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What’s on in Sweden: August 14 – 20

What's on in Sweden: Culture and youth festivals in Stockholm; International music festival and continental market in Gothenburg; Music & arts festival in Malmö.

Published: 13 August 2009 13:13 CEST
What's on in Sweden: August 14 - 20
Anette Olzon, Stockholm fest; Signspotting, Gothenburg fest; Malmö fest

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm Culture Festival

The fourth Stockholm Culture Festival continues this weekend with a wealth of acts and attractions, from Turkish pop to Capoiera to open-air cinema, for all ages to enjoy.

The festival advertises that 99 percent of its programme is free of charge.

Price: 99 percent free of charge

Time: Tuesday August 11th – Sunday August 16th

Location: Venues across the city

More information: Stockholm Culture Festival 2009

Ung08 – youth music festival

Stockholm youth festival, Ung08, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and remains as popular as ever among the capital’s youngsters.

Adam Heldring, The Voice09, Montt Mardié and Gabbe & Erika are among those displaying their musical wares as the festival warms up into its weekend climax.

Price: 120 kronor

Time: Monday August 11th – Saturday August 15th

Tickets: Ung08 Youth Festival Tickets

Location: Kungsträdgården

More information: Ung08

Clay Ketter at Moderna

Modern Museet’s exhibition of the work of American photographic artist Clay Ketter comes to a close this weekend.

Ketter was at home in Sweden reading the news of hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans when the similarities between the natural disaster and his own body of work dawned on him.

The US-born artist headed for the flood hit area in the company of Nils Bergendahl and this exhibition is the result of their collaboration.

The Moderna exhibition also contains pieces from Ketter’s entire body of work.

Price: 80 kronor

Time: Until August 16th, 11am – 6pm

Tickets: Museum entry

Location: Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen

More information: Clay Ketter at Moderna

Grupo Fantasma (US)

Grupo Fantasma, described as the finest and funkiest Latin orchestra to come out of the United States in recent years, will play live at Södra Teatern next Wednesday.

Described by Billboard magazine as “genre-breaking” and by the Washington Post as “a new generation in Latin music” they bring their impressive resumé to an expectant Stockholm audience.

Price: 240 kronor

Time: Wednesday August 19th, 9pm

Tickets: Grupo Fantasma Tickets

Location: Södra Teatern, Mosebacke torg 1-3

More information: Grupo Fantasma at Kägelbanan

GOTHENBURG

Way Out West Music Festival

Slottskogen will for the third time be transformed into a thriving festival area when Way Out West, well, comes to the west.

The three-day festival is aimed at foreign and well-established Swedish artists and this year features the likes of Lily Allen (UK), My Bloody Valentine (EI), Echo & The Bunnymen (UK) and many, many more.

Price: 1,390 kronor for the festival pass, day tickets and concessions are available.

Time: Thursday August 13th – Saturday August 15th

Tickets: Way Out West Tickets

Location: Way Out West Festival Venues

More information: Way Out West Festival

Gothenburg Culture Festival

The highlight of the Gothenburg entertainments calender – the Gothenburg Culture Festival fills the city’s streets this weekend.

Ballet and carnival, street theatre and symphony orchestra, culinary culture and jazz, hip hop and dance bands, fairy tale and circus, design and poetry, world-class artists and local bands…

Europe, Laleh, Hammerfall, Bob Hund, Veronica Maggio, Markus Krunegård and Junior Boys are just some of the acts on offer.

Time: Tuesday August 11th – Sunday August 16th

Location: Gothenburg Culture Festival Venues

More information: Gothenburg Culture Festival

Continental Market

This traditional continental market has become a feature of the season in Britain for the past five years and can be experienced until the weekend in Gothenburg.

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

Malmö Festival

A 25-year love affair with Sweden’s third city rekindles its allure this week in the shape of the Malmö Festival.

This year’s focus is on arts and design and the city – the festival arena – will be embellished with exclusive and exciting sculptures, installations, fashion shows and exhibitions.

True to the age-old adage that a festival marches on its stomach, the famed food court will focus on local and Fairtrade food.

As for the stage acts, British Asian stand up Shazia Mirza will bring her brand of sardonic humour along with a list of artists far too long to mention here.

The Malmö Festival is free and gives Sweden’s most multicultural city a chance to display its myriad attractions.

Price: Free of charge

Time: Friday August 14th – Friday August 21st

Location: Malmö Festival Venues

More information: Malmö Festival

Everybody Gets Lonely Sometimes

Malmö’s only club where you can shake your hips to live music reopens for the season on Thursday.

The “Everybody Gets Lonely Orchestra” will help you to flaunt those summer tans with a rich blend of instrumental soul and rhythm n’ blues.

The orchestra is made up of members from The Ark, Cardigans, Tummel and more. Very Booker T & the MG’s.

Price: Free until 11pm, then 80 kronor

Time: Thurday August 20th, from 3pm

Location: Debaser, Folkets Park

More information: Everybody Gets Lonely Sometimes 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.

Published: 2 October 2020 12:00 CEST
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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