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.
- 0909.November.MondayNo events
- 1010.November.TuesdayNo events
- 1111.November.Wednesday

Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1212.November.Thursday

Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1313.November.Friday

Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1414.November.Saturday

Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.
- 1515.November.Sunday

Stockholms 31st internationel Film Festival 2020
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenDuring 11-22 November 2020, the Stockholm Film Festival will occupy Stockholm’s cinemas and show around 150 films from over 60 countries. In addition to film screenings, the festival also arranges parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
To attend you must buy an ongoing membership first and then tickets to the movies you want to see during the festival. Purchased tickets are saved on your membership. If you do not want to become a festival member, you can instead buy a Try-on ticket, which gives you a temporary membership / ticket to a film. If you have bought Try-on tickets, you will show your order confirmation directly at the entrance to the cinema.
If you have questions about purchased tickets, visit the festival’s FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. If you are already a member and have questions about your membership, email medlem@stockholmfilmfestival.se.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL’S FILM SECTIONS
Stockholm XXXI Competition
Here you will find the filmmakers of the future! Only the most challenging and innovative directors who have made a maximum of three films can compete for this film prize, The Bronze Horse.
Stockholm XXXI Documentary Competition
Personal and original documentaries from around the world compete for a Bronze Horse.
Stockholm Impact Award
International quality films that reflect our contemporary burning issues competing for SEK 1 million and a prize designed by Ai Weiwei.
Open Zone
The festival’s most experienced directors compete for the prestigious FIPRESCI prize, the winner of which is chosen by the critics’ jury.
American Independents
The United States seen through the eyes of the most independent filmmakers.
Icons
Movies where the big movie stars shine the brightes.
Discovery
Powerful stories from debuting directors.
Twilight Zone
Innovative, scary and twisted genre film.
Documania
Reality stories captured on film.
Stockholm XXXI Short Film Competition
Short films from all over the world compete in this cahegory.
FACE2FACE
During the festival, there are many visiting filmmakers who want to meet their audience. After some film screenings, the director or actor from the film is interviewed for about 15 minutes, when the audience also has a chance to ask questions.
RED CARPET
A Red Carpet screening is a gala screening of the festival’s biggest films. 30 minutes before the show, there is a mingling in Skandia’s foyer where drinks and snacks are offered. A Red Carpet show often has visits from filmmakers or actors for a subsequent Face2Face. All members have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the gala screenings.
SCHOOL CINEMA
With Skolbio, the Stockholm Film Festival guards the film and the cinema as a cultural form and platform for discussions. Film is a tool well worth using in school to discuss our existence and different types of power structures. Through a special offer aimed at school classes from year 9 and high school, the festival offers all school students from 15 years and up to watch brand new film from around the world during the festival at a very favorable price. This also includes an annual card for the festival. Accompanying teachers have free admission.
CINEMAS
Skandia
Drottninggatan 82Filmhuset
Borgvägen 1Alma’s Park
Sturegatan 18Zita
Birger Jarlsgatan 37Sture
Birger Jarlsgatan 41Bio Rio
Hornstulls beach 3Capitol
St. Eriksgatan 82The festival cinemas open 30 minutes before the first screening every day from 11 to 22 November.


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