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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Music Tech Fest
Brinellvägen 8, 114 28 Stockholm, SwedenMusic Tech Fest is the global, hands-on festival of music ideas, featuring cutting-edge performance, music hacking, innovation labs and industry showcases that connect artists, technologists and business in a vibrant environment. Unique collaborations, new works created on site, premieres of future technology, workshops and activities for children, in-depth personal interviews with innovation thought leaders, and a visionary interdisciplinary community make each event an exciting landmark gathering for the whole family.
Music Tech Fest is a giant interactive laboratory where brilliant minds collaborate to create groundbreaking innovation sparked by music and creativity. After festivals and events in London, Berlin, Paris, Boston, Ljubljana, Wellington, Umeå and more, MTF comes to Stockholm for its first annual event in its new permanent home.
Music Tech Fest is cross-genre, international, enriching, and inclusive. It brings together academia and industry, artists, makers and scientists from around the world to create, celebrate and invent the future of music.
Music Tech Fest
The Festival of Music Ideas
7-9 September 2018
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sthlm Street Food with Food Truck-tournament
Jussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenOn September 8, 2018 the success of the Sthlm Street Food food festival awaits to be repeated. Again, taking over Kungsträdgården, which will be filled with food trucks, flavours and smells from all corners of the world, entertainment, street art and beautiful festival atmosphere.
In parallel with the festival, a Food Truck-tournament will be arranged. Here, several food trucks compete to prove who makes the best dishes in different categories. NOVELTY! The winner of the Food Truck-tournament will represent Sweden at the European Street Food Awards in Berlin on September 28! Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/304260533682917
Read about last year’s Sthlm Street Food and Food Truck-SM: http://www.sthlmstreetfood.se/
Karlaplan's flea market
Karlavägen 43, 114 31 Stockholm, SwedenThis is a real flea market you don’t want to miss, right on Karlaplan’s heart, where anyone can sell the things they no longer need, or maybe those handmade by them.
A wonderfully crowded market where anything can appear for sale – gadgets you did not even know, or things you’ve been looking.
Sofia in Vitan - The festival you do not want to miss!
Malmgårdsvägen 59D, 116 38 Stockholm, SwedenFESTIVAL! SOFIA IN VITAN 7-8 SEPT.
Sing with Mikael Wiehe, enjoy Loney Dear, laugh with Clown Manne & co! Take a blanket or picnic with you! With or without children, dogs or grandparents. Here is something for everyone, why not climb the church tower? Read the whole program further down …
The festival outside the church in Vitabergsparken is free (except for the limited places for popular Loney Dear for 165 kr on tickster.se. The festival is running for the fourth consecutive year; bigger and more beautiful than ever!
It will be top class artistry and fun activities for different audiences, food, coffee and much more!
ON SCENE:
Mikael Wiehe,
Loney Dear,
Karakou,
Windy Isle,
Sofia Gospel,
Anna Sahléne,
Dance group,
String quartet,
DJ,
Clowns Manne & Co.,
Music collective from FryshusetOTHERS:
Tower Ascension,
Soundtrack in the park,
Film,
Balloon figures,
Face painting,
Fishpond,
Food Truck,
CoffeeThe concert with Loney Dear, Saturday at 22.00 inside the Sofia church requires a ticket (165kr) and can be bought at Tickster.se. If seats are left, they are also sold at the door before the concert. https://www.tickster.com/sv/events/6plp70gnv5t1a3p/2018-09-08/loney-dear
PROGRAM; TIMES AND ARTISTS:
Friday, September 7th, at 18:00-23:00
FOR YOUNG AND ADULTS:
Activities: Concerts, food trolley, cafeteria, outclocking, tower climbing, dance, movie …
18.00 Windy Isle
(all pop / americana bands)
19.00 Music collection Fryshuset
(soul, rap, singer / songwriter, dance)
20.00 Dj & Dance
21:00 Film show in the churchSaturday September 8TH, 13:00-24:00
FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILY:
13.00-15.30 Facial painting, balloon figures, tower climbing, fish pond, outdoor lanterns,
soundtrack, food & coffee.
14.00 Clowns MenFOR YOUNG AND ADULTS:
16.00-23.00 Foodtruck, snack bar, tower climb, soundtrack, sofia info, poetry.
16.00 Instrumental concert with dance; Olafur Arnold’s music.
17.00 Sofia Gospel + Guest soloist Anna Sahlene & Tommie Sewón
19.00 Karakou (pop band)
20.00 Mikael Wiehe (singer / songwriter icon)
21.30 Loney Dear – in Sofia church (indiepop / magi) Enter at 21!
Aretha Franklin - A tribute evening
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenHYMN (Music magazine) celebrates the soul’s greatest vocalist, the newly-lost Aretha Franklin. With the roots in the gospels she sang like no other, with a voice whose power could not find a match. Songs like “Respect”, “Think”, “Say Say Little Prayer” and “Chain Of Fools” marked the course of music and came to define the soul genres. On September 8th, we will celebrate Aretha Franklin with a club night at Bar Brooklyn – step to the dance floor and show those moves of yours when the DJs play her soul hits, along with all the other soul’s queens songs!
Open: 18-03
DJs: 22-03
Free admission before 24:00, then 120 SEK
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