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What’s on in Sweden: December 26 – January 1

What's on in Sweden: December 26th - January 1st. Vaudeville New Year and Miss Li in Stockholm; Nefertiti New Year and Cinderella in Gothenburg; Night Beat New Year and Led Zepellin in Malmö

Published: 26 December 2008 02:24 CET

What's on in Sweden: December 26 - January 1

Photo: Salong Giraff/Ingmar Jernberg

STOCKHOLM

Film: “Entre les murs”

Tired of all those Christmas re-runs on television and keen for a Gallic gem? Then the critically acclaimed “Entre les murs” (Between the walls/Mellan väggarna) by Laurent Cantet could be just the (cinema) ticket.

Cantet’s hard-hitting film is a biographical story about, and starring, teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighbourhood.

Cantet asks the question: where is the line drawn between society and the individual – and what does it look like?

Price: 90 kronor

Time: Saturday December 20th, 8.30pm

Location: Grand Sveavägen, Saga Kungsgatan and Victoria Götgatan

Tickets: Entre les murs tickets

More information: SF

Miss Li + Little Marbles

Linda Carlsson is behind the alter ego Miss Li. Carlsson as Miss Li released her debut album “Late Night Heartbroken Blues” in November 2006 and within a year Miss Li had enough material and the confidence to release a “greatest hits,” so that has to mean something.

Miss Li broadened her fan base in 2007 after huge success with Linköping lyricist Lars Winnerbäck.

Miss Li has brought a selection of members of the Gothenburg symphony orchestra to give you just another reason for shrugging off the Christmas gluttony and heading out into a snowy Stockholm Boxing Day.

Price: 180 kronor

Time: Friday December 26th, 9.30pm

Tickets: Hey Joe Tickets

Location: Debaser Medis, Medborgaplatsen

More information: Debaser

Salong Giraff

Vaudeville theatre extravaganza Salong Giraff will help you to welcome in the New Year with a mixture of high and low brow acts scraped from the underbelly of Stockholm’s culture scene and introduced with the acid wit of infernal anthroposophic compère Robert Fux.

Together with a cast of cherubs, strong men, snake women and opera stars 2008 will be waved a fond farewell and replaced with hope, faith and charity – for one night only join Fux and house band the Sthlm Hamsters for unpredictable orbit of the sun.

Price: 220 kronor (150 for those under 27)

Time: Wednesday December 31st, 9.30pm

Location: Folkoperan, Hornsgatan 72

Tickets: Ticnet

More information: Salong Giraff

GOTHENBURG

Colors – New Year Fun at Nefertiti

DJs live acts and activities are on store at legendary Gothenburg jazz club Nefertiti this New Year’s Eve.

J-Ro from the Licks, DJ Dainja, The Dan Henriksson experience, The Visual Bandits and DJ Jayzon are just some of what’s on offer as 2008 is left in our wake.

Price: 200 kronor

Time: Wednesday December 31st, 11pm

Location: Nefertiti Jazz Club, Hvitfeldplatsen 6

More Information: Colors – Nefertiti

Cinderella

A humorous family dance performance of Cinderella at the Gothenburg opera house.

28 dancers in fantasy costumes under the leadership of the Dutch choreographer Didy Veldmans make this a heart-warming spectacle for the whole family.

Price: From 140 kronor (half price for those under 20)

Time: Friday December 26th, 3pm

Location: Göteborgsoperan

Tickets:Ticnet

More Information: Gothenburg opera house

The Polar Climate at Universeum

Universeum is Scandinavia’s largest science centre and places the nature, climate and environment of our earth and universe firmly in focus.

A new exhibition entitled The Polar Climate opens on Thursday and visitors can marvel at the feel of ice, lay a snowflake puzzle, witness record-breaking hailstones at first hand, see the northern lights and generally experience the great polar wilderness.

So if riding a polar bear or snow scooter is your idea of Christmas fun pay a visit to Universeum – a national project very much under perpetual development.

Price: Free for under 4s, 95 kronor for 4-16 year-olds and 145 kronor for adults

Time: Sunday December 21st – Thursday April 30th, 10am-6pm

Location: Universeum, Södra vägen 50

More information: Universeum

MALMÖ

New Year’s Eve party with Night Beat

Kulturbolaget invites you to a New Year’s Eve party with Night Beat – last year’s resounding success in repeat.

Price: 160 kronor

Time: Friday December 31th, 11.59pm

Tickets: Ticnet

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More Information: Kulturbolaget

Led Zeppelin – Tribute

Something of a boxing day tradition, Pontus Snibbs’ Led Zeppelin tribute is a popular Malmö Christmas night out.

Price: 180 kronor

Time: Friday December 26th, 10pm

Tickets: Ticnet

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More Information: Led Zeppelin – Tribute

Eight corona-safe events not to miss in Germany in October 2020

One of the displays at the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival in 2019. Photo: DPA

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted Germany’s events calendar this year, with staple celebrations such as Oktoberfest being cancelled due to safety concerns.

But despite restrictions, organisers have adapted to the circumstances and put together corona-safe events that can be enjoyed by all (albeit at a safe distance).

Here are some of the most exciting events to look out for in October:

German Unity Day Exhibition: September 5th – October 4th

The commemorative exhibition is running over thirty days to allow social distancing to be maintained. Photo: DPA

The Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day) is one of the nine nationwide public holidays in Germany and takes place on October 3rd every year.

It commemorates the formal completion of the reunification process between the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) after decades of division.

It is normally celebrated with open air concerts and attractions in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, but due to coronavirus things will look slightly different this year.

A special anniversary celebration on October 3rd at Potsdam’s Metropolis will be attended by only 240 guests, six times fewer than originally planned.

The event, which includes performances from musicians and interviews, will be broadcast for people to watch on television.

There’s also no need to miss out on celebrating entirely – a special open air exhibition is running in Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, until October 4th.

The exhibition has been extended to last thirty days to ensure that a safe distance can be maintained amongst visitors.

Berlin Leuchtet Illuminations: September 25th – October 4th

The light show at the Brandenburg Gate this year celebrates 30 years of German unity. Photo: DPA

It’s not too late to catch the tail end of Berlin’s spectacular illumination festival. As the darker evenings draw in, many of the city’s landmarks are being lit up with colourful projections, videos and laser shows.

The illuminated buildings are scattered all over the city, with some highlights including Gendarmenmarkt, the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column in Tiergarten.

It is asked that visitors maintain 1.5 metres distance and the wearing of face masks is recommended.

Halloween Horror Festival at Movie Park Germany: October 1st – November 8th

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Be warned: this event is most definitely not for the faint hearted! Head to Bottrop on North-Rhine Westphalia to test your wits in the horror mazes at Germany’s most popular Halloween Festival.

Various spooky attractions including gut-churning rides, live entertainment and haunted houses await those brave enough to visit, although most are only suited for those above the age of 16.

The park is open every Thursday to Sunday in October, as well as on November 1st and November 6th – 8th.

Advance booking is essential due to strict capacity limits, and no costumes are allowed – the only masks permitted this year are the mouth-nose coverings that prevent the spread of the virus!

European Month of Photography: October 1st – October 31st

The European Month of Photography has something to offer for everyone. Photo: DPA

This October sees Germany’s largest photography festival return to Berlin. The event has taken place every other year since 2004, and offers a wide range of exhibitions for photography enthusiasts to enjoy.

For the whole month of October, 100 galleries, photography schools, museums and other cultural institutions will offer the public a chance to see incredible work from 500 artists across Europe.

Exhibitions can be found all across the capital and also in the nearby city of Potsdam.

Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival: August 28th – December 6th

The festival boasts impressive pumpkin displays and fun-filled activities. Photo: DPA

A trip to Ludwigsburg is an essential for all those in awe of autumn, and makes for a fun day out for the whole family.

This year’s theme is music, with various impressive pumpkin displays paying tribute to famous artists ranging from Elvis to the Rolling Stones.

The programme also boasts an array of other activities: try your hand at pumpkin carving, sample pumpkin flavoured specialties or visit the pumpkin Santa Claus tent to get in the festive mood!

German Mozart Festival Augsburg: October 9th – October 31st

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Classical music fans won’t want to miss this celebration of the two of the greatest composers of all time, Beethoven and Mozart.

The German town of Augsburg, birthplace of Leopold Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father), is hosting various concerts to celebrate the life and work of these two classical titans.

Events range from lower-key chamber music recitals to large-scale renditions of their most impressive symphonies, and includes performances from renowned soloists and orchestras.

Games Week Berlin: October 28th – October 30th

The gaming conference may be online this year, but there is still lots on offer. Photo: DPA

This year’s Games Week won’t be held in Berlin’s Kulturbrauerei as normal, but game lovers need not fear – an extensive online programme is available for everyone to enjoy.

The festival’s three strands – “Play Experience”, “Pro Experience” and “Art Experience” – offer something for everyone, from gaming enthusiasts to industry creatives.

Live ‘let’s plays’, multiplayer tournaments, interviews with gaming influencers and game development conferences are just some of the events available to those who purchase an online ticket.

Wine tasting along the Deutsche Weinstraße – Various dates in October

Despite cancellations, there are still plenty of chances to try some German wine. Photo: DPA

September and October marks grape harvesting season in Germany, meaning it is the perfect time to taste some of the best wines the country has to offer.

Sadly, many of the wine festivals that usually take place along the German Wine Route have been cancelled this year, but there are still ample opportunities that are too good to miss.

Take a weekend trip to the Bacchus Wine Festival in the town of Bad Dürkheim in Rhineland-Palatinate, where you’ll find live music, delicious food and plenty of wine.

Similar delights await visitors in the nearby Weisenheim am Sand, albeit at reduced capacity. The company BottleStops also offers group and private tours to visitors who want to get a taste of local wineries, a majority which are currently open.

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