When that special time of the year comes around, when it’s dark outside most of the time, and Christmas is around the corner, Stockholm is illuminated by thousands of lights and decorations. If you still have trouble getting into the holiday spirit, we recommend you go see one of the many Christmas shows that Stockholm offers this time of year. Then we bet you will feel jolly as well.
Julgalan
Julgalan is an annual, touring Christmas show with some of Sweden’s most prominent and beloved musicians and singers. To give as many people as possible a chance to see Julgalan they visit a lot of cities around Sweden, and some cities more than just one night. This year’s artists include artists like Alcazar, Molly Sandén, last year’s Swedish Eurovision winner Robin Stjernberg, Miriam Bryant, Darin, Dr Alban and Shirley Clamp among the many performers, and the show will definitely satisfy your musical and holiday needs.
Show Dates: December 4, 5, 6, 12 & 13
Where: Ericsson Globe & Annexet
Website: julgalan.se
Stjärnjul
Stjärnjul is an annual Christmas concert and non-profit event with the choirs The EntertainMen and Rönninge Show Chorus. This sparkling and shimmering experience takes place in the Filadelfia Church, and each year attracts around 8,500 expectant visitors. These award-winning choirs also get a little help from different guest artists to add extra sparkle to the show. Taking the stage this year is no other than Jasmine Kara and Fred Johanson, and just like last year, popular Swedish actor Stefan Sauk will guide you through the show. This truly is a musical treat if you enjoy harmonized singing.
Show Dates: December 6, 12 & 13
Where: Filadelfia Church, Rörstrandsgatan 5
Website: stjarnjul.se
Sanna Nielsen – My Christmas
This year’s Swedish Eurovision song contest winner Sanna Nielsen embarks on an exclusive Christmas tour, “Min Jul” (My Christmas). Along with her band Sanna visits concert halls and arenas all over Sweden with the premiere on November 18th at the Maxim Theatre in Stockholm. With a mix of classic Christmas songs and Sanna’s own repertoire, the audience can expect a peaceful evening with this singing bird.
Show Dates: November 18 & December 17
Where: Maxim Theatre, Karlaplan 4
Stephen Simmons Winter Soul
During four Thursdays Stephen Simmons will bring you an evening filled with soulful Christmas music. You will find all your favorite holiday tunes done in a new way, signed Stephen Simmons. The soul singer and his band will take you on a journey filled with soul and R&B that will get the whole room rocking. An experience and setting like this can’t be found anywhere else in Stockholm.
Show Dates: November 27, December 4, 11 & 18
Where: Café Opera, Karl XII:s torg
We wish you a merry and musical Christmas!