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.
- 1616.March.Monday
Fletcher + L Devine
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenFletcher is an American singer-songwriter who was one of iHeartRadio’s Artists to Watch 2019 and she has made waves especially with her single Undrunk. She is all about authencity and honesty in her music, and is something of an anti-popstar. Her songs take on heartbreak and strong emotions.
She is joined on her European tour by English up-n-coming singer-songwriter L Devine, who brings attitude-filled and melody-heavy pop.
Catch them at Debaser Strand on 16th March.
- 1717.March.Tuesday
The fire festival at Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm, SwedenWith the hosts Sina Valiollah and Nazanin Nour, an entire sparkling evening with ice dance shows, traditional jumps of fires, children’s activities, fragrant food and fantastic artists from all over the world!
The artists that gild the evening include Andy Madadian, Sasy, Mozhdah Jamalzadah, Jasmin Kara and Kiosk!
Information on all artists and other programs will be available shortly.
The party is being streamed live both internationally and to several cities in Sweden.The fire festival is a non-religious celebration that has been celebrated among many different peoples for thousands of years to welcome spring and is part of the Persian New Year Nouroz. In Persian, the festival is called Chaharshanbeh Suri and is always celebrated on the Tuesday before the Persian New Year, which in turn falls on the spring equinox. Just as in the Swedish traditional Valborg celebration, nature’s change is greeted with flaming fires, that winter is spring and that the light comes back.
The fire party is celebrated at the same time in Gothenburg and Malmö and in all cities there is free admission to the festivities!
Tribute: Ramones
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenHey ho, let’s go!
On April 17, Club Bittersweet invites you to an evening to pay tribute to the Ramones. With classics such as “Blitzkrieg Bop”, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” and “I Wanna Be Sedated”, the Ramones laid the foundation for the seventies punk wave and influenced countless bands to pick up the guitars and start playing. Ramones minimalist rock ‘n’ roll proved that a perfect song requires no more than three chords and a chorus to scream in. In addition the DJs will also play other classic punk like Iggy Pop, The Clash, New York Dolls, Dead Boys etc …Free entrance
- 1818.March.Wednesday
Tribute: Ramones
Hornstulls strand 4, 117 39 Stockholm, SwedenHey ho, let’s go!
On April 17, Club Bittersweet invites you to an evening to pay tribute to the Ramones. With classics such as “Blitzkrieg Bop”, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” and “I Wanna Be Sedated”, the Ramones laid the foundation for the seventies punk wave and influenced countless bands to pick up the guitars and start playing. Ramones minimalist rock ‘n’ roll proved that a perfect song requires no more than three chords and a chorus to scream in. In addition the DJs will also play other classic punk like Iggy Pop, The Clash, New York Dolls, Dead Boys etc …Free entrance
- 1919.March.Thursday
The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit - The Concert
Götgatan 55, 116 21 Stockholm, SwedenFilm & live music, “The Lord Of The Rings & The Hobbit – The Concert” brings the original “Pippin” – actor Billy Boyd to Stockholm and Göta Lejon.
- 2020.March.FridayNo events
- 2121.March.Saturday
Kleerup @ Debaser Strand
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenAfter a few years of silence, Kleerup released “Lovers Table” in the autumn, hosted by British duo AlunaGeorge and “I Need Love” in collaboration with the legends Rebecca & Fiona.
Kleerup has become synonymous with Swedish electro pop. He has worked with artists such as Robyn, Lady Gaga, Moby, Teddybears and The Cardigans. The international breakthrough came in 2007 with Robyn and “With every heartbeat”. The song reached number one in England, top 10 on several lists across Europe and top 30 on the biggest list of them all, the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. At home, the single was on the top list for 54 weeks.
- 2222.March.Sunday
Kleerup @ Debaser Strand
Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Hornstulls strand, Stockholm, SwedenAfter a few years of silence, Kleerup released “Lovers Table” in the autumn, hosted by British duo AlunaGeorge and “I Need Love” in collaboration with the legends Rebecca & Fiona.
Kleerup has become synonymous with Swedish electro pop. He has worked with artists such as Robyn, Lady Gaga, Moby, Teddybears and The Cardigans. The international breakthrough came in 2007 with Robyn and “With every heartbeat”. The song reached number one in England, top 10 on several lists across Europe and top 30 on the biggest list of them all, the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. At home, the single was on the top list for 54 weeks.
