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What’s on in Sweden: July 10 – 16

What's on in Sweden: Jazz Festival & Britney Spears in Stockholm; Deep Purple (UK) in Gothenburg; Bennie Man (JAM) & Bollywood in Malmö.

Published: 9 July 2009 10:53 CEST

The sort of thing you'll see at Herräng Dance Camp

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Jazz Fest 2009

The Stockholm Jazz Festival is one of the larger events of the city’s entertainment calender. The festival’s 26th edition opens on July 15th on the picturesque island of Skeppsholmen in the heart of the downtown.

More than 60 artists will be on show over the course of the festival with highlights including The Blind Boys of Alabama, Erykah Badu, Gilberto Gill and Sonny Rollins.

Price: 1,955 kronor for the festival pass or from 445 kronor for a day pass

Time: Wednesday July 15th – Sunday July 19th

Tickets: Stockholm Jazz Fest Tickets

Location: Skeppsholmen

More information: Stockholm Jazz Fest 2009

Maria Bouledagar

Stockholm at this time of the year has a certain Mediterranean feel to it, at least we’d like to think so, and perhaps need to think so, as the winter gloom haunts us around the corner.

And you can’t get any more Mediterranean than boules (pétanque).

Since 1992 boules enthusiasts from across the city have been descending on the hallowed gravelly surface of Mariatorget to polish up their balls and partake in Maria Bouledagar.

The ten day sporting festival ends this weekend with the Leslie Holms Cup and invites all-comers to either take part or simply kick back with a latte and enjoy the action.

Boules are available for use free of charge.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Until Sunday July 12th

Tickets: To enter a competition text 0046 70-8521301

Location: Mariatorget

More information: Maria bouledagar

Country Gala 2009

Skansen’s Country Gala returns for the second year and features special guests all the way from Nashville – Chip Young, James Burton and Charlie McCoy.

The line up is completed by Swedish crooner Martin Stenmark, Sweden’s own country king Mats Rådberg, Grand Ole Opry veteran Kikki Danielsson and many more.

So dust off the ten gallon and go line dancin’ y’all.

Price: 295 kronor

Time: Saturday July 11th, 12pm – 5pm

Tickets: Country Gala 2009 Tickets

Location: Skansen, Djurgården

More information: Country Gala 2009

Britney Spears

US pop singer Britney Spears will be visiting Stockholm this week to perform at Globen on her comeback tour to promote her new album “Circus”.

Spears has had a chequered last few years and will be aiming to prove to her Swedish public that her troubles are behind her and that Britney’s back, alright!

Price: From 695 kronor to 4,500 kronor

Time: Monday July 13th, 7.30pm & Tuesday July 14th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Britney Spears Tickets

Location: Ericsson Globe

More information: Britney Spears at Globen

Herräng dance camp

Herräng Dance Camp, which originally started back in the summer of 1982, is now the leading and most comprehensive dance camp in the world focusing on the African-American swing dance tradition.

For the month of July each year the camp turns the normally quiet Roslagen backwater of Herräng (about 90 minutes north of Stockholm) into a multi-culti jiving, thriving, lindy-hopping, tapping dance extravaganza.

There are beginner weekends and week long courses in a range of disciplines.

Price: Herräng dance camp costs

Time: Until Saturday July 25th

Location: Check in at Folkets Hus in Herräng

More information: Herräng dance camp

GOTHENBURG

Deep Purple (UK)

Together with Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple were among the foremost bands on the British hard rock scene in the 1970s.

They were once listed in the Guinness record book as the world’s noisiest band and they will be bringing that brand of “noise” to Gothenburg’s Trädgårdsförening on Wednesday.

Price: From 470 kronor

Time: Wednesday July 15th, 7pm

Tickets: Deep Purple Tickets

Location: Trädgårdsförening, Göteborg

More information: Deep Purple at Trädgårdsföreningen

Gothia Cup

The world’s largest youth football tournament, The Gothia Cup, opens in Gothenburg on Monday with a ceremony at Ullevi.

The Gothia Cup has welcomed over 800,000 youth players from 125 countries over the years. The week long tournament will feature over 1,500 teams and 4,000 matches across the city in a colourful festival of the beautiful game.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Monday July 13th – Saturday July 18th

Tickets: Gothia Cup 2009 opening ceremony tickets

Location: Ullevi and locations across Gothenburg

More information: Gothia Cup 2009

MALMÖ

Frida Hyvönen

Mystic northern Swedish singer-songwriter Frida Hyvönen is so important 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. On Friday she is a guest of Sommarscen Malmö.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Friday July 10th, 7pm

Location: Pildammsteatern, Pildammsparken

More information: Sommarscen Malmö Folkets Park

Drive in Bollywood – Bachna Ae Haseeno

A Bollywood film with all the attributes to which you have become accustomed, in the open air of Enskifteshagen.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Saturday July 11th, 10pm

Location: Enskifteshagen

More information: Sommarscen Malmö

Beenie Man (JAM)

Malmö’s KB presents the self-proclaimed king of dancehall – Jamaica’s Beenie Man.

Price: 275 kronor

Time: Thursday July 16th, 11pm

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More information: Beenie Man at Kulturbolaget

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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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