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.
- 3030.April.Monday

Valborg
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenAt Skansen you can celebrate Valborg with a view of Stockholm. In addition to the traditionally fire celebration, there will be celebrations at Sollidenscenen with songs and music. Skansen’s valborg celebration dates back to 1894.
Valborg program during the day: Singing the student’s happy day!
15.00-16.10 Student choir Valborg celebration in cooperation with the Stockholm Student Union’s Central Organization.
Fanborg with banners and standings from Stockholm University’s institutions. The award “Sstudent’s friend of the year” is handed out and talks are held. Spring singing with Stockholm Student Singers. The show’s orchestra Kårsdrag and Baletten Kårsetten.Valborg program during the evening: Great May welcome!
Kl. 20.15-20.45 Folk music group Väsen
Approx. 20.45-20.55 The speech to spring – Mia Cuts
Kl. 21 Valborgsmässobålet is lit.
Kl. 21-21.20 Stockholm Student Singers Sing In Spring.
Conductor: Pelle Olofson
Kl: 21.20-22 World Music Group TarabbandStudents have a free entrance to a valid student ID.
For information: http://www.skansen.se/en/valborg-skansen
Skansen opens at 10.00 and welcomes as usual to cultural history environments, animals and much more: www.skansen.se/en/kalendarium

Club fest: Valborg18
Hammarby Fabriksväg 109, 120 33 Stockholm, SwedenFor the 14th time, tSjöstadsföreningen organizes Valborg on the hil in the heart of Hammarby Sjöstad. Welcome!
Activities:
17:00 pony riding, serving and other activities start.
On site there is also the Super rabit Knaskalle.
Night walkes and Fryshuset.
18:30 Spring speach followed by choir singing.
19:00 The bonfire is lit.
20:00 The evening activities are rounded off.
Valborg at Grindtorps Gård HB
Kvisslingbyvägen 65, 184 91 Åkersberga, SwedenCelebrate Valborg at Grindtorps Gård.
The celebration takes place at Grindtorps Farm! The fire will light at 19:00. A barbecue will be available for those who want to bring something good to eat.
Everyone is warmly welcome to celebrate, no notification required!

Valborg for everyone
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenWelcome to a Valborg for everyone!
Welcome spring together with thousands of new and established Swedes. In addition to all traditional features like the fire, spring and choir singing games, new friends, kiosks with food and goodies and wonderful surprises are promised.
Smedsuddsvägen 6
-Event is free for everyone.
-Nolltollerans against alcohol.
Valborg at Riddarholmen 2018
Evert Taubes Terrass, 111 28 Stockholm, SwedenWelcoming the spring with a traditional bonfire on Riddarholmen in central Stockholm on Walpurgis.

Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"
Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, SwedenMosquito & Barracuda welcome you to the Södra Teater’s big Valborg festival. Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah offers rhythms from the beach and the street.
Wonderful warmth without smoke on the two big dancefloors. The club that offers music styles you did not know you love.Mosquito & Barracuda …
Always at least two dance floors, always at least two bars and always open till 3:00!INFO
Mosquito & Barracuda
Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg 1-3Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years
www.uncleeric.se
www.mosquito.com - 0101.May.Tuesday

Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"
Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, SwedenMosquito & Barracuda welcome you to the Södra Teater’s big Valborg festival. Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah offers rhythms from the beach and the street.
Wonderful warmth without smoke on the two big dancefloors. The club that offers music styles you did not know you love.Mosquito & Barracuda …
Always at least two dance floors, always at least two bars and always open till 3:00!INFO
Mosquito & Barracuda
Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg 1-3Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years
www.uncleeric.se
www.mosquito.com - 0202.May.Wednesday

Shame + VERO @ Bar Brooklyn, Debaser Strand
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenYoung and with an explosive live energy – Shame is in the front for the new puncture scene that has grown in London.
In a short period of time, Shame has built a fast-growing reputation as one of England’s most hottest new bands. Musically they move in the border between punk and post-punk. Seamlessly the band is aggressive outbursts with the melodically thoughtful. And live, Shame breaks most.
- 0303.May.ThursdayNo events
- 0404.May.Friday

Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years
Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.
Trädgården ⚘ Premiere
Trädgården, Hammarby Slussväg, Stockholm, SverigeTrädgården is back!
▪ GÅRDEN ▪
Off The Meds
Video Selector
Dos Óke
Evelina Åslin
Binnie Smalls
Anna Korsgren
Johanna Beckman & Jakob Grandin
Cinnamon Boys
▪ KYRKAN ▪
Zorse & Tigons▪ RÖDA RUMMET ▪
Josef & Jelassi
Aïssa Diene
ShadedbyNature
Rasuul▪ KLUBBEN ▪
Flord King & Kajsa Lindström
Johanna Schneider & Edvin Wikner▪ LÄGENHETEN ▪
Cinnamon Boys w/ FriendsÅldersgräns: 21 år
17:00 – 19:00 | Gratis
19:00 – 03:00 | 185kr
Mexican dance course
124 54 Bandhagen, SwedenFolkdansgruppen México Lindo invites you to an intensive dance course with a Mexican teacher
Intensive courses of Mexican dance for all the levels will take place in May. The Mexican teacher Josué Obispo will come from Mexico exclusively to teach the courses. It is an excellent opportunity for you to try on this traditional, colourful and joyful dance.
DO NOT MISS THIS MAGNIFICENT OPPORTUNITY.Four meetings of an hour and a half, during the month of May, and a final presentation for 700kr to be paid to the money order 1290535-2 (Folkdansgruppen Mexico Lindo) do not forget to write your name. Children pay 500 crowns.
Do I need special shoes and special clothes?
– You can use any shoes.Is the site too far away?
– Only 10 minutes from city center with the subway, station is Högdalen. At “Högkultur” in Högdalsplan 12, 12454 Högdalen.
What does it take to be part of the group?
– An interest in the Mexican culture and lots enthusiasm!Schedule
“Högkultur” in Högdalsplan 12, 12454 Högdalen.
Contact 0729725610 Moises Lopez
Children and teenagers – Wednesday, from 18:00 to 19:30 p.m. On May 2, 9, 16 and 23
Beginners – Friday from 18:00 to 19:30 hours On May 4, 11, 18 and 25
Intermediates – Saturday 09.00-12.00 On May 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 0505.May.Saturday

Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years
Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.
Trädgården ⚘ Premiere
Trädgården, Hammarby Slussväg, Stockholm, SverigeTrädgården is back!
▪ GÅRDEN ▪
Off The Meds
Video Selector
Dos Óke
Evelina Åslin
Binnie Smalls
Anna Korsgren
Johanna Beckman & Jakob Grandin
Cinnamon Boys
▪ KYRKAN ▪
Zorse & Tigons▪ RÖDA RUMMET ▪
Josef & Jelassi
Aïssa Diene
ShadedbyNature
Rasuul▪ KLUBBEN ▪
Flord King & Kajsa Lindström
Johanna Schneider & Edvin Wikner▪ LÄGENHETEN ▪
Cinnamon Boys w/ FriendsÅldersgräns: 21 år
17:00 – 19:00 | Gratis
19:00 – 03:00 | 185kr
Metallica (+Kvelertak) @ Globen
Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, SwedenThe tour follows the release of the success album “Hardwired … Two Self-Destruct” from autumn and landing in Stockholm for two concerts at Ericsson Globe on May 5 and 7, 2018. As a Special Guest on the whole European Tour, will be no less than Norwegian Kvelertak.
- 0606.May.Sunday

Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years
Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.


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