November is that time of the year many regard as dark, but funnily enough, Stockholm gives us many sparkly and enlightened ways to have fun and keep our minds away from the gloomy weather conditions. Such as the Stockholm Film Festivals, where stars of the movie world shine on the red carpets of the city’s cinemas and the light of the projectors on the screens takes us to worlds we have only dreamed of. Stockholm itself also starts glittering, when the streets are dressed with the Christmas decorations. No, this is not a dark time, it’s a time to see the light in different shapes.
Here are some of the glittering events you should not miss this month!
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS
Lighting of the Christmas lights in Stockholm City
Everybody is welcomed to this year’s opening of #Stockholmsjul with the launch of the Christmas lights in Stockholm City 2019.
In addition to the launch of one million LED lights on over 40 streets, places and squares, the city will offer wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Do not miss the premiere walk of this year’s Christmas lights!
When: 16 November
Where: Kungsträdgården
Cost: FREE
Christmas Market at Skansen
The Christmas market at Skansen has been a yearly tradition since 1903. The market square is filled with food, treats and decorations and the bonfires are lit. All the historical houses and farmsteads are decorated and in the town quarters you can meet skilled craftsmen. There will be craft demonstrations and live music in the buildings where the tables are also set for Christmas dinner. Young and old can participate in dancing around the Christmas tree and make their own Christmas decorations in the workshop.
When: 30 November
Where: Skansen
Cost: 60SEK – 140SEK
Peasful Christmas Market
For the second year in a row, Herman’s is holding a 100% vegan Christmas market, filled to the brim with delicious treats, healthy products, artworks, books and much more!
When: 30 November
Where: Hermans Restaurang & Trädgårdscafé
Cost: FREE
FAIRS
Sthlm Food & Wine 2019
Enjoy great flavours with close friends. Join the best tasting event in the Nordics.
When: 8-10 November
Where: Stockholmsmässan
Cost: 150-200SEK for one day, 250-280SEK for two days, children free
Stockholm Coffee Festival 2019
Swing by A-House on Saturday 9th of November to meet your favourite Swedish Roasters, try your hand and some cutting edge coffee tech, and enjoy a great time with fellow coffee lovers.
When: 9 November
Where: A house Stockholm
Cost: FREE
MUSIC
Elder Island @ Obaren
The Bristol trio ELDER ISLAND delivers a fantastic mix of dream pop and techno where mpc beats meet a myriad of synth, guitar, bass and cello.
When: 7 November
Where: Obaren
Cost: FREE
Avishai Cohen Trio @ Berwaldhallen
Renowned Israeli jazz bassist and composer Avishai Cohen returns to Stockholm along with a newly released record and a new trio! This time for a unique concert in one of the most pleasing stages in the city, Berwaldhallen.
Kontakt – The Black Madonna + La Fleur
When: 24 November
Where: Berns
Cost: 295SEK – 495SEK
ART
30th Stockholm International Film Festival
Between the 6th and the 17th of November, the 2019 Stockholm International Film Festival screens around 150 films from over 60 countries in the city’s cinemas and arranges quizzes, parties, seminars, Face2Face and more.
We have put together a guide with the films that are a MUST SEE at this year’s festival, including the best of the best from every film genre and you can find it here.
When: 6-17 November
Where: The festival takes place in the following cinemas: Skandia, Drottninggatan 82. Filmhuset, Borgvägen 1. Park, Sturegatan 18. Zita, Birger Jarlsgatan 37. Sture, Birger Jarlsgatan 41. Bio Rio, Hornstulls strand 3. Capitol, St. Eriksgatan 82.
Cost: Ordinary ticket: 100 SEK. Red Carpet ticket: 150 SEK. Capitol: 120 SEK. Day ticket: 70 SEK (valid Mon–Fri before 3:00pm). Red Carpet Deluxe: 160-500 SEK
Opening Reception: Love Lundell & C-print
This autumn Love Lundell will present a new series of works in the exhibition Sentimentally Yours, Red Forest at Wetterling Galllery. The series is about times of transition, the period between childhood and adulthood. Memories of sexual awakening and places connected to these memories. Or the emotion of being trapped in this stage of transition.
When: Opening Reception 7 November. Reception stays open the rest of the month.
Where: Wetterling Gallery
Cost: FREE
Exhibition – Theme: Stockholm at Nordic Art
Several of Sweden’s most interesting artists interpret Stockholm in their own way. Pia Erlandsson, Richard Vakil, Marika Lang, Maria Krull, Henry Bronett, BG Karlsson, Carolina Bååth, Viktoria Tikhomirova, Gunnel Wennberg
Large opening day Saturday 9 November 12-17 pm at Birkagatan 28 B.
When: 9-14 November
Where: Nordic Art
Cost: FREE
Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.
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Lacuna Coil @ Nalen
Regeringsgatan 74, 111 39 Stockholm, SwedenThe Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil, with the extremely charismatic Cristina Scabbia in vocals together with Andrea Ferro, are coming to Stockholm and Nalen. They have recently released their 8th album Delirium and it promises to be an exciting show.
On stage at around 20.00.
Regina Spektor @ Cirkus
Cirkus, Djurgårdsslätten, Stockholm, SwedenThe critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Regina Spektor has a new album Remember Us to Life out on 30th September and she’s going out on tour to support it. She makes a stop in Stockholm on 31st October.
“Regina Spektor has become her generation’s Joni Mitchell—a singer-songwriter who nail-guns emotional trusts between wisecracks.” —Rolling Stone
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Steele @ Kåken
Kåken, Regeringsgatan, Stockholm, SwedenSteele has been called Sweden’s dark princess of pop and her sound is progressive with lots of beats and post-rock influences. In her own words she describes her work as a cinema show, but with music.
She recently released her second EP Hiraeth and made an impression on us at her release party. Now you can catch her at Kåken.
Check out the video profile we did on her recently.
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Nadia Nair @ Pop House
POP HOUSE HOTEL, Djurgårdsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenNadia Nair is one of our long-time favorites here at Your Living City. Her deeply touching voice and personal music deserve your attention. Beside the impeccable pop sensitivities and great lyrics, her music also includes influences from the Indian and Malaysian side of her roots.
She will be playing at the ABBA Museum’s Pop House Live Sessions on Friday the 4th November. It’s a nice and intimate setting for concerts and best of all, it’s free entrance!
On stage after 7pm.
Linda Pira & Kumba in Vällingby
Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Vällingby, Vällingbyplan, Vällingby, SwedenYour chance to see two of Sweden’s most amazing female rappers in a unique intimate setting with acoustic vives.
Linda Pira and Kumba are joined by producers Ayesha and NevaDeelay, percussionist Diva and choreographer Imenella at Kulturhuset Stadsteaterns stage in Vällingby.
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Day of the Dead - Día de Muertos
Etnografiska museet, Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenMexican Society organizes the celebration of the Day of the Dead with an exhibition, an altar with offers, craft market and traditional Mexican bread. Dancing, singing and music with the mariachi Mexico Lindo and Fiesta Mexico, Skeleton Workshop and more.
This year’s ofrenda (altar) is dedicated to Alberto Aguilera Valadez, better known as the artist Juan Gabriel. He died in August 28, 2016 and is one of Latin America’s best-selling singer-songwriters.
Shockholm Halloween Parade
Kungsträdgården, Jussi Björlings allé, Stockholm, SwedenThe largest Halloween parade in the Nordics is being held for the 6th time. The parade will start and end from Kungsträdgården and the route will go through Old Town.
So get your most terrifying costumes ready and join the fun! They promise fun, food, games and entertainment for the whole family!
More details at Shockholm.se
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