Sweden » Entertainment in Stockholm

The varied entertainment opportunities Stockholm offers, ensures that there is never a dull moment to spare. There are lots of things to entertain you with at Stockholm. Very few cities can match the standards of Stockholm’s cafes, bars and nightclubs. Stockholm’s restaurants offering appealing menus with wide variety are also gaining popularity. There are number of events and festivals in Stockholm all the year round. Stockholm Jazz festival is an old festival of Sweden and Stockholm’s biggest event well known all over the world .Opera and ballet performances usually take place from May to September. Nightlife at Stockholm is vibrant with number of music venues, jazz cafés and trendy bars to visit. People flock to different areas according to their preferences for example the central area around Stureplan attracts celebrities and the people with money. Galma Stan is known for its jazz while Sodermalm has a relaxed and bohemian atmosphere.   The city's busiest clubs are near Stureplan in Ostermalm.

 

Sweden has quite a reputation for its popular music. Music concerts and live performances are an important part of its Stockholm’s entertainment scene. The major pop and rock concerts are usually held at the Globe Arena, Cirkus, the Stadium or the Concert Hall. Weekends and Wednesday nights are the busiest times when queues are found at the most popular places. Popular venues in summertime are Kungstradgarden and Skansen, where there is always something going on. Mostly clubs require dress code and some have an age limit.

 

Stockholm's main landmark, the red brick City Hall building is the venue for the annual Nobel Prize Banquet. All major magazines, four nationwide daily newspapers, major television channels have their base in Stockholm making Stockholm the media center of Sweden.

 

Popular clubs in Stockholm

Spy bar
Café Opera
Riche
StureCompagniet
White Room
Plaza
LaRoy