Best events: Stockholm, Sweden - October 2026

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October 2026 brings a strong run of concerts, comedy and major cultural weekends to Stockholm, Sweden. This guide focuses on verified events within the capital city for the upcoming month. Listings were selected where a specific date and programme or start time has been published. Stockholm’s concert halls, theatres, arenas and waterfront venues make it easy to combine an evening event with neighbourhood dining. Early October pairs touring acts with citywide architecture and craft initiatives. Mid-month brings an especially broad choice of rock, pop, jazz and comedy. The final week concentrates several large arena shows in the south of Stockholm. Dates and times can change, so check the organiser’s current event notice before travelling. Plan ahead for popular performances, particularly Friday and Saturday evenings.

Early October: central Stockholm and Djurgården

The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I II & III — Stockholm, Sweden — 1 October 2026

Date/time: 1 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Filadelfia Convention Center, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Hear a live concert built around Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells repertoire.

Isaac And The Soul Machine - A Tribute To Tom Jones — Stockholm, Sweden — 2 October 2026

Date/time: 2 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: Rival, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Catch an early-evening tribute performance by Isaac And The Soul Machine.

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks — Stockholm, Sweden — 3 October 2026

Date/time: 3 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Experience Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks in the historic Djurgården venue.

Dexy’s Midnight Runners — Stockholm, Sweden — 4 October 2026

Date/time: 4 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Göta Lejon, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: See Dexy’s Midnight Runners at one of Södermalm’s established music theatres.

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester — Stockholm, Sweden — 5 October 2026

Date/time: 5 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Enjoy Max Raabe with Palast Orchester in an evening concert setting.

The Very Best of Thin Lizzy - Phil Lynott and Gary Moore — Stockholm, Sweden — 7 October 2026

Date/time: 7 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Nya Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: The show celebrates the music associated with Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott and Gary Moore.

9–15 October: Södermalm and live music

The Magic Numbers — Stockholm, Sweden — 9 October 2026

Date/time: 9 October 2026, 19:00.
Venue/city: Debaser Strand, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: See The Magic Numbers in an intimate Strand-side club venue.

Original Enigma Voices — Stockholm, Sweden — 10 October 2026

Date/time: 10 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Hear Original Enigma Voices in a full evening performance at Cirkus.

HAKEN — Stockholm, Sweden — 12 October 2026

Date/time: 12 October 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: Debaser Strand, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Catch HAKEN at Debaser Strand before the late-evening city nightlife begins.

Dylan Moran — Stockholm, Sweden — 13 October 2026

Date/time: 13 October 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Göta Lejon, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Spend an evening with comedian Dylan Moran at Göta Lejon.

Janne Schaffer - My Music Story Band fokus Ted Gärdestad 70 — Stockholm, Sweden — 15 October 2026

Date/time: 15 October 2026, 19:00.
Venue/city: Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: This My Music Story Band programme focuses on Ted Gärdestad’s 70th anniversary.

21–26 October: arena and theatre nights

Zucchero — Stockholm, Sweden — 21 October 2026

Date/time: 21 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: See Zucchero in concert at the Djurgården theatre.

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life Performances — Stockholm, Sweden — 22 October 2026

Date/time: 22 October 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: 3Arena, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Stevie Wonder brings Songs In The Key of Life Performances to a major Stockholm arena.

Joe Bonamassa: Live in concert — Stockholm, Sweden — 23 October 2026

Date/time: 23 October 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Catch Joe Bonamassa’s live concert in one of the city’s landmark arenas.

EUROPE — Stockholm, Sweden — 24 October 2026

Date/time: 24 October 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: B-K, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: See Europe perform in Stockholm during the 40th-anniversary year of The Final Countdown.

Deep Purple — Stockholm, Sweden — 26 October 2026

Date/time: 26 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden.
Why go: Deep Purple’s Stockholm show is a high-profile option for classic-rock fans.

Practical planning tips for Stockholm, Sweden

Book accommodation and transport early for weekends and major arena nights, as October performances can draw visitors from across Sweden. Use Stockholm’s Metro, commuter rail, buses and trams to reach venues, allowing extra time for evening connections and station exits. Bring a waterproof outer layer and warm layers, because October in Stockholm can be cool, wet and dark after sunset. Arrive well before the listed start time to allow for entry procedures, cloakrooms and finding your seat. Confirm the final schedule and any venue-specific entry conditions on the organiser’s official event page before you leave for the venue.