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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Cradle of Filth + Moonspell @ Fryhuset
Mårtensdalsgatan 6, 120 30 Stockholm, SwedenAge limit: 18 years
Cradle Of Filth and Moonspell to Stockholm
The English band Cradle Of Filth will be in Stockholm for a concert together with Portuguese Moonspell in March.
March 5: Stockholm, Fryhuset Klubben
With the singer Dani Filth in the lead, Cradle Of Filth from Suffolk, England has played a major role in the extreme hair dryer since the debut The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh from 1994. In September, the band’s twelfth studio album Cryptoriana – The Seductinveness Of Decay is released.
As a special guest on this show, we see no less than the Portuguese goth metal band Moonspell. Even they have made a huge impression in the extreme metal for the past 20 years and they have acquired a large number of fans in Sweden.
Do not miss this chance to see two of the best bands in the genre on the same evening.
The Script @ Annexet
Annexet, Arenatorget, Johanneshov, SwedenIrish band The Script returns to Stockholm! Almost three years after their last visit – the longing has been long! The trio released the new “Freedom Child” on September 1st.
The band greets: “You guys may never understand how happy we are to have achieved our 4th number 1 album. You see, we’ve worked so hard on it and ultimately the fans decided …
The Script @ Annexet
Annexet, Arenatorget, Johanneshov, SwedenIrish band The Script returns to Stockholm Live at Annexet next year! After three years since their last visit.
A message from the band: “You guys may never understand how happy we are to have achieved our 4th number 1 album. You see, we’ve worked so hard on it and ultimately the fans decided whether it’s a strong album or not. We’re so so lucky and are humbled by it.”
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Fotomässan (The photography fair)
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenPhoto exhibition – Meeting place for those who are interested in photo!
The photo fair is a meeting place for anyone interested in photography. For three days, visitors will experience a photo feast filled with inspiration, product information, image shows and free seminars.
The Chainsmokers @ Tele 2 Arena
Tele2 Arena, Johanneshov, SwedenGrammy-awarded duo The Chainsmokers bring their tour ‘Euro Memories … Do Not Open Tour’ comes to Sweden and Tele2 Arena.
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Fotomässan (The photography fair)
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenPhoto exhibition – Meeting place for those who are interested in photo!
The photo fair is a meeting place for anyone interested in photography. For three days, visitors will experience a photo feast filled with inspiration, product information, image shows and free seminars.
Korvfestivalen (The sausage festival) 2018 - Stockholm
Augustendalstorget 6, 131 52 Nacka Strand, SwedenThe sausage festival is the obvious meeting place for all the sausage lovers, you are invited to get acquainted in a unique selection of Swedish and international sausages, together with suitable accessories and drinks.
Peggy Gou @ Slakthuset
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenLast summer we could see Berlin-based Peggy Gou from Korea before Dixon. Now she comes back for an intimate club game at Slakthuset!
2017 was Peggy Gou’s year with a bizarre tour schedule with over 150 plays, including at Panorama Bar, Sub Cult and Dekmental. Mixmag ranked her Top 5 of Top 20 of the 2017 DJs alongside Carl Cox, Aphex Twin and Nina Kraviz. You can say quietly that Peggy Gou is a growing star where her house-disco fusion has won our hearts, minds and, above all, our shoes on the dance floor.
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Fotomässan (The photography fair)
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenPhoto exhibition – Meeting place for those who are interested in photo!
The photo fair is a meeting place for anyone interested in photography. For three days, visitors will experience a photo feast filled with inspiration, product information, image shows and free seminars.
Korvfestivalen (The sausage festival) 2018 - Stockholm
Augustendalstorget 6, 131 52 Nacka Strand, SwedenThe sausage festival is the obvious meeting place for all the sausage lovers, you are invited to get acquainted in a unique selection of Swedish and international sausages, together with suitable accessories and drinks.
Salif Keita + opening act Eme Alfonso
Hötorget 8, 111 57 Stockholm, SwedenSelam presents a whole evening at the Concert Hall Stockholm on March 11 with the legend Salif Keita Official Fan Page and Cuban’s star shot Eme Alfonso!
Salif Keita:
Salif Keita, known as “Africa’s Golden Voice”, is one of the afro pop’s great pioneers. He was born as a prince, related in straight descending joints with Mali’s king and founder, thus prohibited by singing to sing. But he challenged the conventions and became a musician. In the 60’s and 70’s he was singer in the legendary bands Super Rail Band de Bamako and Les Ambassadeurs.Salif Keita is constantly up to date and tours all over the world. He has won several awards and recently received prestigious AFRIMA Legendary Award in place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
lineup:
Lineup Salif Keita:
Salif Keita – acoustic guitar & vocals
Djessou-Mory Kant – Electric Guitar
Mamadou Diabate – kora
Molobaly Kone – drums & percussion
Abou Cisse – DJ
Aminata Dante – vocals
Bah Kouyate – vocals
Salimata Traore – vocals / danceEme Alfonso:
Eme Alfonso mixes in his music rhythms from Cuba with jazz and soul. Nacional Public Radio of America (NPR) called Eme Alfonso for “Cuba’s new sound”. She has shared a scene with artists such as Chucho Valdés, Omara Portuondo, Fito Páez, and Ray Lema. She is also a member of legendary Sinintese nominated for a Latin Grammy.Peggy Gou @ Slakthuset
Slakthusgatan 6, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenLast summer we could see Berlin-based Peggy Gou from Korea before Dixon. Now she comes back for an intimate club game at Slakthuset!
2017 was Peggy Gou’s year with a bizarre tour schedule with over 150 plays, including at Panorama Bar, Sub Cult and Dekmental. Mixmag ranked her Top 5 of Top 20 of the 2017 DJs alongside Carl Cox, Aphex Twin and Nina Kraviz. You can say quietly that Peggy Gou is a growing star where her house-disco fusion has won our hearts, minds and, above all, our shoes on the dance floor.
