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.
- 2323.March.MondayNo events
- 2424.March.Tuesday
Sinatra & Friends - Göta Lejon
Götgatan 55, 116 21 Stockholm, SwedenMartin and Sammy Davis Jr. will be transforming Göta Lejon in Stockholm into the glamorous Las Vegas hotel scenes in the early 1960s, when it was The Rat Pack who owned the town and the charts.
In the show, Stephen Triffitt, Mark Adams and George Daniel Long (aka Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.) provide the wlements to relive the legends of the famous, not to mention infamous, The Rat Pack.
Triffitt, Adams and Long portray the giants in the nostalgic tribute show. Everyone with a smile on their lips and voices that enchant. Sinatra & Friends offers the best of the legends’ repertoire. The show features the eternal classics “My Way”, “Mr. Bojangles”, “New York, New York”, “That’s Amore” and many more. All accompanied by a big band of nine musicians and “The Golddiggers”, three fantastic singers and dancers.
Take the chance to be transported to the glamorous 60s on The Strip in Las Vegas where the Hollywood giants provided entertainment.
Duration of the show: Approximately 2 hours including break
Ticket Price: From SEK 495 + fees
Age limit: 13 years - 2525.March.WednesdayNo events
- 2626.March.Thursday
From The Soul - live music
Folkungagatan 47, 116 22 Stockholm, SwedenScandic Malmen invites you to a club night with live music.
The club nights are organised in collaboration with From The Soul Club, which is responsible for live music entertainment. The music will be alternated with two different themes – Southern Soul with TOP DOGS and RnB / Neo Soul with A BRAND NEW STAGE – Spiced up with lots of exciting guest artists.This club night is the theme of TOP DOGS and Southern Soul.
The club evenings start with AW 5pm and Happy Hour offers to continue with live music later in the evening.
Club nights will be held in Scandic Malmen’s club Lilla Hotellbaren.TOP DOGS
Top Dogs is known as Sweden’s most diligent pickup band, touring continuously with international artists in the Nordic countries, peforming Southern Soul.
Artists that the band has toured with are Johnny Rawls, Deitra Farr, Tad Robinson, Larry Garner, Toronzo Cannon, Toni Lynn Washington, Angela Brown, Lady A, Vasti Jackson, Guitar Shorty, Peaches State, Nellie Tiger Travis, The Reverend Shawn Amos.– Admission is free for From The Soul Club members.
Apply for membership via link : http://eepurl.com/gJxfvf
– Entry for non-members costs 50 SEK and is offered as a pre-sale on Tickster.
-VIP packages are also available for 250 SEK where entrance, table seating and welcome drink & snacks etc. are included.
Jon Hopkins - Polarity Tour @ Göta Lejon
Götgatan 55, 116 21 Stockholm, SwedenJon Hopkins announces Polarity – a new tour for 2020 – which follows on from the incredibly successful Singularity tour, where he performed sold-out headline live shows, festival dates and DJ appearances across the globe.
Taking over the Royal Albert Hall London, Sage Gateshead, Brighton Dome, Salle Pleyel Paris, Helsinki Music Centre and Berlin’s Philharmonie – to name just a few – Polarity will, Jon says, tether together “the two disparate elements of harsh and fragile in my music.” He explains, “by going between the two, we’ll hopefully create some profound moments of stillness.”
- 2727.March.Friday
Photography fair 2020
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenThe meeting place for those who breathe photography and image. For three days you will experience a photo party filled to the brim with inspiration, product news and free seminars. There are also workshops, photo schools and exhibitions. Whether you are a professional or an amateur, there is something for everyone who wants to try new technology and equipment, ask questions to the experts and become a better photographer.
Hours:
Friday 09-18
Saturday 09-18
Sunday 09-18
Lamb of God + Kreator (support Power Trip) @ Fryhuset
Mårtensdalsgatan 6, 120 30 Stockholm, SwedenMarch 27, 2020 will be a celebration for anyone interested in heavy music. An incredibly strong lineup consisting of American Lamb Of God, German Kreator and American Power Trip will then come to Sweden for an exclusive gig.
Kontakt | Amelie Lens
Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenNo one can have avoided how Antwerp-born Amelie Lens has completely taken over the global techno scene in recent years! She plays with such explosive energy that it is difficult not to get caught up in total trans. Richie Hawtin describes her set like this “A mix of old and new strong techno records, tough but not hard, fast and throbbing, hypnotic and energised” That should say it all! In just a couple of years, this giant has achieved more than many artists can only dream of. Now she is finally coming to Kontact to do her biggest gig on Swedish soil ever.
LINE UP
Big Salon
22: 00-00: 00 – Jessie Granqvist
00: 00-02: 00 – Amelie Lens
02: 00-04: 00 – Linny HexNEU
00: 00-01: 30 Hedda Stenberg
01: 30-03: 00 This.is.Sally
03: 00-04: 00 Stefan Vilusic
04: 00-05: 00 Collective 800discotheque
00: 00-05: 00 TBA - 2828.March.Saturday
Photography fair 2020
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenThe meeting place for those who breathe photography and image. For three days you will experience a photo party filled to the brim with inspiration, product news and free seminars. There are also workshops, photo schools and exhibitions. Whether you are a professional or an amateur, there is something for everyone who wants to try new technology and equipment, ask questions to the experts and become a better photographer.
Hours:
Friday 09-18
Saturday 09-18
Sunday 09-18
Färgfabriken Market
Lövholmsbrinken 1, 117 43 Stockholm, SwedenThe market at Färgfabriken is one of Stockholm’s largest markets for design and crafts. Offering visitors a fantastic selection with the opportunity to shop directly from the designers and go home with something unique!
Check out the market’s offerings on the website:
www.fargfabrikenevenemang.se/marknad
Where you will soon find more information about all exhibitors, artists, program points etc.There will be an outdoor bar, with hot and cold drinks and snacks. There are also market stalls with artcrafts, cheese, flowers and more.
Inside the market stalls you can visit their bar, which serves beer, wine and butter bread, among other things and listen to live music.
All children under 16 enter free!
Unfortunately dogs are not welcome indoors, only out in the yard!
TRANS CULTURE FESTIVAL
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenWelcome to TRANS CULTURE FESTIVAL a four day festival of creating trans magic together ⚧
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29
Meet up at the venue c.off (https://www.coff.se/) for workshops, performances, panels, kids’ corner and much much more!Monday March 30
Walking-tour with Sam Hultin:
https://www.facebook.com/events/495651741142443/
And afterwards a cozy hang-out co-hosted with FPES afterwards at Dynamo Café.Tuesday March 31
The final day of the festival at Mångkulturellt centrum i Fittja for an evening of mingle, arts, performances and more to celebrate visibility and creativity in the trans and gender-diverse community. This event marking Trans Day of Visibility is co-hosted by Trans Fest Stockholm, RFSL Stockholm and Mångkulturellt centrum in Fittja.
https://www.facebook.com/events/533437407287491/VENUES AND ACCESSIBILITY
★ c.off: https://www.coff.se/wpcontent/uploads/2018/05/c.off_studio_lokalinfo.pdf
★ Dynamo: to be added
★ Mångkulturellt centrum: https://mkcentrum.se/besok/If you would like to support their work & future community events, you are welcome to make a donation.
SWISH: 123 087 6417Questions, suggestions, requests for translations or something else: festival@transfeststockholm.org
This festival is organised in collaboration with ABF Stockholm.
Stockholm Gathering Ep. 11
Karl XII:s torg 3, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenThe eleventh edition of STOCKHOLM GATHERING!
This time SG is be back in a more downscaled private semblance in collaboration with Operakällaren and the venue Operaterrassen.
Provoking the ordinary nightclub landscape and elaborating it with house music. This night is all about coming together and experiencing something unforgettable. Prepare to be blown away by off the scale production, top of the line sound system and an out-of-the-ordinary musical experience.
Age restriction 21
REQUESTS & RESERVATIONS: bookings@stockholmgathering.com
Kontakt | Amelie Lens
Berzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenNo one can have avoided how Antwerp-born Amelie Lens has completely taken over the global techno scene in recent years! She plays with such explosive energy that it is difficult not to get caught up in total trans. Richie Hawtin describes her set like this “A mix of old and new strong techno records, tough but not hard, fast and throbbing, hypnotic and energised” That should say it all! In just a couple of years, this giant has achieved more than many artists can only dream of. Now she is finally coming to Kontact to do her biggest gig on Swedish soil ever.
LINE UP
Big Salon
22: 00-00: 00 – Jessie Granqvist
00: 00-02: 00 – Amelie Lens
02: 00-04: 00 – Linny HexNEU
00: 00-01: 30 Hedda Stenberg
01: 30-03: 00 This.is.Sally
03: 00-04: 00 Stefan Vilusic
04: 00-05: 00 Collective 800discotheque
00: 00-05: 00 TBA - 2929.March.Sunday
Photography fair 2020
Stockholmsmässan, Parkeringsvägen, Stockholm, SwedenThe meeting place for those who breathe photography and image. For three days you will experience a photo party filled to the brim with inspiration, product news and free seminars. There are also workshops, photo schools and exhibitions. Whether you are a professional or an amateur, there is something for everyone who wants to try new technology and equipment, ask questions to the experts and become a better photographer.
Hours:
Friday 09-18
Saturday 09-18
Sunday 09-18Färgfabriken Market
Lövholmsbrinken 1, 117 43 Stockholm, SwedenThe market at Färgfabriken is one of Stockholm’s largest markets for design and crafts. Offering visitors a fantastic selection with the opportunity to shop directly from the designers and go home with something unique!
Check out the market’s offerings on the website:
www.fargfabrikenevenemang.se/marknad
Where you will soon find more information about all exhibitors, artists, program points etc.There will be an outdoor bar, with hot and cold drinks and snacks. There are also market stalls with artcrafts, cheese, flowers and more.
Inside the market stalls you can visit their bar, which serves beer, wine and butter bread, among other things and listen to live music.
All children under 16 enter free!
Unfortunately dogs are not welcome indoors, only out in the yard!TRANS CULTURE FESTIVAL
Gustav Adolfs torg 22, 111 52 Stockholm, SwedenWelcome to TRANS CULTURE FESTIVAL a four day festival of creating trans magic together ⚧
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29
Meet up at the venue c.off (https://www.coff.se/) for workshops, performances, panels, kids’ corner and much much more!Monday March 30
Walking-tour with Sam Hultin:
https://www.facebook.com/events/495651741142443/
And afterwards a cozy hang-out co-hosted with FPES afterwards at Dynamo Café.Tuesday March 31
The final day of the festival at Mångkulturellt centrum i Fittja for an evening of mingle, arts, performances and more to celebrate visibility and creativity in the trans and gender-diverse community. This event marking Trans Day of Visibility is co-hosted by Trans Fest Stockholm, RFSL Stockholm and Mångkulturellt centrum in Fittja.
https://www.facebook.com/events/533437407287491/VENUES AND ACCESSIBILITY
★ c.off: https://www.coff.se/wpcontent/uploads/2018/05/c.off_studio_lokalinfo.pdf
★ Dynamo: to be added
★ Mångkulturellt centrum: https://mkcentrum.se/besok/If you would like to support their work & future community events, you are welcome to make a donation.
SWISH: 123 087 6417Questions, suggestions, requests for translations or something else: festival@transfeststockholm.org
This festival is organised in collaboration with ABF Stockholm.
Stockholm Gathering Ep. 11
Karl XII:s torg 3, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenThe eleventh edition of STOCKHOLM GATHERING!
This time SG is be back in a more downscaled private semblance in collaboration with Operakällaren and the venue Operaterrassen.
Provoking the ordinary nightclub landscape and elaborating it with house music. This night is all about coming together and experiencing something unforgettable. Prepare to be blown away by off the scale production, top of the line sound system and an out-of-the-ordinary musical experience.
Age restriction 21
REQUESTS & RESERVATIONS: bookings@stockholmgathering.com
