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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Namaste Stockholm-Indian Culture Festival
Jussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenAre you curious about India, or simply miss it? Welcome to Namaste Stockholm on Saturday the 26th of May 2018, a culture festival for everybody who wants to travel to India by walking into the heart of Stockholm.
Begin your day with Yoga, ancient practices and their modern interpretations. Watch how talented dancers perform in strong colors with graceful movements to music ranging from classical to Bollywood. Hungry for some spice? Our several pop-up restaurants will have you travelling to and from the different corners of India using your taste buds. If you are a foodie, this is a “must try” to put on your bucket list! Planning a trip and need advice? There will also be intimate seminars where knowledgeable speakers will treat topics such as culture and travel.
Save the Date 26th of May @ Kungsträdgården.
Namaste Stockholm is arranged by India Unlimited with support from Embassy of India in Sweden and Incredible India.
Department 2018
Slakthusgatan 8, 121 62 Johanneshov, SwedenThe festival takes place at Stora Skorstensgatan and the Connection Hall in the Slakthus area.
LINEUP: Jon Hopkins – dj set, Magdalena, Johannes Brecht – live, Parallax Deep aka Maya Lourenco + more…Everything will be ready to maximize this 12 hour long and packed block party. There will be a bunch of food trucks and, above all, amazing sound from Danley Sound Labs, Inc. for the artists and DJs take quality music on two different scenes.
Spring Beast Festival 2018
Snösätragränd 1, 124 60 Bandhagen, SwedenSPRING BEAST FESTIVAL 2018
For the fourth consecutive year “Spring Beast” is one of the world’s biggest graffiti festivals located at Snösätra Gränd (Europe’s largest legal graffiti exhibition, 4500 m2)
Spring Beast is a grassroots initiative to encourage urban culture and free expression in its purest form.
During this weekend over 150 artists from all over the world will help and repaint Snösätra Gränd.
You will get a chance to meet the artists behind the artwork and also get a chance to try it out yourself.
There will be live concerts with a huge variety of musicians, dancers and all kinds of different performances.
Alongside graffiti, music and art you also get the chance to try out Yoga, Qi Gong, and a large diversity of activities.Food trucks will be on the spot serving locally produced vegan food as well as some of the best burgers Stockholm has to offer and much more.
This is a festival for everyone, no matter what age, gender, ethnicity or shoe size you got.
Come as you are, leave as you be,
Do what you want, Set your mind free.Their main goal is to bring everyone together and give everyone the best experience possible, and therefore our event is and always will be free.
Back to the 80's Festival
Ringvägen 16, 117 26 Stockholm, SwedenSome of the 80’s most important artists will gather for a one-day festival at Zinkensdamm’s IP.
Some of the decades superstars such as Nik Kershaw and Slade share scenes with Lili & Susie, Suzzie Tapper and Ankie Bagger, Micke South from Golden Times, Tommy Ekman from Style / Freestyle, Noice, Anne-Lie Rydé, Tone Norum, Kee Marcello (Europe) and Mats Ronander. Lustan Lakejer performs an exclusive Stockholm show.Inside the festival area there are bars and foodtrucks.
Between the performances, Love Boat stands for the music.
Entry from 15.00.The concert will take place between 16:00 and 24:00.
Age limit 18 years.
