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What’s on in Sweden: November 20 – 26

What's on in Sweden: International film festival & Simple Minds (UK) in Stockholm; Christmas market & Takida in Gothenburg; The Sonics (US) in Malmö/Lund.

Published: 18 November 2009 21:20 CET

British film An Education, one of many treats at the Stockholm Film Festival

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm International Film Festival

From George Clooney to a South Korean thriller and a Swedish futuristic dystopia – the 180 films of this year’s Stockholm International Film festival have something for everyone! It’s time to pick your favourites!

French director Luc Besson is the recipient of this year’s Visionary Award and the mercurial Susan Sarandon is this year’s special guest and winner of the Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award.

The apocalypse is the spotlight of the festival and so if you are in any doubt – the time is now!

Price: 220 kronor for the festival card plus 50-70 kronor per film

Time: Wednesday November 18th – Sunday November 29th

Location: Stockholm International Film Festival

More information: Stockholm International Film Festival

Cliff Richard & The Shadows

The ageing bachelor boy, Cliff Richard, gives Stockholm a chance to sample his charms on Friday on what is promised to be a farewell tour.

Price: 550 – 750 kronor

Time: Friday November 20th, 7.30pm

Tickets: Cliff Richard Tickets

Location: Ericsson Globe, Globentorget

More information: Cliff Richard & The Shadows at The Globe

Rumble of the Kings – fighting

The K1 Scandinavia/Rumble of the Kings gala takes over Globen’s Annexet on Friday. With some of the toughest fighters around there is plenty on show for the more or less discerning fight fan – no holds barred is, I believe, the term.

Price: 195 – 1995 kronor

Time: Friday November 20th, 5.30pm

Tickets: Rumble of the Kings Tickets

Location: Ericsson Globe Annexet, Globentorget

More information: Cliff Richard & The Shadows at The Globe

Tvättstuga Tales – a very Swedish exhibition

The tvättstuga (communal laundry room) is a very Swedish (and Finnish) institution. Every block of flats has one and they often form the function of impromptu neighbourly meeting place and regularly give cause to conflict.

Loved by some, hated by others, the “tvättstuga” is something of nostalgic hangover from a more collectivist age. It is also the subject of a new exhibition at Nordiska.

Apparently 77 percent of residential conflicts have their origin in washing times and fluff in the dryer – and you wonder why there is war in the world…

Price: Free of charge

Time: From November 6th, 10-16 Mon-Fri/11-17 Sat-Sun

Location: Nordiska Museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16.

More information: Tvättstugan at Nordiska

Simple Minds (UK)

Glasgow’s finest make this week a veterans weekend to remember as Simple Minds bring their rich tapestry of rock hits to Solna.

Price: 485 kronor

Time: Monday November 23rd, 7.30pm

Tickets: Simple Minds at Solnahallen

Location: Solnahallen, Ankdammsrondellen 46

More information: Simple Minds at Solnahallen

GOTHENBURG

Christmas Market at Tjolöholm castle

Christmas market and fire show at one of western Sweden’s largest Christmas festivities.

Five days of handicrafts, gourmet food, elves, Santa’s, mulled wine and everything else that can be attributed (or sold on the back of) the festive period.

New for this year, the 22nd consecutive, is a fire show to light up the grounds of the stately home.

Price: Christmas cheer

Time: Until Sunday November 22nd, 10am – 8pm/6pm (Saturday)/5pm (Sunday)

Location: Tjolöholms Castle, 439 74 Fjärås

More information: Christmas Market at Tjolöholm Castle

Laleh

One of Sweden’s most enigmatic and unpretentious stage artists has embarked on a solo tour – “to get closer to her audience”.

Singing in a plethora of languages and on a series of instruments, an evening with Laleh Pourkarim is always worth the ticket price.

Price: 295 kronor

Time: Sunday November 22nd, 8pm

Tickets: Laleh Tickets

Location: Lorensbergsteatern, Berzeliigatan 4

More information: Laleh at Lorensbergsteatern

Takida

Sweden’s current largest rock band with plenty more to give.

Price: 380 kronor

Time: Thursday November 26th, 8pm

Tickets: Takida Tickets

Location: Lisebergshallen, Örgrytev. 5

More information: Takida at Lisebergshallen

Asylum Shopping

Teater Scenario and Riksteatern have put together a performance exposing “the bizarre world of the Migration Board”.

You will meet officials who can do little more than offer suicide tips and others searching desperately for refugees that fulfil the stringent conditions for asylum in Sweden.

Displaying a sharp wit the performance exposes the topical debate while featuring a Swedish Asylum Championships.

The play is performed in Swedish.

Price: 150 kronor

Time: Thursday November 19th – Friday November 20th, 7pm

Tickets: Asylshopping Tickets

Location: Pustervik Theatre, Järntorgsgatan 12

More information: Pustervik

MALMÖ/LUND

Sensurround – Music Film Festival

The Malmö & Lund International Music Film Festival continues this weekend with a total of over 66 performances at Inkonst, Spegeln, Panora & Lagret in Malmö and Kino in Lund.

Price: Membership card 30 kronor plus 50 kronor per film

Time: Until Sunday November 22nd

Tickets: Sensurround Tickets

Location: Inkonst, Bergsg.29; Spegeln, Stortorg.29; Panora, S:t Gertrudsgatan 4; Lagret, Malmö & Kino, Kyrkog. 3 (Lund).

More information: Tegan & Sara at Mejeriet

Tegan & Sara (Can)

Tegan & Sara are a Canadian indie rock/pop duo.

The prolific pair established themselves with their fifth and sixth albums entitled respectively “The Con” and “Sainthood” and have toured with the likes of Neil Young, Rufus Wainwright and The Killers.

The sisters come to Lund’s Mejeriet on Saturday.

Price: 200 kronor

Time: Saturday November 21st, 8.45pm

Tickets: Tegan & Sara Tickets

Location: Mejeriet, Stora Södergatan 64

More information: Tegan & Sara at Mejeriet

The Sonics (US)

What would have become of punk if if weren’t for The Sonics, you could well ask. No need to as the legendary US band come to Malmö on Wednesday and give you a chance to judge for yourself.

Price: 300 kronor

Time: Wednesday November 25th, 9pm

Tickets: The Sonics Tickets

Location: Kulturbolaget, Bergsgatan 18

More information: The Sonics

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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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