to scream in. In addition the DJs will also play other classic punk like Iggy Pop, The Clash, New York Dolls, Dead Boys etc …Free entrance
- 1818.March.Wednesday
Tribute: Ramones
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenHey ho, let’s go!
On April 17, Club Bittersweet invites you to an evening to pay tribute to the Ramones. With classics such as “Blitzkrieg Bop”, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” and “I Wanna Be Sedated”, the Ramones laid the foundation for the seventies punk wave and influenced countless bands to pick up the guitars and start playing. Ramones minimalist rock ‘n’ roll proved that a perfect song requires no more than three chords and a chorus to scream in. In addition the DJs will also play other classic punk like Iggy Pop, The Clash, New York Dolls, Dead Boys etc …Free entrance
- 1919.March.Thursday
The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit - The Concert
Götgatan 55, 116 21 Stockholm, SwedenFilm & live music, “The Lord Of The Rings & The Hobbit – The Concert” brings the original “Pippin” – actor Billy Boyd to Stockholm and Göta Lejon.
- 2020.March.FridayNo events
- 2121.March.Saturday
Kleerup @ Debaser Strand
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenAfter a few years of silence, Kleerup released “Lovers Table” in the autumn, hosted by British duo AlunaGeorge and “I Need Love” in collaboration with the legends Rebecca & Fiona.
Kleerup has become synonymous with Swedish electro pop. He has worked with artists such as Robyn, Lady Gaga, Moby, Teddybears and The Cardigans. The international breakthrough came in 2007 with Robyn and “With every heartbeat”. The song reached number one in England, top 10 on several lists across Europe and top 30 on the biggest list of them all, the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. At home, the single was on the top list for 54 weeks.
- 2222.March.Sunday
Kleerup @ Debaser Strand
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenAfter a few years of silence, Kleerup released “Lovers Table” in the autumn, hosted by British duo AlunaGeorge and “I Need Love” in collaboration with the legends Rebecca & Fiona.
Kleerup has become synonymous with Swedish electro pop. He has worked with artists such as Robyn, Lady Gaga, Moby, Teddybears and The Cardigans. The international breakthrough came in 2007 with Robyn and “With every heartbeat”. The song reached number one in England, top 10 on several lists across Europe and top 30 on the biggest list of them all, the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. At home, the single was on the top list for 54 weeks.
