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.
- 2828.October.Thursday
Free Salsa in Kungsan with the orchestra The Cuban Project
KungsträdgårdenJussi Björlings allé 5, Stockholm, SwedenQUEEER SALSA STOCKHOLM + THE CUBAN PROJECT IN KUNGSAN
Twice as much dancing. For all!
QueerSalsa Stockholm invites you to hot Salsa evenings in Kungsan.
(Dance floor with ceiling and heat lamps right in front of Stora Scen.)On Thursday, October 28, the orchestra will play up to dance and you are invited.
Johan and Peter from QueerSalsa Stockholm will teach you to lead and follow the flirtatious, fast-paced couple dance Salsa.
QueerSalsa Stockholm is the dance school where everyone can learn to perform and follow Salsa and Bachata.Creating opportunities and conditions for a better and more equal world.
Come and be a part of the present. With respect for the past and with high hopes for the future.17: 00 – 17:15 Heating
17:15 – 18:15 Introductory course
18: 30 – 19:00 Dance to The Cuban Project
19:00 – 19:20 Quick course
19:30 – 20:00 Dance to The Cuban ProjectEVERYONE is warmly welcome! Totally free. In collaboration with Föreningen Sprallen and the City of Stockholm. During the course, everyone learns to both follow and lead and you’ll be then encouraged to continue dancing equally during the social dance to the orchestra as well as to the rest of your lives.
- 2828.October.Thursday
Meditation and tour at the Moderna Museet
Moderna MuseetExercisplan 4, 111 49 Stockholm, SwedenJoin a tour with the spiritual and existential in art in focus.
Participate in a tour with meditation after opening hours when peace has settled in the museum. Together with art educator Jessica Eldenstjärna, you’ll explore different artists’ ways of approaching and expressing the spiritual or dimensions beyond our ordinary reality. Turning our attention inward in a guided meditation. It will be an encounter with art based on the presence of all your senses.
You’ll see a selection of works of art with a different focus on each occasion. These become the starting point for contemplation and reflective conversations in connection with the tour.Thursday 28 October:
The need for deep roots – a roaring world.
With works by: Hilma af Klint, Britta Marakatt-Labba, Klara Lidén.Thursday 11 November:
Through the mirror glass – fears and the purity of the soul.
With works by: Hilma af Klint, Yayoi Kusama, Sigurdur Gudmundsson.Thursday 2 December:
Paradoxes and combinations – riddles that open.
With works by: Hilma af Klint, Marcel Duchamp, Robert Rauschenberg.Thursday 16 December:
Dualism in transcendence – multidimensional liberation.
With works by Hilma af Klint, Kazimir Malevich and Alexandr Rodchenko.Time: 18–20
Note! Collection in the foyer at 17.50 when the museum closes at 18.
Location: Exhibition in the Moderna Museet’s collection, floor 4 and meditation in the Workshop, floor 2
Language Swedish
Price: SEK 150 / including viewing and meditation.
Buy ticket here: https://secure.tickster.com/j2nk1fdmc1jv09mRegistration information
The number of places is limited. Any remaining seats are sold before the exhibition at the museum’s entrance. No previous knowledge required. Meditation pillows are available to borrow.
Read more about the program here: https://www.modernamuseet.se/…/visningar-med-meditation/ - 2929.October.Friday
Out of Office After Work at Berns
BernsBerzelii park 1, 111 47 Stockholm, SwedenOUT OF OFFICE AFTER WORK
Celebrate the success of friends, clients & colleagues at Out of Office After Work #OOOAW. Always free admission and you scan in with the OOOAW app, so create your free membership before you arrive. Strict 23-year age limit and well-groomed clothing.QUICK INFO
You must have an account in the OOOAW app to participate.
Free admission all evening.
There are several food options.
Strict 23-year age limit.
100% Cash Free.
Proper outfit.
Wardrobe fee SEK 40Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
https://oooaw.com/faq/ - 3030.October.Saturday
Harmoni Expo - A weekend for Body & Soul
SolnahallenAnkdammsgatan 46, 171 67 Solna, SwedenHarmoni Expo in Solnahallen is back October 30-31.Harmoni Expo is Sweden’s largest alternative fair and the meeting place for everyone who is interested in personal development, holistic health and spirituality.During two days in Solnahallen, practitioners and interested parties from all over the country meet to share knowledge and are inspired to find ways for inner well-being.Take part in lectures and workshops, try different treatments on site and take the opportunity to buy lots of goods at trade fair prices!COVID 19
For everyone’s safety:
Widened corridors in the premises
Different start and end times for lectures and workshops
Reduced number of people in lecture rooms
Hand alcohol at stations - 3030.October.Saturday
Autumn market at Ulriksdal
Ulriksdals SlottUlriksdals slott, Slottsallén, 170 79 Solna, SwedenUlriksdal’s beautiful castle park is filled with crafts and delicacies from local art crafters and farmers during the autumn market for two days.
Kungliga Slottsboden has opened its sales in the Orangeriet’s entrance hall.
Bergshamra Scout Corps participates with their popular sausage sales and flea market.
