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.
- 1818.May.Friday
Boulebar Tanto season premiere
Tantogatan 85, 118 42 Stockholm, SwedenAfter a cold and dark winter, the boatyard at Tanto will become your favourite place again. The French outdoor park by the water on Södermalm is finally opening for the season!
Boulebar Tanto opens up and invites you to boule!
Expect happy community vibes, French food & beverage, mood-setting music and lots of fun.DJ CSQ
Bienvenue!
Mexican dance course
124 54 Bandhagen, SwedenFolkdansgruppen 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
Tasting: Wine for beginners
Djurgårdsvägen 38, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenEva Karlsson has learned everything about wine by being curious. She is also inviting you to be one. In other words, no questions are too stupid. The tasting answers most basic questions: What wine is suitable for what? What grapes should I know? What wine can I serve to the neighbour (but hardly my boss)? How do you try a wine? How do you interpret the color and the smell? How does the climate and the soil affect the taste? Why are some wines haphazardly expensive and others affordable? Why are some wine tastings worth every penny?
Eva Karlsson is educated psychodramatic and mental coach. During university studies in France and as a waiter and master of prestigious restaurants in New York for many years, she acquired unique winning skills. As she now gets an outlet for in her tests at the Spritmuseum.
The museum’s critically acclaimed restaurant offers an extra dish when you order to order an entire dinner menu. Limited number of seats. Please provide the tasting session’s booking number in the comment field in connection with the booking of your table. https://spritmuseum.se/restaurangen/
The bar serves simpler dishes before and after the tasting.
Jazz evening at Hotel Kung Carl Innergården
Birger Jarlsgatan 21, 111 45 Stockholm, SwedenAn evening full of swinging jazz, snacks and champagne!
During the evening there will be live music (band TBA), nice mingling and a whole night in the late 20s style.
Interest is big so be there on time!
Popsicle @ Grönan Live
Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenThey started the 90’s big indie pop in Sweden and their debut album “Lacquer” from 1992 brought home a Grammis in the category Rock of the Year. They split in 1999 and made a final resignation in 2005. But this year, May 18th, At 20.00, Popsicle makes an unexpected comeback to Stora Scenen.
Ticket info
You can not buy a ticket for a specific concert without buying an entrance to Gröna Lund, or the Gröna Card which gives free entrance throughout the season. Please note that pre-purchased tickets do not provide a guaranteed place so arrive in good time.Tickets online are only sold via Gröna Lund. In Stockholm, you can buy the Gröna Card at Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven.
The Gröna Card for 270 kr gives you free entry to all the season’s concerts. During concert nights, SEK 120 is valid in admission before 18:00. Thereafter 270 SEK and then included Gröna card.
