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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Skansen's Christmas Market
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenSkansen’s Christmas Market is an unbroken tradition ever since 1903. In the town quarter, the Christmas market, is alive during the weekends leading to Christmas Eve. The craftsmen work there in their workshops and houses. On top of the market, the Christmas atmosphere features Christmas decorations, sweets, Christmas presents, straw loaves and other classic craftsmanship of the highest quality.
Are you hungry? There are lots of delicious food to eat on site, like traditional meatballs, wild burgers, donuts and much more. Join the Christmas party, dance around the tree and see how Christmas was celebrated sooner in Swedish houses and farms. Warm welcome!
For faster entry, pre-book the entrance ticket via the ticket link above.
Christmas at Drottningholm
Drottningholms Slott, SwedenOpen: Saturday 10-18, Sunday 10-17
There are limited parking spaces on Drottningholm, please go to the municipality of Brommaplan.
During two magical days a Christmas fair will take place in this amazing setting with emphasis on Swedish crafts and food.
Here you will meet a multitude of Sweden’s absolute best craftsmen. Everything from blacksmiths, candle holders, straw lifters, textiles and others. In the food stall, small-scale food manufacturers tastefully prepare their delicious traditional dishes with cheese, bread, mustard, fish, eggs, ham, etc.
Drottningholm Castle
The castle is open during the fair. Walk in the stunning castle on your own or follow on a guided tour. Also shows to delight the entire family and chores for children. See times at www.drottholmholmsslott.seSlottsboden
In the gift shop Slottsboden (located in the white building by the water) you will find Christmas presents with royal ties. The products are uniquely crafted with inspiration from the royal collections.Drottningholmsteatern and the Theater Bode are open during the fair.
Theater Constance
Classical, kitschigt and kul. Lots of decorations and Christmas presents for all ages and in all price ranges. Opening hours same as the Christmas fair.
Sergelgatan's Christmas market
Sveavägen 17, 111 57 Stockholm, SwedenAn indoor and outdoor Christmas market full of all your classic Christmas goodies!
Ho Ho Ho!
Stortorget's Christmas market in Gamla Stan
Stortorget, Stockholm, SwedenStockholm’s Gillet arranges Stockholm’s oldest Christmas market with a range of high Swedish quality. Every year many people traditionally visit the market with family, relatives and friends. Do it you too!
Open daily 11-18 until 23 December.
Free entrance.
Boy George & Culture Club @ Fryshuset
Mårtensdalsgatan 6, 120 30 Stockholm, SwedenThis summer, Boy George & Culture Club performed at Götaplatsen during the EuroPride week in Gothenburg. It was a show filled with hits and memories that became one of the best nights of the summer.
This fall, Boy George and the band Culture Club release new album – for the first time in 20 years. The reggae-inspired single “Let Somebody Love You” was released in July, and their new album “LIFE” was just released in October.
Grammy winners, Boy George and Culture Club have sold more than 50 million records with hits like “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” since the band was founded in 1981.
Boy George is known as one of the world’s most iconic artists. George was awarded the “Novello lifetime achievement award” in 2015 for his efforts in the music industry.
Their latest performances are praised with amazing reviews, and we expect nothing else during their visit to Stockholm!
Age limit: 13 years
Doors: 18.30 | On stage: 19.30
Presented by Maloney Concerts & Culture Company
BICEP dj set
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenAcclaimed duo BICEP from Belfast, Ireland, will finally come to Sweden for its first major gig on December 8.
The duo has had a brilliant year with magnificent sold out live shows and dj-sets around the world’s prime festivals and clubs! Now BICEP finally comes to Sweden with an exclusive performance to show Swedeb how the real house is played.
Support during the evening is none other than Very Addictive from DISK Records.
