WHAT'S ON: Events for English speakers in Sweden in September
Here's our list of events geared towards English speakers taking place in Sweden during September. If you have any that you'd like us to add – whether it's language exchanges, social meetups or talks about the impact of Brexit – please let us know.
STOCKHOLM
Where: Bliss Cafe, Östgötagatan 77
Date and Time: September 1st 12pm - 2:30pm
Event By: Raw and Vegan, Yoga and Meditation Meetup
Led by Shantimaya, author of the two books Kitchen of Love and Fully Rawsome and founder of the Bliss Cafe which specializes in raw food, this course will teach you how to cook or rather 'uncook' raw vegan dishes. The course is 650 kronor, with tickets available via the link above.
Where: Cafe String, Nytorgsgatan 3
Date and Time: September 5th and 26th, 6:45pm
Event By: International Theater Stockholm
Hosted in the basement of cosy Cafe String, International Theater Stockholm brings you a brand new improv show so you can enjoy comedy over beer or coffee and cake. Tickets are 100 kronor and available in advance via Billetto or on the door.
Where: Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center, Nils Ericsons Plan 4
Date and Time: September 7th, 5pm - September 11th, 9pm
Event By: McKinsey Digital and EQT Ventures
This event brings together than 5,000 startup founders, investors, designers, developers, and journalists for panel talks, a job fair, a hackathon and plenty of networking opportunities. Tickets are 2000 kronor (1000 for students) and available via the link above.
Gather Conference and Gather Night
Where: Expohuset, Sickla (for the conference) and Trädgården (for the festival)
Date and Time: September 12th - 13th
Event By: Gather
The two-day conference features over 50 speakers as well as workshop sessions and innovation labs, on topics from democracy and power to media and creativity. Tickets for the full conference are 5650 kronor excluding VAT (with hefty discounts for students and startups) and are available here. Entry to the electronic musical festival Gather Night is included in the conference tickets, and tickets can also be bought separately for 250 kronor here.
SKÅNE
Backyard Sessions Festival 2019
Where: Malmö Folkets Park, Amiralsgatan 35
Date and Time: August 31st - September 1st
Event By: Backyard Sessions
Backyard Sessions Festival is a family-friendly two-day electronic music festival in Folkets Park, located in the heart of Malmö. This edition's lineup will feature sets from Familjen, Booka Shade, Culoe De Song and more. For children there will be a bouncy castle, face-painting and other activities on the 31st, and they can attend free if accompanied by a guardian.
Where: Studio Nordenskiöldsgatan 24, Malmö
Date and Time: September 20th, 8.30am - September 22nd, 1pm
Event By: European Startup Association
The European Startup Association is hosting this two-day event with panel discussions (including one featuring The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren), masterclasses by expert speakers, networking opportunities, as well as entertainment from a magician, comedian and more during the social events. Anyone working in startups or hoping to can buy tickets here.
Where: Ekska Huset Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and Time: September 3rd, 9am - 10am
Event By: International's Citizen's Hub
Are you a foreign resident of Sweden who wants to get involved with welcoming newbies to Skåne? If so, head to this event to find out more about the voluntary opportunity offered by International Citizen's Hub Lund. The idea is that you will act as a guide and mentor to newcomers to Sweden from your own country. The event is completely free, but attendees are asked to register beforehand.
Motivational Talk: 2 Personal Stories
Where: Ekska Huset Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and Time: September 4th, 2pm - 3.30pm
Event By: International's Citizen's Hub
Listen to two talks from international residents from Lund. Speaker Nabeel Tanveer will share his take on success, based on his own journey and life lessons, while Axel Wallin will speak on the theme of 'creative ways to integrate'. The talks are free, but attendees are asked to register beforehand.
The Boor by Anton Chekhov
Where: Karavan, Malmö
Date and Time: September 19th and 20th, 7pm
Event by: Front Row Theatre
Description: She was a sensitive widow, mourning her deceased husband and he was a bullish, brutish man who would disturb her sorrow… and all because of a little money! Recently established Front Row Theatre aims to bring professional English language theatre to venues around Skåne.
Tickets at Kulturcentralen and information here or here.
GOTHENBURG
Where: Various venues across Gothenburg
Date and Time: August 28th - September 2nd
Event By: Gothenburg Fringe
The Gothenburg Fringe welcomes artists from Sweden and internationally to deliver 100+ performances across six days in 10 venues across the city. "The city is our stage" tagline reflects the unique and unexpected venues you can enjoy theatre, dance, comedy, music and more. Affordable tickets make the festival accessible to everyone and 100 percent of ticket sales go to the artists.
Do you want your event to be featured in this guide? Email [email protected]
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STOCKHOLM
Where: Bliss Cafe, Östgötagatan 77
Date and Time: September 1st 12pm - 2:30pm
Event By: Raw and Vegan, Yoga and Meditation Meetup
Led by Shantimaya, author of the two books Kitchen of Love and Fully Rawsome and founder of the Bliss Cafe which specializes in raw food, this course will teach you how to cook or rather 'uncook' raw vegan dishes. The course is 650 kronor, with tickets available via the link above.
Where: Cafe String, Nytorgsgatan 3
Date and Time: September 5th and 26th, 6:45pm
Event By: International Theater Stockholm
Hosted in the basement of cosy Cafe String, International Theater Stockholm brings you a brand new improv show so you can enjoy comedy over beer or coffee and cake. Tickets are 100 kronor and available in advance via Billetto or on the door.
Where: Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center, Nils Ericsons Plan 4
Date and Time: September 7th, 5pm - September 11th, 9pm
Event By: McKinsey Digital and EQT Ventures
This event brings together than 5,000 startup founders, investors, designers, developers, and journalists for panel talks, a job fair, a hackathon and plenty of networking opportunities. Tickets are 2000 kronor (1000 for students) and available via the link above.
Gather Conference and Gather Night
Where: Expohuset, Sickla (for the conference) and Trädgården (for the festival)
Date and Time: September 12th - 13th
Event By: Gather
The two-day conference features over 50 speakers as well as workshop sessions and innovation labs, on topics from democracy and power to media and creativity. Tickets for the full conference are 5650 kronor excluding VAT (with hefty discounts for students and startups) and are available here. Entry to the electronic musical festival Gather Night is included in the conference tickets, and tickets can also be bought separately for 250 kronor here.
Backyard Sessions Festival 2019
Where: Malmö Folkets Park, Amiralsgatan 35
Date and Time: August 31st - September 1st
Event By: Backyard Sessions
Backyard Sessions Festival is a family-friendly two-day electronic music festival in Folkets Park, located in the heart of Malmö. This edition's lineup will feature sets from Familjen, Booka Shade, Culoe De Song and more. For children there will be a bouncy castle, face-painting and other activities on the 31st, and they can attend free if accompanied by a guardian.
Where: Studio Nordenskiöldsgatan 24, Malmö
Date and Time: September 20th, 8.30am - September 22nd, 1pm
Event By: European Startup Association
The European Startup Association is hosting this two-day event with panel discussions (including one featuring The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren), masterclasses by expert speakers, networking opportunities, as well as entertainment from a magician, comedian and more during the social events. Anyone working in startups or hoping to can buy tickets here.
Where: Ekska Huset Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and Time: September 3rd, 9am - 10am
Event By: International's Citizen's Hub
Are you a foreign resident of Sweden who wants to get involved with welcoming newbies to Skåne? If so, head to this event to find out more about the voluntary opportunity offered by International Citizen's Hub Lund. The idea is that you will act as a guide and mentor to newcomers to Sweden from your own country. The event is completely free, but attendees are asked to register beforehand.
Motivational Talk: 2 Personal Stories
Where: Ekska Huset Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and Time: September 4th, 2pm - 3.30pm
Event By: International's Citizen's Hub
Listen to two talks from international residents from Lund. Speaker Nabeel Tanveer will share his take on success, based on his own journey and life lessons, while Axel Wallin will speak on the theme of 'creative ways to integrate'. The talks are free, but attendees are asked to register beforehand.
The Boor by Anton Chekhov
Where: Karavan, Malmö
Date and Time: September 19th and 20th, 7pm
Event by: Front Row Theatre
Description: She was a sensitive widow, mourning her deceased husband and he was a bullish, brutish man who would disturb her sorrow… and all because of a little money! Recently established Front Row Theatre aims to bring professional English language theatre to venues around Skåne.
Tickets at Kulturcentralen and information here or here.
Where: Various venues across Gothenburg
Date and Time: August 28th - September 2nd
Event By: Gothenburg Fringe
The Gothenburg Fringe welcomes artists from Sweden and internationally to deliver 100+ performances across six days in 10 venues across the city. "The city is our stage" tagline reflects the unique and unexpected venues you can enjoy theatre, dance, comedy, music and more. Affordable tickets make the festival accessible to everyone and 100 percent of ticket sales go to the artists.
Do you want your event to be featured in this guide? Email [email protected]
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