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.
- 2828.October.Thursday
Free Salsa in Kungsan with the orchestra The Cuban Project
KungsträdgårdenJussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenQUEEER SALSA STOCKHOLM + THE CUBAN PROJECT IN KUNGSAN
Twice as much dancing. For all!
QueerSalsa Stockholm invites you to hot Salsa evenings in Kungsan.
(Dance floor with ceiling and heat lamps right in front of Stora Scen.)On Thursday, October 28, the orchestra will play up to dance and you are invited.
Johan and Peter from QueerSalsa Stockholm will teach you to lead and follow the flirtatious, fast-paced couple dance Salsa.
QueerSalsa Stockholm is the dance school where everyone can learn to perform and follow Salsa and Bachata.Creating opportunities and conditions for a better and more equal world.
Come and be a part of the present. With respect for the past and with high hopes for the future.17: 00 – 17:15 Heating
17:15 – 18:15 Introductory course
18: 30 – 19:00 Dance to The Cuban Project
19:00 – 19:20 Quick course
19:30 – 20:00 Dance to The Cuban ProjectEVERYONE is warmly welcome! Totally free. In collaboration with Föreningen Sprallen and the City of Stockholm. During the course, everyone learns to both follow and lead and you’ll be then encouraged to continue dancing equally during the social dance to the orchestra as well as to the rest of your lives.
- 2828.October.Thursday
Meditation and tour at the Moderna Museet
Moderna MuseetExercisplan 4, 111 49 Stockholm, SwedenJoin a tour with the spiritual and existential in art in focus.
Participate in a tour with meditation after opening hours when peace has settled in the museum. Together with art educator Jessica Eldenstjärna, you’ll explore different artists’ ways of approaching and expressing the spiritual or dimensions beyond our ordinary reality. Turning our attention inward in a guided meditation. It will be an encounter with art based on the presence of all your senses.
You’ll see a selection of works of art with a different focus on each occasion. These become the starting point for contemplation and reflective conversations in connection with the tour.Thursday 28 October:
The need for deep roots – a roaring world.
With works by: Hilma af Klint, Britta Marakatt-Labba, Klara Lidén.Thursday 11 November:
Through the mirror glass – fears and the purity of the soul.
With works by: Hilma af Klint, Yayoi Kusama, Sigurdur Gudmundsson.Thursday 2 December:
Paradoxes and combinations – riddles that open.
With works by: Hilma af Klint, Marcel Duchamp, Robert Rauschenberg.Thursday 16 December:
Dualism in transcendence – multidimensional liberation.
With works by Hilma af Klint, Kazimir Malevich and Alexandr Rodchenko.Time: 18–20
Note! Collection in the foyer at 17.50 when the museum closes at 18.
Location: Exhibition in the Moderna Museet’s collection, floor 4 and meditation in the Workshop, floor 2
Language Swedish
Price: SEK 150 / including viewing and meditation.
Buy ticket here: https://secure.tickster.com/j2nk1fdmc1jv09mRegistration information
The number of places is limited. Any remaining seats are sold before the exhibition at the museum’s entrance. No previous knowledge required. Meditation pillows are available to borrow.
Read more about the program here: https://www.modernamuseet.se/…/visningar-med-meditation/ - 2929.October.Friday
Out of Office After Work at Berns
BernsBerzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenOUT OF OFFICE AFTER WORK
Celebrate the success of friends, clients & colleagues at Out of Office After Work #OOOAW. Always free admission and you scan in with the OOOAW app, so create your free membership before you arrive. Strict 23-year age limit and well-groomed clothing.QUICK INFO
You must have an account in the OOOAW app to participate.
Free admission all evening.
There are several food options.
Strict 23-year age limit.
100% Cash Free.
Proper outfit.
Wardrobe fee SEK 40Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
https://oooaw.com/faq/ - 3030.October.Saturday
Harmoni Expo - A weekend for Body & Soul
SolnahallenAnkdammsgatan 46, 171 67 Solna, SwedenHarmoni Expo in Solnahallen is back October 30-31.Harmoni Expo is Sweden’s largest alternative fair and the meeting place for everyone who is interested in personal development, holistic health and spirituality.During two days in Solnahallen, practitioners and interested parties from all over the country meet to share knowledge and are inspired to find ways for inner well-being.Take part in lectures and workshops, try different treatments on site and take the opportunity to buy lots of goods at trade fair prices!COVID 19
For everyone’s safety:
Widened corridors in the premises
Different start and end times for lectures and workshops
Reduced number of people in lecture rooms
Hand alcohol at stations - 3030.October.Saturday
Autumn market at Ulriksdal
Ulriksdals SlottUlriksdals slott, Slottsallén, 170 79 Solna, SwedenUlriksdal’s beautiful castle park is filled with crafts and delicacies from local art crafters and farmers during the autumn market for two days.
Kungliga Slottsboden has opened its sales in the Orangeriet’s entrance hall.
Bergshamra Scout Corps participates with their popular sausage sales and flea market.
