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174 TR A VELLERS ’ NEEDS
ENTERTAINMENT IN
STOCKHOLM
Stockholm is an important city for enter music’s great position on the world stage,
tainment. The capital, which was once said which has made it an important export
to have a “cold beauty”, is now a vibrant, item. A wide range of entertainment is on
trendsetting metropolis full of theatres, offer, and the short distance between venues
bars and music venues. International stars is another benefit. The Royal Opera House,
increasingly put Stockholm on their touring for instance, is only a few minutes’ walk from
schedule, not least because of its two the intimate clubs of Gamla Stan. Stockholm
magnificent indoor arenas, Globen and also has a rich cultural life with concerts,
Tele2Arena. Another factor is Swedish pop drama and exhibitions.
Booking Tickets
Tickets for events can usually be
bought at the ticket office of the
relevant venue. But to be sure of
a seat, it is advisable to book in
advance either with the help of
your hotel or the Stockholm
Visitors Board’s Visitor Centre,
located at Kulturhuset, Sergels
Torg 5. You can also use one of
the city’s ticket agencies, for
example Ticnet, which can make
bookings by telephone for the-
atres, concerts, sporting events
Kungliga Operan (Royal Opera House), Gustav II Adolfs Torg (see p66) and excursions. A booking fee of
10–45 kr is charged depending
on the price of the ticket.
Entertainment Listings (see p191) has an official
Daily newspapers offer detailed “tourist site” (www.visit Swedish Music
information on forth coming stockholm.com), which is
events; this is printed either constantly updated with Sweden is one of the world’s
in a special section or in detailed information and leading music exporters. No
weekend supple ments; includes some useful links. matter the musical genre, you
note, however, that this For a wealth of information will find Swedish artists who
information is only in Swedish. about entertainment and have achieved international
The Internet has several events in Stockholm, including success. Bands including ABBA
good sites with up-to-date museums, restaurants and and Roxette paved the way for
details on special events. concerts, visit www.alltom artists such as Robyn and
Stockholm Visitor Centre stockholm.se. Another useful songwriters such as Mike Snow,
website is www. who has delivered hits for the
eventful.com, likes of Lady Gaga, Madonna
where you can and Britney Spears.
browse upcoming
entertainment
options such as Outdoor Concerts
and Festivals
concerts, festivals,
kids’ events Major outdoor events get under
and nightlife. way in mid-May with the annual
A fourth extremely Kungsträdgården programme.
useful and user- This includes a wide variety of
friendly site on music with regular lunchtime and
entertainment in evening concerts. In the second
the Swedish capital week of June the Slottsgalorna
is www.ticnet.se. event takes place at Ulriksdals
Information on all Slott with international stars and
Stampen, in Stora Nygatan, one of Stockholm’s four websites is at the country’s top musicians.
great jazz clubs (see p179) least partly in English. Skansen stages a wide range of
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