Stockholm Nightlife – Going Out In The City Of Abba And Bergman

Stockholm nightlife is, in one word, vibrant. There are rock concerts, techno clubs, classical concerts, opera and ballet, performances of all kinds. And if you are happy with a tasty meal in one of the city's numerous restaurants or just having a beer in a café, you won’t be disappointed either. Going out here has it all.

Sweden is the world’s third producer of pop and rock music. This is quite an achievement for such a sparsely populated country.

So, pop fans are at the right place. After all, the Swedish capital was Abba’s hometown.

The big pop and rock acts of today perform in the famous Globen stadium.

Another place to see pop and rock musicians including many big names is Berns at Berzelli Park. Lesser known (and many local) bands play in smaller venues and pubs. Some of the best are found near Stureplan.

There are also plenty of jazz clubs here. Gigs are usually announced in local newspapers.

Another popular area to go for pubs and clubs is Södermalm (Götgatan and surrounding streets). House music, soul, techno, hip-hop: you can dance the whole night long, in small smoky bars and big trendy nightclubs.

Here you will understand why Stockholm nightlife has gained such an excellent reputation.

But Stockholm nightlife is more than pop culture.

Become friends with Swedish cuisine!

Maybe you decide to experience Stockholm nightlife in a restaurant or bar, instead of going out elsewhere, and have a few more drinks after your meal. Fine, you can have a good time there too.

Obviously it's a great opportunity to become friends with Swedish food. Before you know you'll be making your own Swedish meatballs.

There are restaurants in about every price range. Remember though that prices of alcoholic beverages in Sweden are higher than in most other countries!

The place to be for classical music

The place to be for classical music lovers is the concert hall or Konserthuset at Hötorget - a square where at daytime a vegetable and flower market is held. The blue building is a tourist attraction on its own. Sometimes there are also pop artists performing here.

There are also classical concerts in Berwaldhallen at Strandvägen 69, and in Storkyrkan, the Great Church in Gamla Stan.

The Kungliga Operan (Royal Opera) at Gustav Adolfs Torg programs classical ballet and ... yes, opera.

A very special place to go to in summer is the original Rococo theatre of the royal palace of Drottningholm.

Swedish plays are usually in Swedish. If you know the language, then Dramatiska Teatern at Nybroplan is the place to be. Ingmar Bergman worked here as the in-house director.

Stadstheater, a part of the huge Kulturhuset (Culture House) at Sergels Torg, offers a wide variety of theatre performances.

The tourist office in Sweden House, at the corner of Hamngatan and Kungsträdgården, can help you with tickets.

Film fans are also at the right place in Sweden's capital.

Foreign films are never dubbed - with the exception of children's movies - so if you don't wanna miss the latest Hollywood blockbuster, go and see it!

Filmstaden Sergel at Hötorget is one of the biggest cinemas.

All details about going out are also published in What’s On Stockholm, a free magazine available at tourist offices and hotel desks.