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What’s on in Sweden: April 17 – 23

What's on in Sweden: Tina Turner & football derby in Stockholm; Zulu 9.30 (ES) & Emilie Autumn (US) in Gothenburg; The Only Ones (UK) in Malmö

What's on in Sweden: April 17 - 23
Emilie Autumn, Andreas Gursky, El Perro Del Mar

STOCKHOLM

The Blue Mountain Boys

The pride of Jämtland, The Blue Mountain Boys, make a rare appearance in the big city when they come to Stallet on Saturday.

Their music is a mix of classic material from the golden age of bluegrass, Swedish versions of well-worn favourites, and a slew of original material.

Price: 120 kronor (concessions 90 kronor)

Time: Saturday April 18th, 8pm

Tickets: Blue Mountain Boys Tickets

Location: Stallet, Stallgatan 7

More information: Blue Mountain Boys

Stockholm Derby: Hammarby – Djurgården

The first Stockholm football derby of the season takes place this Monday at Råsunda stadium in Solna.

Southsiders Hammarby have started the stronger of the two rivals with Djurgården fans already beginning to wonder where the goals are going to come from.

Price: 200 kronor – 450 kronor

Time: Monday April 20th, 8pm

Tickets: Hammarby Tickets

Location: Råsunda Stadium, Solna

More information: Hammarby Football Club

Andreas Gursky

Germany’s Andreas Gursky is one of the world’s leading photographers. This exhibition at Moderna Museet is his largest yet.

Gursky’s pictures touch subjects such as work, globalization, mass consumption and the relationship between the individual and the collective.

The collection covers his entire oeuvre from student days at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf to the present. Several of the works have never been on display before.

Price: 80 kronor (concessions 60 kronor)

Time: Until May 3rd

Tickets: Museum entrance

Location: Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen

More information: Moderna Museet

Tina Turner

After an eight year break legendary veteran performer Tina Turner is back in business and is set to play Stockholm Globe Arena this weekend.

Price: 635 kronor – 1755 kronor

Time: Sunday April 19th, 7.30pm & Monday April 20th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Tina Turner Tickets

Location: Globen, Globentorget 2

More information: Globen

GOTHENBURG

Zulu 9.30 (ES)

Led by charismatic frontman Oski-Jah, Zulu 9.30 has taken audiences by storm at pop and world music festivals across Europe.

The band is the hottest new thing in the mestiza genre – occupied by exponents such as Manu Chao, Sergent Garcia and Ojos de Brujo.

Joy, rhythm and energy in plentiful supply at Pustervik in a typically late Barcelona night.

Price: 180 kronor

Time: Thursday April 23rd, 9pm

Tickets: Zulu 9.30 Tickets

Location: Pustervik Theatre, Järntorgsgatan 12

More information: Zulu 9.30

Emilie Autumn (USA)

US singer and violinist Emilie Autumn pays a visit to Sweden next week. She is top of the pop charts in her home country and is praised for her almost magical theatrical stage performances.

Emilie Autumn will start her two date Sweden tour in Stockholm at Klubben on Monday April 20th.

Price: 250 kronor

Time: Wednesday April 22nd, 7pm

Tickets: Emilie Autumn Tickets

Location: Musikens Hus, Djurgårdsgatan 13

More information: Emilie Autumn

Frida Hyvönen

Mystic northern Swedish singer-songwriter Frida Hyvönen is fast becoming one of that select group of artists that needs no introduction.

So important is Hyvönen, along with rock colleagues Sahara Hotnights, to her home village of Robertsfors in Sweden’s far north, that there are calls for her image to welcome visitors instead of the more conventional “Welcome, please drive carefully” sign.

Hyvönen made her breakthrough with the sublime “Until Death Comes” in 2005. Her third studio album, “Silence is Wild”, released in 2008, has been given a standing ovation by the critics.

Price: 295 kronor

Time: Saturday April 18th, 8pm

Tickets: Frida Hyvönen Tickets

Location: Storan, Kungsparken 1

More information: Storan

MALMÖ

The Only Ones (UK)

The Only Ones are a British rock and roll band formed in the 1970s. The band were given a new lease of life in 2007 when their biggest hit “Another Girl, Another Planet” was used in a Vodafone ad campaign.

A tour followed, naturally, and on Saturday they give their Malmö audience a chance to experience their brand of music which straddles punk, psychedelic rock and power pop.

Price: 200 kronor

Time: Saturday April 18th, 10pm

Tickets: The Only Ones Tickets

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More Information: Kulturbolaget

El Perro Del Mar

Don’t miss the chance to see internationally acclaimed El Perro del Mar in Malmö.

Sarah Assbring’s brittle voice brings together the melancholic lo-fi twee pop of her debut album with the euphoric choirs, brass and organs of the follow up, ‘From the Valley to the Stars.’

Price: 115 kronor

Time: Wednesday April 22nd, 7pm

Tickets: Debaser Malmö

Location: Debaser, Norra Parkgatan 2

More Information: El Perro Del Mar at Debaser

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TOURISM

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

Despite the coronavirus and restrictions which followed, there are still several socially distanced events taking place around the country. Here are our top picks.

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. 

READ ALSO: 10 things you never knew about German Reunification

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. 

READ ALSO: The show must go on: How German orchestras are continuing concerts amid the pandemic

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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