1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. classical concert

EMILIA ROSENQVIST, FÄRGFABRIKEN
What’s On May 2015
Museums & Attractions
Ongoing
Denise Grünstein "En Face" – Art project carried out in the now
empty National museum building. www.nationalmuseum.se
Focus on the home – Through Pehr Hilleström's paintings we get
a notion of the interior in a Swedish 18th century home.
www.sven-harrys.se
Ongoing
Until 3/5
A colorful flower show inside the Drottningholm Palace.
www.kungahuset.se
Colour Storms – A number of Emil Nolde's most expressive oil
paintings, watercolours and prints. www.waldemarsudde.se
Ongoing
Until 10/5
Auschwitz KZ I–II – Portraying the emptiness after those who
were murdered. www.liljevalchs.se
The Theatre of Death – Royal burials from 1560-1950.
www.livrustkammaren.se
Ongoing
Until 17/5
I Have Been to Hell and Back – Louise Bourgeois sculptures
and works on paper and textile. www.modernamuseet.se
Legacy – 16 Nobel Laureates on inspiration, role models and
the value of passing something on. www.nobelmuseum.se
Ongoing
Until 17/5
Constructing Worlds – Photography and architecture in the
modern age. www.arkdes.se
Souvenir – Martin Parr's images critique the contemporary
culture of consumerism. www.fotografiska.eu
Ongoing
Until 18/5
Propaganda posters and postcards from World War I –
From the Central Museum of Armed Forces of the Russian
Federation in Moscow. www.armemuseum.se
Heri Dono – one of Indonesia's most renowned artists.
www.fargfabriken.se
Ongoing
Fossil and Evolution – Animals and plants that have come and
gone during the history of Earth. www.nrm.se
Until 18/5
Pompeii – Combining Carl Milles love for Italy with archeology.
www.millesgarden.se
Ongoing
Markus Schinwald – Exploring the idea of the human body as
a cultural construction. www.magasin3.com
Until 24/5
Asylum – Schiaparelli meets artists and designers like
Ann-Sofie Back, Martin Margiela and Sandra Backlund.
www.kulturhusetstadsteatern.se
Ongoing
The Swedish Nature – Discover our important natural
environment and see species that live here, in real close sight.
www.nrm.se
Until 31/5
Veronica Nygren "Textile art and radical design" – The works of
Ernest Thiels's great-granddaughter. www.thielska-galleriet.se
Ongoing
Until 31/5
Everything Must Go – Comprises a conceptual store with
specially produced products by Ann-Sophie Back.
www.nationalmuseum.se
Sápmi "On beeing Sami in Sweden" – A story of possibilities
and difficulties, power and resistance, rights and
unrighteousness. www.nordiskamuseet.se
Ongoing
Until 31/5
Bulletproof – Vee Speers. www.fotografiska.eu
City Hall – One of Sweden's most fascinating and impressive
buildings! Guided tours all year round.
www.stockholm.se/OmStockholm/Stadshuset/
Ongoing
Swedish Music Hall of Fame – A new cultural hotspot dedicated to Swedish pop music. www.smhof.se
Ongoing
ABBA the Museum – The home of ABBA's collected works. An
interactive exhibition that allows the audience to get close to
their favourite band. www.abbathemuseum.com
Ongoing
Sleeping Beauties, Dreams and Costumes – The world's second
largest collection of costumes from the legendary R
ussian ballet in Paris. www.dansmuseet.se
Ongoing
Digital Revolution – An Immersive exhibition of Art, Design,
Film, Music and Video Games. www.tekniskamuseet.se
Ongoing
Vikings – Best known as brutal robbers but this exhibition will
give a different picture. www.historiska.se
Ongoing
Beer – Swedish brewing history, culture and trends.
www.spritmuseum.se
Until 3/5
Earth Matters – When natural and creative forces meet.
www.artipelag.se
Until 3/5
Starting 13/5 Nothin’ Shakin’ but the Leaves on the Trees – Edward
Clydesdale Thomson. www.marabouparken.se
Starting
28/5
100 Great Paintings – Featuring some of Nationalmuseum’s
best-known and most popular works. www.nationalmuseum.se
Starting
29/5
Land Meets Water – European and American photography
from 1860 to the present. www.artipelag.se
Starting
30/5
Beloved Blossoms – The exhibition enhances the experience of
Millesgården in its summer apparel. www.millesgarden.se
Ongoing
She in Four Acts – Ylva Ogland transforms the entire Bonniers
Konsthall with paintings, installations and performances.
www.bonnierskonsthall.se
Ongoing
Fantasma – Adrián Villar Rojas, known for his often
monumental works in clay and other organic materials.
www.modernamuseet.se
Ongoing
Sex and the Sea – A journey across the seas, through fantasies
and myths.Recommended from 15 years. www.sjohistoriska.se
Music & Entertainment
Various dates Graduation concerts – Students from the Royal College of
Music. www.kmh.se
What’s On May 2015
Every Friday
Organ concerts in St. Jacob's church played on pipes from
1746, at 5pm. Free admission.
www.stockholmsdomkyrkoforsamling.se
1
Music by Vivaldi, Grieg and Söderman.
www.stockholmsdomkyrkoforsamling.se
1, 4
Midsummer Night's Dream – Celebrate Midsummer with the
Royal Ballet!Created by the choreographer Alexander Ekman.
www.operan.se
2
Spring concert with the Stockholm Academic Male Chorus.
www.berwaldhallen.se
2
Eddie Izzard – With the best from "Force majeur" along with
Swedish stand-up comedians. www.globearenas.se
2, 10, 30
Romeo & Juliet Choir brings playfulness and musical surprises
to Ulriksdals Palace. www.kungahuset.se
2, 16, 30
African Jazz Club – Live jazz. www.hellsten.se
5
22
Celebrate the 80s & 90s with the Hoff. www.globearenas.se
22-23, 25-26 The Cullberg Ballet – Two new works by two exciting choreographers. www.dansenshus.se
22-23, 2627, 29-30
Don Quixote – A colorful and virtuoso ballet, which mixes
comedy and tragedy. www.operan.se
23
Ladies Got the Blues – Female blues artists. www.fasching.se
26
Bill Maher – Has set the standard for funny political satire.
www.ticnet.se
27
S:t Jacobs Chamber choir meets Choir of the West, Tacoma,
USA. www.stockholmsdomkyrkoforsamling.se
27, 28
Violin concerto from the Swedish romanticism.
www.konserthuset.se
28
Seth Mayers – One of the world's most influential comedians.
www.ticnet.se
André Rieu at Ericsson Globe. www.globearenas.se
28
Jessie J. www.gronalund.se
5
J Cole – A Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling rapper.
www.berns.se
28
Turandot – The concert version of the opera at the House of
Nobility. www.riddarhuset.se
5-9
Urban Connection – Stockholm street dance festival.
www.dansenshus.se
28-29
Beethoven's Seventh symphony. www.berwaldhallen.se
31
5-7, 9, 11-13,
16, 18-20,
22-23
Freuds anatomical theatre – the Royal Opera is visited by
the great Doctor Freud and his touring anatomical vaudeville
theater. www.operan.se
Gabriel Iglesias – A stand up comedian with a goal to entertain his audience. www.globearenas.se
31
Slash – Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.
www.gronalund.se
6-7
Grieg & Mozart with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra.
www.berwaldhallen.se
Sport & Activities
6, 8, 13, 20,
22, 27, 29
Lunch in the Golden Hall. Concerts with singers and artists
from the Royal Opera. www.operan.se
Daily except
Mondays
7
S:t Petersburg music house – Kultyshev plays Ravel.
www.musikaliska.com
Cosmonova – Movies in the world's largest film format
including digital 3D movies. For English sound, bring your own
earphones. www.nrm.se
Daily
8
Mudhoney – Classical grunge from Seattle. www.nalen.com
Stockholm Our Way walking tours – Tours in the Old Town and
Stockholm must-sees. www.stockholmourway.se
8-9
Shostakovich's Tenth symphony. www.berwaldhallen.se
Fri-Sun
8-9
Sagas:Orchestral Fantasy Music – A feast for film music and
fantasy lovers. www.konserthuset.se
The Archipelago Tour – 2,5 – 3 hours. Experience the best
our beautiful archipelago has to offer. Book your tour ticket at
Stockholm Visitor Center, Sergels torg 5
8, 22, 29
Lost in Translation – An improv comedy show about finding
yourself in Sweden. www.ticnet.se
Every Saturday
Best of Stockholm – Photo tour through some of Stockholm’s
most photographed and visited sites. www.cityphototour.com
13
5 Seconds of Summer. www.globearenas.se
2
13
Lunch concert at the Film & Music library, Kulturhuset, with
students from the Royal College of Music. www.kmh.se
Lidingöloppet MTB, mountainbike race.
www.lidingoloppetmtb.se
2, 3
13, 16, 18,
19, 21, 25,
31
La Traviata – An opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Performed in Italian
with Swedish subtitles. www.operan.se
Car boot sale at a Solvalla horse race track.
www.solvallaloppis.se
2, 9, 16, 23,
30
Millennium Guided Tour – In the footsteps of Lisbeth Salander
and Mikael Blomkvist. www.stadsmuseet.stockholm.se
14
Nick Cave. www.livenation.se
3-4, 10-11,
16, 25, 31
Football – various teams. www.tele2arena.se,
www.friendsarena.se
14
Richie Ramone – Best known as a member of punk band the
Ramones. www.nalen.com
8-10
Fitnessgalan, Fitness & Health Expo. www.globearenas.se
15
Sthlm Italo Disco Party – An Italo-event of epic proportions.
www.nalen.com
8-9
Stockholm Truck Meet. www.sthlmtruckmeet.se
9
16
Cécile McLorin Salvant – One of the most sought after jazz
vocalists in the world. www.fasching.se
Tough Viking – The leading, largest and most brutal obstacle
race in the Nordic region. www.toughviking.se
11-18
17
Aftab – The only Persian choir in Scandinavia.
www.musikaliska.com
Let the Future Sing – An international festival for children and
youth choirs. http://adolffredriksmusikklasser.stockholm.se
17
20-21
Billy Cobham Band – Powerful and complex style in jazzrock.
www.fasching.se
The Norwegian national day – Traditionally celebrated at
Skansen. www.skansen.se
22-24
The Archipelago Fair. www.skargarsmassan.se
21
Ariana Grande. www.globearenas.se
29-31
Elitloppet, Harness Racing Championship. www.elitloppet.se
21, 23
Baroque and classical with Koopman. www.konserthuset.se
31
22
Mapei – Genuine soul and R&B combined with club music.
www.berns.se
Prince Bertil Memorial with Gärdesloppet, Historical Motor
Parade. www.gardesloppet.se
30
ASICS Stockholm Marathon. www.stockholmmarathon.se
22
Gamers Night – The first club gig with game music that focuses
on the genre's most energetic songs. www.debaser.se
Stockholm Visitors Board
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+46 8 508 285 00
www.visitstockholm.com
Various dates Ghost Walk in the Old Town. www.stockholmghostwalk.com
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