Best things to do in Stockholm – 30 tips for November 2026

November is the darkest month of the year, but Stockholm has no intention of giving in to the gloom. Here’s how to make the most of it, day by day.

Sunday 1 November 2026

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Written by Joakim Almén

Local expert, Stockholm

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November has a bad reputation. The sun sets before most people have even left work, and December’s mulled wine and festive cheer still feel a long way off. But anyone who stays at home will miss out on an unusually packed month.

Nostalgia gets a big slice of the action. Good Charlotte and Yellowcard bring pop-punk to Hovet on Father’s Day, Westlife celebrate 25 years at Avicii Arena and The Sisters of Mercy make a dark Monday even darker at Fållan. Meanwhile, Tove Lo wraps up her tour with her biggest hometown show yet, and Fontaines D.C., perhaps the most acclaimed band in the world right now, arrive at Hovet with one of the autumn’s most talked-about albums under their belts.

Stockholm Film Festival screens 130 premieres over twelve days. The Stockholm Open tennis tournament has moved to November, while the Allsvenskan football season wraps up unusually late, with the final round taking place on the first Sunday of Advent. And right in the middle of the month comes the pop culture bombshell that is GTA VI, which everyone will be talking about, whether they play video games or not.

There’s room for the unexpected, too. An AI stands trial at Bio Skandia, singletons are pitched via PowerPoint on Singles Day, and a defunct shopping centre in Sollentuna transforms into a clubbing festival on Black Friday.

From mid-November, the Christmas lights illuminate the city centre. The Christmas markets open too, and Stockholm’s new sauna at Hornstull gets its first taste of winter.

Here are the most fun things to do in Stockholm this November.

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1.11. See mirror mosaics from Tehran at Moderna Museet

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Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian combined Western modernism with Persian ornamentation, creating mosaics made from thousands of pieces of mirror. The 1979 revolution forced her into exile in New York, and her international breakthrough came only with a retrospective at the Guggenheim in 2015, when she was over 90. Now Moderna Museet is showcasing nearly 100 of her works.

Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen (bus 65). Sunday November 1, open 10:00–18:00. Exhibition runs until February 28. Tickets: SEK 170 via Moderna Museet. Free admission for under-19s.

2.11. The Witcher swaps swords for strings at Annexet

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Star Wars, Harry Potter and Zelda have long since had their soundtracks rearranged for strings and taken on tour. Now it’s Geralt of Rivia’s turn once again. The Witcher in Concert celebrates ten years of the hit video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The music is performed live as footage from the game plays on screen. The tour stopped at Annexet last year, and now it’s back for a second round.

The concert follows the game’s storyline, so expect spoilers.

Annexet, Globentorget 2. Concert starts at 19:30. Tickets: SEK 685 via AXS.

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3.11. Optical illusions near Hötorget

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Right in the middle of Hötorget metro station, you’ll find Paradox Museum, home to more than 70 installations that trick the eye. There’s a room where you stand upside down, a camouflage room where people walk straight past without seeing you, and a mirror room that seems to go on forever. Everything is designed to be photographed.

It sounds like a museum for kids, and sure, kids love it. But on a grey Tuesday in November, it’s just the right kind of silly for adults too. Allow a little over an hour. Go on a weekday, as weekends are often packed.

Paradox Museum, Sergelgatan 20 (T-Hötorget). Open 10:00-19:00, last admission 18:00. From SEK 249 for adults and SEK 195 for children, free for under-fives. Tickets via Fever.

4.11. Find an AI guilty (or not guilty) at Bio Skandia

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Someone has died in a traffic accident, and an AI was involved. Was it human error or a technical fault? That’s for you to decide. The Jury Experience is interactive theatre, with the audience acting as the jury. You listen to witnesses, weigh up the evidence and vote on the verdict. Your votes also determine how the story unfolds throughout the evening.

The trial takes place at Bio Skandia, Asplund’s 1920s cinema designed in the Swedish Grace style. A rather grander setting than your average courtroom, it has to be said. Drinks are available before the show, so you can have a glass before taking the law into your own hands.

Bio Skandia, Drottninggatan 82. Wednesday November 4. Also on December 6. Tickets from SEK 300 via Fever.

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5.11. See the ‘new U2’ at Hovet

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The first time Irish band Fontaines D.C. played Stockholm was in 2019, at Obaren. Three years later, they took to the stage at Debaser Strand. Now it’s Hovet, as the Dublin band embark on their biggest tour yet. This summer, they headlined Reading and Leeds Festival. Their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, with echoes of The Cure and Depeche Mode, was released on October 16 to unanimous critical acclaim. Fontaines D.C. are well on their way to becoming the next big arena rock band of our time. A U2 for the 2020s. Chalk will provide support.

Hovet, Johanneshov (T-Globen). Thursday November 5, concert starts at 19:30. Tickets from SEK 735 via AXS.

6.11. After-work drinks at a food and wine fair in Älvsjö

Älvsjö usually means boat shows and property fairs. This weekend, it’s all about wine glasses. Sthlm Food & Wine takes over Stockholmsmässan with wine and food tastings, celebrity chefs, champagne, pastries, chocolate, street food, beer and spirits. You can also stock up on goodies to take home.

Stockholmsmässan, Mässvägen 1, Älvsjö. Friday November 6 to Saturday November 7, open 11:00-21:00. Minimum age 20. Tickets SEK 300 via Sthlm Food & Wine.

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7.11. Geeky flea market before lunch, dancefloor after midnight

Cultural platform CYME was founded by DJs Nataša Marijana and Rebecca Tegegne to champion female and emerging artists. Now they’re taking over Fållan for a whole night of music. JT, Namasenda and ACE TEE will perform live, while Arthi, NOKIAZE and DJ Alexi take to the decks between sets. Expect rap, electronic music, pop and soul as the night kicks off with concerts and ends as a club night.

The event is held in collaboration with Spotify EQUAL, which celebrates five years of championing women in music this year. Maybelline will take over parts of the venue with make-up stations for anyone who fancies a touch-up before hitting the dancefloor.

Fållan, Hallgränd 19 (T-Globen). 20:00-02:00. Tickets SEK 350 via Tickster.

Bonus tip: A geeky flea market at ABF-huset. As the name suggests, it’s all about seriously nerdy stuff. A treasure trove of geeky goodies!

Nördloppis, ABF-huset (Hjärtat room), Sveavägen 41. Saturday November 7, 11:30-16:00.

8.11. Pop-punk nostalgia at Hovet

The pop-punk era of 2003 refuses to die. Simple Plan played Fållan in October, and now Good Charlotte are coming to town with Yellowcard as their support act. Stockholm is the first stop on the European leg of the Motel Du Cap tour. The two bands have also released a song together, Bedroom Posters.

The concert just happens to fall on Father’s Day, which feels rather fitting. Plenty of those who once screamed along to Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous and Ocean Avenue now have kids of their own. Bring them along, or leave them with a babysitter and pretend it’s 2003 all over again.

Hovet, Johanneshov (T-Globen). Concert starts at 19:15. Tickets from SEK 590 via AXS.

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9.11. Hyped Belfast trio takes over Frihamnen

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Kneecap rap in Irish and English, and few bands are stirring up quite as much controversy right now. The Belfast trio played themselves in their own feature film in 2024. The band are also outspoken about politics, and in 2025 they lost their visa sponsor in the US. Their second album, FENIAN, produced by Dan Carey and featuring guest appearances from the likes of Kae Tempest, was released in May. It went straight to number one on the Irish albums chart.

B-K (Banan-Kompaniet), Frihamnsgatan 14. Concert starts at 19:30. Tickets SEK 545 via Ticketmaster.

10.11. Go phone-free at NOFO Hotel in Södermalm

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is housed in a heritage-listed building dating back to 1780 in Södermalm. This November, the hotel is introducing Analog Hours, three Tuesday evenings in its wine bar where phones are left at the door. Tonight, video shop Stock Home Video is screening a film on VHS.

The week before, Djungel & Jazz are spinning vinyl, while the following week Bysis Bok & Papper are hosting a poetry night. So it’s the same time, same place, but a different theme for three Tuesdays in a row.

NOFO Hotel, Tjärhovsgatan 11 (T-Medborgarplatsen). 19:00-21:00. Drop-in, no booking required.

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Best things to do in Stockholm – 30 tips for November 2026

1.11. See mirror mosaics from Tehran at Moderna Museet

2.11. The Witcher swaps swords for strings at Annexet

3.11. Optical illusions near Hötorget

4.11. Find an AI guilty (or not guilty) at Bio Skandia

5.11. See the ‘new U2’ at Hovet

6.11. After-work drinks at a food and wine fair in Älvsjö

7.11. Geeky flea market before lunch, dancefloor after midnight

8.11. Pop-punk nostalgia at Hovet

9.11. Hyped Belfast trio takes over Frihamnen

10.11. Go phone-free at NOFO Hotel in Södermalm