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WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: November 2019
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WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: November 2019

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
WhereHermans 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
WhereStockholmsmässan
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
WhereA 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.

Avishai Cohen trio jazz Stockholm
Avishai Cohen. Photo by Karen Pérez Guzmán

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

Stockholm Film Festival gala. Photo by Calle Andersson
Stockholm Film Festival gala. Photo by Calle Andersson

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
WhereNordic Art
Cost: FREE

Find out more about upcoming events in our Events Calendar.

< 2018 >
April 30 - May 06
  • 30
    30.April.Monday

    Valborg

    15:00 -22:00
    30/04/2018
    Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden

    At 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 Tarabband

    Students 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

    17:00 -20:00
    30/04/2018
    Hammarby Fabriksväg 109, 120 33 Stockholm, Sweden

    For 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

    19:00 -22:00
    30/04/2018
    Kvisslingbyvägen 65, 184 91 Åkersberga, Sweden

    Celebrate 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

    19:00 -21:30
    30/04/2018
    Smedsuddsvägen 6, 112 35 Stockholm, Sweden

    Welcome 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

    20:00 -22:00
    30/04/2018
    Evert Taubes Terrass, 111 28 Stockholm, Sweden

    Welcoming the spring with a traditional bonfire on Riddarholmen in central Stockholm on Walpurgis.

    6 june Sweden's national day swedish national dagen

    Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"

    21:00 -03:00
    30/04/2018-01/05/2018
    Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, Sweden

    Mosquito & 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 1-3

    Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years

    www.uncleeric.se
    www.mosquito.com

  • 01
    01.May.Tuesday
    6 june Sweden's national day swedish national dagen

    Mosquito & Barracuda "Valborg"

    21:00 -03:00
    01/05/2018-01/05/2018
    Mosebacke torg 1, 116 46 Stockholm, Sweden

    Mosquito & 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 1-3

    Entrance fee 150 SEK, 23 years

    www.uncleeric.se
    www.mosquito.com

  • 02
    02.May.Wednesday

    Shame + VERO @ Bar Brooklyn, Debaser Strand

    18:00 -21:30
    02/05/2018
    Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, Sweden

    Young and with an explosive live energy – Shame is in the front for the new puncture scene that has grown in London.

    In a short period of time, Shame has built a fast-growing reputation as one of England’s most hottest new bands. Musically they move in the border between punk and post-punk. Seamlessly the band is aggressive outbursts with the melodically thoughtful. And live, Shame breaks most.

  • 03
    03.May.Thursday
    No events
  • 04
    04.May.Friday

    Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years

    15:00
    04/05/2018-06/05/2018
    Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden

    15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
    4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.

    MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
    On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
    Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
    Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
    Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
    The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.

    BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
    What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
    You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.

    FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
    All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings  two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
    In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.

    ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
    From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
    Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
    Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.

    Trädgården ⚘ Premiere

    17:00 -03:00
    04/05/2018-05/05/2018
    Trädgården, Hammarby Slussväg, Stockholm, Sverige

    Trädgården is back!

    ▪ GÅRDEN ▪
    Off The Meds
    Video Selector
    Dos Óke
    Evelina Åslin
    Binnie Smalls
    Anna Korsgren
    Johanna Beckman & Jakob Grandin
    Cinnamon Boys

    ▪ KYRKAN ▪
    Zorse & Tigons

    ▪ RÖDA RUMMET ▪
    Josef & Jelassi
    Aïssa Diene
    ShadedbyNature
    Rasuul

    ▪ KLUBBEN ▪
    Flord King & Kajsa Lindström
    Johanna Schneider & Edvin Wikner

    ▪ LÄGENHETEN ▪
    Cinnamon Boys w/ Friends

    Åldersgräns: 21 år
    17:00 – 19:00 | Gratis
    19:00 – 03:00 | 185kr

    Mexican dance course

    18:00 -19:30
    04/05/2018
    124 54 Bandhagen, Sweden
    Folkdansgruppen México Lindo  invites you to an intensive dance course with a Mexican teacher

    Intensive courses of Mexican dance for all the levels will take place in May. The Mexican teacher Josué Obispo will come from Mexico exclusively to teach the courses. It is an excellent opportunity for you to try on this traditional, colourful and joyful dance.
    DO NOT MISS THIS MAGNIFICENT OPPORTUNITY.

    Four meetings of an hour and a half, during the month of May, and a final presentation for 700kr to be paid to the money order 1290535-2 (Folkdansgruppen Mexico Lindo) do not forget to write your name. Children pay 500 crowns.

    Do I need special shoes and special clothes?
    – You can use any shoes.

    Is the site too far away?

    – Only 10 minutes from city center with the subway, station is Högdalen. At “Högkultur” in Högdalsplan 12, 12454 Högdalen.

    What does it take to be part of the group?
    – An interest in the Mexican culture and lots enthusiasm!

    Schedule
    “Högkultur” in Högdalsplan 12, 12454 Högdalen.
    Contact 0729725610 Moises Lopez
    Children and teenagers – Wednesday, from 18:00 to 19:30 p.m. On May 2, 9, 16 and 23
    Beginners – Friday from 18:00 to 19:30 hours On May 4, 11, 18 and 25
    Intermediates – Saturday 09.00-12.00 On May 5, 12, 19 and 26

  • 05
    05.May.Saturday

    Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years

    15:00
    05/05/2018-06/05/2018
    Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden

    15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
    4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.

    MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
    On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
    Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
    Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
    Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
    The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.

    BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
    What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
    You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.

    FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
    All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings  two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
    In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.

    ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
    From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
    Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
    Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.

    Trädgården ⚘ Premiere

    17:00 -03:00
    05/05/2018-05/05/2018
    Trädgården, Hammarby Slussväg, Stockholm, Sverige

    Trädgården is back!

    ▪ GÅRDEN ▪
    Off The Meds
    Video Selector
    Dos Óke
    Evelina Åslin
    Binnie Smalls
    Anna Korsgren
    Johanna Beckman & Jakob Grandin
    Cinnamon Boys

    ▪ KYRKAN ▪
    Zorse & Tigons

    ▪ RÖDA RUMMET ▪
    Josef & Jelassi
    Aïssa Diene
    ShadedbyNature
    Rasuul

    ▪ KLUBBEN ▪
    Flord King & Kajsa Lindström
    Johanna Schneider & Edvin Wikner

    ▪ LÄGENHETEN ▪
    Cinnamon Boys w/ Friends

    Åldersgräns: 21 år
    17:00 – 19:00 | Gratis
    19:00 – 03:00 | 185kr

    Metallica

    Metallica (+Kvelertak) @ Globen

    18:00 -23:00
    05/05/2018
    Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

    The tour follows the release of the success album “Hardwired … Two Self-Destruct” from autumn and landing in Stockholm for two concerts at Ericsson Globe on May 5 and 7, 2018. As a Special Guest on the whole European Tour, will be no less than Norwegian Kvelertak.

  • 06
    06.May.Sunday

    Clarion Hotel Stockholm turns 15 years

    15:00
    06/05/2018-06/05/2018
    Ringvägen 98, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden

    15 years ago, Clarion Hotel Stockholm first opened the doors on Ringvägen 98. In the middle of Skanstull, Petter A. Stordalen made the building that would become Södermalm’s live meeting place. Many thought it was crazy to build a hotel on a highway – but here it stand 15 years later.
    4 million guests have passed through its doors – this will be celebrated with a big party! Their anniversary coincides magically with the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrated around the world. Since Latin America lives in the heart of Clarion, they want to celebrate this with Mosquito in the form of a rarely seen Fiesta! They invite you to a weekend with music, dance, art and community on Söder’s pearl.

    MOSQUITO – HOTEL TAKES OVER 5 MAY
    On the 5th of May, the Music collective Mosquito, led by DJ Thomas Gylling’s, will take on a plethora of dancers, musicians, DJs, artists, drummers and a boozing carnival feeling. 18:00. In the restaurants, bars, the reception, the ramp and in the hotel’s all corners and crutches, it will be danced and partyed until late night under the direction of Thomas Gylling and his many secret guests …
    Kl. At 19.45, Thomas Gylling and Petter Stordalen will together officially start the party in the lobby.
    Outside the street there will be a food truck for all hungry and Eatery Social Bar stands as usual for the most amazing Margaritas!
    Bars are open at. 15:00 to 1:00.
    The terrace by Eatery Social Skanstull, their outdoor bar overlooking the Arctic Circle, will be open to guests between kl. 20:00 to 23:00.

    BIRTHDAY BUBBLES 5 MARCH
    What is a birthday without Champagne ??! Moët & Chandon have created a separate bar for all connoisseurs serving oysters and champagne.
    You can find the moetbar in room 7062 at. 15:00 to 22:00.

    FOR THE LOVE OF BEER 4 May
    All beer lovers are welcomed to an After Work in collaboration with The The Brooklyn Brewery, New Carnegie Brewery and Carlsberg. The Carnegie Brewery Beertruck brings  two exciting news on the crane and even more beer in the bar. The foodtruck will be on the street serving Mexican food! Find Brooklyn Brewery’s own hangout in a bar upstair with DJ Gonzalez behind the turntables and the bar full of Brooklyn Beer. Of course, representatives from Brooklyn are in place to chat with beer and hang out with you.
    In the livingroom you can celebrate Friday with Carlsberg and their activity corner. Here you can also challenge your friends in fussball, ping-pong or video games.

    ART FOR THE MASSES 4 & 5 May
    From Friday 16.00, the wall in the lobby changes shape and becomes a graffiti wall for the weekend where artists from Graffitisthlm work on an artwork that will be ready on Saturday morning for all guests to view. In room 7074, GraffitiSthlm puts out paintings inspired by Graffiti’s world and of course they are also in place for a guided tour between 15.00 – 19.00 for those who wish.
    Daytime Saturday May 5, the 56 stunning Nordic artworks that Clarion Sthlm houses will be exhibited and here art director Martin Wickström will host a guided tour of the hotel’s entire floors to tell us about the artworks and the artists behind them.
    Art migration starts at. 14.00 from reception.


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