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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Stockholms Kulturfestival 2019
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenNow it is finally time for this year’s edition of the Stockholm Culture Festival. This year, the theme for the Culture Festival is Space. A theme presented together with the Swedish Space Agency. Experience planets, stars, infinity and astronauts in the form of dance, music, conversation and film.
As usual, the festival will invite a wide range of Swedish and international music, circus, family program, walks and specially produced art in summer stockholm.
The festival takes place in the inner city of Stockholm; Everything at the Cultural Festival is free with the exception of “walks” – guided city walks with a variety of themes that cost SEK 30 each.
Stockholm Oktoberfest
Greve von Essens väg, 115 27 Stockholm, RuotsiEnjoy the fantastic atmosphere at Stockholm Oktoberfest in August 2019 with strong beer directly from Bavaria, German food and live bands – now even better with special offer to students on Wednesday 14th the fantastic “Heidi” models on Thursdays on August 15th.
Welcome to the famous Oktoberfest Stockholm – a festival of Lederhosen, beer and pop music! Celebrate with the happy mood in a tent of 2,100 people.
Entrance is free on Wednesday and Thursday.On Friday and Saturday the entrance is 60 krona. There will be beer, cider and food for sale. Alternatively, you can book a package with reservation including food and drink for 415-485 SEK. Fantastic Tyrolermusik and Bavarian beer, which is served by women in Dirndl and men in Lederhosen. The festival takes place 14th to 17th of August.
Stockholm Oktoberfest
Greve von Essens väg, 115 27 Stockholm, RuotsiEnjoy the fantastic atmosphere at Stockholm Oktoberfest in August 2019 with strong beer directly from Bavaria, German food and live bands – now even better with special offer to students on Wednesday 14th the fantastic “Heidi” models on Thursdays on August 15th.
Welcome to the famous Oktoberfest Stockholm – a festival of Lederhosen, beer and pop music! Celebrate with the happy mood in a tent of 2,100 people.
Entrance is free on Wednesday and Thursday.On Friday and Saturday the entrance is 60 krona. There will be beer, cider and food for sale. Alternatively, you can book a package with reservation including food and drink for 415-485 SEK. Fantastic Tyrolermusik and Bavarian beer, which is served by women in Dirndl and men in Lederhosen. The festival takes place 14th to 17th of August.
Stockholm Oktoberfest
Greve von Essens väg, 115 27 Stockholm, RuotsiEnjoy the fantastic atmosphere at Stockholm Oktoberfest in August 2019 with strong beer directly from Bavaria, German food and live bands – now even better with special offer to students on Wednesday 14th the fantastic “Heidi” models on Thursdays on August 15th.
Welcome to the famous Oktoberfest Stockholm – a festival of Lederhosen, beer and pop music! Celebrate with the happy mood in a tent of 2,100 people.
Entrance is free on Wednesday and Thursday.On Friday and Saturday the entrance is 60 krona. There will be beer, cider and food for sale. Alternatively, you can book a package with reservation including food and drink for 415-485 SEK. Fantastic Tyrolermusik and Bavarian beer, which is served by women in Dirndl and men in Lederhosen. The festival takes place 14th to 17th of August.
Nytorgsfesten 2019 - Nytorget's Festival
Nytorget 6, 116 40 Stockholm, SwedenA three-day music and folk party in the heart of Södermalm. The festival wants to offer guests an experience of music, art, colors, food joy, service and quality. Nytorgsfesten is a festival for the whole family. Activity and schedule are announced continuously.
Nytorget’s Festival was organised for the first time in 1995 – 1997 in Nytorget with over 25,000 visitors and then moved to Riddarholmen 2001 – 2004 and then Skeppsholmen 2011. Since 2017 it is back in Nytorget.
You will be invited to music, dining experiences, flea market, art, yoga, amusement park and more.
The festival is now also in collaboration with the immensely popular photography exhibition, Planket STHLM, and Stockholm Hippie Market.
Nytorget Hippie Market
Nytorget 6, 116 40 Stockholm, SwedenNow it is time for this year’s edition of the Nytorg Festival and the new tradition: Hippie Market. This year it will take over most of Katarina Bangata with new and old salesmen of crafts, food and clothing, art exhibitions, DJs and music as well as a new yoga and meditation center.
Information and the opportunity to apply for a marketplace can be found here: http://www.stockholmhippiemarket.se
Please note that it is NOT a flea market but a market where salesmen are handpicked from the applications to give visitors the best possible experience!
Harlem Hot Shots & Stockholm Swing All Stars - Parkteatern
Malmgårdsvägen 59D, 116 38 Stockholm, SwedenJoin on a musical and dance journey through American jazz history. The dance company Harlem Hot Shots and the Stockholm Swing All Stars orchestra interpret dance and music from the early days of jazz up to the golden age of swing.
They invite the audience on both classic numbers and newly arranged works. Strongly influenced by the legendary dancers and musicians from Harlem’s dance halls and jazz hooks, they have created a rhythmic, swinging and speedy performance.
The place is Parkteatern in Vitabergsparken
WHEN: 16 Aug at 19.00 (get in good time for seating)
Performance lasts 50 minutes
FREE ENTRANCE!
