January felt so long we are glad it’s finally over to give way to February’s new opportunities. The city’s buzz and life are slowly starting to return after its winter hibernation and post-holidays empty-pocket days. So with this month’s new hopes come lots of events and happenings and you don’t need to go anywhere else to find out, as we have listed some of the best things you can do and experience in February in Stockholm!
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS
Valentine’s Day
If you’re in love or starting to date someone and you happen to be in Stockholm on February 14, of course you would like to know how to spend the year in your favourite company the most romantic way. To make it easy for you we have put together the most dedicated guide with tips and ideas for things to do, places to go, what to give and expect on Valentine’s Day in Stockholm, find it here!
There are of course a handful of romantic events including, music, circus, yoga, romantic cinema, a romantic dinner in a castle, parties and more. Check our out all the 14th of February events listed in our Events Calendar.
FAIRS
Stockholm Design Week 2020
Stockholm Design Week takes place in a variety of venues across the city from galleries and showrooms to dinner parties, after fair meetings, opening cocktails, museums and cultural institutions.
When: 3-9 February
Where: Different venues across the city, visit their website for full events’ listing.
Cost: FREE
Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2020
The whole industry will be gathered under one roof, making new contacts, absorbing knowledge and inspiration, and experiencing the very latest and best that Scandinavian design has to offer right now.
When: 4-8 February
Where: Stockholmsmässan
Cost: 120SEK
Yoga Games
At Yoga Games Health Fair February 8-9, you can visit about 50 exhibitors in training, health and lifestyle..
When: 8-9 February
Where: Münchenbryggeriet
Cost: FREE
Antique Fair 2020
At the Antique Fair you can shop directly from the exhibitors and find unique antiques.
When: 13-16 February
Where: Stockholmsmässan
Cost: 185SEK
Cheese Festival
Three exciting days with Cheese in focus.
When: 14-16 February
Where: Münchenbryggeriet
Cost: 180SEK
MUSIC
Liam Gallagher @ Annexet
When: 2 February
Where: Annexet
Cost: 650 SEK
Slipknot @ Globen
In connection with their return to first place on the English album top list and a celebrated sixth studio album – “We Are Not Your Kind” – Slipknot are going on tour in early 2020, with Behemoth as special guests.
When: 21 February
Where: Globen
Cost: 1820SEK
Stormzy @ Annexet
The rapper from south London shows why he is one of the greatest artists of our time.
When: 26 February
Where: Annexet
Cost: 475SEK
CLUBBING
Kornél Kovács & Rebecca & Fiona
Big favorites Kornél Kovács & Rebecca & Fiona will rock Timebar in Hornstull.
When: 6 February
Where: Timebar
Cost: FREE
Back to 90’s Pre Valentines Offline Party
Forget about Tinder, go offline and celebrate this year’s Valentine with a spectacular party, good drinks, new acquaintances and the occasional flirt.
When: 8 February
Where: Mr Voon
Cost: 199SEK
Moodymann + Carl Craig
For the first time ever, the mysterious Kenny Dixon JR aka Moodymann and Carl Craig come to Kontact to invite you to Detroit Love.
When: 29 February
Where: Berns
Cost: 275SEK
SHOWS
Cirkus Cirkör: Bloom
Welcome to a world full of flowers, classical music and outstanding circus.
When: 14 February
Where: Dieselverkstaden
Cost: 200SEK
BODY AND SOUL
The Most Epic Meditation, Yoga, Dance & Live Music Event
On Sunday the 2nd of February you’re invited you to join a ceremony of life. Where the goal is to through togetherness reach a deep state of mind, with the power of a collective mass-meditation under the holy temple of Eric Ericsonhallen, and to experience the most unique and mystical yoga & dance event ever.
When: 2 February
Where: Eric Ericsonhallen
Cost: 200SEK
Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.
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29th Stockholm International Film Festival
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenStockholm International Film Festival is about to blow its 29th candle with an edition that will feature 159 film premieres from 60 countries during 7-18 of November. Furthermore, 40 filmmakers, actors and actresses will participate in the festival activities.
The festival has more female directors than ever, in total 22 films from the ones that are included in the competition, have been directed by women. This means more women have the chance to win in the different categories of Stockholm’s International Film Festival than in any other internationally recognised film festival.
Find more info in our article about what would be this year’s festival highlights here. Take a look at our exclusive film recommendations with all the films that are a MUST this year here.
Full program:
www.stockholmfilmfestival.se Buy your membership card at:
http://www.stockholmfilmfestival.s e/en/festival/ buy-membership-card 
Free Speech Festival
Stockholm, 111 51 Stockholm, SwedenActivist and artist Maria Aljochina from Russian Pussy Riot, a new exhibition from Western Sahara by photographer Johan Persson and journalist Anna Roxvall, movies, talks and concerts are some of the events of the Free Speech Festival 13-15 November. The festival, which has as theme the Internet and the free word online, offers a full-featured program to celebrate Stockholm’s 20 years as a haven for threatened cultural practitioners.
What is your voice worth? In three days you will be able to dig into power and the freedom to self expression. In detail – what happens to your voice on the internet? And in the big picture – what are the key elements in the global arena who have the power to defend freedom of expression around the world? Meet prosecutors, journalists, artists, writers and activists who together form all the voices that shape freedom of speech today and beyond. The festival ends with the Writers in Prison Day, with the theme, Iran, organized by Svenska PEN. See the full program below!
Stockholm is part of the ICORN network, consisting of cities all over the world, offering a safe place for culturally vulnerable people who are subjected to censorship and persecution. More about this www.icorn.org Free Speech Festival is organized by the City of Stockholm together with International Cities of Refuge Network and Svenska PEN, supported by the Culture Council.
FOR THE FULL PROGRAM OF THE FESTIVAL – SEE HERE:
http://kulturhusetstadsteatern.se/ForumDebatt/Evenemang/2018/Free-Speech-Festival/
Violet Janine release party "Queen of Rock"
Kungsträdgården 6, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenViolet Janine are releasing their new song Queen of Rock with BMP records!
During the night:
Sneak premier of the new video, a live set from VJ, special deals on merch and lot’s of drinking.
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