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.
- 2222.January.MondayNo events
- 2323.January.Tuesday

Exhibition: Uniforms and pop music
Riddargatan 13, 114 51 Stockholm, SwedenJimi Hendrix, The Beatles and Madonna – Many artists have over the years embraced the military mode. Visit a display of the uniform’s role in pop music from the 60’s to today.
Free admission, no reservation required.
- 2424.January.WednesdayNo events
- 2525.January.Thursday

Jim Dine: Opening Reception
Kungsträdgården 3, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenWetterling Gallery is welcoming Jim Dine to Stockholm!
With a career dating back to the 50s Jim Dines imagery is well known. The Heart, Pinocchio and Venus from Milo has followed him through the years and is for him a source of constant inspiration. He returns to these iconic images over and over again and find new ways and meanings. Dine uses the heart as a frame to explore the relation between texture, color and composition. Pinnocchio as a metaphor for art: how you can to create something living from a piece of wood or a flat empty canvas. And finally Venus, who let him reinvent an archetypic symbol. The exhibition presents both paintings and sculptures from the three themes.
Jim Dine lives and works in Paris, France and Walla Wall, USA. He has had around 300 solo exhibitions around the world an is represented in more than 80 museum collections.
Free Flow <3 The Feminine
Sickla industriväg 6, 131 54 Nacka, SwedenCelebrate the feminine in you!
Key points of Free Flow:
– Sober. Get high on life instead.
– Dance. Challenge your movements.
– Safe. Respect each others space and integrity.(No Photos or videos on the dancefloor, to let people flow without worries)
What’s Free Flow?
A weekly dance practice where all are students and all are teachers. Rather than learning steps, you’ll develop your own rhythms and techniques to connect with and express yourself.Enter a safe and judgement free environment where, moving from a place of kindness and compassion, the only other boundaries are the ones you choose for yourself.
Come to connect, come to let out pent-up stress or emotions, or come to just be and let the music flow through.
Each session will follow a musical theme, and you’re welcome to interpret that in any way, be it through movement, dress or attitude.
Free Flow is not for profit and donation-based. All proceeds go to the Node and you’re encourage to contribute to the community’s self-sustainability by donating monthly at http://syntheistnode.se/
or by SWISH 123 023 10 68. - 2626.January.Friday

Out of Office After Work [Season Opening]
Münchenbryggeriet Event & Konferens, Torkel Knutssonsgatan, Stockholm, SwedenOUT OF OFFICE AFTER WORK #OOOAW
Combine your enjoyment with your customers and colleagues at Out of Office After Work. At the entrance, you’ll have to scan your access with the OOOAW app so create your free membership before you arrive. A booked VIP-table or Secure Access ticket gives you a priority in the queue until 18:00.BOOK VIP-Table
Table is booked in the OOOAW app according to your needs and wishes. There you can see clearly the price per person and the total amount.SECURE ACCESS TICKET
Do you want a guaranteed place, keep calm and get home smoother? Buy a Secure Access tickets for $ 150 which runs until 18:00. Purchased through the link above. Wardrobe costs 40kr and is not included.
When you scan in the entrance with the OOOAW app, you will receive a stamp that after the 5th visit gives you your 1st free Secure Access ticket value 150kr. With the app in your hand, you’ll also find upcoming events, see friends as crazy, put together your own drinking table, buy Secure Access and get relevant job offers. Search for “OOOAW” on Google Play or AppStore. If you have a Windows Phone or Blackberry you are welcome, but you can not use the OOOAW app with the ability to collect stamps.QUICK INFO
You must have the OOOAW app to enter.
Free entrance throughout the evening.
Several food options are available.
Strict 23-year limit.
100% Cash-free.
Wardrobe fee 40kr
Secure Access tickets are valid until 18:00.
Opening hours: 17.00-21.00
Download the app: http://www.oooaw.com/download
Terms & Conditions: http://oooaw.com/terms-and-conditions
Husgud Björk ★ Cosmopolite
Långholmsgatan 28, 117 33 Stockholm, SwedenBjörk releases her new album Utopia and that’s got to be celebrated with an evening in the Icelandic icon’s honor. There will be music from her entire career and from her collaborations with other artists, with visual material projections, as well as something Icelandic to taste.
Happy hour till 19.00

Al Pitcher - Sverige Syndrome
Mariatorget 3, 118 48 Stockholm, SwedenAl Pitcher’s previous three solo tours have all been very popular successes, performing for sold out venues. The new standup show Sweden Syndrome is premiere October 27 in Norrköping and is described by Al as a love letter to his new homeland Sweden.
No one observes Swedes like Al Pitcher, with great warmth and astounding accuracy. His solo performances Fika, Påtår and Nääämen have given Al Pitcher a big and faithful audience. In the new show, Sweden Syndrome, Al turns the perspective and we get to know our new countryman and take part in his trip: from birth to England to childhood in New Zealand, then landing here, with a Swedish wife and two children.

Absolutely 90’s! Live: Drömhus - The Hole: Technostugan
Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, SwedenAt Absolutely 90’s Patsy Stone picks up BSB-Kevin on the dance floor to the tones of “Barbie Girl” while the Army of Lovers throws Buffalos on Ricky Martin. At the bar, Pet Shop Boys runs the jello-shot race with Britney Spears. Leonardo DiCaprio asks the question “What Is Love” when Leila K gets ahead of the toilet queue. On the dance floor, all dance moves to “Macarena” and Robinson Robban is always “King of the Bar”.
Absolutely 90’s – An orgie of fabulous 90s nostalgia! - 2727.January.Saturday

Hand To Toe Workout
Norrtullsgatan 11, 113 29 Stockholm, SwedenLet’s face it, up until January 3rd we have lots of good will and new years resolutions to be healthier, try new things and workout more and then reality kicks in and routine takes over and we find ourselves rushing again. And it’s ok!
That’s when Best Of You comes in bringing together two very fun and efficient workouts that will, in 1hour, give you the kick, the novelty and the adrenaline rush you need!
This time, in addition to the best spinning class in town, they’ve teamed up with Elin from BREAK IT and you will MAKE IT who will challenge you to see things from another angle, upside down!
Join in for a handstand 101 class standing on your hands and then working those legs on the bikes! Perfect combo or what?
Price: 300 SEK
Registration: Sign up through link above
Additional information: The event will be held in Swedish or English /depending on the guest sign up.For more information contact Best of You at contact@bestofyou.se

Winterrun Stockholm
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenWith thousands of runners running through a winter-lit Skansen, a fantastic atmosphere created by bonfires, torches and fire artists. There will be fire performers along the track creating a beautiful winter racing party with magical framing and sweet atmosphere that you will never forget.
A race you definitely do not want to miss!
There will be two spectacular 5 and 10-kilometer run-offs (10k turn) and a winter-decorated Solliden!
Husgud Björk ★ Cosmopolite
Långholmsgatan 28, 117 33 Stockholm, SwedenBjörk releases her new album Utopia and that’s got to be celebrated with an evening in the Icelandic icon’s honor. There will be music from her entire career and from her collaborations with other artists, with visual material projections, as well as something Icelandic to taste.
Happy hour till 19.00

Finissage concert: Jireel, Sammy & Johnny Bennett, Jelly
Stockholm, 111 51 Stockholm, SwedenThree of the most interesting hip hop artists of the Swedish scene will perform with separate concerts at Studion. Celebrating the show Folkmusik 2.0 – Swedish hiphop remixed with thunder and broke!
JIREEL
The young rapper from Rågsved south of Stockholm has soon exploded as one of the country’s most noticed hip hop promises. Jireel debuted in November 2015 with the song “Here & Now” and has since continued with his crisp, modern style. Songs like “Like Me”, “Long Guy” and Superheater “Cataleya” made 2016 to his perhaps strongest year to date. “Snap” from recently released EP ‘Jettad’ is already mentioned as a milestone in Swedish hiphop – and when Jireel received the great honor to finish the entire Grammis Gala 2017, we could see a taste of a brilliant live artist. Now he is on a great tour of the country! Jireel has just begun.Sammy & Johnny Bennett
The video and song 5DF with Sammy & Johnny Bennett struck down as a bomb on the Swedish rap scene in spring 2016. The word about the pair of parents and the TU5EN collective from Gothenburg spread like a runaway. More and more have stood in the tribute choir for their amazing flow, rhythm and attitude since the brothers’ debut EP: Hundreds80 released last year.
At the Grammis Gala in 2017, Sammy & Johnny Bennett was well deserved in the category Newcomer of the Year. They are also nominated in the category “Hip Hop of the Year / RnB” on the P3 Gold Galaxy 2018 for their second EP ST.RECK released this year. Duon has this year Toured in Scandinavia with Lorentz and is currently working on his debut album. In anticipation of more details about the release of this, the audience can start by listening to the brothers’ latest single Proof.Jelly
On the 8th Sept, JËLLY released his debut Allting / Nothing. A EP about disappointment and sadness, but also about finding back to strength again. JËLLY is the first artist on Adam Tensta’s newly launched label JÄRN.Age Range: All ages (13+)

Al Pitcher - Sverige Syndrome
Mariatorget 3, 118 48 Stockholm, SwedenAl Pitcher’s previous three solo tours have all been very popular successes, performing for sold out venues. The new standup show Sweden Syndrome is premiere October 27 in Norrköping and is described by Al as a love letter to his new homeland Sweden.
No one observes Swedes like Al Pitcher, with great warmth and astounding accuracy. His solo performances Fika, Påtår and Nääämen have given Al Pitcher a big and faithful audience. In the new show, Sweden Syndrome, Al turns the perspective and we get to know our new countryman and take part in his trip: from birth to England to childhood in New Zealand, then landing here, with a Swedish wife and two children.

Back to the 80's
Götgatan 55, 116 21 Stockholm, SwedenAfter a sold out concert in October, Sweden’s largest 80’s concert will be back on January 27, 2018!
Some of Sweden’s biggest and most popular pop artists from the 80’s will take the Göta Lejon’s stage in a concert with their very greatest 80s hits.
100% hits by artists like Ankie Bagger, Noice, and stars from Style, Golden Times and Sha-Boom.
The bar is open before and after the concert serving 80s drinks and playing 80s music.

Âme DJ Set - Innervisions, Berlin
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenÂME 3h DJ SET [Innervision, Berlin]
+ more tbaÂME who together with Dixon runs the label “Innervisions” in Berlin performed a completely unforgettable “live-set” in Stockholm last summer. Now they’re coming back to the Slakthuset’s season premier of 2018 for an exclusive 3 hour DJ set to really start the new year in the best possible way.

Absolutely 90’s! Live: Drömhus - The Hole: Technostugan
Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, SwedenAt Absolutely 90’s Patsy Stone picks up BSB-Kevin on the dance floor to the tones of “Barbie Girl” while the Army of Lovers throws Buffalos on Ricky Martin. At the bar, Pet Shop Boys runs the jello-shot race with Britney Spears. Leonardo DiCaprio asks the question “What Is Love” when Leila K gets ahead of the toilet queue. On the dance floor, all dance moves to “Macarena” and Robinson Robban is always “King of the Bar”.
Absolutely 90’s – An orgie of fabulous 90s nostalgia! - 2828.January.Sunday

Juan de Marcos Afro-Cuban All Stars
Stockholm, 111 51 Stockholm, SwedenAfro-Cuban All Stars consists of thirteen of Cuba’s hottest musicians, active in leading bands like Orquesta Tropicana, Los Van Van and Sierra Maestra, assembled by band leader Juan de Marcos González – the man behind the Buena Vista Social Club.
He has long been honored in Latin America and Europe as the founding member of Cuba’s major son-revival band Sierra Maestra, but was noted primarily in the United States as creator, founder and musical leader of the Buena Vista Social Club.
Juan de Marcos is equally interested in highlighting Cuba’s brilliant young musicians as highlighting Cuba’s senior talent. Afro-Cuban All Stars not only have a genre-crossing ensemble, the group plays both classic Cuban styles like son and danzón and contemporary dance rhythms

Âme DJ Set - Innervisions, Berlin
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenÂME 3h DJ SET [Innervision, Berlin]
+ more tbaÂME who together with Dixon runs the label “Innervisions” in Berlin performed a completely unforgettable “live-set” in Stockholm last summer. Now they’re coming back to the Slakthuset’s season premier of 2018 for an exclusive 3 hour DJ set to really start the new year in the best possible way.

