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What’s on in Sweden: August 7 -13

What's on in Sweden: Culture Festival and new circus in Stockholm; International jazz festival in Gothenburg; Soha (Fr/DZ) & Festival for Gaza in Malmö

Published: 6 August 2009 13:16 CEST

Apocalyptica at culture festival, Madonna, Soha

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Culture Festival

Festivals are coming thick and fast in the capital and next up is the Stockholm Culture Festival, now in its fourth incarnation.

The five-day festival offers 500 acts with 99 percent of its programme for free. Loads for all ages and interests to enjoy.

Price: 99 percent free of charge

Time: Tuesday August 11th – Sunday August 16th

Location: Venues across the city

More information: Stockholm Culture Festival 2009

Mossfest – Gröndal music festival

The leafy suburb of Gröndal is also keen to join the festival train this weekend with its own “Mossfest” featuring a pick of some of the most exciting up-and-coming local music acts.

Adrian Lux, Exploding Heart, Alexis Weak, The Rockodiles, Krig/Kris and Christopher Sander are just some of the acts on show over the two-day event.

Price: 80 kronor per day

Time: Friday August 7th – Saturday August 8th

Location: Kulturföreningen Pluto, Lövholmsvägen

More information: Mossfest 2009

The State of Things: 3 x crafts

The State of Things is an exhibition in three parts focusing on Swedish crafts and the people who design and make them.

The exhibition is about things; things that we surround ourselves with; things that define who we are, our time, our history.

Every thing has its own time, as the saying goes.

Price: 40 kronor

Time: Until 13th September, 11am – 6pm

Location: Kulturhuset, Sergels torg

More information: The State of Things at Kulturhuset

Cirkus Cirkör – Rökt

Cirkus Cirkör is one of Sweden’s most internationally renowned ensembles. The group are credited with bringing new circus to Sweden and since their breakthrough in the late 1990s have gone from strength to strength.

Their latest performance is entitled Rökt and is featured in Stockholm Stadsteatern’s summer programme of free events.

Time: August 9th, 7pm

Location: Vasaparken

More information: Stockholm Stadsteatern

GOTHENBURG

Gothenburg’s Jazz Festival

Gothenburg’s 21st annual jazz festival opens this weekend promising three days of Swing, New Orleans jazz, gospel and Blues, on eight different venues.

The festival is regarded to be truer to its musical roots than the Stockholm equivalent and features acts from the Swedish and international jazz scenes.

Price: 690 kronor for the festival pass (20 percent discount for students).

Time: Friday August 7th – Sunday August 9th

Tickets: Gothenburg Jazz Festival tickets

Location: Gothenburg Jazz Festival venues

More information: Gothenburg Jazz Festival

Madonna – Sticky & Sweet Tour

Modern legend Madonna brings her Sticky & Sweet tour to Gothenburg’s Ullevi this weekend. The “Queen of Pop” has received praise from all quarters for the choreography and energy of her new song and dance gala.

Price: From 500 kronor

Time: Saturday August 8th & Sunday August 9th, 8pm

Tickets: Madonna tickets

Location: Ullevi Stadium

More information: Madonna

Continental Market

This traditional continental market has become a feature of the season in Britain for the past five years and it is now Sweden’s, and Gothenburg’s, turn.

The market has participants from France, Germany, Belgium, Spain who come to Gothenburg clad in traditional clothes to sell their wares on the city’s Gustav Adolfs torg.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Tuesday August 11th – Sunday August 16th

Tickets: Continental market

Location: Gustav Adolfs torg

More information: Continental Market

MALMÖ

Soha (Fr/DZ)

French-Algerian Soha is described as a mix of Erykah Badu, Buena Vista Social Club, Sade and Billie Holiday.

She will take the stage in Pildammsparken on Tuesday with her mix of French chanson, jazz, tango, Cuban, pop and soul.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Tuesday August 11th, 7pm

Location: Pildammsteatern, Pildammsparken

More information: Malmö summer program of events

Festival for Gaza

“Ship to Gaza” is a Swedish movement which has a goal to send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The ship will sail from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean via the ports of Europe.

This weekend the group is putting on a festival to raise awareness and funds for the cause.

CILIHILI, APA State Mental, Hanouneh & Kade Quelimane, Samson for President and Tan are among the acts on show in what promises to be a colourful manifestation.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Friday August 7thst, 2pm

Location: Folkets Park, Malmö

More information: Ship to Gaza

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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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