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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Valborg
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenAt Skansen you can celebrate Valborg with a view of Stockholm. In addition to the traditionally fire celebration, there will be celebrations at Sollidenscenen with songs and music. Skansen’s valborg celebration dates back to 1894.
Valborg program during the day: Singing the student’s happy day!
15.00-16.10 Student choir Valborg celebration in cooperation with the Stockholm Student Union’s Central Organization.
Fanborg with banners and standings from Stockholm University’s institutions. The award “Sstudent’s friend of the year” is handed out and talks are held. Spring singing with Stockholm Student Singers. The show’s orchestra Kårsdrag and Baletten Kårsetten.Valborg program during the evening: Great May welcome!
Kl. 20.15-20.45 Folk music group Väsen
Approx. 20.45-20.55 The speech to spring – Mia Cuts
Kl. 21 Valborgsmässobålet is lit.
Kl. 21-21.20 Stockholm Student Singers Sing In Spring.
Conductor: Pelle Olofson
Kl: 21.20-22 World Music Group TarabbandStudents have a free entrance to a valid student ID.
For information: http://www.skansen.se/en/valborg-skansen
Skansen opens at 10.00 and welcomes as usual to cultural history environments, animals and much more: www.skansen.se/en/kalendarium
Club fest: Valborg18
Hammarby Fabriksväg 109, 120 33 Stockholm, SwedenFor the 14th time, tSjöstadsföreningen organizes Valborg on the hil in the heart of Hammarby Sjöstad. Welcome!
Activities:
17:00 pony riding, serving and other activities start.
On site there is also the Super rabit Knaskalle.
Night walkes and Fryshuset.
18:30 Spring speach followed by choir singing.
19:00 The bonfire is lit.
20:00 The evening activities are rounded off.Valborg at Grindtorps Gård HB
Kvisslingbyvägen 65, 184 91 Åkersberga, SwedenCelebrate Valborg at Grindtorps Gård.
The celebration takes place at Grindtorps Farm! The fire will light at 19:00. A barbecue will be available for those who want to bring something good to eat.
Everyone is warmly welcome to celebrate, no notification required!
Valborg for everyone
Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, SwedenWelcome to a Valborg for everyone!
Welcome spring together with thousands of new and established Swedes. In addition to all traditional features like the fire, spring and choir singing games, new friends, kiosks with food and goodies and wonderful surprises are promised.
Smedsuddsvägen 6
-Event is free for everyone.
-Nolltollerans against alcohol.Valborg at Riddarholmen 2018
Evert Taubes Terrass, 111 28 Stockholm, SwedenWelcoming the spring with a traditional bonfire on Riddarholmen in central Stockholm on Walpurgis.
Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"
Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, SwedenMosquito & Barracuda welcome you to the Södra Teater’s big Valborg festival. Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah offers rhythms from the beach and the street.
Wonderful warmth without smoke on the two big dancefloors. The club that offers music styles you did not know you love.Mosquito & Barracuda …
Always at least two dance floors, always at least two bars and always open till 3:00!INFO
Mosquito & Barracuda
Thomas Gylling, Uncle Eric & Dj Erykah
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke Torg 1-3Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years
www.uncleeric.se
www.mosquito.com
