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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Comic Con Stockholm 2019
Kistamässan - Huvudentré, Arne Beurlings Torg, Kista, SwedenScandinavia’s largest event for popular culture. At Comic Con you can experience activities inspired by TV & film, meet current actors, comic artists and digital creators. Also take part in world-class Cosplay activities or play new games before everyone else. Comic Con is a magical experience for young and old alike!
Hours:
Friday 13 Sep: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday 14 Sep: 10am – 7pm
Sunday, September 15: 10am – 6pm
Stereoplan @ Bar Brooklyn
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenStereoplan is a Latin American band based in Stockholm, they’re celebrating their second year with a concert and show at Bar Brooklyn (Debaser).
They will play covers of classics from Café Tacvba, El Tri, Los Enanitos Verdes, Los Prisioneros, Maná, Virus, Soda Stereo, Miguel Mateos, etc.
Kontakt | Richie Hawtin
Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenRichie Hawtin is a genuine original that has made its mark on the electronic music by being both inventive and innovative. With over twenty years of experience as a DJ, Richie Hawtin has headline: the world’s largest and most prestigious festivals and clubs. Last time you saw him in Swedish soil was 2015 but last time you saw him in Stockholm at a club was 11 years ago, at just Berns.
Linny Hex is one of Stockholm’s best-known names in Sweden’s underground and her passion for technon is not questionable. She has opened for some of the world’s top names in the genre, such as Recondite, Amelie Lens etc. The list is long. The start-up of the record company Kvalia Records has kicked off things seriously for her and the first release has received international recognition. Recently, Linny Hex became a resident at Kontakt.
Line up
– Richie Hawtin (M-NUS, Plus 8)
– Linny Hex (Kvalia Rec, Contact)
– Drakenberg
– Réa Réa (Tek No Tajm)
Absolutely 90’s Live: S CLUB
Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, SwedenAbsolutely 90’s invites you to another decadent 90’s XXL party with space for over 1200 party kids, where no less than one of England’s biggest bands of all times – S CLUB takes on to Backdoor’s stage !!!
At Absolutely 90’s Patsy Stone makes out with BSB-Kevin on the dance floor to the tones of “Barbie Girl” while the Army of Lovers flirts with Ricky Martin. At the bar, Pet Shop Boys runs the jello-shot race with Britney Spears. Leonardo DiCaprio asks the question “What Is Love” when Leila K gets ahead of the toilet queue. On the dance floor, everyone dances to “Macarena” and Robinson Robban is always “King of the Bar”.
Absolutely 90’s – An orgy of fabulous 90s nostalgia!LIVE: S CLUB
S CLUB was the 90’s group that sold millions of records and singles and is one of England’s most successful bands ever! During the night on Backdoor, they will perform the super hits “Don’t Stop Movin ‘”, “Bring It All Back” and “Reach”.DJ: Anders Olsson
Dance Floor 2 – THE HOLE: LEO.B
Resident Leo.B will, as usual, run hits and rajraj / crank his hands in the air for 180!Admission:
23.00-00.00 SEK 100 (wardrobe included)
00.00-02.00 SEK 190 (wardrobe included!)
at 02.00-05.00 SEK 220 (wardrobe included!)
Age limit 18 years
