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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Valborg @ Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenSkansens Valborg’s celebration dates from 1894.
Here you can celebrate at the traditional Valborg’s fire, with song and music at Solliden’s scene and a view over Stockholm.
Program during the day, at. 15:00-16:10 Singing by student’s choir.
Student food celebration in collaboration with the Stockholm Student Union Central Organization.
Fanborg with banners and standards from Stockholm’s HEIs.
The award “Student Friend of the Year” is awarded and speech is held.
Spring songs with Stockholm Student Singers.
Kårsdrag and the Ballet Kårsetten.Program during the evening, 20:15 -22: 00
• 20:15 -20: 45 Student band Kårsdrag and Baletten Kårsetten
• 20: 45- 20:55 Speech to spring.
• 21:00 The fire is lit on.
• 21:00 -21.20 Stockholms Student Singers sing in the spring. Conductor: Pelle Olofson
• 21.20-22.00 Borderless entertainment with Sousou and Maher Cissoko Band.Admission Information:
Students have free admission towards the presentation of a valid student ID. For other guests:
170 SEK / adult
SEK 150 / pensioner
60 SEK / child (4-15 years)For information about the Valborg celebration and Skansen: www.skansen.se/sv/valborg-pa-skansen
Skansen opens as usual at 10.00 and welcomes to cultural-historical environments, animals and much more: www.skansen.se/en/kalendarium
Valborg at Slakthuset - Valborg XL I HOSH - Fryhide I Elfenberg - Stil vor Talent
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenTime to party at Slakthuset on Valborg, who has invited the largest profiles from Solomun’s record company Diynamic. HOSH is a master of melodies that with his uncompromising deep techno has become the favorite of many! He is also the founder of the record company Fryhide which has been incredibly hacked the past year with fantastic music from artists such as ARTBAT, Tone Depth, Tim Engelhardt and HOSH himself.
In the Rökeriet, Technostate invites one of the biggest artists in progressive trance, Captain Hook from Iboga Records.
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Valborg at Slakthuset - Valborg XL I HOSH - Fryhide I Elfenberg - Stil vor Talent
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenTime to party at Slakthuset on Valborg, who has invited the largest profiles from Solomun’s record company Diynamic. HOSH is a master of melodies that with his uncompromising deep techno has become the favorite of many! He is also the founder of the record company Fryhide which has been incredibly hacked the past year with fantastic music from artists such as ARTBAT, Tone Depth, Tim Engelhardt and HOSH himself.
In the Rökeriet, Technostate invites one of the biggest artists in progressive trance, Captain Hook from Iboga Records.
- 0202.May.Thursday
Swedish House Mafia @ Tele2 Arena
Tele2 Arena, Johanneshov, SwedenIn 2012 one of the world’s largest electronic acts throughout the ages announced that they were going to say goodbye, even though they were on top of a breakthrough record career.
Swedish House Mafia Toured worldwide with their farewell tour and quickly became the best selling electronic act throughout the ages. On their last tour together, the three sold out shows at Friends Arena in Stockholm resulted in 133,000 fans attending – their first and last gigs at home.
Six years have passed and fans around the world have hoped and wondered if they would ever see the trio again. The dream of a reunited Swedish House Mafia is now coming true, and Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello have chosen to put things behind and reunite – not only as the Swedish House Mafia and as artists, but perhaps most importantly – as three best friends with a message.
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Stockholm’s Writers Festival
Snickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, SwedenFind your path to published
Join the Stockholm Writers Festival (#SWF19), an English-language gathering of writers, authors, and industry professionals. Their aim: Give writers the opportunity to hone their craft, learn the business, and join a community of established and emerging authors. Regardless of where you are in your process—just starting out or finishing your twentieth manuscript— #SWF19 helps you find your path to published.
Schedule
Industry powerhouse Jane Friedman is their keynote speaker at #SWF19. This is her first time in Stockholm. She delivers unforgettable classroom and keynote experiences.
This year’s festival will have four parts:
the Main Festival Pass
a special workshop with Jane Friedman
agent critique sessions
writing craft intensive workshops
Please note: To purchase additional sessions, you need to first purchase the Main Festival Pass.
#SWF19 Faculty
They’re bringing back some of the favorites from 2018. And featuring new authors and agents from the US, the UK, and Sweden. Below are just a few. Check out the full lineup!
Monday Bar @ Slaktkyrkan
Styckmästargatan 10, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenPaul is on tour for his new album “Music Rescue Me” (his ninth album) which has just been released and immediately has gone up to # 1 on dance lists in the US, Germany, Holland, Mexico etc..
- 0404.May.Saturday
Stockholm’s Writers Festival
Snickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, SwedenFind your path to published
Join the Stockholm Writers Festival (#SWF19), an English-language gathering of writers, authors, and industry professionals. Their aim: Give writers the opportunity to hone their craft, learn the business, and join a community of established and emerging authors. Regardless of where you are in your process—just starting out or finishing your twentieth manuscript— #SWF19 helps you find your path to published.
Schedule
Industry powerhouse Jane Friedman is their keynote speaker at #SWF19. This is her first time in Stockholm. She delivers unforgettable classroom and keynote experiences.
This year’s festival will have four parts:
the Main Festival Pass
a special workshop with Jane Friedman
agent critique sessions
writing craft intensive workshops
Please note: To purchase additional sessions, you need to first purchase the Main Festival Pass.
#SWF19 Faculty
They’re bringing back some of the favorites from 2018. And featuring new authors and agents from the US, the UK, and Sweden. Below are just a few. Check out the full lineup!
Monday Bar @ Slaktkyrkan
Styckmästargatan 10, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenPaul is on tour for his new album “Music Rescue Me” (his ninth album) which has just been released and immediately has gone up to # 1 on dance lists in the US, Germany, Holland, Mexico etc..
- 0505.May.Sunday
Stockholm’s Writers Festival
Snickarbacken 4, 111 39 Stockholm, SwedenFind your path to published
Join the Stockholm Writers Festival (#SWF19), an English-language gathering of writers, authors, and industry professionals. Their aim: Give writers the opportunity to hone their craft, learn the business, and join a community of established and emerging authors. Regardless of where you are in your process—just starting out or finishing your twentieth manuscript— #SWF19 helps you find your path to published.
Schedule
Industry powerhouse Jane Friedman is their keynote speaker at #SWF19. This is her first time in Stockholm. She delivers unforgettable classroom and keynote experiences.
This year’s festival will have four parts:
the Main Festival Pass
a special workshop with Jane Friedman
agent critique sessions
writing craft intensive workshops
Please note: To purchase additional sessions, you need to first purchase the Main Festival Pass.
#SWF19 Faculty
They’re bringing back some of the favorites from 2018. And featuring new authors and agents from the US, the UK, and Sweden. Below are just a few. Check out the full lineup!
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