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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Comic Con Stockholm
Kistamässan - Huvudentré, Arne Beurlings Torg, Kista, SwedenAt Comic Con Stockholm 4 – 6 November at Kistamässan, you can take part in activities inspired by TV & film, meet popular actors, Comic Artists and digital creators. You can also experience world-class cosplay or play new games before anyone else. Comic Con is a magical experience for both big and small.
Shockholm - Europe’s Largest Creative Halloween Festival and Parade
Medborgarplatsen 11, 118 26 Stockholm, SwedenThis year is the 12th annual SHOCKHOLM and with each year bigger than the last, it is Scandinavia’s largest Halloween parade!
SHOCKHOLM is a non-profit and our yearly event is always free to attend! SHOCKHOLM promotes creativity, inclusion, and positivity in the community. Bring yourself and all your friends in your best Halloween costume. Be ready for a frightful time for the whole family!
Join us LOR / SAT Nov 5th 16:00 AT Medborgarplatsen Stockholm, Sweden! Schedule and Directions
2014 you saw us build the world’s largest Halloween pumpkin, Herr Storpumpa, looking out over Stockholm from the arena formerly known as Globen. And things in 2022 are only going to get better, with our most interactive and exciting parade yet – and we have lots of surprises still up our cloaks.
We do hope to see YOU sharing in all the fun with us! Simply join the parade or watch it, join in at any of the events, and, in fact, if you would like to co-create with us, just Contact Us here!
Stay tuned for loads of updates and info here and on our SHOCKHOLM Facebook Page, where you can ‘like’, invite, attend and easily access the various SHOCKHOLM Event pages for more. See you soon!
Simply ‘like’ the SHOCKHOLM Facebook page to qualify and show up at the Medborgarplatsen at 16:00 on Saturday 5th November, 2022 where the audience voting will occur. Prizes will be awarded after the parade there on stage at Kungsträdgården for Best costume by age group under 5, 5-9, 10-19, 20-35, over 35, Cosplay and Best In Show.
Do join the fun!
THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FOR MAKING SHOCKHOLM A HUGE SUCCESS!
We look forward to seeing you again at SHOCKHOLM 2022!“For us, by us” is our motto, as we make the world (well, Stockholm) a little bit better. We’re growing every year, so join us and see what we can conjure up together.
